James McCullie
| Born | 11 June 1856, Lochee |
|---|---|
| Died | 1934 |
| Elections | 2 (1 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
James McCullie was a school teacher and County Councillor for Aithsting between 1892 and 1895.
Biography
James was a teacher at the Happyhansel School in Walls.
An argument erupted at the first Zetland County Council election concerning the seat that James McCullie was contesting. The argument centered around the electoral roll and nominations. James beat Archibald Garriock by 44 votes to 2, but the Council wound up appointing Archibald over James.
On 18 April 1924, the McCullies emigrated to Canada aboard the Matagama.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | County Council Election February 1890 (Sandsting) | Zetland County Council | 44 | Not elected |
| 1892 | County Council Election December 1892 (Aithsting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council