Gilbert Duncan
| Born | 1787, Anness, Cunningsburgh |
|---|---|
| Died | 19 February 1844, Lerwick |
| Elections | 7 (7 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Gilbert Duncan was a solicitor in Lerwick, the first Town Clerk and a Lerwick Town Councillor between 1820 to 1829, 1832 to 1838 until his death in 1844. He was the father of Lerwick Town Councillor Charles Gilbert Duncan and brother of fellow councillor Andrew. He was married to Elizabeth Ogilvy, daughter of Charles and brother of Charles, both councillors.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1820 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Junior Bailie | Elected (Junior Bailie) |
| 1823 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1823 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Junior Bailie | Elected (Junior Bailie) |
| 1826 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1826 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | Elected (councillor) |
| 1832 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1832 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | Elected (councillor) |
| 1835 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1835 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Junior Bailie | Elected (Junior Bailie) |
| 1838 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1838 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Junior Bailie | Elected (Junior Bailie) |
| 1841 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1841 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Junior Bailie | Elected (Junior Bailie) |