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Of full age doesn't always mean over 21!

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Mog

Mog Report 7 May 2006 13:15

According to one of the family history books I have, the term 'of full age' was sometimes taken by whoever conducted the marriage ceremony to mean over the age of consent, rather than over 21. Since the age of consent varied quite considerably over time, some of the brides and grooms could have been a lot younger than 21! Does anyone know exactly what was the age of consent and when?

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 7 May 2006 13:20

Pre 1929 girls if 12 and boys if 14 could marry,but under the age of 21 the marriage was 'under licence'.eg Parental consent was required. Post 1929 to 1969 different ages applied,and post 1969 it changed again. Glen