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Cousins marrying. Written by Rachel G (9/15/2010 7:48 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, questions about "cousins in love", penned by Lis M

Yes, it was Fanny's lack of social status which concerned Sir Thomas. Marriages between first cousins were not seen as problematic because the genetic risks associated with marriage between closely related individuals were not known in JA's time.

This question has often been raised. The post from the archives which is linked below should answer your questions.

First cousin marriage.

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questions about "cousins in love" Lis M (9/15/2010 4:02 a.m.)

Let's try to stay within the Group Read, please Laurel (9/15/2010 8:11 a.m.)
- Some of those pages have spoilers of MP nfm Stephanie (9/15/2010 7:33 p.m.)
Marrying down Myretta (9/15/2010 7:51 a.m.)
- And besides class issues,there were probably money issues as well Lydia (9/15/2010 11:43 a.m.)
Cousins marrying. Rachel G (9/15/2010 7:48 a.m.)
- Thank you for the link. As a family historian I know that AnnetteJ (9/15/2010 8:08 a.m.)
  - Rachel's link Myretta (9/15/2010 9:34 a.m.)
    - Just made an observation that I was not going to expand AnnetteJ (9/15/2010 2:16 p.m.)
      - cousins, money etc Lis M (9/15/2010 3:20 p.m.)

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