John Small
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John Small (b. 17 June 1855, Dunfermline, d. 9 July 1942, Lerwick) was a solicitor and County Councillor initially for Yell South between 1892 and 1895 then Nesting between 1895 and 1910.
Small was a solicitor who practised in Lerwick between 1889 until his retirement in 1939. He had graduated the University of Edinburgh in 1880 as a Bachelor of Law. He had been a manager of St. Ringans Church and was a treasurer for over 30 years. He also had a long connection with the Shetland Literary and Scientific Society.
He unsuccessfully contested the Nesting seat in the 1910 County Council election.
Political Career
- County Council Election December 1892
- County Council Election December 1895
- County Council Election December 1898
- County Council Election December 1901
- County Council Election December 1904
- County Council Election December 1907
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| Zetland County Council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Love |
Member for Yell South 1892-1895 |
Succeeded by David Williamson |
| Preceded by William Levie |
Member for Yell South 1895-1910 |
Succeeded by James Loggie |
