Until 1752 England and their colonies started the “new year” on 25 March. That can create confusion because during the time when the year started on 25 March, the year number would not “roll over” to the next year until 25 March.
This article on the State of Massachusetts website goes into more detail.
This post on our sister site shows a will dated 17 June 1743 and admitted to probate on 9 March 1743.
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