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'''James McCullie''' (b. 11 June [[1856]], Lochee, Dundee, d. 1934, Saskatchewan, Canada) was a school teacher and [[County Council]]lor for [[Aithsting (Constituency)|Aithsting]] between [[1892]] and [[1895]]. | '''James McCullie''' (b. 11 June [[1856]], Lochee, Dundee, d. 1934, Saskatchewan, Canada) was a school teacher and [[County Council]]lor for [[Aithsting (Constituency)|Aithsting]] between [[1892]] and [[1895]]. | ||
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| + | ==Biography== | ||
| + | James was a teacher at the Happyhansel School in Walls. | ||
An argument erupted at the first Zetland County Council election concerning the seat that James McCullie was contesting. The argument centered around the electoral roll and nominations. James beat [[Archibald Garriock]] by 44 votes to 2, but the Council wound up appointing Archibald over James. | An argument erupted at the first Zetland County Council election concerning the seat that James McCullie was contesting. The argument centered around the electoral roll and nominations. James beat [[Archibald Garriock]] by 44 votes to 2, but the Council wound up appointing Archibald over James. | ||
| − | On 18 April [[1924]], the McCullies emigrated to Canada. | + | On 18 April [[1924]], the McCullies emigrated to Canada aboard the ''Matagama''. |
==Political Career== | ==Political Career== | ||
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*[[County Council Election December 1892|1892 County Council election]] | *[[County Council Election December 1892|1892 County Council election]] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.bayanne.info/Shetland/getperson.php?personID=I127056&tree=ID1 Bayanne genealogy page] | *[http://www.bayanne.info/Shetland/getperson.php?personID=I127056&tree=ID1 Bayanne genealogy page] | ||
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[[Category:Councillors - Missing B/D]] | [[Category:Councillors - Missing B/D]] | ||
[[Category:Councillors - Missing Death Date]] | [[Category:Councillors - Missing Death Date]] | ||
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[[Category:Incomers to Shetland]] | [[Category:Incomers to Shetland]] | ||
[[Category:1856 Births]] | [[Category:1856 Births]] | ||
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[[Category:Teachers]] | [[Category:Teachers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 11 January 2025
James McCullie (b. 11 June 1856, Lochee, Dundee, d. 1934, Saskatchewan, Canada) was a school teacher and County Councillor for Aithsting between 1892 and 1895.
Biography
James was a teacher at the Happyhansel School in Walls.
An argument erupted at the first Zetland County Council election concerning the seat that James McCullie was contesting. The argument centered around the electoral roll and nominations. James beat Archibald Garriock by 44 votes to 2, but the Council wound up appointing Archibald over James.
On 18 April 1924, the McCullies emigrated to Canada aboard the Matagama.
Political Career
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by James Anderson |
Member for Aithsting 1892-1895 |
Succeeded by George Johnston |
