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How young was a minor in 1860?

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Marcelo

Marcelo Report 10 Sep 2003 13:13

My gggrandmother married in 1860. Her age is described as "minor with consent". My gggrandfather is described as age "Full". At what age did a person go from minor with consent to Full? Any help appreciated.

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 10 Sep 2003 13:21

Full age is over 21 - but bear in mind that they often got their ages wrong or told fibs!! Maz. XX

Kate

Kate Report 10 Sep 2003 13:26

Hi Maz Thanks for answering that,,i was wondering the same...as i have some ????? against some ages in my research .. Kate

Marcelo

Marcelo Report 10 Sep 2003 14:22

thanks for that information. So a minor could have been 20 years old? Was there a minimum age?

Rosalind in Madeira

Rosalind in Madeira Report 10 Sep 2003 16:14

Yes, girls could marry at 12 and boys at 14, changed to 18 in 1927, and then down to 16 in the 60's, can't remember the exact dates. Ros

Marcelo

Marcelo Report 10 Sep 2003 16:40

Thank you, that helps narrow it down a bit. Its amazing what people know!