James Greig
| Born | 10 January 1785, Walls |
|---|---|
| Died | 10 May 1852, Lerwick |
| Elections | 5 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
James Greig was a Procurator-Fiscal and Lerwick Town Councillor. He became Procurator Fiscal in 1806. His son, Archibald was a councillor from 1844 until 1850. James's second wife Cecilia was the widow of Gilbert Paterson, and his nephew Archibald Garriock was also a councillor.
Biography
James was a descendent of James Greig (1655 - 1742), who arrived in Shetland with his brother towards the end of the 17th century with Hugh Sinclair of Brough, known as the Baron of Brough. James was a baillie of Lerwick.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | Lerwick Town Council Election April 1818 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | Elected (councillor) |
| 1823 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1823 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | Elected (councillor) |
| 1826 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1826 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | Elected (councillor) |
| 1829 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1829 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | Elected (councillor) |
| 1832 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1832 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Junior Bailie | Elected (Junior Bailie) |