* what is a minor?

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what is a minor?

Post by TimT » 10 Nov 2005 10:11

can someone tell me at what age in 1838 one went from being a 'minor' to 'full age' as used on a marriage certificate?

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what is a minor?

Post by pwe » 10 Nov 2005 19:34

Tim,
I have always believed it to be 21 but I have no evidence to support that.

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