170 years ago today - Sep 20, 1843

[Nauvoo Neighbor] ...- Ordinances: "An Ordinance Concerning Marriages." -- John C. Bennett, Mayor -- Passed Feb 17, 1842, James Sloan is listed as the recorder. Age of consent is set at 17 for boys and 14 for girls.

[Source: http://boap.org/LDS/Nauvoo-Neighbor]

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