Just can’t find birth cert ?

[jonwarrn]

Mallen in the 1921 census free TS?
In Smethwick (Kings Norton RD)
William George Mallen, 29 yrs 2 mo, born Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Gladys Mary Mallen, 29 yrs 9 mo, Northleach, Gloucestershire
Leslie Arnold Mallen, 3 yrs 2 mo, Birmingham, Warwickshire
Charles James Mallen, 8 mo, Birmingham, Warwickshire

[Andrew Tarr]

My partners family history states that a relative of hers married in 1925, groom being 21 and bride being 12 😱

Attached cert suggests it’s true

I think the handwriting doesn't suggest that at all.  Apart from the improbability of being married at 12, the written digits indicate that the writer uses a single stroke for a 1, as in the 21 above.  In any case a minister would not sanction such a marriage !

[Antony1977]

My partners family history states that a relative of hers married in 1925, groom being 21 and bride being 12 😱

Attached cert suggests it’s true

I think the handwriting doesn't suggest that at all.  Apart from the improbability of being married at 12, the written digits indicate that the writer uses a single stroke for a 1, as in the 21 above.  In any case a minister would not sanction such a marriage !

Appears back in the olden days it was allowed

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Marriage_Act_1929

[jonwarrn]

Mallen in the 1921 census free TS?
In Smethwick (Kings Norton RD)

MALLETT, LESLIE  ARNOLD GEORGE    
Mother's Maiden Surname: WHITEHEAD 
GRO Reference: 1918  M Quarter in KINGS NORTON  Volume 06D  Page 71
   
MALLETT, CHARLES  JAMES     
Mother's Maiden Surname: WHITEHEAD 
GRO Reference: 1920  D Quarter in KINGS NORTON  Volume 06D  Page 62