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Offline roryboy

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« on: Wednesday 19 May 10 21:42 BST (UK) »
Hi All,  This is actually and English query, probably, but does anyone know what the age of a  "minor" was in 1860 ? Please. Was it 21 or 18 or ?. No age on an English Marriage Certificate, linked with Scottish Ancestors.
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 19 May 10 21:59 BST (UK) »
Under 21 in both England and Scotland.

But beware those who decided to be a little creative with what they told the registrar/minister or whoever.

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« Reply #2 on: Thursday 20 May 10 17:49 BST (UK) »
Thank You Little Nell