William John Merrick (1850 - 1940)

Born 22 Jun 1850 in McDonald River, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Jane Mary (Gibbs) Merrick — married 24 Mar 1874 in Singleton NSW Australia

Descendants

Died 10 Dec 1940 at age 90 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

William John was born at Mcdonald River in 1850 the son of Joseph Merrick and Maria Wood. William died in Adamstown, Newcastle in 1940 aged 90 years of age. He married 1874 to Jane Mary GIBBS. His baptism is recorded at Richmond.

Sources

• https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/search

1. BAPTISM: MERRICK WILLIAM J 744/1850 V1850744 158 JOSEPH/MARIA
2. BAPTISM: MERRICK WILLIAM J 1534/1850 V18501534 35 JOSEPH/MARIA
3. DEATH: MERRICK WILLIAM JOHN 4535/1941 JOSEPH/MARIA JANE NEWCASTLE
4. MARRIAGE: 3575/1874 MERRICK WILLIAM/GIBBS JANE PATRICKS PLAIN

• http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/search/newspaper

1. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW: 1876-1954), Wed 12 February 1941, page 4

• MERRICK.— The Relatives and Friends of the late WILLIAM JOHN MERRICK ore invited to attend his Funeral, to move from his late residence, 14 Dibbs Street. Adamstown, This Afternoon, at 1.20 o'clock for General Cemetery Sandgate.

1. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW: 1876-1954), Sat 15 February 1941, page 9

• MR. W. J. MERRICK. Mr. William John Merrick died at Newcastle Hospital at the age of 90. Mr. Merrick was born at Richmond New South Wales. He later lived at Jerry's Plains. then for many years in the Quirindi district. About 11 years ago he and Mrs. Merrick and some members of his family took up residence at Dibbs street, Adamstown were he lived till his death. Mrs. Merrick died more than six years ago. Mr. Merrick is survived by two sons, Percy Joseph (Pine Ridge. Quirindi), and Enos John Thomas (Queensland), five daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Pengilley (Point Clare), Miss Victoria May Merrick (Howe's Valley). Miss Clara Maria Merrick (Adamstown), Mrs. Mildred Emeline Hewston (Adamstown) and Mrs. Colina Isabel Dines (Wickham). The funeral moved from Mr. Merrick's home to Sandgate Cemetery. Pastor R. A. Salton, of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, assisted by Mr. Price, officiated at the home and graveside.

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