# Tags A **tag** is a property type identifyer. The Gedcom standard defines a number of tags on three or four capital letters, taken from the English name of the property type. For example, knowing that the SURN label means surname, the `SURN Martin` property line can be translated as: the surname is "Martin". Ancestris assigns an icon to each property, just like with entities. For example, Ancestris adds [![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png) to the NAME tag. You will find in this page the list of most common tags. The Gedcom editor is the Ancestris window that shows best all the properties in your genealogy. ## Icons The icon next to a tag helps you know whether the tag complies to the Gedcom standard or not. - [![TAG_Male.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Male.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Male.png) , [![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png) , [![TAG_Birth.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Birth.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Birth.png) , [![TAG_Death.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Death.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Death.png) , [![TAG_Event.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Event.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Event.png), etc. : **regular pre-defined tags**. Therefore they are compliant with the Gedcom standard. - [![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png) : **unknown tag**, or at the wrong place. - [![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png) : **user-defined tag** : tags starting with the underscore "\_" are user-defined tags. These tags can be added underneath any other tag in the Gedcom file. They are allowed. - However, before creating a new tag, please check if the type of information is not already defined by the Gedcom standard. This will allow you to better exchange genealogical data. You can check predefined tag using the Gedcom editor. - You may tell Ancestris, in the Preferences, when you use the Gedcom validation tool, whether to consider user-defined tags as erroneous or allowed. - On rare occasions, Ancestris had to defined user-defined tags when the Gedcom standard did not plan for it (e.g. \_SOSA for the SOSA numbering) - [![TAG_Error.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Error.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Error.png) : indicates a correct tag with an invalid value. - [![TAG_Repository_link.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Repository_link.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Repository_link.png), [![TAG_Source_link.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Source_link.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Source_link.png), [![TAG_Note_link.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note_link.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note_link.png): **navigation tags**: the ["](https://fr.ancestris.org/index.php?title=Fichier:Ancestris_gedcom_tag_asso.png)[![TAG_Association.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Association.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Association.png) **"** symbol on the icon is specific to Ancestris and indicates a pointer to another entity. You can navigate to the entity indicated in this tag by jut clicking on it. ## Main predefined tags All the Gedcom standards tags are managed by Ancestris: all the pre-defined Gedcom tags, all the user-defined tags([![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)) that Ancestris has defined (e.g.\_SOSA), and all the user-defined tags you may have defined. This first table is a description of the main tags.
**Tag name** **Tag****5.5.****5.5.1.****Description and usage**
[![TAG_Note.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note.png)AbbreviationABBRXXA short name of a title, description, or name.
[![TAG_Adoption.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Adoption.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Adoption.png)AdoptionADOPXXPertaining to creation of a legally approved child-parent relationship that does not exist biologically.
[![TAG_Addr.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Addr.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Addr.png)AddressADDRXXThe contemporary place, usually required for postal purposes, of an individual, a submitter of information, a repository, a business, a school, or a company.
[![TAG_Time.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Time.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Time.png)AgeAGEXXThe age of the individual at the time an event occurred, or the age listed in the document.
[![TAG_Phone.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Phone.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Phone.png)AgencyAGNCXXThe institution or individual having authority and/or responsibility to manage or govern.
[![TAG_Indi.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Indi.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Indi.png)AliasALIAXXAn indicator to link different record descriptions of a person who may be the same person.
[![TAG_Annulment.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Annulment.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Annulment.png)AnnulmentANULXXDeclaring a marriage void from the beginning (never existed).
[![TAG_Association.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Association.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Association.png)AssociatesASSOXXAn indicator to link friends, neighbours, relatives, or associates of an individual.
[![TAG_Note.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note.png)AttributeFACT XAttribute assigned to an individual
[![TAG_Note.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note.png)AuthorAUTHXXThe name of the individual who created or compiled information.
[![TAG_MarriageBann.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_MarriageBann.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_MarriageBann.png)Marriage BannMARBXXAn event of an official public notice given that two people intend to marry.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)ChristeningCHRXXThe religious event (not LDS) of baptising and/or naming a child.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)BaptismBAPMXXThe event of baptism (not LDS), performed in infancy or later.
[![TAG_Bar.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Bar.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Bar.png)Bar MitzvahBARMXXThe ceremonial event held when a Jewish boy reaches age 13.
[![TAG_Bas.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Bas.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Bas.png)Bas MitzvahBASMXXThe ceremonial event held when a Jewish girl reaches age 13, also known as "Bat Mitzvah."
[![TAG_Blessing.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blessing.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blessing.png)BlessingBLESXXA religious event of bestowing divine care or intercession. Sometimes given in connection with a naming ceremony.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Map\_MAPX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 dstandard. Pertains to a representation of measurements usually presented in a graphical form.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)MapMAP XPertains to a representation of measurements usually presented in a graphical form.
[![TAG_MarriageLicence.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_MarriageLicence.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_MarriageLicence.png)Marriage licenseMARLXXAn event of obtaining a legal license to marry.
[![TAG_Time.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Time.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Time.png)ChangeCHANXXIndicates a change, correction, or modification. Typically used in connection with a DATE to specify when a change in information occurred *(it is automatically handled by Ancestris)*
[![TAG_Code.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Code.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Code.png)Postal codePOSTXXA code used by a postal service to identify an area to facilitate mail handling.
[![TAG_Type.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Type.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Type.png)StatusSTATXXAn assessment of the state or condition of something.
[![TAG_Birth.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Birth.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Birth.png)ConfirmationCONFXXThe religious event (not LDS) of conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost and, among protestants, full church membership.
[![TAG_MarriageContract.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_MarriageContract.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_MarriageContract.png)Marriage contractMARCXXAn event of recording a formal agreement of marriage, including the prenuptial agreement in which marriage partners reach agreement about the property rights of one or both, securing property to their children.
[![TAG_MarriageSettlement.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_MarriageSettlement.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_MarriageSettlement.png)Marriage settlementMARSXXAn event of creating an agreement between two people contemplating marriage, at which time they agree to release or modify property rights that would otherwise arise from the marriage.
[![TAG_Cremation.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Cremation.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Cremation.png)CremationCREMXXDisposal of the remains of a person's body by fire.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Daboville\_DABOVILLEXXSpecial. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to generate the [Daboville numbering](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/generate-sosa-numbers-%28l%29 "Generate Sosa numbers") for a descending genealogy.
[![TAG_Date.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Date.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Date.png)DateDATEXXThe time of an event in a calendar format.
[![hwFTAG_Death.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/hwFTAG_Death.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/hwFTAG_Death.png)DeathDEATXXThe event when mortal life terminates.
[![TAG_Graduation.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Graduation.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Graduation.png)GraduationGRADXXAn event of awarding educational diplomas or degrees to individuals.
[![TAG_Divorce.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Divorce.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Divorce.png)DivorceDIVXXAn event of dissolving a marriage through civil action.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)DataDATAXXPertaining to stored automated information.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)E-mail\_EMAIX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. An electronic mail address.
[![TAG_Web.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Web.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Web.png)E-mailEMAI XGedcom 5.5.1 only. An electronic mail address.
[![gGzTAG_Phone.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/gGzTAG_Phone.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/gGzTAG_Phone.png)FaxFAX XElectronic facsimile transmission
[![TAG_Child.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Child.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Child.png)ChildCHILXXThe natural, adopted, or sealed (LDS) child of a father and a mother.
[![TAG_Media.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Media.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Media.png)Multimedia element[OBJE](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-fichier-multim%C3%A9dia "Multimedia entity or property")XXPertaining to a grouping of attributes used in describing something. Usually referring to the data required to represent a multimedia object, such an audio recording, a photograph of a person, or an image of a document.
[![TAG_Emmigration.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Emmigration.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Emmigration.png)EmigrationEMIGXXAn event of leaving one's homeland with the intent of residing elsewhere.
[![TAG_IndiFemale.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_IndiFemale.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_IndiFemale.png)WifeWIFEXXAn individual in the role as a mother and/or married woman.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)StateSTAEXXA geographical division of a larger jurisdictional area, such as a State within the United States of America.
[![TAG_Event.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Event.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Event.png) [![TAG_Blob.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blob.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blob.png) EventEVENXXPertaining to a noteworthy happening related to an individual, a group, or an organization. An EVENt structure is usually qualified or classified by a subordinate use of the TYPE tag.
[![TAG_Fam.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Fam.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Fam.png) Family[FAM](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-famille-0 "Family entity")XXIdentifies a legal, common law, or other customary relationship of man and woman and their children, if any, or a family created by virtue of the birth of a child to its biological father and mother.
[![TAG_Fam_link.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Fam_link.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Fam_link.png)Family where person is a childFAMCXXIdentifies the family in which an individual appears as a child.
[![TAG_Fam_link.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Fam_link.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Fam_link.png)Family where person is a spouseFAMSXXIdentifies the family in which an individual appears as a spouse.
[![TAG_Engagement.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Engagement.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Engagement.png)EngagementENGAXXAn event of recording or announcing an agreement between two people to become married.
[![TAG_Disk.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Disk.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Disk.png)FileFILEXXAn information storage place that is ordered and arranged for preservation and reference.
[![TAG_Format.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Format.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Format.png)FormatFORMXXAn assigned name given to a consistent format in which information can be conveyed.
[![TAG_Submitter.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Submitter.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Submitter.png)Submitter[SUBM](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-fournisseur-d%27inform "Submitter entity")XXAn individual or organization who contributes genealogical data to a file or transfers it to someone else.
[![TAG_Indi.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Indi.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Indi.png) Individual[INDI](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-individu "Individual entity")XXA person.
[![TAG_Immigration.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Immigration.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Immigration.png)ImmigrationIMMIXXAn event of entering into a new locality with the intent of residing there.
[![TAG_Burial.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Burial.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Burial.png)BurialBURIXXThe event of the proper disposing of the mortal remains of a deceased person.
[![TAG_Submitter.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Submitter.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Submitter.png)Ancestor interestANCIXXIndicates an interest in additional research for ancestors of this individual.
[![TAG_Submitter.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Submitter.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Submitter.png)Descendants interestDESIXXIndicates an interest in research to identify additional descendants of this individual.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)LanguageLANGXXThe name of the language used in a communication or transmission of information.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Latitude\_LATIX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. A value indicating a coordinate position on a line, plane, or space.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)LatitudeLATI XA value indicating a coordinate position on a line, plane, or space.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)PlacePLACXXA jurisdictional name to identify the place or location of an event.
[![TAG_Repository.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Repository.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Repository.png)Repository[REPO](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-lieu-de-stockage "Repository entity or property link")XXAn institution or person that has the specified item as part of their collection(s).
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Longitude\_LONGX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. A value indicating a coordinate position on a line, plane, or space.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)LongitudeLONG XA value indicating a coordinate position on a line, plane, or space.
[![TAG_IndiMale.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_IndiMale.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_IndiMale.png)HusbandHUSBXXAn individual in the family role of a married man or father.
[![TAG_Marriage.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Marriage.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Marriage.png)MarriageMARRXXA legal, common-law, or customary event of creating a family unit of a man and a woman as husband and wife.
[![TAG_Birth.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Birth.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Birth.png)BirthBIRTXXThe event of entering into life.
[![TAG_Nationality.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Nationality.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Nationality.png)NationalityNATIXXThe national heritage of an individual.
[![TAG_Naturalisation.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Naturalisation.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Naturalisation.png)NaturalisationNATUXXThe event of obtaining citizenship.
[![TAG_Education.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Education.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Education.png)EducationEDUCXXIndicator of a level of education attained.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)NameNAMEXXA word or combination of words used to help identify an individual, title, or other item. More than one NAME line should be used for people who were known by multiple names.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)SurnameSURNXXA family name passed on or used by members of a family.
[![TAG_NumChildren.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_NumChildren.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_NumChildren.png)Number of childrenNCHIXXThe number of children that this person is known to be the parent of (all marriages) when subordinate to an individual, or that belong to this family when subordinate to a FAM\_RECORD.
[![TAG_Marriage.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Marriage.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Marriage.png)Number of marriagesNMRXXThe number of times this person has participated in a family as a spouse or parent.
[![TAG_Note.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note.png)Note[NOTE](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-note "Note entity or property")XXAdditional information provided by the submitter for understanding the enclosing data.
[![TAG_IDNumber.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_IDNumber.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_IDNumber.png)Identification numberIDNOXXA number assigned to identify a person within some significant external system.
[![TAG_SSN.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_SSN.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_SSN.png)Social security numberSSNXXA number assigned by the United States Social Security Administration. Used for tax identification purposes.
[![TAG_Blob.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blob.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blob.png)Binary objectBLOBX Set of data entered into a multimedia system that processes binary data to represent images, sound, video.
[![TAG_Ordination.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Ordination.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Ordination.png)OrdinationORDNXXA religious event of receiving authority to act in religious matters.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)PagePAGEXXA number or description to identify where information can be found in a referenced work.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)CountryCTRYXXThe name or code of the country.
[![TAG_Format.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Format.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Format.png)PedigreePEDIXXInformation pertaining to an individual to parent lineage chart.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)Name prefixNPFXXXText which appears on a name line before the given and surname parts of a name. i.e. (Lt. Cmndr.) Joseph /Allen/ jr. In this example Lt. Cmndr. is considered as the name prefix portion.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)Surname prefixSPFXXXA name piece used as a non-indexing pre-part of a surname.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)Given nameGIVNXXA given or earned name used for official identification of a person.
[![TAG_FirstCommunion.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_FirstCommunion.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_FirstCommunion.png)First communionFCOMXXA religious rite, the first act of sharing in the Lord's supper as part of church worship..
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Private\_PRIVXXSpecial. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to mark individuals or events defined as private ([private data in preferences tools](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/preferences#bkmrk-onglet-donn%C3%A9es-priv%C3%A9 "Preferences")).
[![TAG_Occupation.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Occupation.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Occupation.png)OccupationOCCUXXThe type of work or profession of an individual.
[![TAG_Note.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note.png)PublicationPUBLXXRefers to when and/or where a work was published or created.
[![TAG_Blob.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blob.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blob.png)QualityQUAYXXAn assessment of the certainty of the evidence to support the conclusion drawn from evidence.
[![TAG_Cause.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Cause.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Cause.png)CauseCAUSXXA description of the cause of the associated event or fact, such as the cause of death.
[![TAG_Census.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Census.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Census.png)CensusCENSXXThe event of the periodic count of the population for a designated locality, such as a national or state Census.
[![TAG_Religion.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Religion.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Religion.png)ReligionRELIXXA religious denomination to which a person is affiliated or for which a record applies.
[![TAG_DivorceFiled.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_DivorceFiled.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_DivorceFiled.png)Divorced filedDIVFXXAn event of filing for a divorce by a spouse.
[![TAG_Retirement.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Retirement.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Retirement.png)RetirementRETIXXAn event of exiting an occupational relationship with an employer after a qualifying time period.
[![TAG_Code.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Code.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Code.png)ReferenceREFNXXA description or number used to identify an item for filing, storage, or other reference purposes.
[![TAG_Type.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Type.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Type.png)RelationRELAXXA relationship value between the indicated contexts.
[![TAG_Residency.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Residency.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Residency.png)ResidenceRESIXXAn address or place of residence that a family or individual resided.
[![TAG_Blob.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blob.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blob.png)RoleROLEXXA name given to a role played by an individual in connection with an event.
[![TAG_Sex.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Sex.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Sex.png)SexSEXXXIndicates the sex of an individual--male or female or unknown.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Sosa\_SOSA \_SOSADABOVILLE XXSpecial. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to generate the [Sosa or Sosa d'Aboville](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/generate-sosa-numbers-%28l%29 "Generate Sosa numbers") numbering for a person's ancestors and descendants.
[![TAG_Source.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Source.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Source.png)Source[SOUR](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/entities#bkmrk-source "Source entity or property")XXThe initial or original material from which information was obtained.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)Name suffixNSFXXXText which appears on a name line after or behind the given and surname parts of a name. i.e. Lt. Cmndr. Joseph /Allen/ (jr.) In this example jr. is considered as the name suffix portion.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)NicknameNICKXXA descriptive or familiar that is used instead of, or in addition to, one's proper name.
[![gGzTAG_Phone.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/gGzTAG_Phone.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/gGzTAG_Phone.png)PhonePHONXXA unique number assigned to access a specific telephone.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)TempleTEMPXXThe name or code that represents the name of an LDS Church Temple.
[![TAG_Will.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Will.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Will.png)WillWILLXXA legal document treated as an event, by which a person disposes of his or her estate, to take effect after death. The event date is the date the will was signed while the person was alive.
[![TAG_Note.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Note.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Note.png)TextTEXTXXThe exact wording found in an original source document.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)TitleTITLXXA description of a specific writing or other work, such as the title of a book when used in a source context, or a formal designation used by an individual in connection with positions of royalty or other social status, such as Grand Duke.
[![TAG_Type.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Type.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Type.png)TypeTYPEXXA further qualification to the meaning of the associated superior tag. The value does not have any computer processing reliability. It is more in the form of a short one or two word note that should be displayed any time the associated data is displayed.
[![TAG_Probate.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Probate.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Probate.png)ProbationPROBXXAn event of judicial determination of the validity of a will. May indicate several related court activities over several dates.
[![TAG_Place.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Place.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Place.png)CityCITYXXA lower level jurisdictional unit. Normally an incorporated municipal unit.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Internet web site\_WWWX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. World Wide Web home page.
[![TAG_Web.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Web.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Web.png)Internet web siteWWW XWorld Wide Web home page.
[![TAG_Blob.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blob.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blob.png)Local file\_LOCAL XXCalculated field indicating whether the media file is a file stored on disk (value 1) or an internet link (value 0). This field is not stored in Gedcom file and is read only.
[![TAG_Type.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Type.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Type.png)Found file\_FOUND XXCalculated field indicating whether the media file exists (value 1) or not (value 0). This field is not stored in Gedcom file and is read only.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Ignore \_IGNORE X X Special. Used to ignore the parent tag in the GEDCOM consistency verifications.
## Other predefined tags Many other tags can also be managed with Ancestris by adding them via the [Gedcom Editor](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/gedcom-editor-%28l%29 "Gedcom editor").
**Tag name ****Tag****5.5.****5.5.1.****Description and Usage **
[![TAG_Addr.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Addr.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Addr.png)Address1ADR1XXThe first line of an address.
[![TAG_Addr.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Addr.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Addr.png)Address2ADR2XXThe second line of an address.
[![TAG_Addr.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Addr.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Addr.png)Address3ADR3 XThe third line of an address.
[![TAG_Code.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Code.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Code.png)Ancestral File NumberAFNXXA unique permanent record file number of an individual record stored in Ancestral File.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)Baptême LSDBAPLXXThe event of baptism performed at age eight or later by priesthood authority of the LDS Church.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Call numberCALNXXThe number used by a repository to identify the specific items in its collections.
[![TAG_Confirmation.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Confirmation.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Confirmation.png)Confirmation LDSCONLXXThe religious event by which a person receives membership in the LDS Church.
[![TAG_Caste.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Caste.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Caste.png)CasteCASTXXThe name of an individual's rank or status in society which is sometimes based on racial or religious differences, or differences in wealth, inherited rank, profession, occupation, etc.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)Adult christiningCHRAXXThe religious event (not LDS) of baptising and/or naming an adult person.
[![TAG_Description.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Description.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Description.png)Physical descriptionDSCRXXThe physical characteristics of a person, place, or thing.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)Endowment LDSENDLXXA religious event where an endowment ordinance for an individual was performed by priesthood authority in an LDS temple.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)MediaMEDIXXIdentifies information about the media or having to do with the medium in which information is stored.
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)Phonetic nameFONE XPhonetic variation of the name
[![TAG_Name.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Name.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Name.png)Romanized nameROMN XRomanized variation of the name
[![TAG_Property.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Property.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Property.png)PropertyPROPXXPertaining to possessions such as real estate or other property of interest.
[![TAG_Description.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Description.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Description.png)RestrictionRESNXXA processing indicator signifying access to information has been denied or otherwise restricted.
[![TAG_Code.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Code.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Code.png)Record File NumberRFNXXA permanent number assigned to a record that uniquely identifies it within a known file.
[![TAG_Blob.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Blob.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Blob.png)Record Identification NumberRINXXA number assigned to a record by an originating automated system that can be used by a receiving system to report results pertaining to that record.
[![TAG_Baptism.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Baptism.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Baptism.png)Sealing ChildSLGCXXA religious event pertaining to the sealing of a child to his or her parents in an LDS temple ceremony.
[![TAG_Marriage.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Marriage.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Marriage.png)Sealing SpouseSLGSXXA religious event pertaining to the sealing of a husband and wife in an LDS temple ceremony.
## Accepted Tags Gedcom tags not offered by the Gedcom editor but accepted by Ancestris are internal tags in the Gedcom file. They are in the header of the file, except for HEAD and TRLR. They can be visible when opening your Gedcom file in a simple text editor.
**Tag name ****Tag****5.5.****5.5.1.****Description and Usage**
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)AncestorsANCEXXPertaining to forbearers of an individual.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)CharacterCHARXXAn indicator of the character set used in writing this automated information.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)ConcatenationCONCXXAn indicator that additional data belongs to the superior value. The information from the CONC value is to be connected to the value of the superior preceding line without a space and without a carriage return and/or new line character. Values that are split for a CONC tag must always be split at a non-space. If the value is split on a space the space will be lost when concatenation takes place. This is because of the treatment that spaces get as a GEDCOM delimiter, many GEDCOM values are trimmed 85 of trailing spaces and some systems look for the first non-space starting after the tag to determine the beginning of the value *(it is handle automatically by Ancestris)*
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)ContinuationCONTXXAn indicator that additional data belongs to the superior value. The information from the CONT value is to be connected to the value of the superior preceding line with a carriage return and/or new line character. Leading spaces could be important to the formatting of the resultant text. When importing values from CONT lines the reader should assume only one delimiter character following the CONT tag. Assume that the rest of the leading spaces are to be a part of the value *(it is handle automatically by Ancestris)*
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)CopyrightCOPRXXA statement that accompanies data to protect it from unlawful duplication and distribution.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)CorporateCORPXXA name of an institution, agency, corporation, or company.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)DescentDESCXXPertaining to offspring of an individual.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)DestinationDESTXXA system receiving data.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)Family FileFAMFXXPertaining to, or the name of, a family file. Names stored in a file that are assigned to a family for doing temple ordinance work.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)InformationGEDCXXInformation about the use of GEDCOM in a transmission.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)IdentificationHEADXXIdentifies information pertaining to an entire GEDCOM transmission.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)LegateeLEGAX Person receiving a legacy or beneficiary of a testamentary clause.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)OrdinanceORDIXXPertaining to a religious ordinance in general.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)SubmissionSUBNXXPertains to a collection of data issued for processing.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)TimeTIMEXXA time value in a 24-hour clock format, including hours, minutes, and optional seconds, separated by a colon (:). Fractions of seconds are shown in decimal notation.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)TrailerTRLRXXAt level 0, specifies the end of a GEDCOM transmission.
[![TAG_Question.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Question.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Question.png)VersionVERSXXIndicates which version of a product, item, or publication is being used or referenced.
## Ancestris Tags Theses tags are special tags defined for the use in Ancestris. They are already defined in the previous tables but added here for convenience reading.
**Tag name ****Tag****5.5****5.5.1****7 ****Description and Usage**
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Daboville\_DABOVILLEXXX Special. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to generate the [Daboville numbering](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/generate-sosa-numbers-%28l%29 "Generate Sosa numbers") for a descending genealogy.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)E-mail\_EMAIX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. An electronic mail address.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Ignore\_IGNOREXX X Special. Used to ignore the anomaly related to the parent tag in the GEDCOM verification of anomalies.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Latitude\_LATIX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. A value indicating a coordinate position on a line, plane, or space.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Longitude\_LONGX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. A value indicating a coordinate position on a line, plane, or space.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Map\_MAPX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 dstandard. Pertains to a representation of measurements usually presented in a graphical form.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Private\_PRIVXXX Special. RESN is the Gedcom standard tag but cannot apply everywhere. Where RESN is not possible for a property, \_PRIV is used in Ancestris to mark the property as private ([private data in preferences tools](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/preferences#bkmrk-onglet-donn%C3%A9es-priv%C3%A9 "Preferences")).
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Sosa\_SOSA XXX Special. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to generate the [Sosa](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/generate-sosa-numbers-%28l%29 "Generate Sosa numbers") numbering for a person's ancestors and descendants.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Sosa\_SOSADABOVILLE XXX Special. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to generate the [Sosa d'Aboville](https://docs.ancestris.org/books/user-guide/page/generate-sosa-numbers-%28l%29 "Generate Sosa numbers") numbering for a person's ancestors and descendants.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Time \_TIME X X Special. It is not defined in the Gedcom format. It is used in Ancestris to store the time of a date where the Gedcom formet doesn't allow it.
[![TAG_Attribute.png](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/scaled-1680-/TAG_Attribute.png)](https://docs.ancestris.org/uploads/images/gallery/2021-01/TAG_Attribute.png)Internet web site\_WWWX Anticipation of the 5.5.1 standard. World Wide Web home page.
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