The Templemans of Merriott
Earliest Mention in Merriott Records – the 17th Century
The Templeman family appeared from the earliest times in the Parish Registers, as well as being mentioned in the Hearth Tax Rolls for 1664-5. Most of the males seem to have married outside the Parish. By the middle of the 19th Century there are very few mentions of the surname in Merriott; only one in the records of the 20th Century. Some of the Templemans were well-to-do, owning land. Templeman’s Lane is presumably named after the family.
Three Templeman males are mentioned in the 1685 Monmouth Roll of Rebels: (see also: The Monmouth Rebellion)
Templeman, John, of Merriott rebel in Monmouth’s army and not taken(CP); proposed for pardon; rick of wheat confiscated Jan. 12 (TB); pardon of all treasons, April 14 1686 (CSPD, J2, II, 404)
Templeman, Richard, of Merriott rebel in Monmouth’s army and not taken (CP).
Templeman, Thomas, of Merriott rebel in Monmouth’s army and not taken (CP).
The Somerset Record Office holds the following items:
DDSP/1693/5 Inventory for Thomas Templeman of Merriott, dated 1693.
Q/SR/98/82: Examinations. Evidence is given by Wilmont Pitcher of Merriott that she is with child by William Tempelman the younger of Merriott, Girthwebb (?) weaver, who had carnal knowledge of the informant’s body in Crewkerne field. Dated 15 November 1658. A later piece:
Q/SR/98/25: Calendar of prisoners in the common gaol at Ilchester to appear before the Quarter sessions on 12 April 1659 taken by William Lacy, High Sheriff of Somerset. Prisoners include: William (? Wilmont) Pitcher of Merriott, Single Woman. Dated: 1659.
Q/SR/111/2-3 Information and Examinations. Evidence given by John Templeman, Robert Lawrence and Simon Templeman, all of Merriott, in a case concerning the alleged theft of faggots by Ames Lawrence, of same. JP: Edward Phellipps. Dated 10 June 1668.
Q/SR/303/132: Examination and confession. Evidence given by Elizabeth Annly, formerly in service with John Templeman of Merriott, in which she confesses to having taken items of clothing from her master’s house and hidden them in a hedge. JPs: Adam Martin, John Rodbard. Dated 10 Sep 1735.
The National Archives has the will of John Templeman, husbandman of Merriott, dated 22 Nov 1586. The catalogue reference is PROB 11/58.
MARRIAGES – 17th Century
| MALES – 2 |
| 28 March 1653 Thomas Templeman Son of William Templeman of Merriott m Joan Bauley 1 July 1700 William Templeman m Jane Hearne |
| FEMALES – 7 |
| 3 July 1655 Elizabeth Templeman Daughter of John Templeman, of Merriott m Thomas Smyth 7 June 1656 Elner Templeman Daughter to Martyn Templeman; of Merriott m William Sumons 17 January 1669 Joane Templeman m John Smyth 3 April 1676 Christian Templeman m William Conway 30 April 1672 Catharine Templeman m Edward Merefield 1 June 1674 Elizabeth Templeman m William Balch? 1 June 1674 Martha Templeman m Thomas Willye |
BAPTISMS – 17th Century (and Burials where indicated)
| Giles & Elner Templeman | Baptism 28 January 1648 Thomas | |
| William & An Templeman | Baptism 1 May 1648 William | |
| William & Mary Templeman | Baptism 10 February 1649 Christian (a daughter) Baptism 18 July 1653 Martha |
Birth 1 September 1655 Sarah |
| George & Elizabeth Templeman | Baptism 11 June 1651 Elizabeth Baptism 8 April 1653 John Birth 22 January 1654 William |
Birth 25 August 1656 Phillip Birth 3 November 1656 A child |
| Thomas & Philip Templeman | Birth 1 June 1654 Elizabeth | |
| Daniel Templeman | Baptism 22 September 1661 Thomas Baptism 12 May 1667 Daniell |
Burial 5 July 1668 A child Burial 23 March 1672 Phillip (daughter) |
| William & Lydia Templeman | Baptism (day & month not given 1663 Sarah Baptism 17 March 1666 Dorothy |
Baptism 12 February 1670 William Baptism 27 February 1676 Mary |
| George Templeman | Baptism 17 July 1666 Phillip (a daughter) Baptism 30 April 1669 Martyn |
Burial 2 May 1669 Martyn Baptism 19 March 1670 Edith |
| John Templeman, als Cooper | Baptism 20 October 1675 John | |
| Thomas & Mary Templeman | Baptism 17 April 1677 Giles | Baptism 30 January 1681 Mary |
| Richard & Fortune Templeman | Baptism 29 October 1678 Mary Baptism 8 November 1682 Richard Baptism 14 April 1685 Fortune |
Baptism 24 January 1686 Giles (twin) Baptism 24 January 1686 Robert (twin) Baptism 27 March 1691 Katharine |
| William & Gwen (?) Templeman | Baptism 3 June 1679 Thomas | |
| Daniel & Joan Templeman | Baptism 3 May 1680 Joan | |
| Nicholas & Joane Templeman | Baptism 29 September 1686 Thomas Baptism 15 November 1687 Mary Baptism November. 1688 Thomas Baptism 26 December 1690 Nicholas Baptism 27 February 1692 Joane |
Baptism 11 April? 1695 Susanna Birth 25 November 1696 Thomas Birth 31 March 1698 William Baptism 19 January 1700 Thomas Birth 31 January 1700 Thomas |
| George & Sarah Templeman | Baptism 29 June 1687 Sarah Baptism 5 March 1688 Elizabeth |
Birth 6 August 1700 Sarah Baptism 7 August 1700 Sarah |
| Giles & Mary Templeman | Baptism 6 January 1697 William Birth 8 December 1697 William Baptism 3 October 1699 Thomas Birth 27 September 1699 Thomas |
Birth 10 September 1701 Fortune Baptism 18 September 1701 Fortune |
| …(illegible) & Joan Templeman | Baptism April 1698 William | |
| William & Joan Templeman | Birth 3 December 1700 Mary Baptism 4 December 1700 Mary Baptism 17 January 1703 Jane Birth 17 January 1703 Jane |
Birth 18 January 1705 Joane Baptism 10 January 1708 Thomas Baptism (day & month illegible) 1710 William |
| F…vitt (illegible) Templeman | Baptism 18 January 1705 Joane | |
BURIALS – 17th Century
| MALES – 19 | FEMALES – 24 |
| 13 September 1668 Edward Templeman 30 October 1698 George Templeman 12 December 1676 John Templeman als Cooper 15 October 1682 John Templeman Als Cooper 14 December 1676 Nicholas Templeman of Chinock 9 August 1668 Richard Templeman 16 October 1683 Richard Templeman 9 January 1669 Thomas Templeman 24 October 1686 Thomas Templeman 20 December 1691 Thomas Templeman 25 October 1692 Thomas Templeman 17 January 1696 Thomas Templeman 20 March 1700 Thomas Templeman 30 May 1671 William Templeman 20 November 1674 William Templeman Senr 3 September 1682 William Templeman 3 January 1692 William Templeman 12 May 1696 William Templeman 29 May 1699 William Templeman |
8 September 1670 Alice Templeman Wyfe of Danll 24 February 1654 An Templeman 2 April 1671 An Templeman Wyfe of William 10 August 1670 Anis? Templeman 26 December 1654 Catharine Templeman 27 December 1670 Catharine Templeman Wyfe of John 26 August 1696 Christable Templeman 5 February 1664 Christian Templeman Wid 6 September 1669 Edith Templeman 12 May 1696 Elinor Templeman 5 April 1668 Elizabeth Templeman Wyfe of Richard 25 December 1684 Elizabeth Templeman Als Cooper 31 October 1694 Elizabeth Templeman 31 October 1697 Elizabeth Templeman 27 December 1698 Fortune Templeman 14 June 1668 Gwen? Templeman Wyfe of Daniell 19 January 1667 Hellen Templeman Wyfe of Giles 10 May 1680 Joan Templeman 21 May 1695 Katharine Templeman 6 February 1678 Mary Templeman Widow of William 31 October 1683 Mary Templeman 13 December 1687 Mary Templeman 1 April 1683 Philippa Templeman 14 February 1697 Susanna Templeman |
Templeman in Merriott in the 18th Century
The Somerset Record Office holds the following item:
DDMR/53: Merriott deeds.
Settlement previous to marriage of Edward Brown of Coomb Farm in Crewkerne and Elizabeth, widow of Robert Templeman of Merriott. One deed relates to land belonging to the Templeman family and recites settlement previous to marriage of Robert Templeman and the above Elizabeth, daughter of William Hallett of Henly in Crewkerne. Dated 1732.
MARRIAGES
| MALES – 7 |
| 22 November 1716 William Templeman m Mary Wills 3 May 1757 Richard Templeman Ann or Agnes Boles/Bolas 2 April 1765 William Templeman m Mary Walldon 8 October 1771 Giles Templeman m Christian Murley 11 June 1774 Giles Templeman widower, of Somerton m Francis Brownsell 25 November 1783 Robert Templeman m Mary Brown 31 May 1794 William Templeman m Martha Shutler |
| FEMALES – 6 |
| 23 February 1704 Jane Templeman m Thomas French 2 July 1717 Joan Templeman m Stephen Hooper 27 March 1732 Eliz Templeman m William Brown * see note above re marriage settlement. 12 August 1746 Joan Templeman m Robert Bartlett 16 July 1773 Sarah Templeman Peter Vanderhorven (Rotterdam) 4 June 1783 Ann Templeman m John Yeatman (Oakford Fitzpain) |
BAPTISMS (and Burials where indicated)
| John Templeman | Baptism 18 July 1711 Ann | |
| John & Mary Templeman | Baptism 10 May 1709 John Baptism 18 July 1711 Ann Baptism 1 February 1714 Katharine Baptism 31 January 1717 Richard |
Burial 2 February 1717 Richard Baptism 29 December 1719 Richard Burial 22 August 1720 Richard |
| Thomas & Sarah Templeman | Baptism 25 July 1716 Thomas | |
| William Templeman | Burial 24 July 1720 Sarah William | |
| Thomas & Elizabeth/Betty Templeman | Baptism 20 December 1728 Giles | Baptism 15 December 1731 Christian |
| John & Susanna Templeman | Baptism 12 March 1733 John Baptism 28 March 1739 Susanah |
Baptism 19 September 1735 Robert |
| John Templeman | Burial 6 February 1737 John | Burial 9 November 1742 John |
| Thomas & Unice/Unis/Uniss Templeman | Baptism 16 May 1736 William Baptism 17 August 1738 Mary |
Baptism 5 April 1741 Thomas |
| Thomas & Sarah Templeman | Baptism 5 August 1741 Giles Burial 1 September 1742 Giles Baptism 6 October 1743 Sarah Baptism 1 May 1748 Giles |
Baptism 21 March 1750 Mary Baptism 18 July 1751 John Baptism 18 April 1755 Robert Adams Baptism 29 March 1757 Mary |
| Richard & Agness (nee Boles/Bolas) Templeman |
Baptism 14 August 1758 Ann Burial 14 August 1758 Ann |
Baptism 24 September 1759 Richard Baptism 3 September 1761 John |
| Thomas & Unice Templeman | Burial 3 November 1769 Mary | |
| Giles & Francis (nee Brownsell) Templeman | Baptism 26 December 1778 John | |
| William & Mary Templeman | Baptism 15 January 1779 Ann | |
| Robert & Mary (nee Brown) Templeman | Baptism 24 May 1784 Thomas Baptism 29 May 1786 Sarah |
Burial 10 November 1786 Thomas Baptism 2 November 1800 John Marsh |
| William & Martha (nee Shutler) Templeman | Baptism 18 June 1797 Thomas | Baptism 7 March 1798 Giles |
BURIALS
A lengthy notation is included in the Merriott Parish Registers in 1793, after the entry on Feb 5 for the burial of Richard TEMPLEMAN. The vicar wrote the following:
” NB John Templeman obtained my permission to make a vault beneath his pew for the internment of his brother Richard Templeman, and likewise had a faculty from Wells for that pew and vault adjoining the 7th… (illegible) pillar on the right hand as you enter the Church for which privilege he paid me five guineas.
NB No sooner had Mr Templeman been indulged in his wishes respecting the pew and vault than he raises his pew about a foot higher than the other pews in the same direction, which has much obstructed my seeing the congregation – I observed to him the impropriety of his elevating his pew, as no such grant was given him in the faculty – to which he replied he would raise it and I might do my worst. In consequence of this impertinence I had the pew lowered to the size of those before & behind it. NB The pew behind Mr Templeman’s between it and the door has no concern with the faculty – but belongs to the Parish at large.”
| MALES – 24 | FEMALES – 25 |
4 October 1724 Bernard Templeman 5 February 1783 Francis Templeman 24 April 1705 Giles Templeman 11 May 1710 Giles Templeman 8 June 1717 Giles Templeman 6 April 1781 Giles Templeman 31 May 1783 Giles Templeman 12 October 1724 John Templeman Snr 29 June 1758 John Templeman 5 December 1791 John Templeman 19 March 1737 Nicholas Templeman 18 February 1726 Richard Templeman 19 May 1772 Richard Templeman 5 February 1793 Richard Templeman 3 May 1729 Robert Templeman 29 October 1779 Robt Templeman 8 June 1759 Thomas Templeman 4 February 1773 Thomas Templeman 19 January 1779 Thomas Templeman 1 November 1703 William Templeman 1 August 1741 William Templeman 6 February 1780 William Templeman 5 January 1785 William Templeman 5 June 1794 William Templeman |
5 June 1781 Alice Templeman 8 April 1791 Ann Templeman 21 March 1735 Dorothy Templeman 13 January 1706 Edith Templeman 28 October 1733 Eliz Templeman 2 January 1731 Fortune Templeman Leckey? 15 January 1731 Fortune Templeman 6 October 1765 Fortune Templeman 3 May 1711 Joan Templeman Wife of Will 22 August 1731 Joan Templeman 15 June 1764 Katharine Templeman 26 October 1712 Lydia Templeman 7 March 1798 Martha Templeman 19 January 1701 Mary Templeman 28 May 1719 Mary Templeman 17 January 1730 Mary Templeman 9 January 1741 Mary Templeman 8 March 1749 Mary Templeman 12 April 1758 Mary Templeman 14 February 1812 Mary Templeman 12 November 1705 Sarah Templeman 17 February 1717 Sarah Templeman 19 May 1769 Sarah Templeman, widow 15 March 1792 Sarah Templeman 1 January 1748 Susannah Templeman |
TEMPLEMAN in Merriott in the 19th Century
MARRIAGES
| MALES – 1 |
| 21 May 1801 William Templeman m Ann Higgins (Crewkerne) [Witness: John Higgins] |
| FEMALES – 3 |
| 10 December 1804 Mary Templeman m William Rendall (Hinton St George) [Witness: Hannah Murly] 10 November 1818 Mary Templeman m John Barnes 19 September 1822 Sarah Templeman m Samuel Brown * Note: I believe this Sarah is daughter of Robert Templeman & Mary Brown, bapt 29 May 1876. She is listed as an independent widow in the 1861 census for Merriott’s Ford, Crewkerne, along with a daughter, Elizabeth, aged 32. |
BAPTISMS 1801 to early 1876
| John & Prudence Templeman | Baptism 17 November 1802 Richard Abraham Baptism 17 November 1802 John |
| Richard & Sophia Templeman, of Dormanton, Gloucestershire |
Baptism 11 July 1832 Richard Draper [Note: Baptism performed by R A Templeman in his capacity as “officiating minister” for a short period around this time] See also: All Saints Church |
Note: An Alex Templeman was also noted in the records as an occasional officiating minister in the Parish Records 1832 to 1867.
The Somerset Record Office holds the following item:
DDXWBB/194/9: Release of trust by Richard Draper Templeman of Merriott, Esq., and Sophia Frances Templeman of the same, spinster, under the terms of the marriage settlement of the Rev. R A Templeman, Deceased. Dated 1853.
BURIALS
| MALES – 9 | FEMALES – 5 |
5 July 1803 Robert Templeman * Will exists 31 March 1804 Robert Templeman 19 April 1804 Giles Templeman 1 May 1804 Thomas Templeman 27 September 1811 John Templeman * Will exists 6 September 1843 Giles Templeman 76 Seaborough * Will exists 8 January 1821 John Templeman 42 South Perrott 13 March 1841 Richard Abraham Templeman 40 Merriott * Will exists 27 March 1823 William Templeman 57 Seaborough |
20 June 1814 Agnes Templeman 80 Merriott 26 March 1839 Betty Templeman 74 Sth Perrott 26 October 1838 Christiana Templeman 92 Merriott 27 October 1813 Mary Templeman 53 Merriott 25 August 1853 Prudence Templeman 84 Merriott * Will exists |
Wills at The National Archives
The Will of John Templeman, 16 January 1812. Reference: PROB 11/1529 The Will of Reverend John Templeman, Clerk of Lopen, Somerset 4 Sept 1835
Reference: PROB 11/1852
The Will of Robert Templeman, Gentleman of Merriott, 14 Nov 1815 PROB 11/1574
The Will of Susana, otherwise Susan Templeman, spinster of Merriott 8 June 1816 PROB 11/1581
The Will of Prudence Templeman, Widow of Merriott, 10 March 1854 PROB 11/2188
The Will of the Reverend Richard Abraham Templeman, Clerk of Merriott, 26 Sep 1842 PROB 11/1968
The Will of Giles Templeman, Yeoman of Seaborough, Somerset, 20 Dec 1843 PROB 11/1990
The Will of John Templeman, Gentleman of Merriott, 24 July 1855 PROB 11/2217
Wills at the Somerset Records Office
Will of Agnes Templeman 1813 Merriott
Probate of the Will of the Rev. John Templeman of Lopen, Clerk. Dated 1832, proved 1835 DDMKG/6. This reference also has the sale particulars of Monks House in Merriott, 1919, and estate duty papers arising out of the same property (Templeman Family) Dated 1914-1916.
CENSUS records
| 1841 | Templeman’s Lane | Templeman John 39 Solicitor Born Somerset Templeman Prudence 73 Ind Born Somerset |
| 1851 | Borough of Monkhoods | Templeman Robert Nephew U 23 Farmer 100 acres emp 6 labourers Born Som, Crewkerne. [Note: Robert is living with Mary Barnes, a widow of 53 , a Landed proprietor Born Som, West Lydford, and her daughter Anna, aged 22, unmarried, Born Nicholas St. Mary, Somerset. Mary was most likely the Mary Templeman who married John Barnes in Merriott in 1818] |
| 1851 | Templeman’s Lane | Templeman John Head U 48 Solicitor Born Som, Merriott Templeman Prudence Mother W 83 Annuitant Born Som, Whitelackington Templeman Sophia Frances Niece U 21 Landed Proprietor Som, Bathwick? |
| 1851 | Broadway | Templeman William Head U 54 Formerly Solicitor? Born Som, West Chinnock |
There were no further mentions of TEMPLEMANs in the 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 or 1911 censuses of Merriott.
TEMPLEMAN in Merriott in the 20th Century
No marriages are noted; the Baptismal records don’t go up this far. Only one burial:
1952 Lottie Templeman aged 53 of 1 Hitchen, Merriott Officiating Minister: Leslie J Groves, Methodist Minister