The term "witness" is used by genealogy programs about as loosely as the term "marriage." Both are just labels, neither taken literally. I see no reason better terms can't be used, but it doesn't keep me awake at night :-)
Lisa __________________________ On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 15:10:32 -0700, "Charles W Aubin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Hi Helen: .... Secondly just because the wife and children are listed on > the Census certainly does not make them witnesses, they may not have > even been home at the time the father and/or mother registered them. It is > very difficult to prove who actually witnessed an event unless they are > actually listed as you see on modern wedding and obits. Just my thoughts. Charlie Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
