Notes on Merriman,

Merriman, though a fairly common English surname, in the context of our family is not related to an English pedigree as it was adopted by deed poll in 1931 as a convenient translation of the Russian “de Vessselitsky” which was of considerable inconvenience to the family between the world wars.
As such the“ Merriman Family tree“ in our family is remarkably short commencing with Sergei and Aelfreda in 1931 and being passed down through their sons Gabriel and Michael.
Gabriel had one son with issue ( Ronald ) to carry on the name and Michael had two ( Peter and Timothy ).
Though some of the ladies still chose to use the name after marriage.

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