Friendly Society Fraud
On the 10th August 1882, Edward Grovenor was found guilty of defrauding a Friendly Society and was sent to prison.
Tag: rogues gallery
A Dishonest Sweep
Philip Hughes (1836-1896), a Chimney Sweep who lived and worked in Edinburgh, had a troubled life. His family, and the City he lived in, were also troubled by his behaviour. … Continue reading A Dishonest Sweep
Peter [alias John]
Peter (alias John) Porter was jailed in Barlinnie in May 1883. His age is not given but he looks no older than a child.
“a dangerous condition”
John Yates is scary looking. This man, with a brutal hair-cut, had so many aliases such that nobody will ever really be able to work out who he was or … Continue reading “a dangerous condition”
“Fawn velour hat”
William Slater from Bradford, was aged 21 years when this mug-shot was taken. He was clearly a smooth operator – as the following Police Gazette appeal for information on his … Continue reading “Fawn velour hat”
I had me good eye on ya the whole time!
I have been able to find diddly-squat about ‘John Moir’. I would suggest we follow the example of Alexander Mccall Smith and make-up a story for ‘eye-patch John’! I wonder … Continue reading I had me good eye on ya the whole time!
“A public nuisance”
It is my view that Helen Nicholson was not a “rogue” but a victim. I have not been able to find out when she died or what happened to her … Continue reading “A public nuisance”
“A respectable looking man”
Duncan Paton looks most respectable in this mugshot. So much so that I felt compelled to try and find out more about him and the life that he had lived. … Continue reading “A respectable looking man”