John Mills

A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA. DAR Ancestor #: A079949

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John Mills

• Birth: Oct. 27, 1712 - Shadoxhurst, Kent, England
• Death: Apr. 18, 1794 - Deep River, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

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Children:

• Sarah Mills Hunt (____ - 1778)

Burial: Deep River Friends Church Cemetery, High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

• Created by: RICHTOWNRHONDA
• Record added: Apr 11, 2011
• Find A Grave Memorial# 68225971

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John Mills, along with his brothers, Henry, Hur, and Thomas were all original members of New Garden MM, Guilford Co., NC when it was formed in 1754.

John Mills Jr. comes from a family who's ancestors have been erroneously reported for many years.

His mother was Rebecca Mills, the first wife of John Mills Sr., She died prior to 1740. Her maiden name has never been reported in a reputable source.

The Hopewell removal dates of John Sr. and John Jr. are uncertain as Jr. and Sr. were not used on the removal certificates. Many Speculate that John Jr. removed in 1752 and John Sr. removed in 1753 with his three sons because of being 66 years old. Then other's think John Jr would not have traveled in 1752 because his wife would have been in her 3rd through 5th month of pregnancy with son Joseph. The right answer is we do not know which John traveled first.

1752, 6, 1. John Mills. was granted a certificate from Hopewell MM,(Opeckan), Frederick Co., VA. Near Winchester VA today. 1752, 8, 1. John Mills. was received by Cane Creek MM, Orange Co. NC. Alamance Co. today

1753, 5, 7. Thomas, John, Hurr & Henry Mills. were granted a certificate from Hopewell MM,(Opeckan), Frederick Co., VA. Near Winchester VA today. 1753, 9, 1. Thomas, John, Hurr & Henry Mills. were received by Cane Creek MM, Orange Co. NC. Alamance Co. today

His Mother has been listed many times as "Rachel Bates", but can not be found or proven. Every reference to Rachel Bates found, has been followed and confirmed invalid. Almost every reference, cites another family tree and those sites that list a reputable source, the source does not contain that information. The only "Rachel Bates" and John Mills ever found was from the Boston MA area with both birth dates in the 1740's.

John Mills Jr. married Sarah Beals on 10 Jul 1732 in Chester Co., PA. They had 9 children, the first 7 born in Frederick Co., VA 1. Sarah, 1734 2. Phebe 1738 3. Hannah 1739 4. John 1740 5. Elizabeth 1745 6. Keziah 1746 7. Mary 1749. The last 2 born in Rowan Co., NC, if he removed in 1752. 8. Joseph 1753 9. Rachael 1761

North Carolina county history. John Jr. came to Orange Co., in 1752/3, In 1753 his land became Rowan Co. In 1770 his land became Guildford Co. His land was about half way between New Garden (greater Greensboro area today) and Deep River NC.

If you are a descendant of John Mills Jr., you are eligible to become a member of DAR or SAR (Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution). In June, 1783, John Mills Jr. furnished sundries to the Militia of North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. He was reimbursed $30.00 for his contribution.

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John Mills Jr. comes from a family who's ancestors have been erroneously reported for many years.

His mother was Rebecca Mills, the first wife of John Mills Sr., She died prior to 1740. Her maiden name has never been reported in a reputable source.

The Hopewell removal dates of John Sr. and John Jr. are uncertain as Jr. and Sr. were not used on the removal certificates. Many Speculate that John Jr. removed in 1752 and John Sr. removed in 1753 with his three sons because of being 66 years old. Then other's think John Jr would not have traveled in 1752 because his wife would have been in her 3rd through 5th month of pregnancy with son Joseph. The right answer is we do not know which John traveled first.

1752, 6, 1. John Mills. was granted a certificate from Hopewell MM,(Opeckan), Frederick Co., VA. Near Winchester VA today.
1752, 8, 1. John Mills. was received by Cane Creek MM, Orange Co. NC. Alamance Co. today

1753, 5, 7. Thomas, John, Hurr & Henry Mills. were granted a certificate from Hopewell MM,(Opeckan), Frederick Co., VA. Near Winchester VA today.
1753, 9, 1. Thomas, John, Hurr & Henry Mills. were received by Cane Creek MM, Orange Co. NC. Alamance Co. today

His Mother has been listed many times as "Rachel Bates", but can not be found or proven. Every reference to Rachel Bates found, has been followed and confirmed invalid. Almost every reference, cites another family tree and those sites that list a reputable source, the source does not contain that information. The only "Rachel Bates" and John Mills ever found was from the Boston MA area with both birth dates in the 1740's.

John Mills Jr. married Sarah Beals on 10 Jul 1732 in Chester Co., PA. They had 9 children, the first 7 born in Frederick Co., VA
1. Sarah, 1734
2. Phebe 1738
3. Hannah 1739
4. John 1740
5. Elizabeth 1745
6. Keziah 1746
7. Mary 1749.
The last 2 born in Rowan Co., NC, if he removed in 1752.
8. Joseph 1753
9. Rachael 1761

North Carolina county history. John Jr. came to Orange Co., in 1752/3, In 1753 his land became Rowan Co. In 1770 his land became Guildford Co. His land was about half way between New Garden (greater Greensboro area today) and Deep River NC.

If you are a descendant of John Mills Jr., you are eligible to become a member of DAR or SAR (Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution). In June, 1783, John Mills Jr. furnished sundries to the Militia of North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. He was reimbursed $30.00 for his contribution.

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