Robert Miller b. 1763

[Westee]

Hello everyone

Would anyone have information on a Robert Miller born 1763, presumably in Durham?

His son Henry Marsden Miller b. 1798/99 Newcastle/Durham; who became a Freedman of the City of London in 1855;  gave his father's occupation as "Hairdresser".

Robert's death is recorded as 18th July 1829 in Darlington, Durham. 

Any information at all would be really appreciated.

[emeltom]

The only Robert Miller I can find was baptised Gateshead 14 Nov 1762 father Robert

Emeltom

[Westee]

Thank you.  Yes, this is a real possibility as Henry Marsden Miller (his son) b. 1798/99 said he was born Gateshead or Newcastle.

I haven't been able to find a marriage for Robert.  If you can help would be really appreciated.

[emeltom]

So far I can't see a marriage for Robert.

Are you sure that you have the correct death for Robert, only the Durham University Library Special Collections Catalogue has an entry for a Will of a Robert Miller who died 1829 in Darlington and they give his occupation as Clerk.

Emeltom

[Westee]

Yes, you are right.  I went to my local genealogy group today and found out that  Robert Miller dod 1829 was a Reverend with the Wesleyans.  It seems he made a Will in 1826.  I would like to get that and read through it.  I guess the Wesleyans would have been non-conformists at this date? 

It may not be the right Robert Miller but the dates are perfect so would like to continue at least until I can cancel it out.  I wonder if the Wesleyans had their own parish record books?

[Millmoor]

You can read his will online on the North East Inheritance Database. This has the pre 1858 wills from Durham Diocese.

William

[Westee]

Oh.  Will try and upload it now.
Thanks so much.

Gail

[Westee]

If I give you the Will's reference can you look it up?  I found the website but didn't know quite how to upload it all.
DPRI/1/1829/M15  2 Nov. 1829

DPRI/1/1829/M15/1-2  21 Nov. 1826 will

There is another reference which says Registered copy: DPRI/2/40 p373-375

Which one of those I am not too sure. 

Many thanks,  Gail

[Millmoor]

Simply click on the blue underlined reference number and a new window opens with the will (it is a link to the wills on Familysearch). Click on the will rather than the registered copy as this gives the original with signatures etc.

William