Sinclair Thomson, Baptist pioneer. Born 3 Sep 1784, Scarvester, Wester Skeld - d. 8 July 1864, Dunrossness. Known as the "Shetland Apostle". He was named after Ann Sinclair, wife of his uncle Robert, factor at Sumburgh. His sisters were; Agnes, Elizabeth and Mary, wife of John Johnson, whose daughter Mary (one of triplets) was adopted by Sinclair. His brothers were; John, James, Walter, Robert, Thomas and another who died in infancy.
