John Millar (rugby union)

As an amateur, Millar played for West of Scotland.[2] He then played for Glasgow District against Edinburgh District in the 17 December 1892 Inter-City match. This was in the middle of an unbeaten spell in the Inter-City for Glasgow; and Glasgow District won the match by 1 goal & 1 try to 3 tries (in an era when goals were predominate over tries).[3] He also played for Cities District against Anglo-Scots in the 24 December 1892 match.[4] In their match against East of Scotland District on 21 January 1893, Millar played for West of Scotland District.[5] In total, he played matches for Scotland.[6] Additionally, he was a member of the Triple Crown winning team of 1895.[7]

Millar was a yarn merchant in Paisley at James Millar and Son.[8]

John Millar was born to James Millar (1846-1894) and Agnes Dunlop Neill (1848-1934). They had 3 daughters and 2 sons, including John.[9]

He married Jane Sarah Parsella Woodrow in 1897 in Hillhead in Glasgow.[9] Jane was the sister of Scotland international rugby union player Alexander Woodrow.

He and Jane had two daughters: Marjorie Thelma Woodrow Millar (1898-1967) and Mary Estelle Millar.[9]

The Scotsman of 11 November 1921 had this on his funeral arrangement:[10]

At Makerston, Paisley, suddenly, on 9 th inst. John Neill Millar, elder son of the late James Millar of Cruickston Hall, and deeply loved husband of Jean S. Woodrow. Funeral at Woodside Cemetery on Saturday 12th inst; at 2.30pm. This is the only intimation and invitation.

The Dundee Courier of the same date had a little more:[11]

The death has occurred of Mr John Nelll Millar, Paisley, who received his International cap as a rugby player early in his career and took part in many of the most important matches.

The value of his estate at death was recorded as £7422, 17 shillings and 1 penny.[8]