From COLLECTIONS OF THE Georgia Historical Society, Vol. VII. THE NAME AND THE DATE OF BIRTH OF OGLETHORPE. It must be remembered that the date of Oglethorpe's birth as here given is expressed in the old style of reckoning time, as the new style was not adopted in England till 1752. Expressed in new style, therefore, Oglethorpe was born January 2, 1697. OTIS ASHMORE, Corresponding Secretary Ga. Hist. Society.