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How old to marry

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Big

Big Report 17 Apr 2011 15:33

Can any one tell me please how old would you legaly need to be to marry in manchester 1924.

many thanks

Kucinta

Kucinta Report 17 Apr 2011 15:57

14 for a boy, 12 for a girl.

In 1929 this was raised to 16 for both sexes by the Ages of Marriage Act.

Researching:
Eayres (Northants/London) Walker (Surrey) Loveday (Northants) Moore (Tipperary)

Big

Big Report 17 Apr 2011 16:09

thank you very much for your help

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 17 Apr 2011 17:40

However, parental permission is required for anyone under the age of consent, 21 in this example.