He was the son of Dominick Persse and Catherine Henderson, was born about 1823. Year of birth inferred from age at death.
He died on 11 December 1869 at Ramelton, county Monaghah. [1]
DEATHS.
PERSSE—December 11, at Ramelton, Co. Donegal, Merrick S. Persse, late of Halifax, N.S. son of the late Dominick Persse, Esq., aged 46 years. [2]
He was buried at Tullyaughnish Graveyard, Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland.[3]
Inscription:
"Merrick Shawe (sic) their [Dominck and Catherine's] son died 11th Decr. 1869 aged 46 years" [4]
Probate
PERSSE MERRICK SHAW Primary Beneficiary/Executor John Grome Persse Date of Death 11 Dec 1869 County of Death Donegal [5]
PERSSE Merrick Shaw Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Merrick Shaw Persse late of Ramelton County Donegal Gentleman a bachelor deceased who died 11 December 1860 at same place were granted at the Principal Registry to John Grome Persse of Castleblayney County Monaghan Attorney-at-Law the brother and one of the next of kin of said deceased. Effects under £10. [6]
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