Joseph Peterson (i)
| Born | 22 August 1861, Turill |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 April 1953, Weathersta |
| Elections | 3 (2 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Joseph 'Josie' Peterson was a County Councillor for Delting South between 1919 and 1922. His nephew, Joseph was also a County Councillor. He unsuccessfully contested the Delting North seat in the 1919 County Council election, but had also stood for Delting South where he was elected. He unsuccessfully contested the Delting South seat in the 1922 County Council election.
Biography
Joseph only went to formal education for three-quarters of a year. Education at that time was paid, and in a family of six money was scarce.
Joseph began working with the fish trade on the beach at Voe, before setting off to Faroe on the Voe smacks belonging to T. M. Adie & Sons. After a time away from Shetland with the deep sea fishing industry, he returned to Shetland and returned to fishing around Faroe with Messrs Nicolson & Co, Scalloway, as mate and later Skipper of the ship Violet.
As the Faroese fishery trade dwindled, Joseph turned to the herring trade and was employed by John W. Robertson.
When WWI broke out, he joined the Shetland Royal Navy Reserves and served throughout.
In politics, he was a Liberal.
Skipper Joseph Peterson proved the most outstanding success among later day Faroe skippers and a capable navigator. * Captain Adam Halcrow, The Sail Fishermen Of Shetland (1950)
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | County Council Election December 1919 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | 15 | Elected |
| 1919 | County Council Election December 1919 (Delting South) | Zetland County Council | 78 | Elected |
| 1922 | County Council Election December 1922 (Delting South) | Zetland County Council | 10 | Not elected |
