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Minor on Marriage certificate What age ???

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Sandra

Sandra Report 7 May 2004 20:01

Hi All, I have received a marriage certificate today and the wife was a Minor Husband Full Age. Does anyone know what the age is likely to be. What was the earliest age someone was allowed to marry in 1839. Many thanks, Sandra

PennyDainty

PennyDainty Report 7 May 2004 20:10

I'm sure it was 12 years old up until the early part of the 20th century. I'm sure someone else will know for sure.

Sandra

Sandra Report 7 May 2004 20:32

Thanks Christine, Wow that was young. I didn't feel ready at 20 yrs old. Sandra

Sandra

Sandra Report 7 May 2004 21:03

Hi Donna, Many thanks for your reply. It will give me something to work with looking for Birth. Sandra

Unknown

Unknown Report 7 May 2004 22:52

Between 1755-1929 the age of consent was 12 for girls and 14 for boys. In 1929 the age was raised to 16 for both sexes.

Sandra

Sandra Report 7 May 2004 23:17

Thanks Barry and Helen, Thankyou for all the info. I have printed it off so I can refer back when I need to. Sandra

Heather

Heather Report 7 May 2004 23:59

Hi Sandra A minor was under 21, of full age was over 21. Heather