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Robert John Merrison (b. 1796 in West Bilney, Norfolk, England) — Local Past

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Robert John Merrison

Born about 1796 in West Bilney, Norfolk, England

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This person page was added on 1 July 2026.

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1796
St Cecilia's Church, Bilney Road, East Winch, West Bilney, Norfolk, England
2 entries
1846
All Saints Church, Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Little Ryburgh, Norfolk, England
4 entries
1846
Little Snoring, Norfolk, England
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24 April 1796
Baptism
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Baptism of Robert John Merrison
Person
Robert John Merrison
Date
24 April 1796
Place
St Cecilia's Church, Bilney Road, East Winch, West Bilney, Norfolk
Father
Jonathan Merrison
Mother
Mary Baker
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Thomas Merrison
Robert Merrison and Thomas Merrison were baptised at St Cecilia's Church, West Bilney, Norfolk on 24 April 1796. They are the sons of Jonathan and Mary Merrison.
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12 June 1846

Marriage

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Marriage of John King and Margaret Merrison

Groom: John King
Of full age. Bachelor. Farmer
Stibbard, Little Ryburgh, Norfolk
Bride: Margaret Merrison
Of full age
Snoring Parva, Little Snoring, Norfolk
Date: 12 June 1846
Place: All Saints Church, Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Little Ryburgh, Norfolk
Groom's father: William King
Farmer
Bride's father: Robert John Merrison
Farmer
Witnesses: Verdon King
Brother of the groom
Elizabeth King

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Jonathan Merrison
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Mary Baker
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Thomas Merrison (b. 1796 in West Bilney, Norfolk, England)
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Margaret Merrison (b. 1817 in Field Dalling, Norfolk, England)
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William King (b. 1780 in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, England)
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John King (b. 1818 in Stibbard, Little Ryburgh, Norfolk, England)
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Verdon King (b. 1824 in Stibbard, Little Ryburgh, Norfolk, England)

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