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Title: Age of a witness?
Post by: geoff_43 on Sunday 10 February 19 12:34 GMT (UK)

Hi,

Would any one know if there was a minimum age requirement for a marriage witness in 1827 England?

After years of searching I've found a possible marriage for my people but it would mean the groom's 19 year old brother was a witness.

Thanks

Title: Re: Age of a witness?
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 10 February 19 13:11 GMT (UK)

See:

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=632128.msg4799138#msg4799138



Gadget

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There are no laws concerning the age of marriage witnesses - they need to be old enough to function properly as a witness that is all.

Title: Re: Age of a witness?
Post by: geoff_43 on Sunday 10 February 19 13:41 GMT (UK)

Thanks Gadget

I'd not found that link.

Title: Re: Age of a witness?
Post by: stanmapstone on Sunday 10 February 19 13:57 GMT (UK)

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