WELCOME ! to the website of the Merrett Family which is about the known early days of the marriage, migration to Australia, settlement in Australia, and descendants of the above two people.
On all pages of the site, except the Family Tree, there is a menu across the top but this page contains a more detailed description of each section and has links directly to it. The Family Tree has links back to the Family Tree's home page as well as the sites main page. (Website Home Page)
Detailed description of the index found on the top of each page.
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Website Home & Details
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Site Home Page
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The opening page of this website.
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Contents (Details)
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Details of links in the menu found on top of each page.
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Introduction
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Intro as copied from page 4 of "The Merrett Book" by Lionel Merrett.
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Acknowledgements
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A list of people, publications and facilities we thank.
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Copyright ©
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Copyright statement covering information included in this website.
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Submit Your Info
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Go here to submit any of your valuable info to be included.
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Contact
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Contact details for submitting requests or more details.
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Early History
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Coat of Arms
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Picture & date of grant of the Merrett Coat of Arms.
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Origin of Merrett
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A short list of the history of the names Merrett, Marriot, Maegeat, Meriet etc.
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Birth & Marriage
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A brief look at the birth & marriage in England prior to migration to Australia. (Includes map showing places of birth, residence & marriage)
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Australian Experiences
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Migration
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A look at the ship, the list of migrants on board, the goods on board, and the date of the voyage to Australia.
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Settlement
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William's place of employment and the birth of their children.
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SA Land
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William was granted a selection of land in the Tatiara District near Bordertown. (Map included)(Typical agreement included)
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Vic Land
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The Merrett's move to Victoria after sucessfully applying for land near Leeor South.
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Brief History
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A short history on the lives throughout their time in Australia.
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Leeor History
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Early history of the Leeor & Serviceton Districts (Vic)from 1846-1910.
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Disputed Territories
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A dispute arose as to the exact border between SA & Vic.
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Tatiara History
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A few details regarding early settlement in the Tatiara District. (Sth Australia)
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Settler's Letter
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An early settler's memories of some experiences encountered.
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