Eustace Bankart

Born 10 May 1858, Bolton
Died 12 May 1902, Melby House, Sandness
Elections 2 (2 won)
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Eustace George Lowenthal Bankart was a farmer, stuff merchant and County Councillor.

Biography

The Shetland Archives has a record of a police report against Bankart for accidentally poisoning three dogs, and a subsequent letter of apology from him .

His death was registered by James Grierson and his remains were taken south on the Ninian. He was eventually buried back in Bolton.

Political Career

Political career of Eustace Bankart
Year Election Council Votes Result
1898 County Council Election December 1898 (Sandness) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1901 County Council Election December 1901 (Sandness) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Herbert Anderton
Member for
Sandness

1898–1902
Succeeded by
Ian Holbourn