About Frank Milletts sui generis Family Tree
Hi, My name is Francis Thomas Millett,
My Father JAMES MILLETT was born in Killusty at the foot of the Slievenamon
mountains, Tipperary, The family then moved to St Johnstown when he was about
3 years old after his Grandfather died
click here THE MILLETT FAMILY HOME
Which is described as a modern house in 1837 is still standing and remains in
the family although it is now derelict. My Father and Mother came to England
in 1956 where I was born. My Father returned to Ireland and lived in
Killenaule until his death in 1998. During our Holiday visits he regaled me
with many a story about "Our rich ancestors" Grand houses, and owning a Castle!
Click here St. Johnstown Castle .
It was built approximately 1500 AD by the Normans and judging by the coat of
arms over the main entrance, it was built by Robert St. John. This plaque
above the main entrance is about 2 feet square with the coat of arms in the
centre surrounded with writing around the outer edge.
It reads:- Robert De Sero Johe Ons De Cualeagh Lismoynan Scandanstown
Et socius Ill uis Plebis Fecit.Which means in short:-
Lord of Cooleagh Lismortagh Scadanstown and the people.
The walls of the castle are still in rather good condition considering the
roof was removed many years ago by James Millett who lived there at the time.
I understand that it was removed in order to cut down the payment due in
rates.The castle is approximately 65 feet in height, and originally consisted
of 5 floors. All that remains today is the second floor.
There is even a story about lighting a pipe with an olde white Fiver, I now
knowmost if not all he told me was TRUE even about having a direct linage to
Lords and Ladies and various Nobility,
Following my Fathers death in 1998 a Family Tree he had managed to draw up
himself was found at his home in Killenaule, It is remarkably accurate and
without the aid of the Internet would have taken a lot of endevour. I have
managed to expand the Tree but there was a large population of Milletts in the
18/19 Century and most were called Thomas, Matthew or Richard !! However, work
is on going and more leaves are been added with your help. I have Files of
Information just waiting for some small link to join them up if you think you
can help PLEASE get in touch.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,
What lies behind us and what lies before us are
small matters compared to what lies within us.
Send me an email
Welcome to all you Milletts, and to ALL my relatives no matter
how many times removed you may be. Any information on Millett, King,
Hayden,Hunt, Coady, or indeed any family contained within this tree would be
greatly appreciated
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