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When did it become illegal to marry a cousin?

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PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 6 Apr 2006 15:22

Thank you!! xx

Charles

Charles Report 6 Apr 2006 15:05

Friend of mine married his first cousin about 5 years ago.

LindaG

LindaG Report 6 Apr 2006 14:48

I have boosted the Useful dates thread for you. Lx

Dizzy Lizzy 205090

Dizzy Lizzy 205090 Report 6 Apr 2006 14:47

I don't think it ever was. My great grandparents were first cousins, they married in church in 1900. Liz

PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 6 Apr 2006 14:45

Anyone know? Just found what looks like inter breeding in 1907 and whole family seem to be at it! :O)