| 8. | 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]
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