William Adie
| Born | 2 April 1839, Voe |
|---|---|
| Died | 1 June 1903, Voe, Delting |
| Elections | 2 (2 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
William Jamieson Adie was merchant, fishcurer and a County Councillor for Delting South from 1899 until his deteriorating health led him to step down in February 1903. His son, James, took up the vacant seat.
Biography
William was tutored at home by Sandsting minister William Rose, and later joined his father's business (merchant/fishcuring) which was one of the largest in Shetland at the time. At the time of his joining, the main fish was cod and ling. Over time, herring emerged as the primary fish - "King Herring" as the Shetland Times named it.
William was a staunch advocate for the established church, and had "little interest" in politics but was of Conservative persuasion.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | Delting South County Council By-Election February 1899 (Delting South) | Zetland County Council | Unanimously elected | Elected |
| 1901 | County Council Election December 1901 (Delting South) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council