Sinclair Duncan
| Born | 21 April 1827, Hoswick |
|---|---|
| Died | 6 February 1927, Seaview House, Hoswick |
| Elections | 5 (5 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Sinclair Thomson Duncan was for a time a wholesale merchant at Leith, and subsequently a travelling commission agent. He returned to Hoswick in the 1870s. Duncan was elected to serve as a County Councillor for Sandwick from 1890 to 1904. Duncan was also the leader of the salvors in the Hoswick Whale Case.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | County Council Election February 1890 (Sandwick) | Zetland County Council | 106 | Elected |
| 1892 | County Council Election December 1892 (Sandwick) | Zetland County Council | 73 | Elected |
| 1895 | County Council Election December 1895 (Sandwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1898 | County Council Election December 1898 (Sandwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1901 | County Council Election December 1901 (Sandwick) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council