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From: Darlene & Gorman <>
Subject: Age discrepancies
Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 20:08:13 -0700
References: <200105030200.f4320I917839@lists2.rootsweb.com>


Hello, can someone please clarify for me what the rules were regarding
legal age to marry in Scotland in the 1800's? My research has led me to
believe that some of our ancestors lied about their age when they
married. Why would they do this?

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