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Just out of curiosity?

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Dawnieher3headaches

Dawnieher3headaches Report 27 Aug 2005 16:44

The extra cert the GRO sent me has in age for both parties MINOR. Just being nosey but in 1847 what age was considered Minor?

Unknown

Unknown Report 27 Aug 2005 16:45

Under 21. Girls could legally marry with parental consent at the age of 12 and boys at 14. nell

Dawnieher3headaches

Dawnieher3headaches Report 27 Aug 2005 16:48

oh nell thats frightening that means my eldest couldof married by now eeeeeek. Thanks was just being nosey