The date problem was one that I had also. Earlier today I just left it blank, but intend to go back and edit my entry, add the date and make a note in the comments that it is 'abt,bef,etc' Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: <DEB7019@aol.com> To: <CRAWFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 6:34 PM Subject: Re: Crawford Database - one more email . The only other question I have > is regarding estimated dates. I wish we could put in dates such as "abt. > 1822" or "bef. 1860". I would not want people to use some of the > "approximate" dates I have entered without knowing they are "approximates". >