| ![Show Contents]() Milnes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Milnes surname is derived from the Old English word "mylen," which means "mill." As such, it was likely originally an occupational name for a miller, or perhaps for someone who lived near a mill. Early Origins of the Milnes familyThe surname Milnes was first found in Roxburghshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Milnes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milnes research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1558, 1585, 1611, 1633, 1657, 1667, 1668 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Milnes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Milnes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Milne, Milnes, Miln, Mylne and others. Early Notables of the Milnes familyNotable amongst the family name during their early history was Walter Milne (died April 1558), the last Protestant martyr to be burned at the stake for heresy in Scotland; John Mylne of Perth (c. 1585-1657), Scottish master mason, Master Mason to the Crown of Scotland; and his son John Mylne...
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 Milnes migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Milnes Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Thomas Milnes, who arrived in Maryland in 1660 1
Milnes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joshua Milnes, aged 43, who landed in New York in 1854 1
- James Milnes, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1874 1
| Milnes migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Milnes Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- G. Milnes, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Athenian" in 1849 2
- James Milnes, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Bolivar" in 1850 3
| Milnes migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Milnes Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Samuel Milnes, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Berar" in 1865
| Contemporary Notables of the name Milnes (post 1700) | + |
- Rodney Milnes Blumer OBE (1936-2015), English music critic, musicologist, writer, translator and broadcaster
- Richard Monckton Milnes (1809-1885), 1st Baron Houghton, English poet and politician
- Mr. Edmund Milnes, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1487 to 1488
- James Milnes Gaskell (1810-1873), British Conservative politician, Member of Parliament for Wenlock (1832-1868), Junior Lord of the Treasury (1841-1846)
- William Milnes Maloy, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1916, 1924 4
| Historic Events for the Milnes family | + |
HMS Royal Oak - Ronald William Milnes (1923-1939), British Boy 1st Class with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 5
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Tam arte quam marte
Motto Translation: As much by art as strength.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The ATHENIAN 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Athenian.htm
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BOLIVAR 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Bolivar.gif
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- Ships hit by U-boats crew list HMS Royal Oak (08) - (Retrieved 2018 February, 9th) - retrieved from https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship68.html
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