> > So far as I can tell in VA/WV/MD, it means they married each other. > > I've seen consent notes where the father gives his permission for > > his daughter to intermarry with X. There MAY be some obscure > > legality being observed, but if the concern is cousin-marriage, > > don't bet on it. And particularly, don't bet on anyone concerned > > (bride, groom, parents of, minister, JP, Clerk of Court) being > > _aware_ of it if true. > > > > Cheryl <singhals@erols.com> > > I've mostly seen those when the daughter was below a statutory age > of consent. This typically varied from 16-21 years. > > Unless other marriage records (or parental consents, for that > matter) in the same place customarily say something other than > "intermarriage," I wouldn't worry about obscure legalities either. > > "Austin W. Spencer" <AustinWSpencer@cox.net> The OED states that by 1882 the term "intermarriage" also included the act of two persons who are nearly related. This happens most often between cousins although it can be attributed to uncle-niece or nephew-aunt marriages as well. Cheers --- <><><><><><><><><><><> Arrowhead Images <aepalmer@a-znet.com> <><><><><><><><><><><> Genealogists will date any old thing.