Henry Henderson
| Born | 31 May 1840, Quarff |
|---|---|
| Died | 11 June 1910, Leith |
| Elections | 2 (1 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Henry Henderson was a Methodist preacher and briefly a Zetland County Councillor, representing Burra from February 1898 until December 1898, where he was beaten out by Scalloway hotelier Charles Lennie.
Biography
He left Shetland at a young age to move to England, but after living in England for a period of 18 to 20 years, he chose to return to Shetland. When he returned, he set up the International Organisation of Good Templars (IOGT) in Burra. The IOGT was a religious organisation aimed at reducing the harm caused by alcohol. He also provided local updates to the Shetland Times of the happenings in Burra.
He was a preacher at the Wesleyan Church in Burra for a number of years.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | Burra County Council By-Election February 1898 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | 59 | Elected |
| 1898 | County Council Election December 1898 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | 9 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council