David Sutherland
| Born | 1 October 1850, Colvadale |
|---|---|
| Died | 2 October 1929, Lerwick |
| Elections | 9 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
David Sutherland was a watchmaker and a County Councillor for Sandness between 1904 and 1921.
Biography
David grew up on Unst and came to Lerwick around 1880 where he started a watchmaker and jewellery business. He was noted as having a keen interest in scientific matters and was an early authority in Shetland on telephone technology.
In later life, he leaned into socialism and became an advocate for laying out a garden city in Lerwick.
A stroke he suffered in 1920 kept him confined to his bed for the last 9 years of his life.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1894 | Lerwick Town Council | 85 | Not elected |
| 1899 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1899 | Lerwick Town Council | 44 | Not elected |
| 1904 | County Council Election December 1904 (Sandness) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1907 | County Council Election December 1907 (Sandness) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1910 | County Council Election December 1910 (Sandness) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1913 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1913 | Lerwick Town Council | 251 | Not elected |
| 1913 | County Council Election December 1913 (Sandness) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1915 | Lerwick Town Council By-Election April 1915 | Lerwick Town Council | 2 | Not elected |
| 1919 | County Council Election December 1919 (Sandness) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council