George Traill
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George Traill (b. 5 November 1787, d. 29 September 1871) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland.
Political Career
He was the Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland from 1830 until his defeat at the 1835 general election.
In 1837 he stood unsuccessfully in Caithness, but at the 1841 general election he was returned unopposed for that seat. He was re-elected at the six further general elections, and held the seat until he resigned from the House of Commons on 8 August 1869 by becoming Steward of the Manor of Northstead.
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| Preceded by George Dundas |
Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland 1830-1835 |
Succeeded by Thomas Balfour |
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