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The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 3 Send Message	Faith	Report	2 Jul 2006 16:11
Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 3 Send Message	Hi - I have my grandparents marriage certificate which describes their ages as 'full'. Can I assume from this that they were at least 21 at time of marriage. Marriage took place in Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland - many thanks, Faith
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	2 Jul 2006 16:28
	That's what it means on English certificates, so I would assume it's the same for Irish. However, just because the couple said they were of full age, doesn't necessarily mean they were (sometimes people told little white lies). Kath. x

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