Sinclair Duncan

Born 21 April 1827, Hoswick
Died 6 February 1927, Seaview House, Hoswick
Elections 5 (5 won)
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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

Political career of Sinclair Duncan
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
Constituency created
Member for
Sandwick

1890–1904
Succeeded by
William Smith (i)