James Mouat (i)

Born 9 September 1764, Wormadale
Died 25 January 1852, Lerwick
Elections 3 (3 won)
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James Mouat was a grocer, house proprietor and Lerwick Town Councillor. He was a distant relative of Robert Stewart, Earl of Orkney (7th Great-grandfather through his wife). His son James and his grandson, James Mouat Goudie, were also Lerwick Town Councillors.

Political Career

Political career of James Mouat (i)
Year Election Council Votes Result
1818 Lerwick Town Council Election April 1818 Lerwick Town Council Elected as councillor Elected (councillor)
1820 Lerwick Town Council Election September 1820 Lerwick Town Council Elected as councillor Elected (councillor)
1826 Lerwick Town Council Election September 1826 Lerwick Town Council Elected as councillor Elected (councillor)