1. | MILLS John Henry Single was born 16 Sep 1826, Castlereagh NSW (son of MILLS John and MANNING Mary); died 17 Mar 1898, Balmain NSW; was buried Mar 1898, McGraths Hill Cemetery, McGraths Hill NSW. Other Events:
- Baptism: 11 Feb 1827, Castlereagh NSW
Notes:
Another one-time identity of Windsor has gone the way of all flesh, in the person of Mr. John Henry Single Mills, whose demise was briefly referred to in last week's issue of the GAZETTE. Mr. Mills was brother to Mrs. Collison, and step father to Mr. S.E. Dyer and Mrs. F.J. Morley, of Windsor, and for many years he was in business in this town, conducting a bootmaking business on a large scale. Some time ago he removed to Balmain, where he established a boot-factory (that of Messrs J.H. Mills and Sons), which has ever since been successfully worked by himself and his sons,-though of late years Mr. Mills, senr., had retired from active participation in the management. Mr. Mills had been unwell for a considerable time, and as he had attained the good old age of 72 years, his illness was attributed to a general break-up of the system. During the early period of his residence in Windsor, Mr. Mills took a prominent part in the matter of establishing the Congregational Church, and he was a vigorous supporter of it till the time of his departure. He had but recently celebrated his golden wedding. As a citizen he was held in the highest of high repute by all who knew him, and in commercial circles he had the respect and confidence of all with whom he was brought into contact.
The funeral took place on Saturday last, and was largely attended, Mr. T. Collison, of Windsor, being the conductor. The remains of the deceased gentleman were placed to rest in the Wesleyan Cemetery at McGrath's Hill, Rev W. Glasson officiating at the grave, where he delivered a most impressive address. A number of pretty wreaths were sent by Sydney friends. Amongst those present at the funeral were Messrs H. Mills and James Mills (partners in the business at Balmain), Wm. Mills and John Mills (sons of the deceased), Mrs. Foster (daughter), Messrs S.E. Dyer, F.J. Mortley (son-in-law), Stephen Foster (Foster and Sons, Ultimo), J.H. Williams, Freeman, C.J. Danahey (ex-M.P.), and others.
Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1965) Sat 26 Mar 1898 Page 7 Obituary.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66437340?searchTerm=%22john%20henry%20mills%22
DEATH of Mr. J.H. Mills.-The many friends of Mr. John Henry Single Mills will regret to hear of his death, which took place on Thursday morning at his residence, Clargo House, Merton-street, Balmain, after an illness of only a few days. The deceased gentleman was one of the eldest commecial men of the district, being the head of the firm of Messrs. J.H. Mills and Sons, boot manufacturers and importers, of Balmain. He was formerly of Windsor. He was instrumental in the formation of the Windsor Congregational Church. He leaves a widow and seven children.
The deceased was in his seventy-third year, and only recently celebrated his golden wedding.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 19 Mar 1898 Page 8 The Sydney Morning Herald. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14150848?searchTerm=%22john%20henry%20mills%22
John married CLARGO Anna 3 Nov 1849, Windsor NSW. Anna was born 8 Oct 1820, Nettlebed OXF; died 14 Mar 1905, Balmain South NSW; was buried Mar 1905, McGraths Hill Cemetery, McGraths Hill NSW. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- MILLS Ann was born 23 Sep 1850, Windsor NSW; died 6 Sep 1930, Woollahra NSW.
- MILLS Henry was born Abt 1852, Windsor NSW; died 17 Jun 1914, Balmain NSW; was buried 18 Jun 1914, Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde NSW.
- MILLS Jane Emma was born Aft 1854; died 29 Mar 1916, Balmain South NSW.
- MILLS John Manning was born 28 Dec 1856, Windsor NSW; died 12 Aug 1911, Arcadia, Los Angeles CA.
- MILLS Mary was born Abt 1857, Windsor NSW; died Yes, date unknown.
- MILLS William Percy was born Abt 1859, Windsor NSW; died 21 Apr 1932, Ryde NSW; was buried Apr 1932, Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde NSW.
- MILLS James Clargo was born Abt 1861, Windsor NSW; died 26 Jul 1909, Drummoyne NSW.
- MILLS Charles Wesley was born Abt 1863, Windsor NSW; died 10 Jun 1913, Arcata, Humboldt CA; was buried Jun 1913, Greenwood Cemetery, Arcata, Humboldt CA.
- MILLS Elizabeth was born Abt 1869; died Yes, date unknown.
- MILLS Verlie was born Abt 1871; died Yes, date unknown.
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