Norman Woolman Merriman 1889 - 1952

Norman Woolman Merriman was born at 12 Elaine Grove, Kentish Town, London in 1889, he was the third and last child of John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman)

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Norman Woolman Merriman was living at 12 Elaine Grove, Kentish Town, London with his parents John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Woolman (nee Merriman), his siblings Bertie John Merriman and Ethel Mary Merriman, his aunt Charlotte Woolman and a boarder, Fredreick Parmiter, a fellow workman of his father.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Norman Woolman Merriman was living at 31 Courthope Road, Kentish Town, London with his parents John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman) and his siblings Bertie John Merriman and Ethel Mary Merriman.

In 1952 Norman Woolman Merriman died.

Ethel Mary Merriman 27th September 1886 - 1970

Ethel Mary Merriman was born on 27th September 1886 at 12 Elaine Grove,Kentish Town, London. She was the second child of John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Ethel Mary Merriman was living at 12 Elaine Grove, Kentish Town, London with her parents John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman), her brother's Bertie John Merriman and Norman William Merriman, her aunt Charlotte Woolman and a borader Frederick Parmiter, a fellow workman of her father's.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Ethel Mary Merriman was living at 31 Courthope Road, Kentish Town, London, with her parents John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman) and her brother's Bertie John Merriman and Norman William Merriman.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Ethel Mary Merriman was living at 95 Olive Road, Willesden, London, with her father John William Merriman and a boarder, Sophie Miller. Ethel at this time was working as a Housekeeper.

On 3rd July 1915 Ethel Mary Merriman married Francis Henry Judge at St. Silas Church, Penton Street, Islington, London.

The marriage entry read;

1915. Marriage solemnized at St Silas Church Penton Street in the Parish of Clerkenwell in the County of London.


When Married. 3rd July 1915 Name and Surname. Francis Henry Judge/Ethel Mary Merriman Age. 32/28 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Secretary/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 90 White Lion Street/95 Olive Road, Cricklewood Father's Name and Surname. Henry Judge/John William Merriman Rank or Profession of Father. Deceased/Canvasser Midland Railway


Married in the Church of St Silas according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by - or after Banns by me,

This Marriage was solemnized between us, {F H Judge/ E M Merriman} in the Presence of us, {J W Merriman/R M Judge}

On 23rd May 1916 at 95 Olive Road, Cricklewood, London, Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) gave birth to her only child, Peter Francis Judge.

In the mid 1930's Peter Francis Judge met and married Lilian Biss and started his own family, this meant that 95 Olive Road began to become to small, so the family bought 32 Rydal Gardens, Wembley, Middlesex.

On 15th May 1968, Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) made her Will. It reads;

This is the last Will of me ETHEL MARY JUDGE of No. 32 Rydal Gardens Wembley Middlesex


1. I REVOKE all Wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me


2. I APPOINT HILDA EDITH CHESHIRE and MARIAN ELSIE SHEEN both of 100 Windermere Avenue Wembley aforesaid (hereinafter called "my Trustees") to be the EXECUTORS and TRUSTEES of this my Will and I GIVE free of duty to each of them the sum of TEN POUNDS for their trouble in so acting


3.I GIVE the following specific legacies all free of duty namely:-


A. TO my Grand-daughter ARLINE ROSEMARY SIMON my engagement ring all my costume jewellery my silver dressing table set including two cut glass silver mounted scent bottles and my Eidelweiss vase


B. TO my Grand-daughter-in-law HEDWIG wife of my Grandson-Francis Michael Judge my gold wrist watch


C. TO my Grand-daughter-in-law MARGUERITA JUDGE wife of my Grandson Brian Peter Judge my Wedgewood Jug


D. TO LILLIAN MAY MOOR 100 Windermere Avenue aforesaid my small solitaire diamond ring


E. TO my Grandson BRIAN PETER JUDGE my red decanter


F. TO my Grandson FRANCIS MICHAEL JUDGE my silver-mounted green decanter my silver teapot and my silver goblets


G. TO the said HILDA EDITH CHESHIRE my old oak blanket-chest


4. I GIVE all the rest and residue of my property and effects whatsoever and wheresoever and whether real or personal (subject to the payment thereout of my furneral and testamentary expenses and my debts (if any) and any legacies given by any Codicil hereto and the duty on any legacies or gifts hereby or by any Codicil hereto made free of duty) to my Grandson the said FRANCIS MICHEAL JUDGE that if he shall have died in my lifetime leaving issue living at my death who attain the age of twenty one years then such issue shall take my residuary estate and if more than one in equal shares and I DECLARE that my gift of my residuary estate to the said Francis Michael Judge is in consideration of his having undertaken to look after and provide for me in my later years


IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of May One thousand nine hundred and sixty eight


E. M. Judge


In today's money the amount left by Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) to her Executors, would be about £110 each


In 1970 Ethel Mary Judge (nee Merriman) died in Hampstead, London.

Bertie John Merriman 16th July 1884 - 29th October 1902

Bertie John Merriman was born on 16th July 1884 at 12 Elaine Grove, Kentish Town, Middlesex. He was the eldest child of John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman).

On 12th October 1884 Bertie John Merriman was baptised at the Parish Church of Kentish Town, Middlesex.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Bertie John Merriman was living at 12 Elaine Grove, Kentish Town, London, with his parents John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman), his siblings Ethel Mary Merriman and Norman William Merriman, his aunt Charlotte Woolman and boarder Frederick Parmiter, a fellow worker of his John William Merriman, on the railway's.

On 23rd May 1899 Bertie John Merriman was employed as a Railway Clerk, with Midland Railway Company. He was based at Somers Town Station on an annual wage of £40, which in today's money is £2,700.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Bertie John Merriman was living at 31 Courthope Road, Camden, London, with his parents John William Merriman and Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman) and his siblings Ethel Mary Merriman and Norman Merriman. Bertie was working with his father at Midland Railway as a Railway Clerk.

On 1st March 1902 Bertie John Merriman was paid £10, £600 in today's money, this would be his last payment from Midland Railway because on 29th October 1902 Bertie died.

Harry Merriman 1868 - 1906

Harry Merriman was born in Thringstone, Leicestershire in 1868, he was the fifth and last child of Mary Ann Merriman and maybe William Ward.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Harry Merriman was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his Step-Father Edward Beer, his Mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother's John William Merriman, Everard Merriman, William B. Merriman, William E. Merriman and Norman Merriman.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Harry Merriman was still living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Step-Father Edward Beer, his mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother's William Merriman, Norman Merriman, Arthur Beer and Charles H Beer.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Harry Merriman was still living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Step-Father Edward Beer, his mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother Arthur Beer. Harry worked as Coal Miner.

In 1891 Harry Merriman married Clara Jane Spray. The would go on to have three children; Charles Merriman born 1893, John Merriman born 1895 and Norman Merriman born 1898.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Harry Merriman was living in Main Street, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his wife Clara Jane Merriman (nee Spray) and their children Charles Merriman, John Merriman and Norman Merriman. Harry was still working as a Coal Miner.

On 6th May 1901, Clara Jane Merriman (nee Spray) died.

On 2nd September 1906 Harry Merriman died.

Norman Merriman 1864 - 1947

Norman Merriman was born in Thringstone, Leicestershire, in 1864, he was the fourth child of Mary Ann Merriman and maybe William Ward.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Norman Merriman was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his Step-Father Edward Beer, his mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother's John William Merriman, Everard Merriman, William B. Merriman, William E. Merriman and Henry George Merrirman.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Norman Merriman was still living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Step-Father Edward Beer, his Mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother's William Merriman, Harry Merriman, Arthur Beer and Charles H. Beer. Norman was working as a Coal Miner.

In 1881 Norman Merriman married Emily Hickman in Pilsley, Derbyshire. They would go on to have seven children. Hetty Merriman born 1890, Norman Merriman born 1893, Alice Merriman born 1898, Annie Merriman born 1899, Thomas Merriman born 1901, Alfred Ernest Merriman born 1905 and Nelie Merriman born 1910.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Norman Merriman was living in Church Street, Pilsley, Derbyshire, with his wife Emily Merriman (nee Hickman), his daughter Hetty Merriman and his brother-in-law John Hickman. Living next door to him were other members of the Hickman family. Norman was still working as a Coal Miner, along with members of the Hickman family.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Norman Merrima was living in Station Road, Pilsley, Derbyshire, with his wife Emily Merriman (nee Hickman) and their children; Hettie Merriman, Norman Merriman, Alice Merriman and Annie Merriman. Norman was still a Coal Miner.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Norman Merriman was living at 32 Wesley Street, Moorthorpe, South Elmsall, Yorkshire, with his wife Emily Merriman (nee Hickman) and their children; Norman Merriman, Alice Merriman, Annie Merriman, Thomas Merriman, Alfred Ernest Merriman and Nellie Merriman.

In 1947 Norman Merriman died in Hemsworth, Yorkshire.

William Merriman 1862 - 1884

William Merriman was born in Thringstone, Leicestershire in 1862. He was the third child of Mary Ann Merriman and maybe William Ward.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. William Merriman was living in Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his Step-Father Edward Beer, his Mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother's John William Merriman, William E. Merriman, Norman Merriman and Henry Merriman.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. William Merriman was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with his Step-Father Edward Beer, his Mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) and his brother's Norman Merriman, Henry Merriman, Arthur Edward Beer and Charles Henry Beer. William Merriman was a Bootmaker Apprentice.

In 1884 William Merriman died.

Everard Griffin Merriman 1861 - 1940

Everard Griffin Merriman was born in Thringstone, Leicestershire in Janurary 1861, the second child of Mary Ann Merriman and possibly William Ward.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Everard Griffin Merriman was living at The Bull's Head Inn, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. He was living with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his mother Mary Ann Merriman, his aunt's Hannah Merriman, Jane Merriman and Hester Merriman and his brother John William Merriman.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Everard Griffin Merriman was living in Thringstone, Lieicestershire, with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his Step-Father Edward Beer, his Mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman), his brother's John William Merriman, Wiliam B. Merriman, William E. Merriman, Norman Merriman and Henry Merriman.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Everard Griffin Merriman was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. He was living with Grandmother Hannah Merriman, and his brotherWilliam Merriman. Living either side of them were the Gough families. Everard was woking as a Bricklayer Apprentice.

In 1882 Everard Griffin Merriman married Kate Elizabeth Orridge in Thringstone, Leicestershire. They would go on to have two children; Henry Everard Merriman born 1888 and Arthur Merriman born 1889.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Everard Griffin Merriman was living in Thringstone, Leicestershire. He was living with his Wife Kate Merriman (nee Orridge) and his two children, Henry Everard Merriman and Arthur Merriman. He was now working as a Bricklayer.

In 1901 his wife Kate Elizabeth Merriman (nee Orridge) died.

On 7th June 1940 Everard Griffin Merriman of Victoria Cottage, Main Street, Thringstone, Leicestershire, died at Bosworth Park Infirmary, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. In his will he left to his son's Arthur Merriman, a Painter and Henry Everard Merriman, a Coal Miner £432 19s 6d, which in todays money is £13,000. So they got £6,500 each.

John William Waterfield Merriman 17th April 1860 - 1925

John William Waterfield Merriman was born on 17th April 1860 in Thringstone, Leicestershire. He was the eldest child of Mary Ann Merriman and John Waterfield.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. John William Waterfield Merriman was living at The Bull's Head Inn, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. He was living with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his mother Mary Ann Merriman, his aunt's Hannah Merriman, Jane Merriman and Hester Merriman and his brother Edward George Merriman.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. John William Merriman was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. He was living with his Grandmother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), his step-father Edward Beer, his mother Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman), his brother's Edward Merriman, William E. Merriman, Norman Merriman, Henry Merriman and his cousin William B. Merriman.

On 15th May 1873 John William Merriman joined Midland Railway as a Railway Clerk, based at Woodville Train Station on an annual wage of £207 pa. Which by today's money would be £10,000 pa. His examination number was 5981.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. John William Merriman was living as a Boarder at 9 Dartmouth Park Hill, Islington, London, he shared the house with it's owner George Kingcombe a Painter, his wife Mary Kingcombe and their children Annie Kingcombe, a Governess, George Kingcombe a Railway Clerk, Eliza Kingcombe, a Washer, Edward Kingcombe, a Joiner and Walter Kingcombe, another Railway Clerk and a fellow Boarder, Edward King, a Commercial Clerk.

On 16th July 1883, John William Merriman married Mary Elizabeth Woolman. The marriage entry reads;

1883. Marriage solemnized at The Chapel in the chancery of Tur Langton in the County of Leicester.


When Married. 16th July 1883 Name and Surname. John William Merriman/Mary Elizabeth Woolman Age. 23/23 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Clerk/- Residence at the Time of Marriage. Kentish Town, London/Tur Langton Father's Name and Surname. John William Merriman/John Woolman Rank or Profession of Father. Work at Colliery/Labourer.


Married in the Chapel of Tur Langton according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, Thomas Hanbury, Rector.


This Marriage was solemnized between us, {John William Merriman/Mary Elizabeth Woolman} in the Presence of us, {Jane Woolman/Charlotte Woolman}

They would go on to have three children; Bertie Merriman born 1885, Ethel Mary Merriman born 1886 and Norman Merriman born 1889.

On 18th September 1890 John William Merriman became a Railway Collector based at Kentish Town Train Station on a pay of £105 pa, which in today's money is £6,500 pa.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. John William Merriman was living at 12 Elaine Grove, Camden, London, working as a Railway Collector. He was living with his wife Mary Elizabeth Merriman (neeWoolman), their children; Bertie John Merriman, Ethel Mary Merriman and Norman William Merriman, his sister-in-law Charlotte Woolman and a Boarder and fellow railway worker Frederick Parmiter.

On 1st December 1891 John William Merriman had his wages reduced to £45pa, which in today's money is £2,500 pa.

On 1st August 1896 John William Merriman had his wages increased to £125 pa, which in today's money is £7,750 pa.

On 1st August 1898 John William Merriman had his wages increased to £135 pa, which in today's money is £8,500 pa.

On 31st March 1901 John William Merriman was living at 31 Courthope Road, Camden, London, working as a Railway Canvasser. A Railway Canvasser were employed to act as a salesman for the railway companies, offering and explaining the facilities available to companies and trying to secure their custom. John William Merriman was living with his wife Mary Elizabeth Merriman (nee Woolman) and their children; Bertie Merriman, Ethel Merriman and Norman Merriman.

On 2nd April 1911 John William Merriman was living at 95 Olive Road, Willesden, London, working as a Railway Agent. A Railway Agent undertook work on behalf of the railway companies, for instance in arranging transport of goods and materials by railway or delivery of parcels. John William Merriman was living with his daughter Ethel Mary Merriman and a boarder, Sophie Miller.

In 1925 John William Merriman died.

In John William Merriman's Will, dated 15th December 1925, he left £1,202 7s. 10d. to his daughter Ethel Mary Judge (wife of Francis Henry Judge). That would amount to £36,500 in today's money.

Hester Morris Merriman 1850 - 1930

Hester Morris Merriman was born in Thringstone, Leicestershire in 1850. She was the fifth and last child of William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Branley).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Hester Morris Merriman was living in the Bull's Head Inn, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with her mother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), her sister's Hannah Merriman, Mary Ann Merriman and Jane Merriman and her nephew's John William Ward Merriman and Edward George Merriman.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Hester Morris Merriman was living in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, she was working as a servant in the household of James Knott and his wife Jane Knott along with their children Arthur Knott, Donald Knott, Eveline Knott, Murray Knott, Helen Knott and a fellow servant Mary Ann Finn.

In 1873 Hester Morris Merriman married Charles Gough in Derbyshire.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Hester Morris Gough (nee Merriman) was living at 15 Montrose Street, Marske-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire. She was working as a Drapier's Wife and living with her children; Florence Gough born 1874, Percy Gough born 1877 and James Charles Gough born 1879.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Hester Morris Gough (nee Merriman)) was working as the Publican of the The Bull's Head Inn, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. Living with her were her children Florence Gough, Percy Gough, Charles Gough and Gertrude Gough born 1883.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Hester Morris Gough (nee Merriman) was still living at The Bull's Head Inn, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. She was living with her husband Charles Gough and her son James Charles Gough.

In 1930 Hester Morris Gough died.

Jane Merriman 1843 - 1863

Jane Merriman was born in Thringstone, Leicestershire in 1843, she was the fourth child of William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley)

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Jane Merriman was living in the Bull's Head Inn, Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire, with her mother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), her sister's Hannah Merriman, Mary Ann Merriman, Hester Mary Merriman and her nephew's John William Ward Merriman and Edward George Merriman.

In 1863 Jane Merriman died.

Mary Ann Merriman 1840 - 1899

Mary Ann Merriman was born in 1840 at Thringstone, Leicestershire. She was the third child of William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley).

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. Mary Ann Merriman was living in Whitwick, Leicestershire, with her parents William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), her siblings Hannah Merriman and William Merriman and their servants Elizabeth Lady and Benjamin Pickney.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Mary Ann Merriman was living at Finny Hill Lodge with her Grandfather William Bramley, her Uncle George Bramley, her Aunt Jane Barmley, her brother William Merriman and their servants William Bird and James Poxson.

In the summer of 1859, Mary Ann Merriman started having a relationship with a 43 year old farm hand by the name of William Ward, by early autumn she had discovered that she was pregnant.

In May 1860 Mary Ann Merriman gave birth to her first child John William Ward Merriman.

In Janurary 1861 Mary Ann Merriman gave birth to the her second child Edward George Merriman.

In 1863 Mary Ann Merriman gave birth to her third child William Edward Merriman.

In 1864 Mary Ann Merriman gave birth to her fourth child Norman Merriman.

In 1868 Mary Ann Merriman gave birth to her fifth child Henry James Merriman.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Mary Ann Merriman was living in Town Street, Thringsone, Leicestershire, with her mother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), her siblings Hannah Merriman, Jane Merriman and Hester Mary Merriman and her son's John William Ward Merriman and Edward George Merriman.

In 1869 Mary Ann Merriman got married to Edward Beer. They would go on to have two children, Arthur Edward Beer born 1874 and Charles Henry Beer born 1880.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) was living at the Bull's Head pub with her mother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), her husband Edward Beer, her son's John William Merriman, Edward George Merriman, William Edward Merriman, Norman Merriman and Henry James Merriman and her nephew William B. Merriman.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. She was living with her husband Edward Beer and her children; William Edward Merryman, Norman Merriman, Henry James Merriman, Arthur Edward Beer and Charles Henry Beer.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) was living in Loughborough Road, Thringstone, Leicestershire. She was living with her husband Edward Beer and her son's Henry Merriman and Arthur Edward Beer.

In 1899 Mary Ann Beer (nee Merriman) died.

William Merriman 1839 - 1860

William Merriman was born 1839 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. He was the second child of William Merrimand and Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley).

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. William Merriman was living in Whitwick, Leicestershire with his parents William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Barmley), his siblings Hannah Merriman and Mary Ann Merriman and their two servants, Elizabeth Day and Benjamin Pickney.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. William Merriman was living at Finny Hill Lodge, Sheepshed, Leicestershire, with his Grandfather William N. Bramley, his Uncle George Bramley, his Aunt Jane Bramley, his sister Mary Ann Merriman and their servants, William Bird and James Poxson.

In 1860 William Merriman died.

Hannah Merriman 1827 - ?

Hannah Merriman was born in 1837, she was the eldest child of William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley).

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. Hannah Merriman was living in Whitwick, Leicestershire with her parents William Merriman and Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley) and her siblings William Merriman and Mary Ann Merriman, along with two servants; Elizabeth Lady and Benjamin Pickney.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Hannah Merriman was living at Town Street, Thringstone, Leicestershire with her mother Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), her siblings Mary Ann Merriman, Jane Merriman and Hester Mary Merriman, along with her nephew's John William Ward Merriman and Edward George Merriman.

And that is all I know about Hannah Merriman, if anyone reading this has any more information, please contact me.

William Merriman 1814 - 1854

William Merriman was born 1814 in Shepshed, Leicestershire.

In 1836 he married Hannah Bramley in Leicestershire. They went on to have five children; Hannah Merriman born 1837, William Merriman born 1839,  Mary Ann Merriman born 1841, Jane Merriman born 1843 and Hester Mary Merriman born 1851.

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. William Merriman was living in Whitwick, Leicestershire, with his wife Hannah Merriman (nee Bramley), children; Hannah Merriman, William Merriman  and Mary Ann Merriman, along with two servants; Elizabeth Lady and Benjamin Pickney, both aged 17. William Merriman was working as a Farmer.

In 1854 William Merriman died.