Moses Merryweather was born circa 1793 in Welbury, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom to Richard Merryweather (c1767-) and Margaret Snaith (c1767-) and died 25 September 1872 Clapham, Greater London, England, United Kingdom of unspecified causes. He married Sarah Edwards Taylor (c1815-1910) .
Moses travelled to London for an apprenticeship with a firm that made fire engines and related appliances. He married a daughter or niece (depending on which website you believe!) of principal Henry Lott and in 1830 took over the business, later renaming it Merryweather & Sons. His sons helped him grow the business. His youngest daughter married a furniture millionaire.
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Dinah Merryweather (c1788-) | |||
| Richard Merryweather (c1790-) | |||
| William Merryweather (c1791-) | 1791 Welbury, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | Elizabeth Lister (c1792-) | |
| Moses Merryweather (c1793-1872) | 1793 Welbury, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | 25 September 1872 Clapham, Greater London, England, United Kingdom | Sarah Edwards Taylor (c1815-1910) |
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Richard Moses Merryweather (1838-1877) | |||
| James Compton Merryweather (1840-1918) | |||
| Mary Compton Merryweather (c1842-) | |||
| Alice Thurlow Merryweather (1844-1897) | |||
| Henry Lott Merryweather (c1846-1881) | |||
| Emily Harriet Merryweather (1856-) | 1856 Greater London, England, United Kingdom | John Blundell Maple (1845-1903) Montague Ballard (-) | |
Residences
Footnotes (including sources)
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