George Sinclair
From Shetland History Online
George Sinclair (b. 23 December 1839, Hillock, Dunrossness, d. 28 September 1908, Hawick) was a merchant and County Councillor for Northmavine North between 1892 and 1898.
Biography
Sinclair had an extensive business in Ollaberry, the Shetland Tweed Manufacturers. After leaving Shetland he went to manage a farm in South Wales, but then later settled with his family in New York before finally moving to Hawick. He was Chairman of the Northmavine School board for a time.
He unsuccessfully contested the Northmavine North seat at the inaugural Zetland County Council election in 1890.
Political Career
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by Alexander Hay |
Member for Northmavine North 1892-1898 |
Succeeded by Andrew Robertson |
