Milner, Robert, London, upholder (1707–45). Recorded in 1727 poll bk at Wood St. Son of Robert Milner, apothecary of Worcester. App. to James Milner on 1 August 1707, and admitted freeman of the Upholders’ Co. by servitude on 4 January 1715. Took apps named Walter Savage, 1723–32/33; and Francis Hurst, 1733–41. Notice in Gents Mag., 24 June 1745, concerning the office of Sheriff of London read: ‘Robert Milner, Esq., upholder and Henry Flitcroft, Esq., joyner, have not paid their fines to be excused from serving the said office.’ [GL, Upholders’ Co. records]