Robert Smith
| Born | 2 April 1871, Camb |
|---|---|
| Died | 5 March 1948, Yell |
| Elections | 6 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Robert John Smith was a merchant and County Councillor for Yell North from 1932 until his death in 1948.
Biography
Robert Smith was a merchant, and had a business at Gossabrough, East Yell where all the family were born. Then after the First World War he bought the property at Ravensgio, Mid Yell, from his wife's uncle William Watson Johnson, where he had the business until his death. Jemima Jane and her husband carried on the business until 1955 when it was sold and they moved to Aberdeen.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | County Council Election December 1929 (Yell North) | Zetland County Council | 18 | Not elected |
| 1932 | Yell North County Council By-Election August 1932 (Yell North) | Zetland County Council | Appointed by council (petition of 48) | Elected |
| 1932 | County Council Election December 1932 (Yell North) | Zetland County Council | 93 | Elected |
| 1935 | County Council Election December 1935 (Yell North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1938 | County Council Election December 1938 (Yell North) | Zetland County Council | 104 | Elected |
| 1945 | County Council Election December 1945 (Yell North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council