William Merrick: Mayflower Marriages

In 1902 George Byron Merrick wrote the definitive family history on the Merricks of Massachusetts. In his work, he writes,

George Byron Merrick

 

'The endeavor of the author has been to follow the lines originating in the four brothers Merrick who landed at Charlestown, Mass., in 1636.' - Genealogy of the Merrick-Mirick-Myrick Family of Massachusetts, 1636-1902 (link to Preface).'

The brothers - listed according to age - are:

1. William (b 1603)
2. James (b 1612)
3. John  (b 1614)
4. Thomas (b 1620)

This post is about the oldest brother, William.