Robert Hunter (i)
| Born | 10 July 1856, Hogan |
|---|---|
| Died | 1 March 1923, Union Bank office, Lerwick |
| Elections | 5 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Robert Bruce Hunter was a bank agent at the Union Bank and a Lerwick Town Councillor. He died in his office, aged 67. His father, Samuel and his brother James were both councillors in Lerwick.
Biography
Robert was educated at the Anderson Institute under Principal Nathaniel Leask. After school, he joined the Union Bank of Scotland in Lerwick and remained there for some years. A promotion saw him take on the accountancy of the Haymarket branch of the same bank in Edinburgh. After a few years moved back to Lerwick and took on the same role back in the Lerwick branch. When Alexander Mitchell retired from his job as Agent of the bank, Robert was promoted into that role.
He was interested in boating and swimming, being involved in the Swimming Club and the relaunch of the Lerwick Boating Club.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1889 | Lerwick Town Council | 278 | Elected |
| 1892 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1892 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1895 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1895 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1896 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1896 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1920 | Nesting County Council By-Election November 1920 (Nesting) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
