Mary Esslemont

Title: 
Doctor
Dates: 
1891-1984

Mary Esslemont was the daughter of Clementina MacDonald, who was active in many areas of female activism, and George B Esslemont, MP. She gained three degrees from Aberdeen University (B.Sc., MA, MBChB) and was the first female President of the Student Representative Council. She was a GP who was particularly concerned with Aberdeen's poor, and was active in many areas, especially women's rights. She was awarded the CBE in 1955.

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Gravestone in Allenvale Cemetery
Gravestone in Allenvale Cemetery
Gravestone in Allenvale Cemetery
Sources
The Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women
Based on an entry by Jennifer Carter
Illustration of part of wall art in St Nicholas Lane, Aberdeen.