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Walter Merritt 1855–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1855

Birth Location: Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 8 Jun 1918

Death Location: Camden, London, England

Father: Henry Lack

Mother: Louisa Merritt

Spouse(s): Elena Merrett

Children(s): Arthur Merrett, Gwendolin Merritt

In 1855, Walter Merritt entered the world in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England, born to Henry Lack And Louisa Merritt. In 1861, Walter Merritt resided in 3 Henry Street [now Roger St], St Pancras, Middles. Walter Merritt married Elena Merrett, and had children including Arthur Henry Merrett, Gwendolin Merritt. Walter Merritt passed away in 1918 in Camden, London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Walter Merritt entered the world in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England, born to Henry Lack And Louisa Merritt.
  • In 1861, Walter Merritt resided in 3 Henry Street [now Roger St], St Pancras, Middles.
  • Walter Merritt married Elena Merrett, and had children including Arthur Henry Merrett, Gwendolin Merritt.
  • Walter Merritt passed away in 1918 in Camden, London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Lack
1816–1862
Birth Location: Middlesex, England
HL
Louisa Merritt
1828–1886
Birth Location: St Lukes, Middlesex, England
LM

Spouses(s)

Elena Merrett
1868–1959
Birth Location: Ireland
EM

Children(s)

Arthur Merrett
1893–1948
Birth Location: St Pancras, London, England
AM
Gwendolin Merritt
1897–1974
Birth Location: St Pancras
GM

Walter Merritt's Ancestors

Self
Walter Merritt
1855–1918
Birth Place: Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
Parents
Henry Lack
1816–1862
Middlesex, England
Louisa Merritt
1828–1886
St Lukes, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
Anthony Lack
1776–1838
Westminster, London, Middlesex, England
Ann Lack
1771–1851
Surrey, England
Stephen (Holder) Merrett
1796–1864
Stroud, St Laurence, Gloucestershire, England
Elizabeth Merrett
1798–1832
Newgate, London, England
Great-Grandparents
Lack
1750–1808
Sarah Grimes
1756–1824
a
1750–
b
1750–
John Merrett
1760–
Sarah Meret
1758–
Richard Raustore
1769–1850
Eleanor Till
1764–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas maybe?
1730–
Ann Bates
1730–
William Grimes
1733–
Sarah Gosdin
1729–
Richard Till
1749–1823
Dulcy Griffith
1744–1776

Walter Merritt's Descendants

1.
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Walter Merritt (20 May 1855–8 Jun 1918) m. Elena Merrett (Abt. 1868–15 Oct 1959)
  1. 1. Arthur (Henry) Merrett 1893–1948
  2. 2. Gwendolin Merritt 1897–1974 m. Richard (Edward) Welti 1894–1973
    1. 1. Hubert (Michael) Welti 1926–1970 m. June (M) Welti 1928–2006

Walter Merritt's Timeline

12 Records

1855
20 May 1855
Birth of Walter Merritt in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
1856
22 Jun 1856
Age 1
Walter Merritt was baptized in St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England
St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England
1861
1861
Age 6
Walter Merritt resided here in 3 Henry Street [now Roger St], St Pancras, Middlesex, England
3 Henry Street [now Roger St], St Pancras, Middlesex, England
1871
1871
Age 16
Walter Merritt resided here in 50 Clarendon Square [nr. Robert St], St Pancras, London, England
50 Clarendon Square [nr. Robert St], St Pancras, London, England
1881
1881
Age 26
Walter Merritt was employed in St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England,
St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England,
1881
1881
Age 26
Walter Merritt resided here in 26 Camden High St, St Pancras, London, England
26 Camden High St, St Pancras, London, England
1890
1890
Age 35
Walter Merritt resided here in 13 Robert St, London NW1, England
13 Robert St, London NW1, England
1891
1891
Age 36
Walter Merritt resided here in Ramsgate, Kent, England
Ramsgate, Kent, England
1901
1901
Age 46
Walter Merritt resided here in 20 Mornington Rd [now Mornington Terrace?], St Pancras, London, England
20 Mornington Rd [now Mornington Terrace?], St Pancras, London, England
1911
1911
Age 56
Walter Merritt resided here in 19 Mornington Crescent, St Pancras, London, England
19 Mornington Crescent, St Pancras, London, England
1918
Apr 1918
Age 63
Death of Walter Merritt in Pancras, London, England
Pancras, London, England
1918
8 Jun 1918
Age 63
Burial of Walter Merritt in Camden, London, England
Camden, London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1855
    Event Place: Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 667
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 730; Folio: 91; Page: 17; GSU roll: 6095840
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 206; Folio: 44; Page: 23; GSU roll: 1341045
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1b; Page: 92
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 221; Folio: 61; Page: 31; GSU roll: 824600
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 132; Folio: 80; Page: 19
    [7] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 95; Folio: 22; Page: 38; GSU roll: 542572
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [9] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [10] England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Register of Contributions: London Lodges, 1789-2233

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1856
    Event Place: St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Board of Guardian Records, 1834-1906Church of England Parish Registers, 1754-1906; Reference Number: P93MRY1/020
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: 3 Henry Street [now Roger St], St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 95; Folio: 22; Page: 38; GSU roll: 542572

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 50 Clarendon Square [nr. Robert St], St Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 221; Folio: 61; Page: 31; GSU roll: 824600

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England,

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 26 Camden High St, St Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 206; Folio: 44; Page: 23; GSU roll: 1341045

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: 13 Robert St, London NW1, England
    Record Source: London, England, City Directories, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London City Directories

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ramsgate, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 730; Folio: 91; Page: 17; GSU roll: 6095840

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 20 Mornington Rd [now Mornington Terrace?], St Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 132; Folio: 80; Page: 19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 19 Mornington Crescent, St Pancras, London, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 667

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1918

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1918
    Event Place: Pancras, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1b; Page: 92
    [2] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Camden, London, England
    Record Source: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes
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