Difference between revisions of "Alexander Mitchell (i)"
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'''Alexander Mitchell''' (b. 28 April [[1827]], Tain, Scotland, d. 21 August [[1904]], [[Lerwick]]) was an agent for the Union Bank in Lerwick, and a [[Lerwick Town Council]]lor. His son, [[Alexander Mitchell (ii)|Alexander]] was the a [[County Council]]lor. | '''Alexander Mitchell''' (b. 28 April [[1827]], Tain, Scotland, d. 21 August [[1904]], [[Lerwick]]) was an agent for the Union Bank in Lerwick, and a [[Lerwick Town Council]]lor. His son, [[Alexander Mitchell (ii)|Alexander]] was the a [[County Council]]lor. | ||
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| + | The ''Stirling Observer'' noted that Alexander was a pioneer of many of Doune's best improvements, including founding the Gas-Light Company, the library and Volunteer movement, as well as improvements to paths in the area. He was transferred to Lerwick around 1869. | ||
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==Political Career== | ==Political Career== | ||
*[[Lerwick Town Council Election November 1882]] | *[[Lerwick Town Council Election November 1882]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:15, 7 January 2025
Alexander Mitchell (b. 28 April 1827, Tain, Scotland, d. 21 August 1904, Lerwick) was an agent for the Union Bank in Lerwick, and a Lerwick Town Councillor. His son, Alexander was the a County Councillor.
Biography
The Stirling Observer noted that Alexander was a pioneer of many of Doune's best improvements, including founding the Gas-Light Company, the library and Volunteer movement, as well as improvements to paths in the area. He was transferred to Lerwick around 1869.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1882
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1885
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1888
