John Vine Milne (bef. 1845 - 1932)

Born before 4 Mar 1845 in Clarendon, Jamaica

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Marie (Heginbotham) Milne — married 1878 in St. John the Baptist, Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Descendants

Died Jun 1932 after age 87 in Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Vine Milne was born on 1845 in Clarendon, West Indies, Jamaica, the son of William Milne and Harriett Newell (Barrett) Milne.^[1]

In the 1851 census, we find John Vine Milne living with his parents in Baldock, Hertfordshire. By this time, he had two younger brothers. One servant was also part of the household.^[2] The household has moved to Northumberland Park Grove, Tottenham, Middlesex by 1861. Though the census records shows him as "N, 6," he in fact was age 16 by then, occupied as an Engineer. He now has three additional siblings (total of six children in the household).^[3] By age 26, John has become a teacher, and his family of origin now lives in Braintree, Essex. In this 1871 census, four brothers of his remain in the home, two servants are present, and six pupil scholars are under tutelage (his father is School Master).^[4]

Marriage

John married Sarah Marie Maria Heginbotham, daughter of Peter Heginbotham, on 27 Jul 1878 at St John the Baptist, Buxton, Derbyshire, England.^[5]

School Master Years

By the 1881 Mortimer Road, Hampstead, London, Middlesex census, John has become a schoolmaster. He and his wife, Sarah Maria (Heginbotham) Milne now have two children. His brother, Alexander, was also a schoolmaster, present in the household.^[6]

Among their children of the 1881 household were two sons:^[6]

1. David B Milne, b. 1879 Hampstead, Middlesex
2. Kenneth J Milne, b. 1880 Hampstead, Middlesex

In the 1891 census, we find that the family has moved Hampstead, London. A governess is now in the employ of the household as is an assistant and four servants. Pupils range in age from 12-17, nine, in total.^[7]

Among children of the 1891 household were:^[7]

* David B Milne

* Kenneth G Milne

1. Alan A Milne, b. 1882 Kilburn, London

Westgate on Sea at Kent is the residence of the family in 1901. Though his occupation is still listed as Schoolmaster, the household is distinguished by the presence of only him and his wife.^[8] That status is changed to Retired Schoolmaster in 1911, when the household sees the return of his 29 year old son, Alan Alexander. Two servants and a visitor round out the Steeple Bumpstead, Essex household.^[9]

No census records appear for 1921 or 1931.

Death

John passed away on 11 Jun 1932 in Croydon, Surrey, England.^[10][11]

Probate

David Barrett Milne was the primary beneficiary named in probate.^[12]

Obituary

Death of John Vine Milne ^[10]

MR. J. V. MILNE BURIED AT BURGESS HILL. FATHER OF THE WELL-KNOWN PLAYWRIGHT.

Mr. A. A. Milne, the noted playwright and author, and composer of the popular "Christopher Robin" poems, was a mourner at the funeral of his father, Mr. John Vine Milne, at Burgess Hill last Tuesday.

The late Mr. Milne lived at St. Andrew's, Ferndale Road, Burgess Hill, for a number of years after his retirement from the scholastic profession. Before coming to this town he conducted a school, known as Streete Court, Westgate-on-Sea. When he had a school at Henley House, Kilburn, Mr. H. G. Wells was a master there and the late Lord Northcliffe a pupil.

Mr. Milne left Burgess Hill after his wife died in December, 1921, and he had been living at St. Andrew’s, Hillcrest Road, Purley. He died on June 11th at the age of 87.

A service was conducted at St. Andrew's Church by the Rev. G. TINDAL-ATKINSON (Vicar), and deceased was afterwards interred in the grave of his wife in the churchyard. The only family mourners were Mr. A. A. Milne and his brother, Mr. D. B. Milne. The Rev. Wm. C. Chisholm (Minister of the Burgess Hill Congregational Church) was also present.

The lovely floral tributes were inscribed as follow :- With love, from Alan and Daff. From Barry and Connie. To darling Grandpa, from Jock and Peter. With love and sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Milne and family (University School, Hastings). To my beloved Mr. Milne, from his sorrowing Mrs. Champion. In loving memory of a dear and valued friend, from Mrs. Vernon Wheeler. To my dear old friend, from Mrs. T. J. Gardiner (Claygate, Surrey). In loving memory of dear Uncle, from Mrs. Pope and Elsie. In loving farewell to our dear and much-valued old friend, from Julia and Evangeline Palmer Tebbs. To Mr. Milne, from the garden he loved.

Sources

1. ↑ "Jamaica, Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880," database with images, FamilySearch: indexed 16 Aug 2019, John Vine Milne, 04 Mar 1845, Christening; citing p. 126, All Parishes, Jamaica, Registrar General's Department, Spanish Town; FHL microfilm 1,291,735.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch: indexed 12 Sep 2019, John Vine Milne in household of William Milne, Baldock, Hertfordshire, England; citing Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, p. 15, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, www.findmypast.com: citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch: indexed 21 Apr 2019, N (sic) (John Vine Milne) in household of William Milne, Tottenham, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, www.findmypast.com: citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch: indexed 25 Sep 2019, John Vine William in entry for Milne William (sic) (William Milne), 1871.
5. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch: indexed 10 Feb 2018, John Vine Milne and Sarah Maria Heginbotham, 27 Aug 1878; citing Saint John The Baptist With Saint Ann, Buxton, Derby, England, reference index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,913.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch: indexed 10 Dec 2017, John V Milne, Hampstead, London, Middlesex, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, www.findmypast.com: citing p. 32, Piece/Folio 172/65, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,350.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch: indexed 1 May 2019, John C Milne, Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, www.findmypast.com: citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
8. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch: indexed 20 May 2019, John Vine Milne, Westgate on Sea, Kent, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, www.findmypast.com: citing Margate subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
9. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch: indexed 18 Jul 2019, John Vine Milne, Steeple Bumpstead, Essex, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, www.findmypast.com: citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Mid Sussex Times. 21 Jun 1932, p. 8. Accessed 25 Feb 2017 at The BNA.
11. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch: indexed 4 Sep 2014, John V Milne, 1932; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, www.findmypast.com: 2012; citing Death, Croydon, Surrey, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
12. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch: indexed 27 Aug 2019, John Vine Milne, 27 Jul 1932; citing Probate, London, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm.