All marriages performed prior to March 20, 1913, by a minister of any religion, even though not a stated and ordained minister of the gospel, if otherwise valid, shall be as valid as if the same had been performed by a stated and ordained minister of the gospel.

27 Del. Laws, c. 261, § ?10; Code 1915, § ?3001; Code 1935, § ?3494; 13 Del. C. 1953, § ?125;