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Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 89 Send Message	Jonathan B	Report	9 Oct 2004 17:29
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 89 Send Message	I know this has been asked before but I was half asleep as it didn't seem to apply to me at the time, until now. Basically the marriage certificate I received today, dated 1845, says that both were of 'full age'. I'm hoping this means 18, not 21! Anyone any pearls of wisdom? Jonathan
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3,439 Send Message	Geoff	Report	9 Oct 2004 17:36
	It was 21 but, don't worry, they often lied.
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 2,533 Send Message	Devon Dweller	Report	9 Oct 2004 17:39
	My GG Grandparents were 16 when they married in 1845 and it was down as Full Age. It basically means of Full Age ...as far as they were concerned! Sheila
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 89 Send Message	Jonathan B	Report	9 Oct 2004 17:53
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 89 Send Message	Thanks Geoff and Sheila - I feel more reassured that I've got the right people now! Jonathan
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 478 Send Message	Chris	Report	9 Oct 2004 20:14
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 478 Send Message	I Have a marriage certificate and it says FULL age for both of them , iasked at my local register office and they said it means over 21! Christine