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Marriage record question

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Vicki

Vicki Report 3 Oct 2007 16:03

I have marriage record for 1825 Westerfield, Suffolk.
Can anyone tell me what otp stands for, and what age can you get married without the parents consent?

Thank you

1949er

1949er Report 3 Oct 2007 16:05

Hi Vicki

Whereabouts on the cert does it say otp?

Wendy

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 3 Oct 2007 16:05

otp = of this parish.

You had to be 21 to get married without parental consent, although people often told lies about their ages.

Kath. x

1949er

1949er Report 3 Oct 2007 16:05

On the record I meant to say

1949er

1949er Report 3 Oct 2007 16:06

Wow Kath that was quick :-) replied before I had even amended my mistake :-)


Wendy x

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 3 Oct 2007 16:08

OTP - Of this Parish.

Under age 21 parental consent was required in 1825. However don't be suprised if you find a bride or groom telling fibs :)

Chris

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Vicki

Vicki Report 3 Oct 2007 16:33

Thank you all,

Another clue revealed, she did have parental consent, that's why I wonder about the age.

Vicki

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 3 Oct 2007 16:37

"Of this parish" doesn't neccesarily mean she was born in the parish, only that it was her residence at the time of the marriage - although at that date people didn't move about too much, so she may well have been born there.

Kath. x