John Priest

Born 15 October 1885, Norwick
Died 2 December 1964, Kelda, Baltasound
Elections 2 (1 won)
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John Henry Priest was a County Councillor for Unst North between 1952 and 1955. He unsuccessfully contested the 1955 Unst North County Council election.

Biography

During WWI, John was a Leading Seaman with the Royal Navy Reserve.

Political Career

Political career of John Priest
Year Election Council Votes Result
1952 County Council Election May 1952 (Unst North) Zetland County Council 130 Elected
1955 Unst North County Council By-Election July 1955 (Unst North) Zetland County Council 32 Not elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Laurence Bruce (ii)
Member for
Unst North

1952–1955
Succeeded by
Lindsay Robertson