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From: "James T. Curran" <>
Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Calculating Birthdates
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 23:31:52 -0500
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Todd- This is a great way to calculate the birth date! Have never
seen anything like it before. However, must admit to a hesitancy
to use it because I don't see how it can work. Can you explain the
8870 factor?

Todd Walter wrote:
>
> If you've ever had trouble calculating a birthdate from the death date and
> age at time of death try this, it works every time, but PAF date calculator
> is still easier.
>
> Say February 8, 1839 is the date of death and age was 75 years 9 months 18
> days
>
> Date 18390208
> Subtract Age - 750918
> ________
> 17639290
> Subtract - 8870 (This number is always the same)
> ________
> 17630420 = April 20, 1763

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