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Re: Baptism in Denby?
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 08 November 14 04:55 GMT (UK) »
Based on the 1841 census it does look probable that Benjamin was Elizabeth's father.   Marriage until 21 required parental consent until fairly recently  http://www.gwoodward.co.uk/guides/marriages.htm

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And my apologies to Benjamin, who might not have been a cad after all, and may have wanted to do the right thing all along!
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