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Manx Genealogy

Re: Jemima Cain and the age of majority

Hello Philip,

My understanding is that full age at marriage was 21, and "of age" to inherit (in wills) and in land records was 14.
However, many people who appeared to be underage at marriage were recorded as full age and without parents' permission, especially when marrying in a different parish, as Mary wrote.

Sue