completed mills family

[harley08]

I am seeking any information on Alexander and Emily(Webb) Mills who lived in St Peter Port Guernsey until 1859 when they emigrated to New Zealand with their children on the "Robert Small". Their son, James Edward Mills was my g-g-g grandfather who was 18 when they left. Any information would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to put together a family tree for my grandmother

[CaroleW]

Hi

1851 census for Guernsey. All b St Peter Port Guernsey

Alexander Mills 31  timber and woollen dealer
Emily 36 
Maria   11 
Alexander   10 
James   10 
Samuel 5 
Walter   3 
Emily   1 
Thomas 1 
Cornelia  1 Month 
HO107 Piece 2530 Folio 203 Page 27

[CaroleW]

1841 for St Peter Port.  All b Guernsey unless shown otherwise

The 1841 does not show relationships and ages from 16yrs onwards are rounded down to the nearest 5 years

Charles Webb 60  b England
Maria  55  b England
James 20 
Cornelia 20 
Mary A  15 
Alexander Mills 20  tailor
Emily Mills 25 
Maria Mills 2 
John Mills 4 Months 
James Mills 4 Months
W McArty 35  not b Guernsey
Alice McArty 5 
Emily McArty 5 
HO107 Piece 1460/12  Folio 36 Page 19

[harley08]

thank you for your reply. I am wondering why the 1841 census shows John Mills and the 1851 census shows Alexander Mills

[CaroleW]

No idea but here are some submitted IGI entries - it's a proven fact you should never rely on submitted entries because according to these 2 - Emily is a miracle mum

Alexander Charles MILLS   Birth:  10 MAR 1841    Saint Peter Port, Guernsey  Death:  20 SEP 1919   
   
Father:  Alexander MILLS   Mother:  Emily WEBB 

James Edward Mills   Birth:  23 APR 1841    Saint Peter Port, Guernsey  Death:  1919   
Father:  Alexander Mills    Mother:  Emily Webb 

Cornelia was Sarah Cornelia according to the IGI

PARENT SEARCH ON IGI

www.familysearch.org - On home page - click on  “Advanced Search” to the right of the SEARCH button

Select “International Genealogical Index” from the left hand menu

Input fathers name and surname BUT only put mothers christian name as not all entries have the maiden name

REGION – select British Isles from the menu

COUNTRY – select one or “All countries”

COUNTY (will appear when you select COUNTRY)  – select whichever matches what you know about the family

Click SEARCH

[harley08]

thank you for your reply. I did see the different dates of birth for Alexander and James, would love to know what the real story was! Just like the different names on the census.

[CaroleW]

There are 3 people on Genes Reunited who have listed an interest in Alexander Mills b 1841 Guernsey - Bernard, Ian and Carol

www.GenesReunited.co.uk 

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[alisonjean]

Hi Harley08, I am the x6 great-grand daughter of Alexander Mills born in Fermanagh Ireland. Your ancestor Alexander Mills who married Emily Webb is brother to my George John eldest child in the family. Look forward to hearing from you. Alison

[harley08]

Hi Alison

It is so great to hear from you. What information do you have about Alexander and his family? All I know is what is on the census and what ship they left Guernsey on. I have a form to fill out for the family history library in Guernsey to get any records they may have but as yet I haven't filled it out and sent it off. They made their way to Christchurch in New Zealand but after that I can't seem to find any more.

Hope to hear from you soon

Jenni (Harley08)