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Consent of friends
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Moira | Report | 15 Apr 2008 13:51 |
I have a 1826 marriage which took place "by consent of friends", does this suggest that one, or both, parties was below the age of consent and without parents? I'm hoping that someone more knowledgable than I can help me. Thanks in advance, Moira. |
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Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) | Report | 15 Apr 2008 14:17 |
Greeting’s …..Moira |
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Moira | Report | 15 Apr 2008 14:40 |
Thanks Mike. I think it must be the first reason you give, as it only appears in one other entry. Once again thanks, Moira. |
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MaryfromItaly | Report | 16 Apr 2008 15:37 |
I believe "friends" is an old word for "family" in legal terminology (e.g. "next friend" was a representative in legal proceedings who was often the next of kin). |
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Jennifer | Report | 16 Apr 2008 16:43 |
There is an article on this very subject in the new June issue of Family Tree Magazine. |