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Latest revision as of 19:54, 7 January 2025
Hugh Jamieson Robertson (b. 4 October 1868, Weisdale, 15 January 1932, Lerwick) was a woolen draper, a Lerwick Town Councillor from 1916 to 1919, and County Councillor for Sandsting between 1910 and 1919.
He unsuccessfully contested the Whiteness & Weisdale seat in the 1904 County Council election. and the 1919 Lerwick Town Council election.
His uncle John was also a County Councillor.
Biography
In 1894 he started the business Smith & Robertson with William Smith.
Political Career
Lerwick Town Council
Zetland County Council
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| Preceded by John Anderson 
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Member for Sandsting 1910-1919 |
Succeeded by Robert Sutherland |
