Tallest married couple (ever)

According to Official Guinness Records,

Anna Haining Swan (Canada, b. 6 August 1846;d. 5 August 1888) was said to be 246.38 cm (8 ft 1 in) but actually measured 241.3 cm (7 ft 11 in). On 17 June 1871, she married Martin van Buren Bates (USA, b. 9 November 1837;d. 19 January 1919), who stood 236.22 cm (7 ft 9 in), making them the tallest married couple ever, with a combined height of 477.52 cm (15 ft 8 in).

For a complete list of 1871 records, please visit 1871 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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