John Small
| Born | 17 June 1855, Dunfermline |
|---|---|
| Died | 9 July 1942, Lerwick |
| Elections | 7 (6 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
John Small was a solicitor and County Councillor initially for Yell South between 1892 and 1895 then Nesting between 1895 and 1910. He unsuccessfully contested the Nesting seat in the 1910 County Council election.
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 | Elected |
| 1895 | County Council Election December 1895 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 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 | Elected |
| 1907 | County Council Election December 1907 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1910 | County Council Election December 1910 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | 4 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council