George Taverner Miller

     George Taverner Miller was born, 30 September 1839, in Saint John Parish, London, Westminster, Middlesex, England.^1,2,3,4

George Taverner Miller was baptized, 8 November 1839, at Saint John the Evangelist, in London, Westminster, Middlesex, England.²

Marian Miller, George T. Miller, Marion Elizabeth Miller and Elizabeth Miller were listed as in the household of Taverner Miller on the 1841 England Census, at Millbank Street, in London, Middlesex, England. He was listed as 1 year old and born in Middlesex.⁵

George T. Miller, Marion Elizabeth Miller, Taverner C. Miller, Alfred Miller, Ellen J. Miller, Frederick Miller, Thomas F. Miller, Louisa Miller and Edward Alexander Miller were listed as children in the household of Taverner John Miller and his wife, Marian Miller on the 1861 England Census, at Streatham Lane, in Streatham, London, England. He was 21 years old, born in Westminster and an assistant to sperm oil merchant.¹

The will of Taverner John Miller was recorded in the National Probate Calendar and reads: "MILLER Taverner John. Effects under £160,000. 18 April (1867). The Will with two codicils of Taverner John Miller late of 59 Portland Place Marylebone and of Dorset Wharf Millbank Street Westminster both in the County of Middlesex Oil Merchant and Sperm Refiner deceased who died 26 March 1867 at 59 Portland Place aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Marian Miller of 59 Portland Place aforesaid, Widow the Relict George Taverner Miller of Dorset Wharf aforesaid Oil Merchant the Son George Streater Kempson of 31 Abingdon Street Westminster aforesaid Gentleman George Frederick White of 17 Millbank Street aforesaid Cement Manufacturer and Charles Samuel Miller of 10 Duke Street St. James's Westminster aforesaid Gentleman the Nephew the Executors".⁶ George Taverner Miller and Fanny Emily Halliday obtained a marriage license on 29 March 1869 at London, Kensington, Saint Peter Parish, Middlesex, England.⁷

George Taverner Miller married Fanny Emily Halliday 31 March 1869, at Cranley Gardens, in London, Kensington, Saint Peter Parish, Middlesex, England. He was 29 years old, a bachelor and resided at 7 Millbank Street, Westminster. He was referred to as esquire. His father was as recorded herein.^3,4,8

George Miller and his wife Fanny Emily Miller were listed on the 1871 England Census, at 7 Millbank Place, in London, Saint John Parish, Middlesex, England. He was head of household and a magistrate and sperm oil merchant. Also present were a managing clerk and three domestic servants.. He was listed as 31 years old and born in Saint John's, Westminster.⁹

George T. Miller and his wife Fanny E. Miller were listed on the 1881 England Census, at 7 Millbank Place, in London, Saint John Parish, Middlesex, England. He was head of household and a magistrate and sperm oil merchant employing about 20 persons. Also present were his children, Taverner B. Miller and Evelyn M. Miller. Also in the household were five servants.. He was listed as 41 years old and born in Westminster, Middlesex.³

George Taverner Miller and Ernest Cheyne was granted the probate of the estate of the deceased, Caroline Cheyne, 24 April 1902. The will of Caroline Cheyne was proved 24 April 1902. An abstract of it reads: "Cheyne Caroline of 13 St. Martin's Road Stockwell Surrey spinster died 26 March 1902 Probate London 24 April to George Taverner Miller and Ernest Cheyne esquires. Effects £20933 19s. 3d. Resworn August 1902 £20968 2s. 3d.".¹⁰

George Taverner Miller and his wife Fanny Emily Halliday were listed on the 1911 England Census, at 5 Ecclestone Square, in London, England. He was head of household and a retired merchant and sperm oil refiner. They had been married 42 years and had three children, two living and one that died. Also present were three domestic servants.. He was listed as 71 years old and born in Saint John's, Westminster.⁴