Gilbert Harrison
| Born | 12 June 1832, Baltasound |
|---|---|
| Died | 14 May 1912, Lerwick |
| Elections | 8 (8 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Gilbert Harrison was a wine and spirit merchant, and a Lerwick Town Councillor. His son-in-law, John W. Robertson, was Convener of the Zetland County Council and his grandson, Lindsay Robertson, was a councillor for Unst North.
Biography
He was for 16 years a Trustee of the Feuars and Heritors and in the council he was the chair of the Lighting and Cleansing Committee for many years.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1883 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1886 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1886 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1889 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1889 | Lerwick Town Council | 277 | Elected |
| 1892 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1892 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1895 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1895 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1898 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1898 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1901 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1901 | Lerwick Town Council | 294 | Elected |
| 1904 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1904 | Lerwick Town Council | 306 | Elected |