MILLS John Henry Single

1826 - 1898  (71 years)

• Name	MILLS John Henry Single
  Born	16 Sep 1826	Castlereagh NSW   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Baptism	11 Feb 1827	Castlereagh NSW   [1]
  Buried	Mar 1898	McGraths Hill Cemetery, McGraths Hill NSW   [2]
  Died	17 Mar 1898	Balmain NSW   [3]
  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
  Person ID	I35172	The Relatives of F.L. WALTER
  Last Modified	19 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	MILLS John,   b. 7 Oct 1794, Bishopsgate, London LND ,   d. 4 Feb 1859, Kurrajong NSW  (Age 64 years)
  Mother	MANNING Mary,   b. 18 Oct 1802, O'Connell Street, Sydney NSW ,   d. 3 May 1879, Sydney NSW  (Age 76 years)
  Married	12 Jan 1824	St. Phillip's Anglican Church, Sydney NSW   [4]
  Family ID	F11325	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	CLARGO Anna,   b. 8 Oct 1820, Nettlebed OXF ,   d. 14 Mar 1905, Balmain South NSW  (Age 84 years)
  Married	3 Nov 1849	Windsor NSW   [5]
  Children	1. MILLS Ann,   b. 23 Sep 1850, Windsor NSW ,   d. 6 Sep 1930, Woollahra NSW  (Age 79 years)   2. MILLS Henry,   b. Abt 1852, Windsor NSW ,   d. 17 Jun 1914, Balmain NSW  (Age ~ 62 years)   3. MILLS Jane Emma,   b. Aft 1854,   d. 29 Mar 1916, Balmain South NSW  (Age < 60 years)   4. MILLS John Manning,   b. 28 Dec 1856, Windsor NSW ,   d. 12 Aug 1911, Arcadia, Los Angeles CA  (Age 54 years)   5. MILLS Mary,   b. Abt 1857, Windsor NSW ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. MILLS William Percy,   b. Abt 1859, Windsor NSW ,   d. 21 Apr 1932, Ryde NSW  (Age ~ 73 years)   7. MILLS James Clargo,   b. Abt 1861, Windsor NSW ,   d. 26 Jul 1909, Drummoyne NSW  (Age ~ 48 years)   8. MILLS Charles Wesley,   b. Abt 1863, Windsor NSW ,   d. 10 Jun 1913, Arcata, Humboldt CA  (Age ~ 50 years)   9. MILLS Elizabeth,   b. Abt 1869,   d. Yes, date unknown   10. MILLS Verlie,   b. Abt 1871,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	19 Jun 2022
  Family ID	F11568	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S8465] ZZ Place Record: Castlereagh NSW, Place Rec Id [P10760]. [S8501] ZZ Place Record: McGraths Hill Cemetery, McGraths Hill NSW, Place Rec Id [P10803]. [S2509] ZZ Place Record: Balmain NSW, Place Rec Id [P2450]. [S2999] ZZ Place Record: St. Phillip's Anglican Church, Sydney NSW, Place Rec Id [P3158]. [S2888] ZZ Place Record: Windsor NSW, Place Rec Id [P3011].