Matchmaking in 1910 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624 Tanya897 Would two wealthy parents in 1910 already be trying to get a match for their 15 year old daughter? Their not necessarily trying to get her engaged or married right away. They just have her security in mind. I'm asking instead of changing her age because her age and the matchmaking is crucial to my story. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:56:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1015598 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1015598 Iasila yes. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:45:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1179413 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1179413 FamilyFriendlyComedy Yes, depending on the couple it might be eitehr very discreet or strongly hinted at. You can go any way with how they handle it. Courtship was still very common, especially witht he wealthy I can see them making sure to invite the person to the same rfunctions, arranging for them to have time to talk, and so on. And, it needn't be for any reason more than her security. Indeed, a few years later my lower middle class working great grandma at 16 or so was introduced to her future husband by an older brother who thought they were perfect for each other. (With the dad...well, incapacitated he had to help look out for her.)I don't know exactly how much said things were arranged by i do know she spent quite a bit of time at the oldest sister's house so there was time fro her to see him. It's just that the mothods can change with the richer people, and the reasons vary more. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:19:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1179522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1179522 Harlow Absolutely. In fact, in the US, the Seven Sisters colleges were generally considered as places to send a girl to find a husband. In fact, women were sent to universities with the intent of finding a husband. Also, familiarize yourself with the term 'gentlemen callers'. Mothers and fathers would eye them pretty hard. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:47:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1197433 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48624?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1197433