I have been meaning to ask this question for some time now, and am hoping
that some of you out there with more expertise than I have, will be able
to give me an answer.  It concerns what was considered legal marrying age
in South Carolina [Lancaster County] in 1849.  My 3xg/g'parents, Andrew
Jackson and Lydia Jane [BAKER] BAKER were married sometime early in 1849
[I still have not found proof of the exact date] in the Flat Creek area
of Lancaster County.  At the time of this marriage, Andrew Jackson BAKER
was about 24 years old.  Lydia Jane BAKER [her maiden name was also
BAKER], was 13 years of age.  According to all of the records that I have
been able to find on the family, this was "not" a shotgun wedding, as
they did not have their first child until January of 1852.  Also, I have
yet to prove any connection between the two BAKER lines beyond this
marriage.

Any suggestions and/or help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Bill

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