Andrew
(Andy)
Millar
Born in Banton, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ancestors 
Son of Thomas Miller
and Margaret (Sneddon) Miller
Brother of
Thomas Millar, John Millar, Jessie (Millar) Anderson, Agnes Millar, Margaret (Millar) Anderson, John Millar, William Miller, James Millar, Robert Millar, Mary (Millar) Rankin, Alexander Millar, Helen (Millar) Morrell, Robert Millar and Archibald Millar
Husband of
Emily Caroline (Neame) Millar
— married
19 Jul 1928 in Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, New Zealand
Descendants 
Father of
[private daughter (1930s - 2000s)] and [private son (1930s - unknown)]
Died
at age 83
in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Profile last modified
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Biography
Andrew Millar was born in 1899 in Banton, Stirlingshire, Scotland. [1] He was the son of Thomas Miller and Margaret (Sneddon) Miller.
At the time of the 1901 Census Andy is living in Banton with his parents and several siblings. [2]
1901 Scotland Census
Low Banton, Banton, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
| Household Members | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Age | Birth Year | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Thomas Millar | Head | 46 | 1855 | Coal Miner | Glasgow, Lanarkshire |
| Margaret Millar | Wife | 45 | 1856 | - | Kilsyth, Stirlingshire |
| Thomas Millar | Son | 28 | 1872 | Coal Miner | Haggs, Stirlingshire |
| Agnes Millar | Dau | 24 | 1877 | Collar Weaver | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| John Millar | Son | 20 | 1881 | Coal Miner | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| William Millar | Son | 18 | 1883 | Coal Miner | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| James Millar | Son | 16 | 1885 | Coal Miner | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Mary Millar | Dau | 13 | 1887 | Scholar | Larkhall, Lanarkshire |
| Alexander Millar | Son | 10 | 1891 | Scholar | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Helen Millar | Dau | 9 | 1892 | Scholar | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Robert Millar | Son | 7 | 1894 | Scholar | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Archibald Millar | Son | 5 | 1896 | - | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Andrew Millar | Son | 3 | 1898 | - | Banton, Stirlingshire |
Andy's father died in 1901 and his mother in 1905. His sister Agnes brought up the younger children.
In 1911 Andy, 3 sisters and 3 brothers are living in Kelvin Cottage, Banton.[3]
1911 Scotland Census
Low Banton, Banton, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
| Household Members | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Age | Birth Year | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Agnes Millar | Head | 34 | 1877 | Power Loom Weaver | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Mary Millar | Sister | 23 | 1888 | - | Larkhall, Lanarkshire |
| Alexander Millar | Brother | 20 | 1891 | Range fitter at iron foundry | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Helen Millar | Sister | 19 | 1892 | Power Loom Weaver | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Robert Millar | Brother | 17 | 1894 | Blacksmith | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Archibald Millar | Brother | 14 | 1897 | Blacksmith | Banton, Stirlingshire |
| Andrew Millar | Brother | 12 | 1899 | Scholar | Banton, Stirlingshire |
He emigrated to New Zealand in 1920.
He married Emily Caroline (Carrie) Neame in Tauranga in 1928. [4] They had two children.
- MILLAR—NEAME.
- A wedding of considerable interest in Waikato was celebrated on July 19 at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, by Rev. A. F, Hall, when Caroline Neame, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Neame, of Kumara,—Westland, was married to Andrew Millar, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. Millar, of Kilsyth, Scotland. The bride, who was given away by Mr J. Y. Cameron, wore a charming frock of silver lame and ivory georgette, and a veil and ivory georgette, and a long silver embroidered tulle veil and circlet of orange blossoms. She was attended as bridesmaids by Miss Betty Ryder, who wore wisteria georgette and pale primrose lace, and Miss Mary Neame, sister of the bride. [5]
He passed away in Whakatane on 2 October 1982[6] and is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane.[7]
Sources
- ↑ Scotland Statutory Birth Register; Andrew Millar, 1899, mmn Sneddon, Kilsyth, ref: 483 / 109
- ↑ 1901 Scottish Census - Kilsyth; ED: 17B; Page: 1; Line: 19; Roll: CSSCT1901_160
- ↑ 1911 Scotland Census; ref: 483/00 015/00 003
- ↑ https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz - NZBDM - Marriage 1928/4516
- ↑ Bay of Plenty Times, 25 July 1928
- ↑ NZBDM - Death 1982/51413
- ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206334559/andrew-millar
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