James Thomason
| Born | 15 May 1853, Hildasay |
|---|---|
| Died | 7 March 1924, Walls |
| Elections | 3 (3 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
James Thomason was a farmer, factor and County Councillor for Walls between 1907 and 1919.
Biography
At an early age, James went to sea. When Herbert Anderton purchased Vaila in 1883, James became Factor to the estate. At one point, James acted as factor for five different proprietors the main two were Foster of Burrastow, Anderton of Vaila. The remaining three, Allan, Richards and Ridout, were absorbed into the Vaila estate.’
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | County Council Election December 1907 (Walls) | Zetland County Council | 69 | Elected |
| 1910 | County Council Election December 1910 (Walls) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1913 | County Council Election December 1913 (Walls) | Zetland County Council | 53 | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council