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

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Zetland County Council
Constituency created Member for
Whiteness and Weisdale

1890-1904
Succeeded by
Peter Anderson
[Expand]Whiteness and Weisdale County Councillors
Councillors John Robertson (1890-1904) • Peter Anderon (1904-1914) • John Henderson (1914-1919) • William Sinclair (1919-1925) • George Leslie (1925-1928) • Laurence Smith (1928-1945) • Anthony Anderson (1945-1970) • John Rae (1970-1973) • John Johnson (1973-1975)