Simson Wallace
| Born | 2 April 1867, Scoonie |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 November 1940, Pittenweem, Anstruther, Fife |
| Elections | 2 (1 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Reverend Simson Wallace was a minister and a County Councillor for Cunningsburgh between 1925 and 1927.
Biography
He first represented Eshaness United Free Church from 7 April 1897 until he was transferred to Longformacus in 1909. He was transferred back to Shetland from Longformacus and was ordained to the Cunningsburgh United Free Church on 2 February 1912, he transferred out of Shetland to Botriphnie & Cairnie on 2 Feb 1927, resigning from the County Council and causing a Cunningsburgh by-election.
He died of heart failure in November, 1940 during a committee meeting at St. Fillan's Church in Pittenweem.
He unsuccessfully contested the Northmavine South seat in the 1901 County Council Election.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | County Council Election December 1901 (Northmavine South) | Zetland County Council | 13 | Not elected |
| 1925 | County Council Election December 1925 (Cunningsburgh) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council
