Georgiana Tanner (buried 1959)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Tanner
First name: 
Georgiana
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
1888
Born: 
22/10/1875
Died: 
17/06/1959
Buried: 
19/06/1959
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
9
Cemetery plot: 
17
what3words location: 
https://what3words.com/miles.shift.cult
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Harbert Tanner priest for many years, Chaplain of St Mary's, Florence 1892-1914 passed within the veil on the Vigil of St Mark 24th April 1921"He loved much" And of his devoted wife Georgiana Tanner 22nd October 1875 - 17th June 1959 "There came forth a summons that he must prepare for a change of life, for his Master was not willing that he should be so far from Him any longer" The Pilgrims Progress

Life story

Life story

Georgiana Mills was born on 22nd October 1875 in Worthing, she was the first child of George J. Mills, 55yrs, and his second wife, Georgiana, nee Riches, 27yrs. She had 5 siblings over the following 12 years, William 1876, Jean 1880, James 1881, Robert 1885, and Frank 1887. Her father was a wealthy and successful businessman, his early fortune had been made as a fishmonger in London, and later in his career he became a buyer and seller of land. He was one of a consortium of property buyers who developed large areas of east and west Worthing.

Georgiana lived at Coleville, the family home in Gratwicke Road where her father died in 1903 and her mother in 1913. In December 1915, aged 39yrs, she married a Church of England vicar, the Rev. Harbert Tanner, 65yrs. They continued living in Worthing where her husband was attached to St. Andrew's Church and held Chaplaincies at St. Monica's Home and the Grange Convalescent Home.

In 1921 Georgiana was widowed and she converted Coleville into a convalescent home where she was Matron and joint proprietor with her brother, Robert H. Mills. Coleville eventually became a rest home for the elderly and only closed shortly before her death, aged 83yrs, on 17th June 1959.

Burial researcher: 
Unknown

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
22/10/1875
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Mills
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Harbert
Spouse one last name: 
Tanner
Marriage one date: 
00/12/1915
Marriage one address: 
Worthing, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
17/06/1959
Age (at time of death): 
83
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
62 Gratwicke Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Obituary

Worthing Herald Friday 19th June 1959.

Mrs. Georgiana Tanner of Coleville, 62, Gratwicke Road, died after a long illness at her home on Wednesday 17th June, she was 83. Born in Worthing and a member of Christ Church, Mrs. Tanner was well known as the proprietor of Coleville, formerly a convalescent home and latterly a rest home for elderly folk. A few weeks ago, the home closed down because of Mrs. Tanner’s illness. She was the widow of the late Rev. H. Tanner, former chaplain of St. Mark’s Church, Florence, and leaves two brothers.

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1891 census: 

Lodging at hotel in Lowestoft. George J. Mills, 70yrs, retired Fish Factor, wife, Georgiana, 43yrs, daughter, Georgiana, 15yrs.

1911 census: 

Living at Coleville, Worthing. Georgiana Mills, widow, 63yrs, Private Means, daughter, Georgiana, 35yrs, son, James W. Mills, 30yrs, Undergraduate, Cambs. Plus 3 domestic servants.

1921 census: 

Living at Coleville, Gratwick Road, Worthing, Sussex.

Georgina Tanner Head Female 1875 45 - -
Gladys Winifred Carter Servant Female 1900 20 Parlourmaid Private
Sarah Annie Riley Servant Female 1890 30 Cook Private
Eva Maud Green Visitor Female 1892 28 Dressmaker Own Account
1939 register: 

Living at 62, Gratwicke Road, Worthing. Georgiana Tanner, widow, Matron of Convalescent Home.