Arthur White

Born 2 August 1874, Innhouse
Died 21 December 1940, Laxobigging, Delting
Elections 5 (2 won)
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Arthur White was a factor to the Busta estate and a County Councillor first for Northmavine South from 1904 until 1907, then Delting South from 1913 to 1919. In 1904, he also stood for the Delting North seat but was not elected. He tried again in 1907 for Delting North but failed again. He also unsuccessfully contested the 1924 Northmavine North County Council by-election.

Biography

After leaving school, Arthur worked with Thomas Gifford of Busta. Upon Gifford's death in 1899, Arthur took over as factor on the Busta estate and held that position until his death.

During WWI, Arthur was responsible for organising the Home Guard at Brae and was a registrar in the same area.

Political Career

Political career of Arthur White
Year Election Council Votes Result
1904 County Council Election December 1904 (Delting North) Zetland County Council 13 Not elected
1904 County Council Election December 1904 (Northmavine South) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1907 County Council Election December 1907 (Delting North) Zetland County Council 26 Not elected
1913 County Council Election December 1913 (Delting South) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1924 Northmavine South County Council By-Election February 1924 (Northmavine South) Zetland County Council 8 Not elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
John Anderson John Anderson
Member for
Northmavine South

1904–1907
Succeeded by
John Robertson (iv) John Robertson (iv)
Member for
Delting South

1913–1919
Succeeded by
Joseph Peterson (i)