David Gray (i)

Born 1842, Kirkcaldy
Died 29 May 1901, Burra
Elections 3 (3 won)
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Reverend David Gray was the United Free Church Reverend for Burra and a County Councillor for the same constituency first from 1890 to 1892 then again from 1893 to 1898

Biography

Upon completing his education in Fife, he attended Edinburgh University where he studied divinity. Upon graduation, he became a missionary in Maryhill, Glasgow. He was ordained on 12 June 1884 and served the Burra United Free Church until his death.

Though a Liberal in politics, he did not support the Liberal Party during William Gladstone's Home Rule for Ireland measure.

Political Career

Political career of David Gray (i)
Year Election Council Votes Result
1890 County Council Election February 1890 (Burra) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1893 Burra County Council By-Election February 1893 (Burra) Zetland County Council Unanimously appointed Elected
1895 County Council Election December 1895 (Burra) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Constituency created
Member for
Burra

1890–1898
Succeeded by
Henry Henderson