James Greig
From Shetland History Online
James Greig (b. 10 January 1785, Walls, d. 10 May 1852, Lerwick) was a Procurator-Fiscal and Lerwick Town Councillor.
He became Procurator Fiscal in 1806.
His son, Archibald was a councillor from 1844 until 1850. James's second wife Cecilia was the widow of Gilbert Paterson, and his nephew Archibald Garriock was also a councillor.
Biography
James was a descendent of James Greig (1655 - 1742), who arrived in Shetland with his brother towards the end of the 17th century with Hugh Sinclair of Brough, known as the Baron of Brough. James was a baillie of Lerwick.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election April 1818
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1823
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1826
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1829
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1832
