In adding page numbers, there must be a simple way to start page 1 on the second page (instead of the first page) of a document. How???

Please see this thread: https://www.msofficeforums.com/word/...-page-3-a.html

You go to the page before the one where you want to restart page numbering insert a section break - new page (Page Layout Tab > Breaks) and then shift to the Insert tab and Page Number > format page numbers, starting from this point forward with 1.

Most page numbering questions are answered here or in related links:
Sections / Headers and Footers in Microsoft Word 2007-2013