Background
MERRIMAN, John Xavier was born in 1841 in Street, Somersetshire. Son of Bishop New Jersey (United States) Merriman, Grahamstown.
MERRIMAN, John Xavier was born in 1841 in Street, Somersetshire. Son of Bishop New Jersey (United States) Merriman, Grahamstown.
Studied at Rondebosch Diocesan College. Radley, near Oxford.
Went to South Africa, 1849. Entered politics,‘1869. Joined Molteno Ministry, 1875-1878, and 1881.
Commissioner Crown Lauds, 1873-1878. 1881-1884; Treasurer-General, 1890-1893. Member of Cape Jameson Raid Committee.
Drew up Report; Treasurer - General, 189S. M.L.A.; Premier Cape Colony since 1908; P.C., 1909; Justice of the Peace; surveyor, farmer; member Cape Parliament for Namaqualand, Wodehouse, now of Victoria West.
Clubs: Reform; Civil Service, Cape Town.