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James MICKLEBURGH

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James MICKLEBURGH was born in 1818 in Lowestoft, Suffolk; was christened on 12 Jan 1818; died in 1848 ? in Hoxne.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1841, Bell Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk; Baker ? (Apprentice?)
    • Occupation: 1841; Sea Captain (apocryphal ?)

    Notes:

    Christened:
    This is the closest official record of his birth.
    Name: James Mickleburgh
    Gender: Male
    Christening Date: 12 Jan 1818
    Christening Place: LOWESTOFT,SUFFOLK,ENGLAND
    Father's Name: Edward Mickleburgh
    Mother's Name: Ann

    LDS Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C13163-2
    System Origin: England-ODM
    GS Film number: 918501
    Reference ID:

    Occupation:
    The occupation of "Sea Captain - deceased" appears on his illegitimate daughter Sarah Ireland's marriage certificate to James Mills in 1863.
    She recorded her father's name as James Ireland and his occupation as Sea Captain which was apocryphal to hide the fact that her mother never married him. He would always have been away at sea ...
    Sarah's birth certificate revealed the true name of her father - James Mickleburgh. It's doubtful that she ever saw her own birth certificate.

    Died:
    Possible death as he doesn't appear in the 1851 Census

    Name: James Mickleburgh
    Registration Year: 1848
    Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
    Registration district: Hoxne
    Suffolk
    Volume: 13
    Page: 361

    Family/Spouse: Frances Sarah IRELAND. Frances (daughter of James IRELAND and Frances LAKE) was born in 1822 in Lowestoft; was christened on 4 Mar 1822 in St. Margaret's Church, Lowestoft; died in 1849 in Lowestoft; was buried on 23 Apr 1849 in St. Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah (Kate?) IRELAND  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1842 in Lowestoft, Suffolk; was christened on 3 Nov 1850 in Lowestoft, Suffolk; died on 26 Apr 1920 in 110, Ancona Road, Plumstead; was buried on 30 Apr 1920.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sarah (Kate?) IRELANDSarah (Kate?) IRELAND Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 12 Jan 1842 in Lowestoft, Suffolk; was christened on 3 Nov 1850 in Lowestoft, Suffolk; died on 26 Apr 1920 in 110, Ancona Road, Plumstead; was buried on 30 Apr 1920.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, Mariner's Lane, Lowestoft; With her Grandmother Frances (Fanny)
    • Census: 1861, 7, Cirencester Place, Fitzroy Square, Marylebone

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Bishop's transcripts 1685 - 1875
    Church of England
    Archdeaconry of Suffolk.
    This record is in the IGi v5.0

    Birth:
    The only time that the middle name Kate appears in the records is on her marriage certificate

    Census:
    Description: Dress & Mantle Maker

    Died:
    Administration granted - London - 1st September 1920 to Edward Mills - Fitter.
    Effects - £63 7s 6d

    Buried:
    Recorded in the Burial Registers of St Margarets.

    London Metropolitan Archives - Microfilm No. XO99 161 - frame 00441

    Sarah married James MILLS on 1 Mar 1863 in Upper Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, London. James (son of James MILLS, Snr. and Ann HUGHES) was born in 1838 in Winton, Barton on Irwell, Lancashire; was christened on 22 Apr 1838 in St. Mary the Virgin, Eccles; died on 11 Sep 1918 in 202, Victoria Road, Old Charlton, Woolwich; was buried on 14 Sep 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Edward MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1863 in Winton, Barton Upon Irwell, Lancs.; was christened on 25 Oct 1863 in Pendleton, (Nr Salford) Lancashire; died on 8 Feb 1945 in 210 Annandale Street, Annandale, Sydney NSW; was buried on 9 Feb 1945 in Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney NSW.
    2. 4. Ellen MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1866 in 38, Upper Denmark Road, Ashford, Kent; was christened on 3 Feb 1867 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 30 Aug 1951 in St. Nicholas Hospital, Plumstead; was buried on 5 Sep 1951 in Plumstead Cemetery.
    3. 5. James William MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1868 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 9 Jan 1871.
    4. 6. Louisa MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1870 in Mead Terrace, Willesborough; was christened on 6 Nov 1870 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 19 Feb 1937 in 110, Ancona Road, Plumstead; was buried on 24 Feb 1937 in Plumstead Cemetery.
    5. 7. Thomas William MILLS, R.E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1874 in 3 Mead Terrace, Willesborough, Kent; was christened on 5 Apr 1874 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 25 May 1901 in Barrack No. 2, Newcastle upon Tyne; was buried on 29 May 1901 in Preston Cemetery, North Tyneside.
    6. 8. Colonel James Jesse MILLS, O.B.E. - C.B.E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1878 in 15, Newtown, Ashford, Kent; was christened on 29 Jun 1879 in Kent; died on 8 Feb 1963 in 2 Ethel Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BE; was buried in Broadstairs.
    7. 9. Sarah Ann MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1881 in 95, Newtown, Willesborough, Kent; was christened on 11 Jul 1883 in Kent; died on 20 Dec 1955 in Home of Peace, Petersham, NSW.
    8. 10. George Henry MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1883 in 96, Robert Street, Plumstead; died on 4 Feb 1889 in 98, Robert Street, Plumstead.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Edward MILLSEdward MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Oct 1863 in Winton, Barton Upon Irwell, Lancs.; was christened on 25 Oct 1863 in Pendleton, (Nr Salford) Lancashire; died on 8 Feb 1945 in 210 Annandale Street, Annandale, Sydney NSW; was buried on 9 Feb 1945 in Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney NSW.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Address: Addresses for Edward shown on James Jesse Mills service record:- Somerset Villa, High Road, Mottingham, Kent. Kingswood, Polding St, Fairfield, Sydney 33, Hannam St, Arncliffe, Sydney.
    • Census: 1871, 3, Mead Terrace, Willesborough, Kent; Living with his parents James & Sarah.
    • Census: 1881, 95, Newtown, Willesborough, Kent; Living with his parents James and Sarah. Recorded as an Eng. Turner's Apprentice.
    • Military Service Entered: 20 Dec 1888, Woolwich; Corps of Ordnance Artificers.For 12 years. Machinery Artificer Section, Army Ordnance Corps. Royal Artillery. 13th July 1898 to complete 21 years. Discharged 19th Dec 1909
    • Stationed: 1901, Malta
    • Military: 1909; Discharged with Pension
    • Military Service Entered: 28 Sep 1914, Woolwich; As Armourer, Q.M.Sjt. in the Army Ordnance Corps. Home Service. Demobilised 30 Jul 1919
    • Emigration: 2 Dec 1920, Sydney, Australia; There is no evidence that Jessie went with him. Arrived in Sydney 27th January 1921

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1863 Dec Quarter in BARTON UPON IRWELL Volume 08C Page 444

    Died:
    Description: myocarditis and senility

    Recorded as a Widower

    Buried:
    No headstone.

    Edward married Jessie (Davidson) STEVENSON on 28 Dec 1889 (Certificate) in Bible Christian Church, Plumstead. Jessie (daughter of James STEVENSON and Jessie DAVIDSON) was born in 1867 in Plumstead; died on 12 Sep 1934 in 22, Lewisham Hill, Lewisham; was buried on 18 Sep 1934 in Plumstead Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Jessie Isabel MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1897 in 1, Bembridge View, Highland Road, Southsea, Hants.; died on 19 Aug 1962 in 28, High Street, Sutton.
    2. 12. Florence May MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 May 1898 in 18, Bembridge View, Highland Road, Southsea, Hants; died on 20 Oct 1981 in Winterton House, Hale Road, Wendover, Bucks; was buried in Cremated.
    3. 13. Isabel Olive MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Sep 1899 in Woolwich; died on 24 Jun 1900 in Malta.
    4. 14. Horace Edward MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1901 in Malta; died on 06 Jun 1901 in Malta.

  2. 4.  Ellen MILLSEllen MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 31 Mar 1866 in 38, Upper Denmark Road, Ashford, Kent; was christened on 3 Feb 1867 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 30 Aug 1951 in St. Nicholas Hospital, Plumstead; was buried on 5 Sep 1951 in Plumstead Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1881, 33, Victoria Crescent, Barton Upon Irwell, Lanc. for Mrs Mary Plowright.; Nurse Domestic Servant. In 1881 Mary Plowright, who lived at 33, Victoria Crescent, Eccles was a 30 year old widow who had three children, Florence 5 yrs old, Charles 3 yrs old and Harry 3 yrs old. Ellen, 16 years old was presumably the children's nanny. As her father James Mills had left the area for Ashford it is presumed that he maintained contact with people he knew back home.
    • Address: 1891; Address:
      98, Robert St, Plumstead, Kent
    • Occupation: 1891; dressmaker
    • 1939 Register: 1939, 28, Grasdene Road, Plumstead.; Living with William and Florence Gill
    • Address: Aug 1951; Address:
      Plumstead Lodge
      82 Plumstead Common Road, London SE18 3RD

    Notes:

    Died:
    Description: Broncho-pneumonia and myocardial degeneration.

    Her death followed a fractured femur from a fall.

    There was a post Mortem and a verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest, held 3rd September 1951

    Hospital now demolished for housing

    Ellen married William KEEN on 1 Sep 1900 in St John's Church, Plumstead. William (son of Stephen KEEN and Eliza WALLIS) was born about 1866 in Plumstead, Kent; died on 27 Jan 1936 in 24, Griffin Road, Plumstead; was buried on 30 Jan 1936 in Plumstead Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. William John James KEEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1901 in 96, Robert Street, Plumstead; died on 13 Feb 1972.

  3. 5.  James William MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Jul 1868 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 9 Jan 1871.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1868 Sep Q Vol.2A Page649 East Ashford

    Died:
    1871 Mar Q Vol. 2A Page 439 East Ashford


  4. 6.  Louisa MILLSLouisa MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Sep 1870 in Mead Terrace, Willesborough; was christened on 6 Nov 1870 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 19 Feb 1937 in 110, Ancona Road, Plumstead; was buried on 24 Feb 1937 in Plumstead Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • School Attendance: 2 Jul 1883, Vicarage Road School, Plumstead; Living at 96, Robert Street. Previous school - Miss Smith's, Private School, Charlton. - for 5 ???
    • Census: 1891, not recorded

    Notes:

    Census:
    No trace of her or most of the Carter family in 1891

    Died:
    Description: Breast Cancer and secondary carcinomas

    Probate granted - London - 10th April 1937 to Edward William Carter - Labourer.
    Effects - £697 18s 4d

    Louisa married William Charles CARTER on 13 Jan 1900 in St. John's Church, Plumstead. William (son of William Henry CARTER and Catherine ?) was born about 1869 in Montreal, Canada; died on 16 Jun 1934 in 110, Ancona Road, Plumstead; was buried on 20 Jun 1934 in Plumstead Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Florence Louise CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1900 in 16, Rectory Road, Manor Park, East Ham; died in 1983.
    2. 17. Ivy Nellie CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1905 in 98, Robert Street, Plumstead; died in Sep 1993 in Chatham.
    3. 18. Edward William CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1907 in Plumstead; died in Feb 1986.
    4. 19. Alfred James CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1909 in Plumstead; died on 19 Mar 1999 in Worthing, West Sussex.

  5. 7.  Thomas William MILLS, R.EThomas William MILLS, R.E Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 5 Mar 1874 in 3 Mead Terrace, Willesborough, Kent; was christened on 5 Apr 1874 in Willesborough, Kent; died on 25 May 1901 in Barrack No. 2, Newcastle upon Tyne; was buried on 29 May 1901 in Preston Cemetery, North Tyneside.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Stationed: ? and 11 Sep 1900, Port Royal, Jamaica
    • School Attendance: Bef 1883, Wood Street School
    • School Attendance: Between 3 Jul 1883 and 15 Jun 1888, Vicarage Road School, Plumstead
    • Census: 1891, not recorded; Missing from 1891 Census - assumption was that he had been posted to Jamaica. There are no census records of people serving abroad. Research now proves that he didn't enlist until 1892 - so where was he in 1891? Was he with his sister Louisa and her future family, the Carters, who were also missing from the Census in 1891?
    • Stationed: 1 Apr 1892, F Company Royal Engineers, Chatham
    • Stationed: 1 Apr 1893, 30th Company Royal Engineers, Plymouth
    • Stationed: 2 Oct 1893, 30th Company Royal Engineers, Plymouth
    • Stationed: 2 Apr 1894, 35th Company Royal Engineers, Pembroke Dock
    • Stationed: 1 Oct 1894, 35th Company Royal Engineers, Pembroke Dock; The company was stationed at Pennar Point and was involved with experimental torpedos and submarine mining. 2011 - the old buildings have been demolished, the only remains are of the jetty.
    • Appointed: Aft Oct 1894
    • Stationed: 1 Apr 1895, 35th Company Royal Engineers, Pembroke Dock
    • Stationed: 1 Oct 1895, 35th Company Royal Engineers, Pembroke Dock
    • Stationed: 1 Apr 1896, 35th Company Royal Engineers, Pembroke Dock
    • Appointed: 1 Sep 1897; The Muster Rolls of the Royal Engineers (WO16 3031 3032) show a Lance Corporal T Mills No. 26372 stationed at Pembroke Dock on the 1st April 1897 with the 35th Company Royal Engineers. This ties up with the photo of Eva Annie taken in Haverfordwest.
    • Appointed: Aft 1898
    • Appointed: Abt 1901

    Notes:

    Lance Corporal - R.E when he was married.

    Second Corporal - R.E - When his son was born

    Mechanist Staff Sergeant - R.E - When he died

    Possibly stationed in Jamaica, Pembroke, Chepstow & Gosport areas. Ron remembers seeing the places in his army pay book (now lost).


    Birth:
    1874 Mar Quarter in EAST ASHFORD Volume 02A Page 713

    Stationed:
    He sailed back to the UK on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Elbe(a compound engine ship of around 3100 tons) arriving at Southampton on 27th September 1900.




    School Attendance:
    Description: Admission number 589

    London Metropolitan Archives - Microfilm No. XO95 334 - frame 00369/370

    Stationed:
    Sapper

    WO16/2980, Muster Roll

    Enlisted on 22nd February 1892 - Trade on enlistment - Fitter.
    The likelihood is that since leaving school he had been an apprentice at the Royal Arsenal.

    The Muster Rolls for the previous year - 1891 show clearly that his Army Number, 26372 hadn't yet been issued.

    Stationed:
    Sapper

    Noted as being at Fort Picklecombe. WO16/2980-2991-2992

    Fort Picklecombe was a Palmerston Fort on the Western (Cornish) side of the entrance to Plymouth Sound. Fort Bovisand protected the Eastern side.

    Stationed:
    Sapper

    WO16/2980/2991 Muster Roll

    Stationed:
    Sapper

    WO16/3002 Muster Roll

    Stationed:
    Sapper

    Noted as being on Guard Duty

    Appointed:
    Lance Corporal

    Stationed:
    Lance Corporal

    WO16/3012 Muster Roll

    Stationed:
    Lance Corporal

    WO16/3047 Muster Roll

    Stationed:
    Lance Corporal

    WO16/3014 Muster Roll

    Appointed:
    2nd Corporal R.E

    Appointed:
    Corporal

    Appointed:
    Military Mechanist Staff Sergeant RE

    Died:
    Description: Typhlitis (9 days) & Peritonitis

    His father James was present at the death.

    Buried:
    The ceremony was performed by a Presbyterian Mininster.
    He was buried in unconsecrated ground - No. 9821
    The Entry No. in the register was 2952

    Thomas married Eva Annie WILLIAMS on 2 Mar 1897 in the Parish Church, Alverstoke. Eva (daughter of William George WILLIAMS and Amy Augusta NEWNHAM) was born on 18 May 1873 in Clayhall, Alverstoke; died on 8 Sep 1915 in 88, Clayhall Road, Clayhall.; was buried on 11 Sep 1915 in St. Mark's Church Cemetery, St Mark's Road, Alverstoke. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Major William George MILLS, R.E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1898 in 88, Clayhall Road, Clayhall, Alverstoke, Hants; died on 29 Jan 1971 in R.N Hospital, Haslar.

  6. 8.  Colonel James Jesse MILLS, O.B.E. - C.B.E.Colonel James Jesse MILLS, O.B.E. - C.B.E. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 20 Jan 1878 in 15, Newtown, Ashford, Kent; was christened on 29 Jun 1879 in Kent; died on 8 Feb 1963 in 2 Ethel Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2BE; was buried in Broadstairs.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • School Attendance: 16 Jun 1884 to 2 Mar 1889, Vicarage Road School, Plumstead
    • School Attendance: 25 Feb 1889, Bloomfield Road School, Plumstead
    • Address: Between 1937 and 1938; Address:
      Bourneside, Gomshall, Surrey
    • Retired: 29 Aug 1941
    • Address: 1926 - 1945, 17, Arterberry Road, Wimbledon. SW 20; As an Inspector of Ordnance he had a flat in Wimbledon to be able to visit the local factories.
    • Employment: After 1945, Wimbledon

    Notes:

    Original beliefs. Superceded by subsequent research.
    He was thought (by William George Mills) to have been a Colonel in the R.E and based at the R.E School, Chatham. From the only known photograph that we had, he appeared to be fairly close in age to his brother Thomas William. Now that we have more pictures of James Jesse it is clear that the photograph was not of him but of his eldest brother Edward Mills.

    It turned out that he was 4 years younger and eventually became a Colonel in the R.A.O.C

    Ann Mills recalls that JJ's family were with him during his overseas postings.

    In France they lived in a chateaux and Vivian (George) was attacked by an alsatian.
    Vivian was sent home from Malta with another Army child to a school in Shropshire.

    Most of their leave was taken in Ireland with Maud's family. Ann recalls going to a big house in Cashel called Longfield which had been the home of Charles Bianconi (an Italian emigre who was responsible for the beginnings of public transport in Ireland). She describes Bianconi as being Vivian's Uncle. John Bianconi was originally an O'Connell but had his name changed on the wishes of his Grandfather Charles Bianconi.

    Whilst JJ was a competent horse rider (he played polo whilst in Gibraltar), Maud was very good, riding side saddle, hunting etc. She was also a keen tennis player.

    Birth:
    1878 Mar Quarter in WEST ASHFORD Volume 02A Page 718

    School Attendance:
    Description: Admission No. 3080

    London Metropolitan Archives - Microfilm No. XO95 334

    Address:
    until 1937/8

    e-mail from Ann Noyes - Shere & Gomshall Local History Society 19th Nov 2002

    Because Shere and Gomshall have such a rich number of old houses most of our records are concerned with them! Bourneside still stands, it is on the main A25 road that runs through Gomshall, opposite the Post Office Stores and the United Reformed chapel. It looks as though it was built in the late 19th century and is now known as 'The Gallery' and sells wine and offers display space for artists in watercolours, ceramic, glass and wood. The site was part of the Gomshall Mill property. In 1965 a bungalow was built on part of the land for the residents of Bourneside, and they moved out of the 'big' house into the bungalow. There is a structure known as 'The Coach House (part of the original Bourneside) which is now the premises of an Antique Restorer who has extended at the back and has recently bought the bungalow. At Shere Museum (Elizabeth Rich. 01483 203245) there is a map of the property, prepared when planning permission was sought for the bungalow. I have so far found no reference to Col. James Jesse Mills OBE Copies of the Electoral Roll on microfiche can be consulted at Surrey History Centre, Woking, 01483 594594. This would confirm the years of his residence
    There is a story that in World War 2, Bournside was used as a girls' school called Braemar High School for Girls, but I have not seen evidence of this, and I cannot think that it was big enough for that.
    Best wishes Ann Noyes

    e-mail to Ann Noyes - Nov 20th 2002

    My father and I visited the Surrey History Centre today to view the
    Electoral Registers. We found our relative James Jesse Mills at Bourneside
    in 1937 together with his wife Maud Mary (up to today we didn't know he was
    married).
    Records for 1939 to 1944 don't exist but in March 1945 Bourneside was
    occupied by the Braemar High School and by 1950 the school had moved to The
    Croft.
    In 1950 Bourneside was occupied by Richard and Prudence Jequier.

    Ann recalls that after the War ended and George came back from Burma, the family were told that Bourneside was to be requisitioned and that the school refused to move.

    Retired:
    from Regular Army

    Employment:
    2nd WW Employed by War Office as Inspector of factories producing munitions.
    He had a flat in Kensington

    Died:
    FreeFormatDate:witnessed by Ann Mills - daughter in law

    Description: Cardio-renal failure, pneumonia and Parkinsonism

    James married Maud Mary HAYES on 15 Mar 1910 (Licence) in Woolwich Register Office. Maud (daughter of Thomas Patrick HAYES, Junior and Helen Mary BURKE) was born on 14 Oct 1880 in 4, Proby Square, Blackrock, Dublin; died on 21 Jan 1969 in Park Prewett Hospital, Basingstoke; was buried in Broadstairs. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Captain Vivian Hayes MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1911 in Forte Villas, Cork, Ireland; died on 22 Dec 1976 in Lauderdale Road, Paddington, London; was buried in Richmond Cemetery.

  7. 9.  Sarah Ann MILLSSarah Ann MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 19 Mar 1881 in 95, Newtown, Willesborough, Kent; was christened on 11 Jul 1883 in Kent; died on 20 Dec 1955 in Home of Peace, Petersham, NSW.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • School Attendance: 11 Jun 1888, Vicarage Road School, Plumstead; Noted that at seven years old she was known as Annie.
    • School Attendance: Between 9 Jan 1893 and Jan 1895, Bloomfield Road School, Plumstead
    • Address: 1901; Address:
      98, Robert Street, Plumstead, Kent
    • Occupation: 1901; a dressmaker
    • Cremated: 22 Dec 1955, Woronora Crematorium

    Notes:

    She witnessed Thomas William's marriage as Annie Mills. Later on she witnessed James Jesse's marriage as Annie Wynn.

    Birth:
    1881 Jun Quarter in EAST ASHFORD Volume 02A Page 764

    School Attendance:
    London Metropolitan Archives - Microfilm No. XO95 301

    Address:
    Census

    Sarah married Harry Jarvis WYNN on 7 Aug 1905 in Sunfields Memorial Methodist Church, Banchory Road, Blackheath. Harry (son of John Jarvis WINN and Emma Susan CLARK) was born on 11 Feb 1880 in 35, Cranham Road, Rotherhithe, London; died on 31 Dec 1945 in House of Peace, Marrickville, NSW. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Margaret Valerie WYNN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1908 in 202, Victoria Road, Old Charlton, Woolwich; died on 16 Aug 2000.
    2. 23. Christine Mabel WYNN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1915 in Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland; died on 14 Aug 1978 in 23, Parraweena Road, Gwandolan, NSW.

  8. 10.  George Henry MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 19 Sep 1883 in 96, Robert Street, Plumstead; died on 4 Feb 1889 in 98, Robert Street, Plumstead.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1883 Dec Q 1D 1189 Woolwich

    Died:
    1889 Mar Q 1D 766 Woolwich



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Jessie Isabel MILLSJessie Isabel MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 24 Feb 1897 in 1, Bembridge View, Highland Road, Southsea, Hants.; died on 19 Aug 1962 in 28, High Street, Sutton.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service Entered: 8 Apr 1919; Joined the WRAF as a General Clerk.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Also recorded as Jessica Isobel

    Died:
    Sep Q 1962 5g 208 Surrey (Mid Eastern) Aged 64

    Jessie married Eric Joseph FINCH on 22 Dec 1928 in Register Office, 1, Spring Terrace, Richmond, Surrey. Eric (son of Joseph Tyler FINCH and Florence WILLIAMS) was born on 24 Apr 1897 in Camberwell; was christened on 20 Jun 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Peckham; died on 24 Mar 1976 in 38, Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam, Sutton; was buried on 5 Apr 1976 in Sutton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 12.  Florence May MILLSFlorence May MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 04 May 1898 in 18, Bembridge View, Highland Road, Southsea, Hants; died on 20 Oct 1981 in Winterton House, Hale Road, Wendover, Bucks; was buried in Cremated.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Electoral Register: 1930, 7, Catford Road, Catford SE6 ; Florence May Mills Jessie Mills Jessie; probably her mother, Edward's wife.
    • Electoral Register: 1932, 25, Granville Park, Lewisham SE13; Jessie Mills - (This is probably Florence's mother) Florence Mills
    • Electoral Register: 1936, "South Bank" Lloyd's Place, Blackheath SE3; Florence May Mills - with Eric Finch and Jessica Finch (her Sister)
    • Address: 1937, 64a Eltham Road, Lee Green, London, SE12; At the time of her marriage. This address is only half a mile from High Road, Mottingham where the family were living in 1920.
    • Address: 1981, 8, Holland Close, Wendover, Bucks

    Notes:

    Died:
    Dec Q 1981 19 0891 Aylesbury
    The record notes her date of birth as 4th May 1898.
    That matches her birth certificate.

    Winterton House was a care home established in an old Rectory in 1971.
    2011 - Closed.
    May 2014 - planning granted for 21 retirement flats.

    Florence married Alec George STRATFORD on 5 Nov 1937 in Register Office, London City. Alec (son of Thomas STRATFORD and Louisa Gibbs BAKER) was born in 1901 in 100 St. Donatt's Road, New Cross, London; died on 5 May 1959 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 13.  Isabel Olive MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 09 Sep 1899 in Woolwich; died on 24 Jun 1900 in Malta.

  4. 14.  Horace Edward MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 27 Mar 1901 in Malta; died on 06 Jun 1901 in Malta.

  5. 15.  William John James KEENWilliam John James KEEN Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ellen3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 29 Sep 1901 in 96, Robert Street, Plumstead; died on 13 Feb 1972.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Address: 1924; Address:
      24, Griffin Road, Plumstead
    • Occupation: 1924; Civil Servant
    • 1939 Register: 1939, 306, Woolwich Road, Erith, Kent; Permanent Civil Servant Attached To H Q War Office, Whitehall. Qualified member of St. John's Ambulance. First Aid A.R.P Detachment, St. Martins-Le-Grand, London, EC2

    Notes:

    Births searched from 1924 to 1931- no record of any other children

    Address:
    Description: at the time of his marriage

    Died:
    Mar Q 1972 7a 2699 Torbay, Devon

    Of 58, Babbacombe Road, Babbacombe, Torquay.
    Probate, Bristol 4th July 1972 - £4630

    William married Frances May SMITH on 10 Jan 1924 in St. Mark's Church, Plumstead. Frances (daughter of Horace William SMITH) was born about 1894; died in 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Donald John KEEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1926 in 3, Radnor Terrace, Plumstead.

  6. 16.  Florence Louise CARTERFlorence Louise CARTER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Louisa3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Oct 1900 in 16, Rectory Road, Manor Park, East Ham; died in 1983.

    Notes:

    She was photographed at Plumstead Baths on 30th March 1912 on the occasion of the LRA Children's Tea & Concert Party.

    She became a nurse and never married.
    She nursed a Jewish family in Worthing.

    Died:
    Name: CARTER, Florence Louise
    Registration District: Richmond upon Thames
    County: Surrey
    Year of Registration: 1983
    Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
    Date of Birth: 18 October 1900
    Volume No: 14
    Page No: 1454


  7. 17.  Ivy Nellie CARTER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Louisa3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 17 Apr 1905 in 98, Robert Street, Plumstead; died in Sep 1993 in Chatham.

    Notes:

    She didn't like the name Nellie. She called herself Ivy Ellen on her marriage certificate.

    Died:
    Name: LONGSTAFFE, Ivy Nellie
    Registration District: Chatham
    County: Kent
    Year of Registration: 1993
    Month of Registration: September
    Date of Birth: 17 April 1905
    District No: 5611C
    Reg No: C22A
    Ent No: 045
    DOR: 0993

    Ivy married Leslie Alfred Roger LONGSTAFFE on 15 Jan 1927. Leslie (son of Charles Thomas LONGSTAFFE) was born on 31 Jan 1904; died in Mar 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Barbara Ivy Louise LONGSTAFFE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1928 in British Hospital, Samuel Street; died in 1985.
    2. 26. David John Charles LONGSTAFFE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1932 in British Hospital, Samuel Street.

  8. 18.  Edward William CARTER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Louisa3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Jun 1907 in Plumstead; died in Feb 1986.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Sep Q 1907 1d 1200 or 1260 Woolwich

    Died:
    Registration District: Worthing
    County: West Sussex
    Year of Registration: 1986
    Month of Registration: February
    Date of Birth: 9 June 1907
    Volume No: 18
    Page No: 2955
    Reg No: 286

    Edward married Grace Constance BAILES in 1938 in Woolwich. Grace (daughter of ? WEST) was born on 23 Oct 1913; died in 1983 in Worthing, West Sussex. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Michael E CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1941 in Tonbridge, Kent.
    2. 28. Veronica CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1945.
    3. 29. Susan CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1948.

  9. 19.  Alfred James CARTER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Louisa3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 26 Dec 1909 in Plumstead; died on 19 Mar 1999 in Worthing, West Sussex.

    Alfred married Henrietta Alice FOAKES in 1928. Henrietta was born on 7 Dec 1908 in London, Middlesex; died on 18 Jun 1999 in Worthing, West Sussex. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Rodney Charles CARTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1939 in Woolwich, London.

  10. 20.  Major William George MILLS, R.EMajor William George MILLS, R.E Descendancy chart to this point (7.Thomas3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 25 May 1898 in 88, Clayhall Road, Clayhall, Alverstoke, Hants; died on 29 Jan 1971 in R.N Hospital, Haslar.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 16 Jun 1898, St. Mary's Church, Alverstoke
    • Census: 1901, 59, Coburg St. North Shields, Northumberland
    • Census: 1911, 88, Clayhall Road, Alverstoke
    • Military: 9 Jul 1943, Whitehall Cinema, East Grinstead ; The East Grinstead Incident. 9th July 1943 At the time he was the Military Assistance Officer at Great House Court, Fairfield Road, East Grinstead. Captain W.G. Mills was at a cinema in East Grinstead watching a film. An air raid started and the cinema took a direct hit. He organised the orderly evacuation of the cinema and was mentioned in despatches. See:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/sussex/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8829000/8829228.stm and:- http://spartacus-educational.com/2WWwhitehall.htm
    • Cremated: 4 Feb 1971, Portsdown Crematorium

    Notes:

    According to Ron Mills, a relative, whom he thought may have been Jesse Mills, was prepared to pay the costs of sending William George Mills to Winchester College. George's mother Eva Annie insisted that he go straight into the Army instead.
    He did so as a bugler.

    Was this the reason behind a possible rift between the Mills and Williams families?.
    It is clear that William George was prevented from knowing anything about his relatives apart from some very sketchy details.



    Birth:
    The copy of his birth certificate is dated 18th October 1901 and stamped
    "Royal Commission Patriotic Fund". This is just five months after the death of Thomas William.
    The assumption is that Eva Annie may have had a grant to pay for the burial of her husband.
    Ron & I visited the offices of the Patriotic Fund in London during May 2003. They don't have any records of grants to individuals.

    Baptism:
    Page 312 No. 2490

    Cremated:
    Cremation Reference 34261

    His ashes were scattered :-
    North Border 13/14 posts, South of Chestnut

    Died:
    Description: Cerebral Thrombosis Ateriosclerosis Disseminated Sclerosis (MS)

    Family/Spouse: Eileen Grace FRANCIS. Eileen (daughter of William John FRANCIS and Alice Maud Mary SAIT) was born on 10 Jan 1900 in 70, North Street, Gosport, Hants.; died on 28 Oct 1988 in Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Eileen Mary MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1921 in 67, North Street, Gosport; died on 27 Oct 1988 in Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport.
    2. 32. Ronald George MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1923 in 67, North St, Gosport; was christened on 17 Oct 1923; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Southampton General Hospital.
    3. 33. Gordon Raymond MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1926 in Faenza, Peel Road, Gosport, Hants; died on 29 May 2003 in Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.

  11. 21.  Captain Vivian Hayes MILLSCaptain Vivian Hayes MILLS Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 1 Jan 1911 in Forte Villas, Cork, Ireland; died on 22 Dec 1976 in Lauderdale Road, Paddington, London; was buried in Richmond Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • School Attendance: St. George's College, Weybridge; Private Roman Catholic School
    • Name: to George when he went to school
    • Occupation: 1941; Captain, Essex Regiment
    • Occupation: 1959; Production Manager in the film industry. He worked on the 1959 film "Tiger Bay" starring John Mills & Hailey Mills (no relation)

    Notes:

    In Canada George contracted what they thought was flu, but later in Malta, while he was swimming they noticed that there was an oddity about his legs. On return to England JJ took George to a surgeon in Harley Street who diagnosed Polio. George was given two alternatives - surgery or leave things alone. George opted for the latter.
    Later on George served as a Commando.

    Birth:
    Description: as his father was stationed at Haulbowline, Cork

    Died:
    Dec Q 1976 14 1283 Paddington

    Vivian married Anne Deidre FORBES-ROBERTSON on 9 Sep 1939 in Gretna Green. Anne (daughter of Frank FORBES-ROBERTSON and Honoria Ellen MCDERMOTT) was born on 28 Dec 1920 in 174, Lloyd Street, Mosside, Manchester; died on 14 Nov 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Sean Anthony Hayes MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1941 in The Grove Nursing Home, Barton on Sea; died in Jul 2008 in Sydney.
    2. 35. Vivien Ann Hayes MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1944 in The Grove Nursing Home, Barton on Sea; died on 6 Jan 2012.
    3. 36. Michael James Forbes MILLS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1946 in Redhouse, Northdown Avenue, Margate.

  12. 22.  Margaret Valerie WYNNMargaret Valerie WYNN Descendancy chart to this point (9.Sarah3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Apr 1908 in 202, Victoria Road, Old Charlton, Woolwich; died on 16 Aug 2000.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Printer's Assistant

    Margaret married Robert Bloomfield MCKIMM on 29 May 1926 in St. Stephens Church, Newtown, NSW. Robert (son of James Robert MCKIMM and Rachel Alice BLOOMFIELD) was born on 16 Feb 1907 in Parkes, NSW; died on 12 Jul 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Edna Valerie MCKIMM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1926 in St George District Hospital, Kogarah, NSW.

  13. 23.  Christine Mabel WYNNChristine Mabel WYNN Descendancy chart to this point (9.Sarah3, 2.Sarah2, 1.James1) was born on 8 May 1915 in Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland; died on 14 Aug 1978 in 23, Parraweena Road, Gwandolan, NSW.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Address: Address:
      63, Greenacre Road, Hurstville, NSW
    • Cremated: 19 Aug 1978, Palmdale Crematorium, NSW

    Notes:

    Trixie and George met on board ship whilst returning from a visit to England when they were four years old.

    Address:
    Wendy seems to think the number should be 81

    Christine married George Thomas SHERWOOD on 4 Jun 1938 in St. George's Church, Hurstville, NSW. George (son of George SHERWOOD and Maggie Elizabeth FOSTER) was born on 3 Oct 1914 in Paddington, NSW; died on 6 May 1998 in Wyong Hospital, Kanwal, NSW. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Wendy June SHERWOOD  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1940.
    2. 39. Peter George SHERWOOD  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1942.
    3. 40. Diane Margaret SHERWOOD  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1946 in "Lurnea", Leichardt, Sydney.