Llewellyn Merrick1

M, d. after 1538
Relationship14th great-grandfather of Pamela Joyce Wood
Last Edited23 Feb 2005
     Llewellyn Merrick married Margaret (?), daughter of Roland (?); Margaret was said to be the daughter of Roland.1 Llewellyn Merrick died after 1538 at Anglesey, Wales.1
     Llewellyn Merrick was also known as Meyrick.1 Llewellyn "Meuric" was a Captian of the Guard at the Coronation of Henry VIII, 25 April 1509. He was also the very first High Sheriff for Angelsey County, and held that office until his death.
At that time, there were no surnames in Wales. After Henry VIII proclaimed that the name of every subject be carried on by his descendants, the surname "Meyrick", signifying "Guardian" came about.1 He left a will on 30 November 1538 at Anglesey, Wales.1

Family

Margaret (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S521] Leon Clark Hills, Mayflower Planters and First Comers, p. 65.