Dictionary of Sydney

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Merriman, James

Shipowner and politician who made his wealth in whaling and trade in the Pacific islands. He served three times as Mayor of Sydney.

Milestone
Born
Parramatta
23 Oct 1816
Died
Millers Point
13 May 1883
Buried
15 May 1883
Name
Commemorated by
Occupation
Position
1847 - 1860
1856
25 Oct 1867 - 13 May 1883
1873
1877
25 Oct 1877 - 09 Nov 1880
1878
Property
Occupied
Owner of
Owner of
1850
Owner of
1869
Owner of
1875
Relationship
Child of
Child of
Relative of
Parent of
Spouse
1843 - 1883
Business partner
1852

Merriman, James

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A self-made man of business, James Merriman was Sydney's Mayor three times.