Thomas Manson (i)
For other people with the same name, see Thomas Manson.
Thomas Robert Manson (b. 10 July 1885, Yell, d. 20 September 1940, Lerwick) was a merchant and County Councillor for Yell South between 1919 and 1922, and again from 1932 until his death in 1940.
He unsuccessfully contested the Yell South seat in the 1922 County Council election.
Biography
Thomas began his career at sea with the North of Scotland Company's steamer Queen, before joining some vessels that operated internationally. He moved into herring fishing where for some time he was a part owner of the Cygnet with Captain Hercules Hunter. When that industry collapsed, he joined D & G Kay in Lerwick and was transferred to their Burravoe branch. While in Yell, he branched out into his own business trading under Manson & Co.
After selling his business, and just before the outbreak of WWI, he purchased the Royal Hotel in Lerwick and ran it for several years. He gave up the hotel after the war and returned to Yell.
Political Career
- 1919 County Council election
- 1932 County Council election
- 1935 County Council election
- 1938 County Council election
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by George Hogan |
Member for Yell South 1919-1922 |
Succeeded by James Smith 
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| Preceded by James Smith
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Member for Yell South 1932-1940 |
Succeeded by John Williamson |
