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Title: What was full age in civil registration marriage records?
Post by: usaPetticrew on Monday 12 October 20 14:31 BST (UK)

I saw an 1853 civil registration marriage record where the groom was of full age but the bride was listed as a minor.

What was the legal "full age" in that time period?  Was "full age" a different age for men and for women?

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: What was full age in civil registration marriage records?
Post by: farmeroman on Monday 12 October 20 14:41 BST (UK)

It's 21, although not always reliable.

Title: Re: What was full age in civil registration marriage records?
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Monday 12 October 20 15:47 BST (UK)

See the examples at the bottom of this page-
https://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/Irish-marriage-records.html

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