William Duncan (ii)

Born 18 February 1858, Lerwick
Died 21 June 1945
Elections 7 (5 won)
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William Rae Duncan was a merchant in Scalloway and a County Councillor for Tingwall between 1901 and 1909. His grandfather Andrew was a Lerwick Town Councillor and Sheriff-Substitute.

Political Career

Political career of William Duncan (ii)
Year Election Council Votes Result
1876 Lerwick Town Council Election November 1876 Lerwick Town Council 60 Not elected
1881 Lerwick Town Council Election November 1881 Lerwick Town Council Unopposed Elected
1884 Lerwick Town Council By-Election November 1884 Lerwick Town Council Unopposed Elected
1884 Lerwick Town Council Election November 1884 Lerwick Town Council 44 Not elected
1901 County Council Election December 1901 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council 133 Elected
1904 County Council Election December 1904 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1907 County Council Election December 1907 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Alexander Hay Alexander Hay
Member for
Tingwall

1901–1909
Succeeded by
Lewis Garriock