John Harrison (i)

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For other people with the same name, see John Harrison.

John Harrison (b. 21 June 1836, Lerwick, d. 26 June 1903, Lerwick) was a fish merchant, auctioneer, commission agent and Lerwick Town Councillor.

In 1903, John was imprisoned for two months in Lerwick for financial crimes related to the Bankruptcy Act. He died a few months later in his home, West Hall.

His nephew, John was a County Councillor.

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