Difference between revisions of "Charles Robertson"
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| − | Charles first job was as a shopboy to James Arcus, a local | + | Charles first job was as a shopboy to James Arcus, a local merchant. In 1858, he joined up with his brother [https://www.bayanne.info/Shetland/getperson.php?personID=I11329&tree=ID1 Robert] as successors to Andrew Fordyce, opening R & C Robertson in Lerwick. |
Politically, Charles was a staunch conservative and upholder of the established church. | Politically, Charles was a staunch conservative and upholder of the established church. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:18, 1 January 2025
Charles Robertson as Provost of the Lerwick Town Council, the listed dates reflect the period he held the title 'Provost' rather than Chief Magistrate (1890-1892).
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Image kindly supplied by the Shetland Islands Council
Charles Robertson (b. 20 June 1838, Lerwick, d. 21 July 1895, Lerwick) was a licensed grocer (R. & C. Robertson) and Lerwick Town Councillor.
Robertson was the first councillor to hold the title "Provost" - until 1893 it had been know as Chief Magistrates or Senior Baillie.
He unsuccessfully contested the 1884 Lerwick Town Council election.
Biography
Charles first job was as a shopboy to James Arcus, a local merchant. In 1858, he joined up with his brother Robert as successors to Andrew Fordyce, opening R & C Robertson in Lerwick.
Politically, Charles was a staunch conservative and upholder of the established church.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1868
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1871
- Lerwick Town Council By-Election November 1886
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1887
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1890
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1893
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| Preceded by John Robertson |
Chief Magistrate/Provost for Lerwick Town Council 1890-1895 |
Succeeded by John Leisk 
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