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Consent of parents

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Maddie

Maddie Report 10 Jun 2012 15:13

I have this marriage record and am trying to establish baptism dates.
Marriage: 10 Feb 1759 St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England
Abraham Whitacre - of Of this Chapelry
Alice Fish - of Of this Chapelry
Witness: Jno Holm; Th's ?
Married by Bans publish'd with consent of Par'ts by: Jno Holmes Curate
Register: Marriages 1756 - 1770, Entry 72
Source: LDS Film 1068835

Married by banns published with the consent of Par'ts.
Does this mean they were under age.
Any explaination greatfully received
thank you
Maddie

Potty

Potty Report 10 Jun 2012 15:22

Parents' consent would have been needed if they were under 21.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 10 Jun 2012 15:26

ABRAHAM WHITACRE Pedigree
Male Family


Marriages:
Spouse: ALICE FISH Family
Marriage: 10 FEB 1759 Haslingden, Lancashire, England


Messages:
Extracted marriage record for locality listed in the record.