How old did you have to be to get married in 1860?

In 1860, the legal age for marriage varied by country and, in some cases, by state or region. In many places, individuals could marry at 18, while others allowed marriage at 21. However, with parental consent, it was common for girls as young as 12 and boys as young as 14 to marry. These age limits reflected the societal norms of the time regarding maturity and family responsibilities.