Gilbert Tait
| Born | 1789, Fetlar |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 May 1860, Lerwick |
| Elections | 9 (9 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
| Grave | Find A Grave |
Gilbert Tait was a general merchant and Lerwick Town Councillor between 1835 until his death in 1860. Gilbert was the great-grandfather of Thomas Mortimer Yule Manson.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1835 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1838 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1838 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1841 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1841 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1844 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1844 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1847 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1847 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | |
| 1850 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1850 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1853 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1853 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1856 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1856 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1859 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1859 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor |