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marriage in 1841

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Jane

Jane Report 31 Aug 2004 17:30

How old did someone have to be to get married in 1841? Thanks for your help Jane

Susanne

Susanne Report 31 Aug 2004 17:34

Hi Jane, Girls could marry at 12 and boys at 14, although they needed their parents' consent until they were 21. I think it was rather rare to see any marrying as young as that though. Sue:-)

Jane

Jane Report 31 Aug 2004 17:41

Thanks Sue I think i will have to have another look. John would have only been 12 and i don't know how old she would have been. Back to square one Thanks again Jane