Murley in Merriott
The surname MURLEY (also spelt MURLY) was only found for a
short period in the Merriott records, beginning in the middle of the 18th
Century. Of particular interest is the family of Edward & Elizabeth
MURLEY - note the large number of children, and the fondness for the date 5th
January for baptisms!
The 18th Century
MARRIAGES
29 January 1760 Christian Murley m Thomas Sugg
28 June 1739 John Murley m Joan Bilon?
30 April 1752 Christian Murly m Samuel Chick (Hinton StG)
8 October 1771 Christian Murley m Giles Templeman
7 February 1777 Edward Murley m Elizabeth Rendle (Hinton St.G)
11 May 1793 John Murley (Chinnock) m Rachell Marks Dwight
14 January 1799 Martha Murley (Spelt Murly) m George Bullock (Odcombe)
13 November 1784 Mary Murley (Spelt Murly) m Thomas Mitchell
BAPTISMS
| PARENTS |
CHILDREN |
CHILDREN |
| Edward & Elizabeth Murley |
Baptism 11 February 1778 Martha
Baptism 5 January 1779 John
Baptism 5 January 1781 Roger
Baptism 5 January 1783 Edward
Burial 10 October 1783 Edward
Baptism 5 January 1785 Edward
Baptism 5 January 1787 Charles
Baptism 5 January 1788 Silvester |
Baptism 5 January 1790 Mary
Baptism 5 January 1791 Christiana
Baptism 5 January 1794 Elizabeth
Baptism 5 January 1795 Susanna
Baptism 5 January 1796 Catharine
Baptism 5 January 1799 Catharine
Baptism 5 January 1800 Ann
Baptism 6 January 1804 Sarah |
| Roger & Hannah Murley |
Baptism 6 January 1804 Maria
Baptism 13 January 1807 George Bullock |
Baptism 10 January 1809 Mary |
| Thomas & Martha Murley |
Baptism 12 January 1784 Sarah |
Baptism 10 March 1789 William |
BURIALS
Burial 15 May 1792 Elizabeth Murley Spelt Murly
Burial 25 April 1797 Catharine Murley Spelt Murly
The 19th Century
HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COLLECTION
On line at http://www.gov.uk/NRA/Searches/COdocs.asp?CR=5809
there is mention of John Murly, Maltster of Merriott. The Devon
Record Office hold ledgers, day books and accounts for John Murly, ranging from
1799 to 1840. Perhaps this is the John Murl(e)y baptised 5
January 1779, son of Edward & Elizabeth??
The Somerset Record Office holds the following item:
DD\TRANS/1/40: Wells, 1811 - extract from Quarter Sessions minutes
concerning the destruction of malt
belonging to John Murley of Merriott, maltster and common brewer.
MARRIAGES
6 May 1824 Elizabeth Murly m Robert Porter
16 August 1825 Catharine Murly m Charles Rendall
25 August 1829 Anne Murly m Thomas Bellamy
BAPTISMS & BURIALS
None in the All Saints Parish Registers.
CENSUSES
By the middle of the 19th century, the surname was only
represented in Merriott in two ways: firstly in the person of one
Elizabeth Murly, living on Broadway as head of household, with the following
persons: (Y = Born Somerset). Unfortunately no relationships
are given, with the exception of the last entry. Secondly, in the 1841
census, Murly's Yard is given as a place of residence of a family of RAINDELLS.
Murly Elizabeth 80 F Ind Y
Osborne Ann 35 F Ind Y
Warry William 30 M Ind Y
Warry Sarah 35 F Y
Warry Henry? 1 M Y
Eason Ann 20 F Female Servant Y
RESEARCHERS
For researchers interested in the Murl(e)y surname, please
check the Researchers page.
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