 1878 - 1963 (85 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. |  Colonel James Jesse MILLS, O.B.E. - C.B.E. 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 Superceded by subsequent research.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:
- 2. Captain Vivian Hayes MILLS
 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.
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Generation: 2
| 2. |  Captain Vivian Hayes MILLS (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]
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Generation: 4
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