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marriage ages????

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Darksecretz

Darksecretz Report 4 May 2005 20:58

hiya, At what age would it be legal for 2 people to marry early 1800's, i know that it has been on a thread, but, for the life of me i cant find it. any help gratefully recieved julie :)

Paula

Paula Report 4 May 2005 21:10

12 for girls 14 for boys

Darksecretz

Darksecretz Report 4 May 2005 21:32

cheers, was wondering how come they had so many kids over 20 year period, I thought they'd have to be married young!! Julie :)