The First-Ever Mugshots 1859-1876
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George Bennett who wore slicked back hair and curled moustache, had many poaching convictions and assaulted a police constable.
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Nothing is known about this gentlemen who is clearly very unhappy about this new "mugshot" idea.
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Samuel Oliver, 46, was sentenced to 21 days for begging. Records show that he was "ruddy" faced, had imperfect speech and a bad leg after a stroke.
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William Flint, 29, was also arrested for begging and was described as having boil marks and ginger eyebrows.
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William Rose, 18, was arrested for stealing a coat, pants and three handkerchiefs. Records show that he had a bullet wound on the back of his neck.
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Jane Green aka Elizabeth Locker, 20, was sentenced for 4 years for stealing what was described as a married stocking weaver with a "very long face".
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Catherine May, 26, was sentenced to 3 years for stealing a purse. She died 5 months into her prison term.
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William Doyle, 17, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting a stack of wheat on fire. He was described as not being able to read or write, and having a pale complexion.
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Joseph Blagdon, was arrested for begging. Records state that he had burn marks on his right arm, forehead and nose.
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William Dazley, 27, charged with stealing. He was an Ironmonger's assistant, who was described as having sandy hair, a brown birth mark on his left shoulder and a scar on his upper foot.
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