Charles Mitchell
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Charles Ernest Mitchell (b. 18 January 1882, Fraserburgh, d. 25 September 1963, Lerwick) was a fish curer and County Councillor for Gulberwick between 1945 and 1949.
His wife Mary was the daughter of David Williamson.
He unsuccessfully contested the Gulberwick seat at the 1949 County Council election.
Political Career
Publications
In 1947 Mitchell published Up-Helly-Aa tar-barrels and guizing - looking back, the definitive record of the Up Helly Aa fire festival's early period.
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by George Smith |
Member for Gulberwick 1945-1949 |
Succeeded by John Williamson |
| Gulberwick County Councillors | ||
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| Councillors | Alfred Stove (1890-1901) • William Shand (1901-1910) • Samuel Fordyce (1910-1921) • James Goodlad (1921-1924) • Thomas Anderson (1924-1925) • Thomas Johnston (1925-1936) • George Smith (1936-1945) • Charles Mitchell (1945-1949) • John Williamson (1949-1951) • James Nicolson (1951-1955) • John Irvine (1955-1958) • Robert Johnson (1958-1970) • Arthur Irvine (1970-1975) | |
