John James Millican, came to South Africa in 1888. John James grew up East of Carlisle, where his father, William Millican, was a blacksmith at Talkin Township. 

Doug Millican antiques collection comprises various metal and wood working equipment, as well as numerous other items of yesteryear, such as a sewing machine, encyclopedias,  kitchenware and a gramophone. Also included are old farm Equipment