Lewis Garriock
| Born | 2 June 1877, Dundee |
|---|---|
| Died | 6 April 1938, Scalloway |
| Elections | 3 (2 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Lewis James Garriock was a County Councillor for Tingwall between 1909 and 1913. In 1935, his wife, Selina, became the first ever female County Councillor elected in Shetland. He was a distance relative of Sandsting County Councillor Simon Garriock (4th cousin twice removed) and his great uncle, James Greig, was a Lerwick Town Councillor. He unsuccessfully contested the 1930 Sandsting County Council by-election.
Biography
He studied at the University of St. Andrews, where he was an accomplished all-round athlete. After serving the County Council, he was an active participant in a large number of committees and a member of various bodies, as well as a very active participant of the church in Scalloway.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | Tingwall County Council By-Election March 1909 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
| 1910 | County Council Election December 1910 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1930 | Sandsting County Council By-Election September 1930 (Sandsting) | Zetland County Council | 7 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council