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| − | '''George Johnston''' (b. | + | '''George Johnston''' (b. 23 Jan [[1859]], Wadbister, Whiteness, d. 8 Apr [[1928]], Tresta) was a merchant and a [[County Council]]lor for [[Aithsting (Constituency)|Aithsting]] between [[1896]] and December [[1898]]. |
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| + | George ran a shop in Tresta, which had been founded by his grandfather. George owned considerable land around Tresta and Gruting. His shop was licenced to sell alcohol until the Temperance vote. For some years, George also ran the post office in Tresta, as well as a restaurant. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 11 January 2025
George Johnston (b. 23 Jan 1859, Wadbister, Whiteness, d. 8 Apr 1928, Tresta) was a merchant and a County Councillor for Aithsting between 1896 and December 1898.
Biography
George ran a shop in Tresta, which had been founded by his grandfather. George owned considerable land around Tresta and Gruting. His shop was licenced to sell alcohol until the Temperance vote. For some years, George also ran the post office in Tresta, as well as a restaurant.
Political Career
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by James McCullie |
Member for Aithsting 1896-1898 |
Succeeded by James Cullen Grierson 
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