John Mills (abt. 1841 - abt. 1916)

Born about 1841 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Walker) Mills — married 1863 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England

Died about 27 Dec 1916 at about age 75 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

John was born about 1841. He is the son of William Mills and Mary Cook ^[1].

Marriage

John MILLS, full age, bachelor, tailor, s/o William, labourer, married Mary Ann (WALKER) Mills, spinster, d/o Issac, labourer, on 10 May 1863 in Guisborough. Witnesses to the marriage were Robert Dunn & William Darnton ^[2]. At the time of their marriage, John would have been approximately 23-years-old. In 53 years of marriage, John and Mary Ann had seven children together.

Whitby Gazette May 16, 1913 - Mr. and Mrs. John Mills, of Chapel House, Westgate, Guisborough, celebrated their Golden Anniversary on Saturday. They were married 10 May, 1863, at Guisborough Parish Church, and have lived, ever since, at Guisborough. Mr. Mills was employed as a tailor until a few years ago, and worked for one firm for thirty-seven years. ^[3]

Occupation

Tailor / Wesleyan Methodist Church caretaker

Children

1. Edward William, bapt., 17 May 1864 in Guisborough Circuit Wesleyan Methodist ^[4]. d., abt. 1864 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.

2. Clara, bapt., 23 Oct 1865 in Guisborough Circuit Wesleyan Methodist ^[5]. d., abt., 1866 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England. d., 1866 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

3. Ann Maria, bapt., 11 Dec 1867 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England ^[6]. d. aft., 1881?

4. Arthur William, bapt., 21 May 1872 in Guisborough Circuit Wesleyan Methodist ^[7]. d. abt., 1872 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.

5. May Eva, bapt., 27 Oct 1873 in Guisborough Circuit Wesleyan Methodist ^[8]. d. abt., 1954 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England.

6. Herbert, bapt., 02 Jul 1875 in Guisborough Circuit Wesleyan Methodist ^[9]. d. abt., 1875 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.

7. Annie, bapt., 12 Jan 1884 in Guisborough Circuit Wesleyan Methodist ^[10]. m., John W ROBINSON in 1911 [?]. d., 1949 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom [?]

Census Records

1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census

John (6 months) is living with his parents in Belmangate, Guisborough, Yorkshire ^[11].

1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census

John (7) is still residing in his parent’s household. The census suggests that he is a scholar ^[12].

1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census

According to the 1861 census, John (19) is living with his mother, Mary (Cook) Mills (46), widow, in Belmangate, Guisborough, Yorkshire. He is working as a tailor’s apprentice ^[13].

1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census

By 1871, John (30), tailor, is living in Westgate Birds Yard, Guisborough, Yorkshire. His wife, Mary Ann, is 26. There is one child listed as living in the household, Ann M. (3) ^[14].

1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census

By 1881, the family is residing at 3 Birds Yard, Guisborough, Yorkshire. John (40) is still working as a tailor. Mary Ann, his wife, is 36. Children listed as living in the household include Ann M. (13) and May E. (7) ^[15].

1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census

The family is still residing in Birds Yard in 1891, and John (50) is still working as a tailor. His wife, Mary A., is 46. Annie Mills (7) is also listed as living in the household ^[16].

1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census

By 1901, the family is still residing in Birds Yard, and John (60) is still working as a tailor. Mary A., his wife, is 56. Their daughter, Annie (17), is also living in the household. The census suggests that she is working as a Board School Pupil Teacher ^[17].

1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census

By 1811, the family has moved. They are living in Wesleyan Chapel Yard Guisborough, Yorkshire. John (71) is the caretaker of the Wesleyan Church, and Mary Ann (66), his wife, is assisting him. Annie (27) is also living in the household. The census suggests that she is working as an assistant teacher ^[18].

Death

John Mills (75) was buried in 1916 ^[19]. His burial is located in the Guisborough Cemetery, Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland Unitary Authority, North Yorkshire, England. According to the General Registers Office, the primary cause of his death was cardiac decay, contributed to by senile decay. The informant of his death was M. E. Mill, his daughter ^[20].

Burial

Guisborough Cemetery, Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland Unitary Authority, North Yorkshire, England ^[21]

Sources

1. ↑ Yorkshire Baptisms
2. ↑ Yorkshire Marriages
3. ↑ Whitby Gazette (May 16, 1913)
4. ↑ England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
5. ↑ England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
6. ↑ Yorkshire Baptisms
7. ↑ England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
8. ↑ England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
9. ↑ England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
10. ↑ England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975
11. ↑ 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census
12. ↑ 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census
13. ↑ 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census
14. ↑ 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census
15. ↑ 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
16. ↑ 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census
17. ↑ 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census
18. ↑ 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census
19. ↑ England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007
20. ↑ General Registers Office
21. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162650018/john-mills