Proper use of date formatting is important in genealogical research

Genealogy Corner

Names, dates, and places are the basic building blocks of any genealogical research. How should we write the date or enter it into a computer database?

Writing the date as 6/3/26 can be confusing. Is it June or March? Is it 2026, 1926 or another year ending in 26? This is exactly why genealogists worldwide use a standard genealogy date format. This format uses a twodigit day, a thre…