Another thought about dates...the Gregorian Calendar changed things.
So here's some more info (and keep in mind England also changed it's "New Year date" from March 25 to Jan. 1.)
"In England and Wales, the legal year 1751 was a short year of 282 days, running from 25 March to 31 December.
"1752 began on 1 January. To align the calendar in use in England to that on the continent, the Gregorian calendar was adopted: and the calendar was advanced by 11 days: Wednesday 2 September 1752 was followed by Thursday 14 September 1752. The year 1752 was thus a short year (355 days) as well.. Source Wikipedia
I keep meaning to post this when considering an ancestor who lived through the 1751-52 big change. But I'll just do it today anyway!
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