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Title: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: julie g on Tuesday 17 May 05 18:04 BST (UK)
Is there a kind person that would do me a look up on the 1861 or 1871 census for William Merricks born about 1854/55 in Ewhurst. Any details of his parents and siblings would be a great help.
 Many thanks
  Julie
Title: Re: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: MINOR on Tuesday 17 May 05 19:49 BST (UK)
1871 Census, Walkhurst Farm House, Benenden, Kent

James Merricks, Head, Mar, 46, Farmer of 110 acres,employing 4 men & 2 boys, born  Sussex, Bodiams
Eliza, wife, 41, farmers wife, Kent Hawkhurst
Thomas, son, unm, 19, farmers son, Kent, Sandhurst
Emma, dau, unm, 18, farmers daur, Sussex, Ewhurst
William Merricks, son, unm, 16, farmers son, Sussex, Ewhurst
Jane, daur, 10, Scholar, do
Ellen, dau 8, Scholar, do
Alice, dau 6, Scholar, Kent, Benenden
Agnes, dau, 3, do
James, son 10mths, do
Catherine Mallin, Servant, unm, 16, Kent Sandhurst

Title: Re: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: julie g on Tuesday 17 May 05 19:52 BST (UK)
Hi there,
 Many thanks for the information. The fact that the family were living in Kent answers another query i had.
 Many thanks again
Julie
Title: Re: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: Biker on Tuesday 17 May 05 20:00 BST (UK)
Hello,

In 1861 the main family were living in Ewhurst, but think this is William which may provide some extra family info ...

1861

The Cross, Sandhurst  Kent   

George James 1838  Sandhurst, Kent, England Son 
Hannah James 1812  Sandhurst, Kent, England Head  (widow)
William Merricks 1855  Ewhurst, Sussex, England Grandson 

Hannah's occupation Shepherd's Widow
George is an Ag Lab

RG9/508
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Jonathan  :)

Title: Re: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: julie g on Tuesday 17 May 05 20:11 BST (UK)
Hi Jonathan,
 Thanks for that. Could i possibly trouble you for the details of the rest of the family in Ewhurst so that i can make sure i have everyone in the family now.
 Many thanks
Julie
Title: Re: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: Biker on Tuesday 17 May 05 20:17 BST (UK)
No Problem Julie.

1861

Oakham?? Ewehurts, Sussex

James Merricks 1826  Bodiam, Sussex, England Head
Eliza Merricks 1829  Hawkhurst, Kent, England Wife 
Emma Merricks 1853  Ewhurst, Sussex, England Daughter 
Jane M Merricks 1860  Ewhurst, Sussex, England Daughter 
Thomas Merricks 1852  Sandhurst, Kent, England Son 
Sarah Hewitt 1845  Ticehurst, Sussex, England Servant 

James is a Shepherd Farmers Son (think thats what is says)

RG9/564
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Jonathan
Title: Re: William Merricks on 1861 ir 1871 census
Post by: julie g on Tuesday 17 May 05 21:34 BST (UK)
Many thanks again Jonathan
  Julie