Milroy

Milroy

Milroy is a surname originating in Scotland and Ireland. It is also sometimes written as "M'ilroy", especially in Northern Ireland. Milroy is a Sept of Clan Grant (Scottish)

Blazon of Arms: Per fess, in chief Chequy Or and Vert, in base Gules, the latter charged with a lion rampant Argent, on a canton of the fourth, a rose of the third, barbed of the second. Crest: An Ostrich proper. Motto: Esperance (Hope). Image of Arms

People

  • Andrea Milroy, Miss World Venezuela 2004
  • Bobby Milroy (b. 1978), badminton player and former president of the World Badminton Player's Federation
  • Duncan Milroy (b. 1983), professional hockey player in the NHL
  • Jack Milroy (b. 1915), Scottish comedian
  • Lesley Milroy (°1944), British sociolinguist
  • Nick Milroy (b. 1974), member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
  • Robert H. Milroy (1816–1890), Union Army general in the American Civil War
  • Seán Milroy (?1877–1946), Irish Republican, Member of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Dáil, contributor to The Book of Cells (ca.1922)

Places

United States
Australia
  • Milroy, New South Wales

Other

  • Milroy 86206, a china pattern made by Japanese china manufacturer Noritake
  • Milroy (List of horses of the American Civil War), horse captured by Confederate Army General John B. Gordon from Union Army General Robert H. Milroy at the Second Winchester battle during the American Civil War
  • Milroy v Lord, a notable case in English trust law

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