The Gregorian Calendar

The Gregorian Calendar was not introduced until September of 1752.  Until that time Great Britain celebrated the new year on March 25.  If you are searching through records prior to 1752, remember the years may not correspond correctly.  

For example, if your great great great great grandmother was born in Great Britain in February of 1740. She was truly born in the year 1740 according to their calendar, but according to today's calendar, she would have been born in 1741.  

Is this super important?  Not necessarily, but this information may come in handy if you are having trouble locating a relatives baptism documents and birth records.