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Didn't that use to be somewhat common, at least in some parts of the US both to marry your cousin and the age? Edgar Allen Poe married his 13-year old cousin w

Didn't that use to be somewhat common, at least in some parts of the US both to marry your cousin and the age? Edgar Allen Poe married his 13-year old cousin when he was in his mid-20s, and no one seemed to bat an eye. Of course, that was in 1836 and not 1957. Lewis' first marriage was when he was 16. I guess he came from an old-fashioned background?

kennywinker 4y ago
The fact that he was essentially "cancelled" by the mainstream for doing it suggests it was not in fact normal at the time. In case anyone gets confused, his first marriage was not to a 13 year old. His "marriage" to his 13 year old cousin happened when he was 22.
- Beltalowda 4y ago
  > The fact that he was essentially "cancelled" by the mainstream for doing it suggests it was not in fact normal at the time. Good thing I never said anything of the sort.
  - kennywinker 4y ago
    “Didn't that use to be somewhat common” Oh sorry I used the word “normal” and you used the word “common” it’s true those are totally different - i was way off base there
Maursault 4y ago
> no one seemed to bat an eye. Predating eye bats is Marie of Brittany's late 14th century marriage.[1] In 1937, Eunice Winstead (aged 9) married Charlie Johns, but it was noticed. Life Magazine did a story on it, "The Case of the Child Bride."[2] In 1971, at least one of two Florida judges would grant a marriage license for a pregnant 11yo bride and rape victim (which goes without saying).[3] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_of_Brittany,_Lady_of_La_Guerche https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_of_Brittany,_Lady_of_La_... [2] https://yesterdaysprint.tumblr.com/post/143251401189/life-magazine-february-15-1937-charlie-jones https://yesterdaysprint.tumblr.com/post/143251401189/life-ma... [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherry_Johnson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherry_Johnson

kennywinker 4y ago

The fact that he was essentially "cancelled" by the mainstream for doing it suggests it was not in fact normal at the time. In case anyone gets confused, his first marriage was not to a 13 year old. His "marriage" to his 13 year old cousin happened when he was 22.

Beltalowda 4y ago
> The fact that he was essentially "cancelled" by the mainstream for doing it suggests it was not in fact normal at the time. Good thing I never said anything of the sort.
- kennywinker 4y ago
  “Didn't that use to be somewhat common” Oh sorry I used the word “normal” and you used the word “common” it’s true those are totally different - i was way off base there

Maursault 4y ago

> no one seemed to bat an eye. Predating eye bats is Marie of Brittany's late 14th century marriage.[1] In 1937, Eunice Winstead (aged 9) married Charlie Johns, but it was noticed. Life Magazine did a story on it, "The Case of the Child Bride."[2] In 1971, at least one of two Florida judges would grant a marriage license for a pregnant 11yo bride and rape victim (which goes without saying).[3] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_of_Brittany,_Lady_of_La_Guerche https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_of_Brittany,_Lady_of_La_... [2] https://yesterdaysprint.tumblr.com/post/143251401189/life-magazine-february-15-1937-charlie-jones https://yesterdaysprint.tumblr.com/post/143251401189/life-ma... [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherry_Johnson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherry_Johnson