Dear List,
> Yes, the Inland Revenue are indeed. And of course, for anyone just starting
> old deeds etc., 'our' Feb. 13th would be transcribed )on the old system) Feb
> 13th 2004/5. So if a person died in Feb 1666, that is how one would
> transcribe it.. Not trying to teach all you grandmothers to suck eggs but I
> found it confusing when I started and someone else may.
***** I think there's another trap which may catch some people out.
I'm fairly certain that SCOTLAND went over to the new system as early
as 1600, so (if your researches take you in a Scottish direction) you
need to be clear which system the person drawing up the document was
working to. (Confirmation of that fact would be appreciated.)
25th March was called "Lady Day" -- meaning (I think) the Feast of
the Annunciation. Any idea why that should have been thought
suitable for starting the New Year? And does it go "right back" into
the Middle Ages? And is it just an English peculiarity? Or was it
New Year's Day all over Europe?
Keep on grafting.
Roger Fern.
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