John Merrell (XVII)

Son of John Meryell (III)

   b. abt. 1545, Wherstead, Suffolk, England
   m. abt. 1570, Wherstead, Suffolk, England
   d. 1 Feb 1599/0, Wherstead, Suffolk, England
   Spouse: Prudence Bird

Children -
   i. Nathaniel Merrill, b. 1571
   ii. Thomas Merrell, b. 1573
   iii. John Merrell, b. 1576
   iv. Michael Merrell, b. 1578

   Prudence Bird was born Bef. 1539 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England, and died December 22, 1609 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England. John Merrell, yeoman, probably meant free holder, a farmer who owns his land, as Wherstead was far from the King's residence, and it is unlikely that John was one of the select bodyguard (Yeoman) of 100 men chosen to guard the sovereign on 1485. Also known as John Merrell, The Younger.