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Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 21 Jul 2008 17:35

Just wondering what other people have found with regards to age gaps for husband and wife, and how was it looked upon.

I have just found someone in my tree who was 25 when he married his 57 year old bride in 1891.

Meg

Julie

Julie Report 21 Jul 2008 17:40

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Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 21 Jul 2008 18:11

Hi Derbylass,

Yes have checked them, and even the deaths, he died 1941 age 76 and she died 1907 age 72, although on the 1901 census she is the head of the household saying age 58 and he his 45.

Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 21 Jul 2008 18:28

William Harper born 1866 Cleethorpes
Mary E Wayte born 1834 Scarborough, her first marriage was to John Gunnell Gillson 1859 Newark, Lincs.

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 21 Jul 2008 18:28

When my GGG Grandmother married her 2nd husband there was a gap of 42 years...she was 40 he was 82

Julie

Julie Report 21 Jul 2008 18:39

I will delete my reply...didn't know you were after a look up & it was a serious question

Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 21 Jul 2008 18:42

Hi Julie

Wasn't after a look up, just curious what other age gaps other people have found