William Clark (ii)
| Born | 21 May 1865, Uyeasound |
|---|---|
| Died | 6 August 1948, Hillsgarth |
| Elections | 1 (1 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
William Fordyce Clark was a Shetland author and County Councillor. Clark represented Unst South between 1936 and 1938.
Biography
William was educated in Unst before joining Alexander Sandison & Sons at Baltasound. He left for Edinburgh aged 24 to work in insurancem, first as a correspondence clerk and latterly as Managing Director of the Scottish National Key Registry and Assurance Association Ltd.
He had a keen interest in writing, and his first public venture into journalism was a report of a lively election meeting in Unst in 1886, in Boys' Own Paper. After retiring in Edinburgh in 1934, he returned to Unst.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Unst South County Council By-Election February 1936 (Unst South) | Zetland County Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council