switch was made to the Julian, the year began on March 25. I have a
microcopy of an obit from a newspaper, "The Boston Gazette or Weekly
Journal," from the issue dated January 19, 1748 which indicates John
Dennie died one week previously. I also have copies of his probate
records from Suffolk County, Mass. which begin on February 9, 1747.
From other evidence I'm reasonably certain this is the same man. Is
it possible that the newspaper was already using the Julian calendar,
some years before its official adoption? (I'm listing his d.o.d in my
file as 12 Jan. 1747/48)
Thanks for taking the time to read my post,
John Dennie