File:William MacDonald @ Strachan @John Ramsay @William Gordon.jpg

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English: William MacDonald, alias Strachan, alias John Ramsay, alias William Gordon; was sentenced to 7 years Penal Servitude for theft from (?) person.

On release, on 02-Aug-1897, he was 57 years old; his complexion was described as sallow, his hair grey getting bald, and his eyes grey-brown, yellow band, round pupils. His height was 5 feet 7 3/4 inches. As for his distinguishing marks, in the register it was simply noted: "See No 528/97".

His address on release was c/o Mrs Duthie 13 Harriet St, Aberdeen.

This image has been uploaded as part of the transcription project of the Register of Returned Convicts of Aberdeen (1869-1939), involving the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives and Code the City.

You can read more about his story in this blog post: https://criminalportraits.blogspot.com/2021/05/william-mcdonald-daftie-and-theft-at.html

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives collects, preserves and makes publicly accessible historical records relating to the City of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and secures significant modern records for future generations.
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Author Aberdeen City and Aberdeen Archives

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