Robert Jamieson (i)
From Shetland History Online
Robert Jamieson (b. 1 March 1876, Norby, Sandness, d. 31 October 1943, Voe) was a sub-postmaster and County Councillor for Sandness between 1925 and 1928.
Biography
On leaving school, Robert joined Messrs T. M. Adie & Sons in Voe. When Robert Coutts retired from the Ha' shop in Sandness, Robert took over the premises, forming Robert Jamieson & Sons. In addition to being the Postmaster for the area, Robert was also the Registrar of Sandness. In the 1920s, he purchased a large sheep farm at Teagon in Voe where he successfully built up the business of Jamieson & Pole, also becoming Postmaster of Voe. In business he was one of the early adopts of cars sales and hiring in Shetland.
Political Career
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by John Harrison |
Member for Sandness 1925-1928 |
Succeeded by Robert Ganson |
