James Paton (i)
| Born | 17 June 1900, Lerwick |
|---|---|
| Died | 26 August 1981 |
| Elections | 11 (6 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
| Grave | Find A Grave |
James John Paton was a Lerwick Town Councillor between 1960 and 1975 and a Shetland Islands Councillor for Lerwick Twageos between 1978 and 1982. He was the grandfather of former Shetland Islands Councillor for the same area, James. as well as the Lerwick Twageos seat at the 1978 Shetland Islands Council election.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1945 | Lerwick Town Council | 721 | Not elected |
| 1947 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1947 | Lerwick Town Council | 712 | Not elected |
| 1958 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1958 | Lerwick Town Council | 629 | Not elected |
| 1960 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1960 | Lerwick Town Council | 734 | Elected |
| 1962 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1962 | Lerwick Town Council | 1,028 | Elected |
| 1965 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1965 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | |
| 1968 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1968 | Lerwick Town Council | 573 | Not elected |
| 1969 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1969 | Lerwick Town Council | 1,060 | Elected |
| 1972 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1972 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | |
| 1974 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974 (Lerwick Twageos) | Shetland Islands Council | 289 | Elected |
| 1978 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1978 (Lerwick Twageos) | Shetland Islands Council | 157 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Shetland Islands Council
