Age of Majority in Germany 1865

Elizabeth Gomoll

A death record says the man left a widow and 6 minor children. Depending on the age of majority, it looks like there were more than just 6 minors. Please, what was a the age of majority in Brandenburg, Germany, in 1865?

Robert Seal_1

Hello @Elizabeth Gomoll,

Here are two articles which may help answer your question. In both cases you will need to use your browser's translate function to translate to English. Brandenburg was part of Prussia in 1865 so take note of any mention of Prussia in these articles.

Here is the link to the first article: http://wiki-de.genealogy.net/Vollj%C3%A4hrigkeit

Here is the link to the second article: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vollj%C3%A4hrigkeit

Kent Gardiner

Can you post the document?

Elizabeth Gomoll

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

Robert Seal_1

You're welcome, Elizabeth.