Here are the Milner family in the 1881 British census. It states his father as Joseph a Butcher by Trade.

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Joseph Milner Head M Male 73 London, Middlesex, England Butcher
Elizabeth Milner Wife M Female 49 So Stockton, York, England
Carlton Milner Son U Male 18 So Hylton, Durham, England Assistant Butcher
Thomasine Milner Daur U Female 15 So Hylton, Durham, England Scholar
Melvin Milner Son U Male 11 So Hylton, Durham, England Scholar
Sarah SNOWDON Servant U Female 17 So Hylton, Durham, England Domestic Servant

Source Information:
Dwelling 4 Frederick St
Census Place Ford, Durham, England

Melvin arrived in Victoria December 1886 aboard "LIGURIA" aged 17. There were no other Milner's on that ship.


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Debbie