James Halcrow

Born 29 July 1919, Hoswick
Died 4 February 1993, Lerwick
Elections 3 (3 won)
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James Robert Halcrow was a bus driver, crofter, and County Councillor for Sandwick between 1961 and 1970.

Biography

During WWII, James sailed aboard cargo ships. When the war was over, he returned to Shetland where he drove cattle trucks and latterly was a school bus driver. He also worked in agriculture, and was involved in sheep and grazing committees.

Political Career

Political career of James Halcrow
Year Election Council Votes Result
1961 County Council Election May 1961 (Sandwick) Zetland County Council 153 Elected
1964 County Council Election May 1964 (Sandwick) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1967 County Council Election May 1967 (Sandwick) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Robert Bruce
Member for
Sandwick

1961–1970
Succeeded by
Thomas Stove Thomas Stove