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Transportation
George Merryman was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Friends, departing 31st Mar 1811 and arriving 29th Sep 1811 with 300 passengers.
Admiral Gambier And Friends (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 31 (17) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
George Merryman, later spelt Merriman, had a convict sister, Esther, married another convict, Mary Smith in 1813 and they had 3 children. /His youngest, also George, became a farmer. His son, again George, owned a large sheep farm at Murrumbateman, NSW which, upon his death, was /split among his 3 sons. One son, Walter, named his property Merryville and was a sheep breeder who developed the Merino to produce a higher yield of better quality. His contribution to the wool industry was such that it was recognised with a knighthood in 1954 so he became Sir Walter Merriman. (See Wikipedia page) George and Mary's 2nd son, James, was taken in by a guardian upon George's death and given an education. He started as a cooper then spent 4 years on whaling ships. On returning to Sydney, he became the publican of The Whalers Arms in Millers Point, Sydney. He bought 2 more hotels, became a shipping agent and owned several ships trading overseas and bought several more properties. He was said to own most of Millers Point. He was also a politician and was the member for West Sydney in the State Parliament for 3 years. He was an alderman on Sydney City Council for 15 years until his death in 1883 and, for 3 years, was Mayor of Sydney. There is also a Merriman Street in Millers Point named after him. (See Wikipedia page)
1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; George Merryman Age; No Details Class; No Details Vessel; Admiral Gambier Employment/Remarks; CLEARED; out in the Venus, Jan 1824.