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Alfred Ozanne, 36, Quarry man

Occupation or role: Quarry man
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Jul 1880
Date of death: 20 Jul 1880
Disease (transcribed): Amputation of foot. Septicaemia?
Disease (standardised): Amputation (Foot); Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: The patient’s left foot was amputated by Syme’s method in 1877 for disease resulting from a severe injury received seventeen years previously. For a while the stump was sound, but nine months before admission it began to be painful.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Stump, iliac and femoral veins, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Roles, 49, Shop keeper

Occupation or role: Shop keeper
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Jul 1880
Date of death: 13 Jul 1880
Disease (transcribed): Tumour of face. Removal by operation
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Face); Operation (Face)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: Twenty eight years before admission the patient remarked a knot the size of a pea in the left lower eyelid which was removed by Mr Charles Guthrie in 1851 but the growth recurred many times despite further removals.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Face
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Samuel Lee, 37, Engineer

Occupation or role: Engineer
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 26 Apr 1880
Date of death: 20 Jun 1880
Disease (transcribed): Innominate aneurism – operation. Granular kidneys
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Arteries); Operation (Arteries); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: He had been accustomed as ‘first tenor’ in a choir to much singing. On occasions he had rather ‘strained’ his voice but never felt any ill effects for long. About twelve months previously he had noticed some difficulty in producing his ‘chest notes as if there existed some obstruction.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart and arteries, liver, spleen and kidneys
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Jane Williams, 45, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 7 Jul 1879
Date of death: 11 Jul 1879
Disease (transcribed): Intestinal obstruction from an ovarian tumour. Peritonitis. Ovariotomy
Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Intestines); Tumour (Ovary); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Ovariotomy (Ovary)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was perfectly well in the morning of July 4th. Then felt sick and ill. Two hours later vomiting came on and recurred several times.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, ovary, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Ann Dunnings, 44, Cook

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 44
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 1 Mar 1879
Date of death: 2 Mar 1879
Disease (transcribed): Strangulated femoral hernia (operated). Incipient ulceration
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Ulcer (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had been ruptured two years. Four days before admission the gut came down and could not be reduced and vomiting almost directly followed.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

John Culverhouse, 57, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jan 1879
Date of death: 1 Feb 1879
Disease (transcribed): Compound fracture of legs and ankle joint. Dislocation of astragalus and removal of the same. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Fracture (Ankle); Dislocation (Ankle); Operation (Ankle); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry. Turner, Edward Beadon
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Some masonry fell on the patient and he was taken up insensible.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Joshua Jacobs, 78, Lodging house keeper

Occupation or role: Lodging house keeper
Gender: Male
Age: 78
Date of admission: 24 Jun 1878
Date of death: 30 Jun 1878
Disease (transcribed): Strangted [Strangulated] inguinal hernia – Operation – Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
PM performed by: n/a
Medical notes: 'Not reported here'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'Not examined'
Type of incident: n/a

Jessie Hermann, 57, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Gender: Female
Age: 57
Date of admission: 8 Jan 1878
Date of death: 14 Jan 1878
Disease (transcribed): Ovarian cancer; cancerous stricture of lower bowel. Colotomy
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Ovary); Cancer (Intestines); Constriction (Intestines); Colotomy (Colon);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. In middle of last Aug. [August] was seized with acute pain across abdomen – Pain soon left her but obstinate constipation followed and continued for a fortnight. Bowels then became regular – Since that time has never been 'quite herself'. Five weeks ago again seized with violent pain in abdomen soon followed by severe vomiting. Obstinate constipation followed and abdomen became gradually distended – The sickness has persisted and the pain has occurred at intervals'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, peritoneum, ovarian tumour
Type of incident: n/a

Ellen Russell, 56, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 26 May 1877
Date of death: 3 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Constriction of the descending colon by a fibrous band. Right and left colotomy. Large ovarian tumour.
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Intestines); Operation (Intestines); Tumour (Ovary)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was transferred from Dr Barclay. For 18 months she had suffered from constipation and vomiting, and shortly after commencement of these symptoms had noticed a small lump in the abdomen near the navel.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, brain, utereus, ovaries, intestine and bowel
Type of incident: n/a

William Harris, 19, Shopman

Occupation or role: Shopman
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Apr 1877
Date of death: 4 Apr 1877
Disease (transcribed): Hernia (operation). Perforation of the bowel. Peritonitis.
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Perforation (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had had a rupture on the right side since he was four years old which had previously always been reduced with ease until the day of admission when it became larger and painful. The right testicle had never descended into the scrotum.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, peritoneum and right testicle. The post mortem was from Mr Golding Collet's notes.
Type of incident: n/a

William Down, 64, Coachman

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 64
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Mar 1877
Date of death: 2 Apr 1877
Disease (transcribed): Perineal section. Urinary infiltration. Amyloid liver.
Disease (standardised): Operation (Perineum); Amyloidosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had had difficulty in passing water for many years.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, pubic and perineal regions. The post mortem was from Mr Golding Collet's notes.
Type of incident: n/a

Eliza Frank, 63, Laundress

Occupation or role: Laundress
Age: 63
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 19 Sep 1876
Date of death: 1 Dec 1876
Disease (transcribed): Artificial anus. Strangulated inguinal hernia
Disease (standardised): Colostomy (Anal canal); Hernia (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Morgan, John Hammond
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: She had suffered from hernia for five years and generally wore a truss. On September 16th she felt sudden pain in the right groin and was sick soon after.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, lungs, heart, liver and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

John Bennett, 41, Coachman

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 26 Apr 1876
Date of death: 13 Jul 1876
Disease (transcribed): Septicaemia. Abscess in right leg. Amputation of right foot
Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Abscess (Leg); Amputation (Foot)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Morgan, John Hammond
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The disease of the foot commenced after a sprain four months ago, after which his ankle continued to swell and became more and more painful.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and leg
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Edward Knott, 56, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Dec 1875
Date of death: 25 Jan 1876
Disease (transcribed): After amputation. Coagula in the right cardiac cavities
Disease (standardised): Amputation (Leg); Thrombosis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Morgan, John Hammond
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: This patient was admitted with a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula. This was followed by a good deal of traumatic fever and sloughing of the wound.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, heart, liver, kidney and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Eliza Brenton, 53, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Nov 1875
Date of death: 8 Dec 1875
Disease (transcribed): Septicaemia after operation for tumour of left thigh
Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Operation (Leg); Cancer (Leg)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, heart, liver and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Joseph Waddilove, 60, Draper

Occupation or role: Draper
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Nov 1875
Date of death: 15 Nov 1875
Disease (transcribed): Amputation of arm. Dilatation of heart
Disease (standardised): Amputation (Arm); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Rachel Elliott, 68, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 68
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Oct 1875
Date of death: 3 Nov 1875
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis after hernia operation
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Only the abdominal cavity was examined
Type of incident: n/a

Edward Thompson, 19 days, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 19 days
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 7 Mar 1875
Date of death: 26 Mar 1875
Disease (transcribed): Meningocele. Tapping. Suppuration of the remaining contents of the cyst
Disease (standardised): Meningocele (Brain); Tapping (Brain); Suppuration (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Thrupp, James Godfrey
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical notes: This infant was admitted a few hours after birth with a meningocele growing from the back part of the head equal in size to a small melon.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium
Type of incident: n/a

John Dwyer, 64, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 64
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 17 Dec 1873
Date of death: 22 Dec 1873
Disease (transcribed): Strangulated inguinal hernia. Operation. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: This man had been ruptured on both sides for the last fifteen years for which he had always worn a truss.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Elliott, 15, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Sep 1873
Date of death: 7 Oct 1873
Disease (transcribed): Crushed leg. Amputation
Disease (standardised): Crushed (Leg); Amputation (Leg)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: Not reported here
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Susan Brandon, 46, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 46
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 16 Jul 1873
Date of death: 2 Sep 1873
Disease (transcribed): Cellulitis of arm. Sloughing. Amputation at shoulder joint. Exhaustion
Disease (standardised): Cellulitis (Arm); Sloughing (Arm); Amputation (Arm); Exhaustion (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy. Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: The patient fell down and truck her left arm against a bed stead causing a slight wound.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and organs of generation
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Thomas Plank, 2, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 2
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 May 1873
Date of death: 20 May 1873
Disease (transcribed): Foreign-body in right bronchus. Tracheotomy. Bronchopneumonia
Disease (standardised): Foreign body (Lung); Tracheotomy (Trachea); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: The child was supposed to have swallowed a piece of tobacco pipe about an inch in length.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, larynx, trachea, bronchus, lungs, heart and abdomen
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

John Windmill, 20, Paper stainer

Occupation or role: Paper stainer
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Dec 1872
Date of death: 14 Feb 1873
Disease (transcribed): Tumour of femur. Amputation at hip joint. Sarcomatous tumours in pleurae, pericardium and lungs
Disease (standardised): Tumour (Leg); Amputation (Leg); Tumour (Pleura); Tumour (Heart); Tumour (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Louisa Ada Denton, 56, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Nov 1872
Date of death: 11 Dec 1872
Disease (transcribed): Colloid cancer of the right ovary. Paracentesis abdominis. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Ovary); Paracentesis (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical notes: This woman had noticed enlargement of the abdomen during a year and in steadily increased without much pain.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys and organs of generation
Type of incident: n/a

Arthur Moore, 9 years 6 months, Child

Occupation or role: Child
Age: 9 years 6 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 29 Oct 1872
Date of death: 8 Nov 1872
Disease (transcribed): Strangulated inguinal hernia. Operation
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: As the body was not examined, the case is not herein reported.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined
Type of incident: n/a

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