Andrew Garriock

Back row, left to right. Peter Garriock, his wife, Sarah, Jessie D. Garriock, Mary M. Mitchell (wife of Charles Mitchell) with Sheila Mitchell, Florence Patsy McQueen nee Garriock, Andrew B Garriock.
Front row, left to right. Agnes (Nancy) Mitchell, David Williamson, ? Agnes nee Garriock (wife of David).
Taken in 1928, at Seafield, Lerwick, home of the Mitchells.
Image kindly provided by Lynda Osgerby.

Andrew Baillie Garriock (b. 15 July 1866, Lerwick, d. 8 January 1946, Scalloway) was a County Councillor for Northmavine North between 1919 and 1925.

His father, Peter, was a Lerwick Town Councillor.

Biography

After completing his education in Shetland, Andrew went out to China under the employment of Butterfield & Squires, an importer firm. After serving them for some years, he became a partner in Garriock & Pearce importers in Hankou (now part of Wuhan). The business was successful and Andrew was able to retire in 1914. He returned to Shetland afterwards. Upon his return, he acquired the Lochend estate

While in China, Andrew participated in pony racing, and won many cups.

Political Career

• 1919 County Council election
• 1922 County Council election

External Links

• Bayanne genealogy page
• Photo of Andrew Garriock at the Market Cross in Lerwick

Zetland County Council
Preceded by William McDougall	Member for Northmavine North 1919-1925	Succeeded by John Tulloch