The Julian Calendar was replaced in England and its possessions by the Gregorian in September of 1752. New years day was changed from 25 March to 1 January. .... In the Julian Calendar as used in this country before 1752, the entire month of March was designated the first month, April, the second, and so on, January being the eleventh and February the twelfth month. Thus, when dealing with any month before 1752, it is necessary to make clear which style is being followed, and the best way to do this is to use a double year. Thus, "22 Feb. 1731/2" or "22 12th mo. 1731/2" means that the year was that which those who lived through it called 1731 but which we would now call 1732. From The Welcome Claimants proved, disproved & Doubtful - George E. McCracken, 1985, pg xv Hugs Cuz B ttg-inc@comcast.net http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ttg13/