Samuel Fordyce

Born 1852, Aberdeen
Died 18 October 1921, Lerwick
Elections 3 (3 won)
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Samuel William Fordyce was a plumber and County Councillor for Gulberwick from 1910 until his death in 1921.

Biography

Fordyce arrived in Shetland in 1887, working as a plumber to John M. Aitken, later starting his own business which he operated up to his death.

Political Career

Political career of Samuel Fordyce
Year Election Council Votes Result
1910 County Council Election December 1910 (Gulberwick) Zetland County Council 43 Elected
1913 County Council Election December 1913 (Gulberwick) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1919 County Council Election December 1919 (Gulberwick) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
William Shand
Member for
Gulberwick

1910–1921
Succeeded by
James Goodlad