Lots of 3/2 tunes appeared in published dance collections (24 for the year xxxx)and some from recognised composers for example -
Handel, Hornpipe from the Water Music Jumpers Chase, Walsh 1714 Love in a Hop Yard, Kynaston 1717 Anna Maria, 1698 Barham Down, 1701 Dick's Maggot, 1703 Purcell, The Hole in the Wall, 1698 Purcell, Siege of Limerick, 1698
They all have the underlying 1,2,3 strong beats but often with sub-divisions.
All around the 1700 mark but there were none in first edition playford in 1651.