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What age could a minor possibly be in 1878

kilsmum · 2014-02-06 17:29:59

I'm trying to trace the birth date of my relative who was a minor when he got married in 1878 in Cork. Would a minor have been considered under 18? his bride was just given the title of full age. Many thanks in advance. Kilsmum

06-02-2014 5:29pm

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kilsmum

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I'm trying to trace the birth date of my relative who was a minor when he got married in 1878 in Cork.

Would a minor have been considered under 18? his bride was just given the title of full age.

Many thanks in advance.

Kilsmum

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#2 06-02-2014 5:58pm

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#3 06-02-2014 7:53pm

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Thanks Shane - that helps narrow things down a bit.

Regards,

Kilsmum

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