William McBain于1891年生于上海，除曾去英国读书和二战期间，他一生绝大多数时间都住在上海。1969年10月在上海被捕，1970年2月被驱逐到香港。
William McBain, 81, Native of Shanghai
The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973); Apr 24, 1971;
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post
pg. B6
BRITON, 78, AND ILL, IS FREED BY PEKING
Feb. 15, 1970
https://www.nytimes.com/1970/02/15/archives/briton-78-and-ill-is-freed-by-peking.html
HONG KONG, Feb. 14—Com munist China today released William McBain, a 78‐year‐old British subject, who was arrest ed in Shanghai last October. He was wheeled across the border into Hong Kong on a baggage trolley and subsequently admit ted to a hospital where his con dition was described as fair.
A Hong Kong Government spokesman said there was still no news about Constance Mar tin, a 72‐year‐old British sub ject, who was arrested at the same time as Mr. McBain. Mrs. Martin was working for the Shanghai branch of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation before her arrest and Mr. McBain is a retired businessman. Both had live dfor many years in China.
The British Government had expressed concern over the de tention of the two elderly Brit ons and requested information about them as well as consular access to them. The Chinese did not accede to the request.
A British Government spokes man said in December that Mr. McBain suffered from a heart condition.
附2：对McBain家族在上海历史的考证
From No 1 on the Bund in Shanghai to a Kaolin Mine in Cha Kwo Ling, Hong Kong – the Century Old China Coast Saga of the McBains
https://industrialhistoryhk.org/from-no-1-on-the-bund-in-shanghai-to-kaolin-mine-in-cha-kwo-ling-the-century-old-china-coast-saga-of-the-mcbains/
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