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     John Xavier Merriman was born on 15 March 1841 in Street, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel James Merriman and Julia Potter.¹ Nathaniel and Julia emigrated to the Cape Colony with their children in 1849.¹ He was educated at the Diocesan College in Rondebosch, Cape Town, and then at Radley College in England. He returned to South Africa in 1861 and became a farmer.¹ He entered politics in 1869, having first been a farmer and surveyor.¹ He married Agnes Vintcent in 1874 in South Africa.¹ He was Treasurer-General under Cecil Rhodes from 1890 to 1893 but he ended his relationship with Rhodes after the Jameson Raid in December 1895.¹ He was 11th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 3 February 1908 to 31 May 1910.¹ John died on 1 August 1926 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, aged 85.¹

     Blanche Edith Robinson was born on 25 March 1899 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Millar Robinson and Jane Elizabeth Edmondson.¹ She married John William Stockton in 1930.¹ Blanche died on 16 December 1975 in 4 Swale Terrace, Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England, aged 76.¹ Her estate was probated on 20 August 1976 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were valued at £1,869.¹

     Alan Millar Robinson was born on 20 October 1902 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of David Millar Robinson and Jane Elizabeth Edmondson.¹ He married Gladys Chester in June 1928 in Hammersmith, London, England.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alan was listed as living at 2 Northway, Honeycroft Hill, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, with his wife Gladys. Alan was No 346832 RAF Central Board.⁴ Alan died on 4 December 1967 in 1 Highlands House Wharncliffe Road, Southampton, Hampshire, England, aged 65.^1,5 His estate was probated on 21 February 1968 Administration papers were issued in Winchester. His effects were valued at £8,908.¹

     Mabel Monica Robinson was born on 19 March 1905 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Millar Robinson and Jane Elizabeth Edmondson.¹ She married Jack Jury.¹ Mabel died on 9 October 1999 aged 94.¹

     Olive Robinson was born on 21 April 1910 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Millar Robinson and Jane Elizabeth Edmondson.¹ Olive died in 1912 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, from meningitis.^1,3 Olive was buried in South Stockton Cemetery, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, at the feet of her grandparents George and Jane Edmondson.¹

     Winifred Alice Robinson was born on 17 October 1915 in 11 Langley Avenue, Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England, her father was a foundry correspondence clerk.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of David Millar Robinson and Jane Elizabeth Edmondson.¹ She married Alfred Thomas Francis, son of Alfred Francis and Katherine Alice Baker, on 19 December 1946 in Register Office, Dartford, Kent, England, after a licence had been issued. Alfred was a branch Manager for a brush company and they both gave their address as 63 Brent Close, Dartford. LA and HJ Potter witnessed the ceremony.^1,4 Winifred died on 1 September 2002 in Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent, England, aged 86 her usual address was 10 Trevelyan Close, Temple Hill, Dartford, the address of her son Christopher. She died from haemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident.^1,5

     Elsie Lilian Smith was born about 1886 in Dovercourt, Essex, England.^1,2 She married Robert Capon Bear, son of Robert Capon Bear and Margaret Banthorpe, in November 1910 in Tendring, Essex, England.^1,3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Rowlands Court, Dovercourt, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Capon Bear.⁴ Elsie died in 1943 in Harwich, Essex, England.⁵

     Lilian Mary Bear was born in 1911 in Tendring, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Capon Bear and Elsie Lilian Smith. She married Henry Debenham in 1934 in Tendring, Essex, England.³

     Nora Margaret Bear was born on 18 December 1913 in Tendring, Essex, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Capon Bear and Elsie Lilian Smith. She married Cyril E Fox in 1935 in Tendring, Essex, England.⁴ Nora died in December 1989 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.^5,2

     Dorothy Alice Bear was born in 1924 in Tendring, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Capon Bear and Elsie Lilian Smith. She married John James Williams in 1942 in Harwich, Essex, England.^3,2 Her husband John died in England.² Dorothy went out to Australia after her husband died. In 2011 she was living in a nursing home.²

     John James Williams married Dorothy Alice Bear, daughter of Robert Capon Bear and Elsie Lilian Smith, in 1942 in Harwich, Essex, England.^1,2 John died in England.²

     Merle Annette Williams was born in 1944 in Harwich, Essex, England.² She was the daughter of John James Williams and Dorothy Alice Bear. She married Michael E J Lord in 1962 in All Saints, Dovercourt, Essex, England.^1,3 Merle and Michael emigrated in 1971 to Perth in Western Australia with their three children.¹ By 2011 Mike and Merle were retired and enjoyed caravanning around Australia and holidays in Singapore and Malaysia.¹

     Elsie L Bear was born in 1916 in Tendring, Essex, England.² She was the daughter of Robert Capon Bear and Elsie Lilian Smith.¹ She married John C J Gilbert in 1937 in Tendring, Essex, England.^1,3

     Trevor J Williams was born in 1947 in Harwich, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of John James Williams and Dorothy Alice Bear.

     Michaela Louise Lord was born in 1966 in Harwich, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Michael E J Lord and Merle Annette Williams. Merle and Michael emigrated in 1971 to Perth in Western Australia with their three children.²

     Adrian Michael Lord was born in 1970 in Colchester, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of Michael E J Lord and Merle Annette Williams. Merle and Michael emigrated in 1971 to Perth in Western Australia with their three children.²

     Kathleen A M Warner was born in 1916 in Tendring, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles William Warner and Alice Maud Bear.

     Samuel J Warner was born in 1919 in Tendring, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of Charles William Warner and Alice Maud Bear.

     Charles Robert Warner was born in 1902 in Parkston, Essex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles William Warner and Alice Maud Bear.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 Adelaide Street, Parkston, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Charles William Warner.³

     Florence May Warner was born in 1903 in Parkston, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles William Warner and Alice Maud Bear.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 Adelaide Street, Parkston, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles William Warner.³

     Beatrice May Warner was born in 1905 in Parkston, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles William Warner and Alice Maud Bear.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 Adelaide Street, Parkston, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles William Warner.³

     Emma Elsie Maud Warner was born in 1909 in Parkston, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles William Warner and Alice Maud Bear.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 Adelaide Street, Parkston, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles William Warner.³

     Janet Ann Robinson was born on 31 October 1879.¹ She was the daughter of William Francis Robinson and Janet Ann Millar.¹ Janet died on 13 November 1879 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2