James Smith (ii)

Born 14 December 1899, Ulsta
Died 3 May 1981, Crueton, Bressay
Elections 2 (2 won)
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James Smith was a merchant seaman and County Councillor for Bressay between 1949 and 1955. His brother, Prophet, was a councillor for the Lerwick Town Council, Zetland County Council and the Shetland Islands Council, as well as the Labour candidate in the 1945 UK General election for Labour.

Political Career

Political career of James Smith (ii)
Year Election Council Votes Result
1949 County Council Election May 1949 (Bressay) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1952 County Council Election May 1952 (Bressay) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
William Collie
Member for
Bressay

1949–1955
Succeeded by
Prophet Smith