As a family, we are fortunate to have inherited an extensive family tree, produced in the mid-19th century by one of our forebears, Richard Oke Millett. This started me on this quest to find out more about our roots. It has also left me a lot more questions than I can find answers to!
Our family can be traced back to 16th century Marazion in Cornwall, in the southernmost tip of England, and it is this line this website focuses on. Where there is an interesting story to tell, I do take an occasional foray to some ancestors who are one or two steps away from this, and no doubt these will grow in number.
Whilst I maintain our main family tree on Ancestry.co.uk, with this website I wanted to be more about the stories our roots can tell. In addition to that, I share the sources I have used.
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![1879 – 1942 Charles Walter Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Nyasaland_volunteer_reserve-e1705506221108.jpg)
Charles Walter Millett was born at 1, The Poplars, Hampton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex on 21st December 1879, (possibly 21st Feb.…
![1837 – 1911 Charles Dewen Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/king-williams-college-e1705132456222.jpg)
Charles Dewen was born in St. Georges, Kennington, London, on 25th January 1837 to Honey and Mary Millett. He was…
![Marchioness of Ely](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Marchioness-of-Ely-1822-1-e1705506356681.jpg)
Honey Millett was born 1st September 1809 at Lansallos, Cornwall to Revd John Curnow Millett and Mary Honey. He was…
![1771 – 1848 Rev. John Curnow Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pembroke-college-e1705517275561.jpg)
John Curnow Millett was born at Penpol Manor on 5th January 1771 to Richard Oke Millett and Jane Millett (nee…
![1815 – 1897 Dr Richard Oke Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Passmore-Edwads-Institute-Hayle.-Section-1030x700-1-e1705674342111.jpg)
Dr Richard Oke Millett was the grandson of Richard Oke Millett (1749 – 1832). He was born on 18 Nov…
![1749 – 1832 Richard Oke Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Penpol-House-1-e1705776320629.jpg)
Richard Oke Millett was born on 29th March 1749 in Marazion to Oke Millett and Mary (nee Tyack) and Christened…
![1718 – 1777 Oke Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mayoral-List-in-Marazion-1-e1706122002294.jpg)
Oke Millett was born in Marazion, Cornwall, on 6 August 1718 to Robert Millett and Margaret Oke. He was baptised…
![1692 – 1740 Leonard Millett](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1660c-1280x640-c.jpg)
Leonard was born in 1692, and baptised on 7 May 1692 at St Hilary, Cornwall. He was a merchant residing…
![1640c – 1686 Leonard Millett (Jnr)](https://www.milletts.net/roots/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1600s-fashion.png)
Leonard Junior’s birth date is uncertain, but it is believed to be c1649. As the grandson of Peter Millett, a…