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marriage of 14 year old

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Louise

Louise Report 26 Apr 2005 21:32

in 1878 would it be possible for a 14 year old girl to marries thanks from janet

McDitzy

McDitzy Report 26 Apr 2005 21:33

I think the age of marriage started at 14, but she probably would need her parents' consent.

Carol

Carol Report 26 Apr 2005 21:35

Girls could marry at 12 and boys at 14 with parents consent until 1929 when it was changed to 16 for both.

Louise

Louise Report 26 Apr 2005 21:36

thanks for the fast response from janet