John Robertson (iii)
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For other people with the same name, see John Robertson.
John Robertson (b.17 September 1841, Delting, d. 10 January 1922, Rubislaw, Aberdeen) was a farmer, housebuilder and a County Councillor for Whiteness And Weisdale between 1890 and 1904.
His uncle Hugh was also a County Councillor.
Biography
Born in Delting, he and his brother Magnus moved to Weisdale in 1872 where they established the joinery and housebuilding firm M & J Robertson.
Around 1912, he joined family in Aberdeen where he stayed until his death.
Political Career
- County Council Election February 1890
- County Council Election December 1892
- County Council Election December 1895
- County Council Election December 1898
- County Council Election December 1901
External Links
Zetland County Council | ||
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Constituency created | Member for Whiteness and Weisdale 1890-1904 |
Succeeded by Peter Anderson |