That age requirement was still in effect in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Lots of people eloped to Elkton, MD. I had two aunts do that in the late 40's and mid 50's. By the way, when I married in 1964, in Florida, I needed my parents permission as I was 20 at the time. How times have changed. Chris "The only foes that threaten America are the enemies at home, and these are ignorance, superstition and incompetence." : Elbert Hubbard (American editor, publisher and writer, 1856-1915)