Eustace Bankart
From Shetland History Online
Eustace George Lowenthal Bankart (b. 10 May 1858, Bolton, d. 12 May 1902, Melby House, Sandness) was a farmer, stuff merchant and County Councillor.
Biography
The Shetland Archives has a record of a police report against Bankart for accidentally poisoning three dogs[1], and a subsequent letter of apology from him [2].
His death was registered by James Grierson and his remains were taken south on the Ninian. He was eventually buried back in Bolton.
Political Career
External Links
- Bayanne genealogy page
- Police report on Eustace Bankart (Archive reference)
- Letter of apology from Eustace Bankart (Archive reference)
| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by Herbert Anderton |
Member for Sandness 1898-1902 |
Succeeded by Thomas Sandison 
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