According to the Familianten act only the first-born received the Familiant license and was permitted to marry.
Does anyone know how one went about acquiring a Familianten Number in the early 1800s -- other than inheritance?
Local Notice Board? Family connections? Itinerant pedlar? a matchmaker?
In the first half of the 19th century not only the first-born sons were permitted to marry, but also sons which have learned "ein nuetzliches Handwerk" (an useful trade) - for example glazier. This individuals have got a marriage license (special permit) without a Familianten Number.
