Yvonne There's a good explanation on this webpage: _http://www.genfair.com/dates.htm_ (http://www.genfair.com/dates.htm) Your date is either 28 February 1567/8 or 28 February 1568/9 but without checking the original register you will not be able to tell. It all depends on how the person who did the transcribing chose to record the date. Debbie Kennett In a message dated 21/07/2006 19:16:02 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Dear all, Please, does anyone know of a website where I can check a date? I've got a burial from the parish register of 28 February 1568. Is this actually 1568 or 1569? (New Style/Old Style)? I never did get to grips with this. It's important to me to get this right to date children from one marriage before the next marriage. Thank you for any help. Regards, Yvonne