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Offline JAP

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Re: Age on certificate
« Reply #9 on: Friday 23 May 08 08:42 BST (UK) »
Just to add to the pedantry ...

The above was the case in England & Wales but not in Scotland.

The legal age for marriage was different in Scotland, and parental consent was not needed.

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Re: Age on certificate
« Reply #10 on: Saturday 24 May 08 09:11 BST (UK) »
I hate it when there is no age mentioned, especially when I am looking for clues as to age, and that is the main reason for getting the cert.  I assume most times that people in the 1800s were 20ish when they married, but of course if they are listed as 'widower' (or widow) then that can change dramatically. Any clues from experienced family searchers?
Chris
Diment, Somerset
Rembert
Watts, Somerset
Green, Australia
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