William Sievwright (i)
| Born | 6 October 1791, Nesting |
|---|---|
| Died | 26 June 1870 |
| Provost | Lerwick Town Council 1847–1856 |
| Elections | 9 (9 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
| Grave | Find A Grave |
William Sievwright was a writer, councillor and procurator in the Sheriff Court of Zetland and Notary Public. Sievwright's political career as a Lerwick Town Councillor was lengthy, stretching 27 years, with the last 9 being as the Senior Baillie. His son, William, was also a councillor. Sievwright, and his son played significant roles in the growth of Lerwick, being a Feuror and Heritor.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1829 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1829 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1832 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1832 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1835 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1835 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1838 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1838 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1841 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1841 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1844 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1844 | Lerwick Town Council | Elected as councillor | |
| 1847 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1847 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Senior Bailie | |
| 1850 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1850 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Senior Bailie | |
| 1853 | Lerwick Town Council Election September 1853 | Lerwick Town Council | Appointed as Senior Bailie |
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