Genealogy Chat

My guess would be that Richard Robinson Merrett could well be William's brother, and maybe the Mary Wiseman he married was a cousin or there was some other connection with the Wisemans? But I can't think of much else for now, and I've got to get off the computer now. Sorry, Kate.

My research has taken me back as far as William John Merrett, who according to his marriage/death certs and census record (1841) was born circa 1806 – Stepney. He died in 1842. William married Ann Noice in St George parish church Middlesex on 16/7/1838. His occupation is listed as shorthand writer. On later census records/his death cert and his sons birth certs, he is listed as a reporter. The address from marriage upto and including both sons births was 23 Victory Row, White Horse Lane, Stepney. William Johns father on his marriage certificate is listed as Richard Merrett, schoolmaster. William and Ann had two sons: 03/12/1839 William John Merrett, born at the above address 06/12/1841 John Wiseman Merrett, born at the above address William John senior and John Wiseman both died in early 1842 as a result of consumption, at 6 Upper John Street, Stepney. William John (died 11/06/1842) was listed as age 36, and a reporter. Ann registered both deaths (she later remarried Samuel Griggs). SO!! I am trying to find William Johns father: RICHARD. This is what I have: Births St George in Stepney searched but my vital year is unavailable. However I have found : Birth Date: 27/11/1818 Baptism Date: 16/12/1818 First name: Mary Ann Surname: Merrett Father: Richard Mother: Elizabeth Address: Anthony Street St George in the East Occupation: Revenue Officer Birth Date: 18/10/1822 Baptism Date: 03/08/1823 First name: James Durtnall Surname: Merrett Father: Richard Mother: Elizabeth Address: Jane Street St George in the East Occupation: Revenue Officer I cannot find any later trace of this Richard Merrett. I have also found a will for a Richard Robinson Merrett, occ short hand writer, died in 1846. The will was made in 1839 in the Parish of St George, Southwark. I thought this was a definite no, as he mentions his son (Richard Merrett) and wife (Mary Merrett) only. However, on searching back on this guy, I have found his marriage to Mary Wiseman in Stepney (1825). Now my William Johns son (Richards potential grandson) was called John Wiseman Merrett – so that got me back on this guy!! Richard Robinson Merrett was, however, listed as batchelor though when he married in 1825. I’m now guessing he was probably my William Johns cousin or something?? So after all of my waffling on – and giving you all the info I have, can anyone help me find my RICHARD?? Any suggestions welcome as I am completely stuck! Sarah

Sorry to all those who have helped me with this before if I am repeating myself! (See below) Sarah