Thomas Gifford

Born 1819, Delting
Died 1899, Busta, Delting
Elections 3 (3 won)
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Thomas Gifford was a County Councillor for Delting South between 1890 and 1898.

Biography

Thomas was factor of the Busta estate for 43 years, from 1856 til death. As a young man, Thomas worked on the sea, working on the east coast of the USA before returning to Shetland. He was the Clerk of the Highland Destitution Board, member of the Road Trustees, was a Commissioner of Supply among many other appointments.

Political Career

Political career of Thomas Gifford
Year Election Council Votes Result
1890 County Council Election February 1890 (Delting South) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1892 County Council Election December 1892 (Delting South) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1895 County Council Election December 1895 (Delting South) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Constituency created
Member for
Delting South

1890–1899
Succeeded by
William Adie