Andrew Nicolson
| Born | 31 July 1891, Noss Sound |
|---|---|
| Died | 7 July 1967 |
| Provost | Lerwick Town Council 1965–1967 |
| Elections | 4 (4 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Andrew John Nicolson was a Post Office Clerk, Telegraphist and Lerwick Town Councillor.
Biography
He was a Labour man who was active within the party, and his style of politics was of a quiet, genial nature. He was the Provost between 1965 and 1967.
Nicolson himself would often recall how as a member of the Post Office, he and some colleagues were jailed during the First World War, accused of theft of documents - these allegations were false, however.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1955 | Lerwick Town Council | 759 | Elected |
| 1959 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1959 | Lerwick Town Council | 787 | Elected |
| 1962 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1962 | Lerwick Town Council | 994 | Elected |
| 1965 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1965 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Provosts
