Joseph Pole
| Born | 9 September 1885, Mossbank |
|---|---|
| Died | 16 November 1965, Lockerbie |
| Elections | 7 (7 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Joseph Garfield Gordon Pole was a business partner in Pole, Hoseason and Co. and County Councillor for Delting North between 1922 and 1945. His father, William was also a county councillor for the same area between 1904 and 1907.
Biography
Through Pole, Hoseason & Co, Joseph was one of the pioneering wool exporters in Shetland. The firm had a knitwear factory in Mossbank for nearly half a century from which he retired in 1947. He then moved to Lockerbie where he opened a shop to retail Shetland woolen products, running the shop until 1964.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | County Council Election December 1922 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1925 | County Council Election December 1925 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1928 | County Council Election December 1928 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1929 | County Council Election December 1929 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1932 | County Council Election December 1932 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1935 | County Council Election December 1935 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1938 | County Council Election December 1938 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council
