what was considersd "full age" in 1845 ? this is entered on a marraige certificate for my ggg grandparents under the heading of age..thanks
2006-10-03 20:58:42 · 5 answers · asked by ginger 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
i think it means they have reached puberty, there were no fixed age limits in the 1800's ... probably around 13 when they could work outside the home as a servant or apprentice or ranch/farm hand
2006-10-03 22:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by casurfwatcher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it was 15 or 16 then it got raised to 16 at the turn of the last century
not 100% sure though
2006-10-04 04:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by JAMES OY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have thought whatever the leagle age was to marry at that time probebly 18.
2006-10-04 04:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by carla s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to contact the state they were married in to find that out.
2006-10-04 04:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for the information..
2006-10-04 04:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Nilehawk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋