Thomas Anderson (iii)
From Shetland History Online
For other people with the same name, please see Thomas Anderson
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Brothers, John Anderson and Thomas Anderson in 1902. John drowned in 1904.<br>Photo from Shetland Museum and Archives.
Thomas Angus Anderson (b. 19 June 1866, Kergord, Weisdale, d. 17 December 1920, Lerwick) was a sheep farmer and a County Councillor for Aithsting between 1915 and 1920.
His father and brother, both named James, were also councillors.
Biography
Thomas grew up in relative comfort as the son of a successful crofter, but at an early age took ill and had to be treated on the Scottish mainland. When a boating accident off Vementry took the lives of his younger brother, as well as William Fraser, proprietor of Vementry, Thomas was appointed as factor to William's estate and held that post until death.
Political Career
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by James Cullen Grierson 
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Member for Aithsting 1915-1920 |
Succeeded by Andrew Clark |
| Aithsting County Councillors | ||
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| Councillors | James Anderson (1890-1892) • James McCullie (1892-1895) • George Johnston (1896-1898) • James Cullen Grierson (1898-1915) • Thomas Anderson (1915-1921) • Andrew Clark (1921-1922) • John Leslie (1922-1928) • James Anderson (1928-1932) • John Sutherland (1945-1955) • Frederick Tait (1955-1959) • Catherine Anderson (1959-1961) • Robert Garrick (1961-1973) • Iain Caldwell (1973-1975) | |
