George Clark

Born 14 May 1844, Muthil
Died 5 October 1922, Dumfries
Elections 3 (3 won)
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Reverend George Clark was a minister for the Free Kirk in Cunningsburgh from 11 September 1875 to 1900, then United Free Kirk from 1900 until 23 May 1908. He was also a County Councillor for Cunningsburgh from 1890 until 1896.

Biography

Clark was a supporter of the local crofters and working men in Cunningsburgh. He successfully abetted Sinclair T. Duncan in defending the whalers in the Hoswick Whale Case, and also testified in the Napier Commission in 1883.

Political Career

Political career of George Clark
Year Election Council Votes Result
1890 County Council Election February 1890 (Cunningsburgh) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1892 County Council Election December 1892 (Cunningsburgh) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1895 County Council Election December 1895 (Cunningsburgh) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Constituency created
Member for
Cunningsburgh

1890–1896
Succeeded by
John Tulloch (iii)