Letters / Does anyone know of James Smith?
I am trying to track down someone called James Smith, who was born in 1891, one of the sons of James Andrew Smith (1852-1923) and Mary Leslie.
The family originated in Mid Yell, and eventually moved to Bank Lane in Lerwick.
James was vice-chair of the Social Democratic Party in Lerwick, later the British Socialist Party, in 1911-12, and chair in 1913.
His elder brother Robert, who died in Bank Lane in 1951, went on to be chair of the branch in 1915-16.
The late Ena Butler, their niece, told me about them years ago, but I never found out what happened to James. Can anyone help?
Brian Smith
53 Kalliness
Weisdale
kellister@btinternet.com
Become a member of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its readers to consider paying for membership to get additional perks:
- Removal of third-party ads;
- Bookmark posts to read later;
- Exclusive curated weekly newsletter;
- Hide membership messages;
- Comments open for discussion.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a member of Shetland News by either making a single payment, or setting up a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription.
Already a member? Sign in to hide this message.
