James Budge (i)
| Born | 23 January 1868, Bigton |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 February 1940, Bigton, Dunrossness |
| Elections | 5 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
James Budge was a County Councillor for Dunrossness North between 1907 and 1922. He was the grandfather of former Shetland Islands Councillor, Jim.
Biography
James became the head of the Budge farm at Dunrossness after the death of his father in 1899 and farmed there for over 30 years. He was involved in the Dunrossness Nursing Association and was secretary for several years. After the death of William McDougall in 1937, James was the President of the Dunrossness Agricultural Society.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Dunrossness North County Council By-Election June 1907 (Dunrossness North) | Zetland County Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
| 1907 | County Council Election December 1907 (Dunrossness North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1910 | County Council Election December 1910 (Dunrossness North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1913 | County Council Election December 1913 (Dunrossness North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1919 | County Council Election December 1919 (Dunrossness North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council