RootsChat.Com
Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Armagh => Topic started 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.
-
It's 21, although not always reliable.
-
See the examples at the bottom of this page-
https://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/Irish-marriage-records.html
KG