Justinian Mills (abt. 1728 - bef. 1795)

Born about 2 Apr 1728 in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Dant) Mills — married 26 Oct 1751 in St. Andrew's Parish, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Descendants

Died before 3 Mar 1795 before about age 66 in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States

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Biography

Justinian Mills was a Maryland colonist.

Justinian Mills served with St. Mary's County Militia, Maryland Militia during the American Revolution.

Justinian Mills is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A079990.

Justinian Mills was born 2 April 1728 in St. Mary's County, Maryland; son of Nicholas Mills Jr. and Margaret Raley, ^[1][2] He married Mary Dant on 26 October 1751, in St. Andrew's Parish (Newtown), St. Mary's County, Maryland.^[3]

He died 3 or 20 March 1795 in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Children of Justinian Mills and Mary Dant

1. John Francis Mills b 5 Feb 1753 Leonardtown, SMC MD bp 5 Feb 1753 d by 1789 Nelson Co, KY m 1st by 1775 SMC MD ______ m 2nd Elizabeth Waters 18 Jan 1782 in Prince George’s Co, MD.
2. Elizabeth Mills b 9 May 1755 in Leonardtown, SMC MD d 2 Aug 1802 Frederick Co, MD m Aloysius Elder in Frederick Co, MD b 1757 d Frederick Co, MD.
3. Winifred Mills b 30 Oct 1757 in Leonardtown, SMC MD d 1823 SMC MD m Edmund Heard 1777 in St. Inigoes, MD d 1799.
4. Margaret Mills b 30 Jan 1760 in Leonardtown, SMC MD d 19 Feb 1818 in Bardstown, Nelson Co, KY m Robert Abell 3 Nov 1777 b 1756 SMC MD.
5. Joseph Francis Charles Mills b 26 Feb 1762 in Leonardtown, SMC MD d 11 Mar 1853 in Waverly, Union Co, KY m 1st Eleanor Abell by 1788 m 2nd Martha Shircliff.
6. Justinian Mills Jr b 7 Oct 1764 Leonardtown, SMC MD: twin, d 1795 m Sarah Higgins. Justinian Mills Jr left SMC by 1776 for Union Co, KY.
7. Mary Florentine Mills b 7 Oct 1764 in Leonardtown SMC MD: twin, d 14 Jul 1800 at Canford House, Dorset Co, England.
8. Anna Susanna Mills b 5 Dec 1766 in SMC MD d 10 Apr 1811 Calvary, Washington/Marion Co, KY m about 1788 SMC MD Joshua Abell son of Samuel Abell.
9. Charles Mills b 1770 d 1834 Nelson Co, KY m Ann Brown 2 Mar 1799 in Washington Co, KY.
10. Nicholas Mills b Aug 1772 SMC MD d 19 Jun 1821 m Mary Greenwell 7 Jan 1805 in SMC MD.
11. James Mills b 7 Aug 1774 Leonardtown, SMC MD m Elizabeth/Ann Greenwell.
12. Peter Mills b 1 Sep 1776 SMC “by his dress, thought to be insane” left SMC___.

Research Notes

To Do

• Bio can be updated with regard to Revolutionary War service.
• Sources below can be converted into inline references with proper formatting.

Birth

The date of birth of Justinian Mills was from the Record Book of St. Andrew’s Parish in Leonardtown, MD: Justinian Mills was born 2 Apr 1728.

Parents

The parents of Justinian Mills were from the Will of Nicholas Mills Jr. 1768 SMC MD: To his son, Justinian Mills, lands called “Strife” and “Striffs Addition”, 309 acres and the plantation where Elenor Moor lives. To his son, Nicholas Mills, land he now lives on. To Jean Mills, his daughter, 1/3 of the estate: negroes, stock, household goods. The rest of his estate to his five first children, and bring Jack back into the estate. Witnesses: Mathew Heard, Edmund Heard, Ignatius Heard and William Norris.

Marriage

The marriage of Justinian Mills and Mary Dant was from the Record Book of St. Andrew’s Parish in Leonardtown, MD: Justinian Mills and Mary Dant m 26 Oct 1751.

Death

The date of death of Justinian Mills was from MyHeritage: Justinian Mills died 20 Mar 1795 in SMC MD.

Wife

Mary Ann Dant was born 1 Sep 1736 in Newtown, SMC MD. She died 18 Feb 1814 in Bardstown, Nelson Co, KY. She was the daughter of John Dant and Elinor Mills Nevitt.

“St Andrew’s Rectory Record Book, Leonardtown, MD”: Justinian Mills Sr b 2 Apr 1728 son of Nicholas Mills. Mary, wife of Justinian Mills, b 1 Sep 1736. Justinian Mills and Mary Dant m 26 Oct 1751. John Mills son of Justinian and Mary Mills b 5 Feb 1753. Elizabeth Mills dau of Justinian and Mary Mills b 9 May 1755. Winifred Mills dau of Justinian and Mary Mills b 30 Oct 1757. Margaret Mills dau of Justinian and Mary Mills b 30 Jan 1760. Joseph Mills, son of Justinian and Mary Mills b 26 Feb 1762. Justinian and Mary Mills, twins of Justinian and Mary Mills b 7 Oct 1764. Ann Mills dau of Justinian and Mary Mills b 5 Dec 1767. Charles Mills son of Justinian and Mary Mills b 24 Aug 1770.

Residence

Justinian Mills lived at Lower Newtown.

Will

Maryland Wills 1662-1960 1795 JJ2 p. 111. (Microfilm # 280-281-2) Hall of Records, Annapolis Md. Will of Justinian Mills, written Jan 25, 1795. Death attested to March 3, 1795. (Excerpts from Will)^[4]

"To my son Joseph Francis Charles Mills, all the land that I am entitled to in the state of Kentucky by a bond from Joshua Abell, containing one hundred acres of land, and in case he dies without issue then go to my daughter Margaret Mills... also to son Joseph Francis Charles Mills one other tract of land known as Strife's Addition. If he should dispose of the land, he shall give his two brothers, Joseph Mills and Nicholas Mills first refusal. If Joseph Francis Charles Mills dies without issue, the land known as Strife's Addition to be divided equally between my two sons Joseph Mills and Peter Mills. To my son Peter Mills, two tracts of land which my father Nicholas Mills purchased being part of Kirby's Choice and part of Wheatley's Chance. Land to be divided between my son Joseph Mills and daughter Winifred Heard on death of Peter Mills. To my daughter Winifred Heard land I purchased from Arnold Greenwell. To my son Nicholas Mills, all the remainder of my real estate, reserving one half for my loving wife Mary Mills during her natural life. If Nicholas Mills dies without issue, land to go to son Peter Mills, after previously mentioned land be divided equally between my son Joseph Mills and daughter Winifred Heard. To my daughters Elizabeth Elder and Margaret Mills, one shilling each, having given them their full part of my estate heretofore. To my daughter Ann Mills, one cotton rug with the first letters of her name on it. To my daughter Winifred Heard, one cotton rug. To my daughter Mary Mills, twenty five pounds current money. To my son Joseph Mills, a corner of land beginning at a post...it being a corner post of the land Joseph Mills now lives on, adjoining land of Francis Mills. To my five children, Winifred Heard, Joseph Mills, Joseph Francis Charles Mills, Peter Mills, and Nicholas Mills, all the remainder to be equally divided. Whereas my son Peter Mills has to appearance in a great measure become insane,... that my loving wife Mary Mills hold during her life all the property bequeathed unto him on condition that she keeps and supports him. If Peter Mills should outlive her, then my son Joseph Mills...should provide for him in such a manner as he may think having regard that he shall not suffer. My wife Mary Mills to be appointed Executor of this my last will and testament. Dated January 25, 1795. Witnesses: Samuel Abell, Mary Ann Fenwick, Samuel Bower NOTE: This Will of Justinian Mills is important because it connects the MD and KY Mills families: “To his son, Joseph Frances Charles Mills: the land that he had in the State of KY from Joshua Abell, 100 acres and “Striffs Addition”. If Joseph dies without issue, then to his daughter, Margaret Mills”. From “Peter and Mary Shirtcliffe Mills and their descendants” by James A. Mills.

Revolutionary War

Mills, Justinian
DAR Ancestor #: A079990
Service: MARYLAND Rank: SOLDIER
Birth: 4-2-1728 ST MARYS CO MARYLAND
Death: 3-3-1795 ST MARYS CO MARYLAND
Service Source: CLEMENTS & WRIGHT, MD MIL IN THE REV, PP 209, 211; PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTIONS OF THE PROVINCE OF MD, P 78c Service Description: 1) COLS J JORDAN, RICHARD BARNES, ST MARY'S CO MILITIA
Residence 1) County: ST MARYS CO - State: MARYLAND
Spouse 1) MARY DANT^[5]

Other Records

1787, Jun 16: Deed from Justinian Mills to Abraham Rhodes: Part of “New Design” 251 acres. 1790 US Census SMC MD: Justinian Mills 2m 16 up, 2m under 16, 1f, 8 slaves. Joseph Mills 1m over 16, 1m under 16, 1f, 4 slaves. 1790 Guardian Bonds, SMC MD: Justinian Mills and Martin French posted security for Joseph Greenwell to act as guardian for Edmund and George Greenwell. 1791, May 3: Deed from Justinian Mills to Joseph Mills:190 acres. 1791: Justinian Mills to Joseph Mills, 190 acres: from “Chronicles of SMC MD”. 1794 Tax assessment for Justinian Mills in Lower Newtown section of SMC MD. “Chronicles of SMC” Robert Abell: deed to Justinian Mills for “Mills Chance” 200 acres 1788. Lands of Justinian Mills in SMC MD: 1760/1791 “Strife’s Addition” 190 acres. 1786 “New Design” 309 acres. 1787 “New Design” 251 acres. “Strife”, “Kirby’s Choice”, part of “Wheatley’s Chance”.

Sources

1. ↑ Mills, James Abell. Peter Mills and Mary Shirtcliffe Mills of St. Mary's County, Maryland: An Historical Sketch of Their Origin, Lives and Some of their Descendants and Collateral Kinsfolk 1635-1935. Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1936. Page 35.
2. ↑ Record Book of St. Andrew’s Parish in Leonardtown, MD
3. ↑ Barnes, Robert. Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Pub., Co., Inc., 1975, page 123.
4. ↑ "Maryland Register of Wills Records, 1629-1999," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYTT-9DR5?cc=1803986&wc=SNYD-7M9%3A146536401%2C149098801 : 20 May 2014), St. Mary's > Will books 1791-1805 vol JJ2 > image 116 of 320; Hall of Records, Annapolis.
5. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed May 31, 2018), "Record of Justinian Mills", Ancestor # A079990. URL: https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A079990

See also:

• Colonial Settlers of MD and VA http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I3608&tree=Tree1
• Family Search Profile: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L85F-GD6
• Findagrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54481053/justinian-mills
• Genealogical Index of the Abell families, 1997, p 191
• Maryland, Catholic Families, 1753-1851. Lehi, UT, USA. 2016
• Maryland, Compiled Marriage Index, 1634-1777
• Rootsweb http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/MDSTMARY/2001-12/1009644179
• US Sons of the American Revolution Application
• "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HYLD-SRZM : 12 February 2020), Nicholas Mills in entry for Justinian Mills, 1728.