Alexander Ratter

Alexander Reid Sandison Ratter (b. 14 February 1863, Lerwick, d. 18 December 1943, Lerwick) was a letterpress printer and Lerwick Town Councillor who had a lengthy period in office, starting in 1905 and finishing in 1929. He was also one of the first Shetland socialist/Labour councillors when he was elected in 1905.

He unsuccessfully contested the 1929 Lerwick Town Council election.

Political Career

• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1905
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1908
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1911
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1920
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1923
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1926

External Links

• Bayanne genealogy page