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minors at time of marriage

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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 27 Jul 2007 17:21

I dont think the terms Of Age and Minor have been used on marriage certs for quite a time Minor meant over 12 for girls . and over 14 for boys but under 21. Of Age meant any age over 21. The minimum ages were raised in the 1920.s i think Shirley

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Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Clive

Clive Report 27 Jul 2007 16:55

If it is very recent probably 18 otherwise under 21. C

*Sharm

*Sharm Report 27 Jul 2007 16:39

i have a marriage cert that says the bride was a minor does that mean they were under 18 or 21? Thanks Sharmala