Andrew Clark
| Born | 7 October 1888, Yell |
|---|---|
| Died | 23 April 1966, Aithsting |
| Elections | 6 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Andrew Dishington Clark was a justice of the peace and a County Councillor, representing Aithsting first between 1921 and 1922, then later 1932 to 1945. He unsuccessfully contested the Aithsting & Sandsting seat at the 1922 County Council election and for Aithsting at the 1945 County Council election.
Biography
Andrew was educated in Yell and left aged 14 to work in a shop in Camb. He later emigrated to America and sailed on the Great Lakes for some years, before returning to Britain.
He continued as a merchant seaman until he joined his uncle, James Clark in the business of Clark & Company, Aith, and worked in that business for half a century.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Aithsting County Council By-Election February 1921 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | 8 | Elected |
| 1932 | Aithsting County Council By-Election May 1932 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | 102 | Elected |
| 1932 | County Council Election December 1932 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1935 | County Council Election December 1935 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1938 | County Council Election December 1938 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1945 | County Council Election December 1945 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | 139 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council