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'''Robert Deans''' (b. 18 August [[1754]], East Lothian, d. 24 April [[1834]], [[Lerwick]]) was a merchant in Lerwick. He came to Shetland for the repair of Fort Charlotte on 24th March 1781, and was appointed tacksman at Gremista. He was also a Town Councillor between [[1818]] and [[1820]], and again from [[1823]] to [[1829]]. | '''Robert Deans''' (b. 18 August [[1754]], East Lothian, d. 24 April [[1834]], [[Lerwick]]) was a merchant in Lerwick. He came to Shetland for the repair of Fort Charlotte on 24th March 1781, and was appointed tacksman at Gremista. He was also a Town Councillor between [[1818]] and [[1820]], and again from [[1823]] to [[1829]]. | ||
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In [[1815]] he was employed by Feuars and Heritors. | In [[1815]] he was employed by Feuars and Heritors. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:52, 2 July 2021
Robert Deans (b. 18 August 1754, East Lothian, d. 24 April 1834, Lerwick) was a merchant in Lerwick. He came to Shetland for the repair of Fort Charlotte on 24th March 1781, and was appointed tacksman at Gremista. He was also a Town Councillor between 1818 and 1820, and again from 1823 to 1829.
In 1791, he was tasked to draw up plans for a Poorhouse with John Murray.
In 1815 he was employed by Feuars and Heritors.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election April 1818
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1823
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1826
