James Brownlie

Born 6 June 1897, Hamilton
Died 21 November 1968, Bothwell
Elections 1 (1 won)
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James Hannah Brownlie was a grocery manager and a Lerwick Town Councillor between 1946 and 1949.

Biography

James was the son of Thomas and Annie Hannah (d. September 1944, Calderhead) and was married to Sarah 'Sadie' Dalziel (b. 1899 Ayr, d. 10 October 1968, Bothwell).

James was the manager of the local Co-op grocery store in Shetland when it was located where Frank Williamson's now stands. He lived in the flat above the shop and was in Shetland from the early 40's until 1949 when he was transferred to Morayshire where he served as Assistant Area Manager until his retiral until around 1961.

Political Career

Political career of James Brownlie
Year Election Council Votes Result
1946 Lerwick Town Council Election November 1946 Lerwick Town Council 829 Elected