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Help!! Is it possible for a family-----

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KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 21 Feb 2007 15:11

Yes, why not? Still happens today. If they moved to a new area to have the child, maybe they just introduced themselves as Mr & Mrs, new neighbours would not know.

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 21 Feb 2007 15:17

In the 1800s to marry 6 years after the birth of their first child????

Jane Gateshead Girl

Jane Gateshead Girl Report 21 Feb 2007 15:19

I would think so - I have one in my tree had 3 children before turning 16 then married their father and had a further 5 or 6 chldren

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 21 Feb 2007 16:24

Thanks you two---I hate to presume I always need to know they are the correct people,maybe that's why it's taking me so long to research!!!!. But you are right.