Alfred Stove
| Born | 20 March 1840, Lerwick |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 October 1901, Lerwick |
| Elections | 9 (7 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Alfred Sturge Stove was a wood merchant and County Councillor who represented Gulberwick from 1890 until his death in October 1901. As a County Council election was scheduled for December of that year, his seat remained vacant until then. He was also a Lerwick Town Councillor from 1895 until his death. His brother Laurence was also a Lerwick Town Councillor. He unsuccessfully contested the 1876 Lerwick Town Council election.
Biography
Alfred entered his fathers wood merchant business upon leaving education, and when his brother Laurence, returned to Shetland in 1858, the two brothers entered into business together as L. G. Stove and Co. Laurence died in 1889 but Alfred continued the business until 1895.
He travelled extensively, including to Scandinavia, Western Europe, Russia and America. While in America, he met President McKinley, who was later infamously assassinated.
He was associated with the Wesleyan Church.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1874 | Lerwick Town Council | 30 | Not elected |
| 1874 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1874 | Lerwick Town Council | 18 | Elected |
| 1876 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1876 | Lerwick Town Council | 52 | Not elected |
| 1890 | County Council Election February 1890 (Gulberwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1892 | County Council Election December 1892 (Gulberwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1895 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1895 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1895 | County Council Election December 1895 (Gulberwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1898 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1898 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1898 | County Council Election December 1898 (Gulberwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |