Gilbert Gauden

Born 10 November 1779, Fetlar
Died 12 July 1860, Unst
Elections 3 (3 won)
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Gilbert Gauden was a Lerwick Town Councillor between 1818 and 1826.

Biography

Gilbert came from the Gauden of Swinister and Overland family. Shetland author Gilbert Goudie in his book The Celtic and Scandinavian Antiquities of Shetland links the Gauden family to Princess Marjorie Bruce (p. 203). Gilbert was in fact the 16th Great Grandson of Princess Marjorie Bruce.

Political Career

Political career of Gilbert Gauden
Year Election Council Votes Result
1818 Lerwick Town Council Election April 1818 Lerwick Town Council Elected as councillor Elected (councillor)
1820 Lerwick Town Council Election September 1820 Lerwick Town Council Elected as councillor Elected (councillor)
1823 Lerwick Town Council Election September 1823 Lerwick Town Council Elected as councillor Elected (councillor)