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'''John Harrison''' (b. 21 June [[1836]], [[Lerwick]], d. 26 June [[1903]], Lerwick) was a fish merchant, auctioneer, commission agent and [[Lerwick Town Council]]lor. | '''John Harrison''' (b. 21 June [[1836]], [[Lerwick]], d. 26 June [[1903]], Lerwick) was a fish merchant, auctioneer, commission agent and [[Lerwick Town Council]]lor. | ||
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In 1903, John was imprisoned for two months in Lerwick for financial crimes related to the Bankruptcy Act. He died a few months later in his home, West Hall. | In 1903, John was imprisoned for two months in Lerwick for financial crimes related to the Bankruptcy Act. He died a few months later in his home, West Hall. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:52, 6 January 2025
For other people with the same name, see John Harrison.
John Harrison (b. 21 June 1836, Lerwick, d. 26 June 1903, Lerwick) was a fish merchant, auctioneer, commission agent and Lerwick Town Councillor.
Biography
In 1903, John was imprisoned for two months in Lerwick for financial crimes related to the Bankruptcy Act. He died a few months later in his home, West Hall.
His nephew, John was a County Councillor.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1865
- Lerwick Town Council Election September 1868
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1884
