Hi Yvonne Full age means they were taken to be 21 or over I am sure someone else will tell you more but far from all coroners papers survive, I would check local papers to see if there is a mention I would suggest posting the details and see if anyone can help you Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 17/04/2013 13:37, Yvonne wrote: > Hello > > I hope someone can shed a bit of light on my queries. > > I have just received a copy of a marriage certificate of my gggrandparents. I was hoping it would have given their ages but it only states that they were "of full age". What age did they have to be for a marriage to take place in 1859 Newcastle? > > Also, on another certificate it states that an inquest had been held on 20th August 1880 in Newcastle after the person drowned in the Tyne. Is there anyway to gain access to Coroner's reports from that time? > > Any information would be gratefully received. > > Thank you in advance. > Yvonne