John Robertson (iii)

Born 25 May 1841, Delting
Died 10 January 1922, Rubislaw, Aberdeen
Elections 5 (5 won)
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John Robertson was a farmer, housebuilder and a County Councillor for Whiteness And Weisdale between 1890 and 1904. His uncle Hugh was also a County Councillor.

Biography

Born in Delting, he and his brother Magnus moved to Weisdale in 1872 where they established the joinery and housebuilding firm M & J Robertson.

Around 1912, he joined family in Aberdeen where he stayed until his death.

Political Career

Political career of John Robertson (iii)
Year Election Council Votes Result
1890 County Council Election February 1890 (Whiteness And Weisdale) Zetland County Council 52 Elected
1892 County Council Election December 1892 (Whiteness And Weisdale) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1895 County Council Election December 1895 (Whiteness And Weisdale) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1898 County Council Election December 1898 (Whiteness And Weisdale) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1901 County Council Election December 1901 (Whiteness And Weisdale) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Constituency created
Member for
Whiteness And Weisdale

1890–1904
Succeeded by
Peter Anderson