Nicholas Meriwether of Jamestowne
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Nicholas Meriwether was baptized on 9 Aug 1631 in Little Walsingham Parish, Norfolk, England, son of John Merywether and his wife Joane Browne. According to Norfolk church records he had siblings John, Anne, Fayth, Joane and Francis. His father was a Fellow at New College, Oxford (1618-1629), until he became Rector of the Stratton St. Michael Parish in 1629.
Based on the careers of Nicholas in Virginia, he was obviously well educated. Where he received his education and training has not yet been determined.
Nicholas arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, probably about 1652, though no record of him being transported has been located. The first confirmation of his existence in Virginia was 4 July 1653 when he patented 300 acres of land in Lancaster County. From at least 13 Oct 1653 until 13 Dec 1656, Nicholas served as a clerk of the Quarter Court and Governor's Council for the Colony in Jamestown. Although many researchers state he was clerk of Surry County, there is no evidence that he was.
Sometime in the early 1660's, after the English monarchy was reestablished, Nicholas removed to Surry County (where he was soon joined by his brother, Francis) and seems to have retired from public office to pursue land speculation and tobacco production and shipping. Since his entire government career was during the reign of Cromwell and he ceased upon restoration of the throne, this seems to contradict those who claim Nicholas was one of the "Cavaliers", supporters of the Crown who came to the Colony to escape persecution.
Recent research has tried, without success, to determine if Nicholas came to Virginia in 1652 as part of the Parliamentary fleet that forced the surrender of Virginia to the Cromwellian government. This would certainly explain his appearance in 1653 as a clerk of the Quarter Court and subsequent years working for the colonial government.
For a detailed account of the life of Nicholas Meriwether, see "The Meriwether Family in America: Volume I, The Colonists".
References:
"The Meriwether Family in America, Volume I: The Colonists."
https://MeriwetherSociety.org
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© The Meriwether Society, Inc.
Nicholas Meriwether was baptized on 9 Aug 1631 in Little Walsingham Parish, Norfolk, England, son of John Merywether and his wife Joane Browne. According to Norfolk church records he had siblings John, Anne, Fayth, Joane and Francis. His father was a Fellow at New College, Oxford (1618-1629), until he became Rector of the Stratton St. Michael Parish in 1629.
Based on the careers of Nicholas in Virginia, he was obviously well educated. Where he received his education and training has not yet been determined.
Nicholas arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, probably about 1652, though no record of him being transported has been located. The first confirmation of his existence in Virginia was 4 July 1653 when he patented 300 acres of land in Lancaster County. From at least 13 Oct 1653 until 13 Dec 1656, Nicholas served as a clerk of the Quarter Court and Governor's Council for the Colony in Jamestown. Although many researchers state he was clerk of Surry County, there is no evidence that he was.
Sometime in the early 1660's, after the English monarchy was reestablished, Nicholas removed to Surry County (where he was soon joined by his brother, Francis) and seems to have retired from public office to pursue land speculation and tobacco production and shipping. Since his entire government career was during the reign of Cromwell and he ceased upon restoration of the throne, this seems to contradict those who claim Nicholas was one of the "Cavaliers", supporters of the Crown who came to the Colony to escape persecution.
Recent research has tried, without success, to determine if Nicholas came to Virginia in 1652 as part of the Parliamentary fleet that forced the surrender of Virginia to the Cromwellian government. This would certainly explain his appearance in 1653 as a clerk of the Quarter Court and subsequent years working for the colonial government.
For a detailed account of the life of Nicholas Meriwether, see "The Meriwether Family in America: Volume I, The Colonists".
References:
"The Meriwether Family in America, Volume I: The Colonists."
https://MeriwetherSociety.org
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Nicholas Meriwether of Jamestowne
© The Meriwether Society, Inc.
Nicholas Meriwether was baptized on 9 Aug 1631 in Little Walsingham Parish, Norfolk, England, son of John Merywether and his wife Joane Browne. According to Norfolk church records he had siblings John, Anne, Fayth, Joane and Francis. His father was a Fellow at New College, Oxford (1618-1629), until he became Rector of the Stratton St. Michael Parish in 1629.
Based on the careers of Nicholas in Virginia, he was obviously well educated. Where he received his education and training has not yet been determined.
Nicholas arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, probably about 1652, though no record of him being transported has been located. The first confirmation of his existence in Virginia was 4 July 1653 when he patented 300 acres of land in Lancaster County. From at least 13 Oct 1653 until 13 Dec 1656, Nicholas served as a clerk of the Quarter Court and Governor's Council for the Colony in Jamestown. Although many researchers state he was clerk of Surry County, there is no evidence that he was.
Sometime in the early 1660's, after the English monarchy was reestablished, Nicholas removed to Surry County (where he was soon joined by his brother, Francis) and seems to have retired from public office to pursue land speculation and tobacco production and shipping. Since his entire government career was during the reign of Cromwell and he ceased upon restoration of the throne, this seems to contradict those who claim Nicholas was one of the "Cavaliers", supporters of the Crown who came to the Colony to escape persecution.
Recent research has tried, without success, to determine if Nicholas came to Virginia in 1652 as part of the Parliamentary fleet that forced the surrender of Virginia to the Cromwellian government. This would certainly explain his appearance in 1653 as a clerk of the Quarter Court and subsequent years working for the colonial government.
For a detailed account of the life of Nicholas Meriwether, see "The Meriwether Family in America: Volume I, The Colonists".
References:
"The Meriwether Family in America, Volume I: The Colonists."
https://MeriwetherSociety.org
∼TMSI [1]
© The Meriwether Society, Inc.
Nicholas Meriwether was baptized on 9 Aug 1631 in Little Walsingham Parish, Norfolk, England, son of John Merywether and his wife Joane Browne. According to Norfolk church records he had siblings John, Anne, Fayth, Joane and Francis. His father was a Fellow at New College, Oxford (1618-1629), until he became Rector of the Stratton St. Michael Parish in 1629.
Based on the careers of Nicholas in Virginia, he was obviously well educated. Where he received his education and training has not yet been determined.
Nicholas arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, probably about 1652, though no record of him being transported has been located. The first confirmation of his existence in Virginia was 4 July 1653 when he patented 300 acres of land in Lancaster County. From at least 13 Oct 1653 until 13 Dec 1656, Nicholas served as a clerk of the Quarter Court and Governor's Council for the Colony in Jamestown. Although many researchers state he was clerk of Surry County, there is no evidence that he was.
Sometime in the early 1660's, after the English monarchy was reestablished, Nicholas removed to Surry County (where he was soon joined by his brother, Francis) and seems to have retired from public office to pursue land speculation and tobacco production and shipping. Since his entire government career was during the reign of Cromwell and he ceased upon restoration of the throne, this seems to contradict those who claim Nicholas was one of the "Cavaliers", supporters of the Crown who came to the Colony to escape persecution.
Recent research has tried, without success, to determine if Nicholas came to Virginia in 1652 as part of the Parliamentary fleet that forced the surrender of Virginia to the Cromwellian government. This would certainly explain his appearance in 1653 as a clerk of the Quarter Court and subsequent years working for the colonial government.
For a detailed account of the life of Nicholas Meriwether, see "The Meriwether Family in America: Volume I, The Colonists".
References:
"The Meriwether Family in America, Volume I: The Colonists."
https://MeriwetherSociety.org
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