Francis Merewether (Australian politician)

Francis Lewis Shaw Merewether (1837-1915) was an Australian politician. He served as a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1894 to 1915.

Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, to Edward Christopher Merewether and Agnes Livingston Royds, he was educated at The King's School, Parramatta. He was a pastoralist and resided at "Tahlee" near Port Stephens.

He was appointed to the Legislative Council on 14 August 1894, and served until his death on 17 April 1915. He did not hold any ministerial positions during his time in parliament. He was considered a conservative member.