John Small
| Born | 17 June 1855, Dunfermline |
|---|---|
| Died | 9 July 1942, Lerwick |
| Elections | 7 (6 won) |
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John Small was a solicitor and County Councillor initially for Yell South between 1892 and 1895 then Nesting between 1895 and 1910.
Biography
Small was a solicitor who practised in Lerwick between 1889 until his retirement in 1939. He had graduated the University of Edinburgh in 1880 as a Bachelor of Law. He had been a manager of St. Ringans Church and was a treasurer for over 30 years. He also had a long connection with the Shetland Literary and Scientific Society.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | County Council Election December 1892 (Yell South) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | |
| 1895 | County Council Election December 1895 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | |
| 1898 | County Council Election December 1898 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | 31 | Elected |
| 1901 | County Council Election December 1901 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | 35 | Elected |
| 1904 | County Council Election December 1904 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | |
| 1907 | County Council Election December 1907 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | |
| 1910 | County Council Election December 1910 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | 4 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council