Richard Merriman (bef. 1644)

Born before 1644 in England

Husband of Susan Campion — married 7 Nov 1658 in Middlesex, England

Died [date unknown] in Lancaster, Virginia Colony [uncertain]

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Richard Merriman was a Virginia colonist.

Biography

Richard Merriman was born before 1644, likely in England.^[1] The passage of Richard and his (perhaps second) wife, from (presumably) England to Lancaster County, Virginia Colony, was provided by George Vezey, Nathaniel Browne, and Stephen Tomlin prior to 1 Nov 1664.^[2] Among other persons transported at the time were Christopher Young, Robert Stagg, John Penn, Ann and William Price, Mary West, John Copping, and Rabecca Patent.^[3]

Richard was assessed in Lancaster County, 22 Nov 1668, for seven tithables on the county’s "northside,"^[4] i.e., the part of the county that was then north of the Rappahannock River.^[5]

Research Notes

Much to be considered at this source.

Sources

General Citations

• 1664 Patent Book Abstract. Nugent, Nell Marion. 1934. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1800. Vol. 1. Richmond VA: Press of the Dietz Printing Co. Page 514. Available online with restriction courtesy of Hathitrust, here.

Footnotes

1. ↑ The year 1644 is extrapolated from the fact that he was transported to Virginia in 1644 as part of a headright and would presumably have been at least age 21 at the time. See 1664 Patent Book Abstract (citation). Note: The accuracy of this abstract of Virginia Patent Book No. 4, Page 371, has not been verified by the profile manager from the source document.
2. ↑ 1664 Patent Book Abstract (citation): "GEORGE VEZEY, NATHANIELL BROWNE & STEPHEN TOMLING, 480 acs. N. side of Lancaster Co., 1 Nov. 1664, p. 371, (406). ... Trans, of 10 pers: ... Rich. Merriman, his wife twice." Note: The accuracy of this abstract of Virginia Patent Book No. 4, Page 371, has not been verified by the profile manager from the source document.
3. ↑ 1664 Patent Book Abstract (citation): "GEORGE VEZEY, NATHANIELL BROWNE & STEPHEN TOMLING, 480 acs. N. side of Lancaster Co., 1 Nov. 1664, p. 371, (406). ... Trans, of 10 pers: Xpher. Young, Robt. Stagg, John Penn, Ann (or Wm.) Price, Mary West, Jno. Copping, Rich. Merriman, his wife twice, Rabecca Patent." Note: The accuracy of this abstract of Virginia Patent Book No. 4, Page 371, has not been verified by the profile manager from the source document.
4. ↑ 1668 Assessment. Assessment, 22 Nov 1668. Lancaster County, Virginia Colony, Order Book 1, 1666-1680, pp. 86-87. Available online without restriction courtesy of FamilySearch here. Accessed 1 Jan 2024.
5. ↑ Lancaster County today lies entirely north of the Rappahannock River. Until 1669, in which year Middlesex County was formed, Lancaster County straddled the river, thus leading the assessors to differentiate between the county's north and south sides. Sources:
   1. Wikipedia contributors, "Lancaster County, Virginia," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (accessed January 22, 2024).
   2. Wikipedia contributors, "Middlesex County, Virginia," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (accessed January 22, 2024).
   3. Iberian Publishing Company's On-Line Catalog: The Growth of Virginia, 1634-1895 (1651-1660). Available online here.