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Ellen Rogers, 23, Parlourmaid

Occupation or role: Parlourmaid
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Date of admission: 1 Jan 1904
Date of death: 2 Jan 1904
Disease (transcribed): Perforated gastric ulcer. General peritonitis. Laparotomy
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Stomach); Perforation (Stomach); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Laparotomy (Abdomen);
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: 'History. Dec [December] 27th onset of sudden severe pain across the centre of the abdomen: no vomiting: patient took to bed. 28th pain rather better. 29th pain increasing. 31st pain very acute: vomiting commenced. Morphine given: bowels constipated. Treated for 1 month previously for dyspepsia'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

George Redfern, 56, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Dec 1878
Date of death: 2 Jan 1879
Disease (transcribed): Compound fracture of both bones of the leg. Septicaemia
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The right leg was crushed by a large mass of masonry and the patient was much collapsed.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Ann Parr, 54, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 54
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Feb 1895
Date of death: 6 Feb 1895
Disease (transcribed): Double psoas abscess
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Psoas muscle)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Ward, Arthur Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical notes: The patient had suffered from angular curvature for three years. Six months before admission the swelling was noticed in the groin.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Legs, brain, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, and bladder
Type of incident: n/a

Diana Cruse, 93, [Occupation not stated]

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 93
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 27 Mar 1897
Date of death: 13 Apr 1897
Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Jaffrey, Francis
Post mortem examination performed by: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical notes: 'This patient had been suffering from bronchitis previous to admission, in getting out of bed she twisted her right leg and fell on to it. On examining the thigh it was found that she had an intra capsular fracture of the neck of the right femur. […] After the accident the bronchitis became much worse and her breathing very difficult and died on the 13th'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Esther Haas, 53, Teacher

Occupation or role: Teacher
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 1 Dec 1902
Date of death: 18 Apr 1903
Disease (transcribed): Tuberculosis of lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys. Pericarditis. Amputation of right leg. Psoas abscess
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Liver); Tuberculosis (Spleen); Tuberculosis (Kidney); Pericarditis (Heart); Amputation (Leg); Abscess (Psoas muscle)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Pearson, Sidney Vere
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: The patient was admitted complaining of palpitations and pain in the back and side.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, genito-urinary tract and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Cairns, 3 ½, [Occupation not stated]

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 3 ½
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Dec 1896
Date of death: 10 Jan 1897
Disease (transcribed): Tubercular meningitis. (Drainage of fluid from membranes of the cord)
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis, meningeal (Brain); Fluid (Spinal cord) ()
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William and Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Wells, Sydney Russell
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Medical notes: 'Mother never attended at times when she could be seen by Medical Registrar so no history obtained. Child complained of pains in abdomen and vomiting. He was very peevish and pointed to umbilicus when asked where it hurt him but there was no abdominal resistance and free abdominal breathing'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium, spinal cord

Type of incident: n/a

Matilda Tindell, 60, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 60
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 5 Apr 1881
Date of death: 8 Apr 1881
Disease (transcribed): Ruptured gall bladder. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Gallbladder); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Post mortem examination performed by: Turner, George Robertson
Medical notes: 'Had been ruptured on the left side (inguinal) for a good many years, and had worn a truss constantly. 2 days before admission the rupture came down and she reduced it in about an hour's time. She was seized with vomiting, colicky pains in the abdomen and vertigo. The bowels had not been open for 2 days'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, peritoneum, spleen, kidneys, ovaries

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

Jane Batty, 49, [Occupation not stated]

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 49
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 7 Apr 1894
Date of death: 14 Apr 1894
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis - from perforation. Malignant disease of rectum
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Perforation (Abdomen); Disease (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Post mortem examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H.
Medical notes: 'Patient was I.P. [In-patient] and colotomy was done 3 years ago. She has since worn a belt. The last 12 mos [months]: There has been a tendency to prolapse of the colotomy. Yesterday she had much pain an abdomen with shivers and some sickness. Patient has a discharge from the rectum and also passes blood'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Leonard Parker, 21, Draper's assist[ant]

Occupation or role: Draper's assist[ant]
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Date of admission: 6 Apr 1904
Date of death: 11 Apr 1904
Disease (transcribed): Appendicitis and general peritonitis: Laparotomy
Disease (standardised): Appendicitis (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Laparotomy (Abdomen);
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: 'See surgical notes'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'No Necropsy'
Type of incident: n/a

Grace Batt, 9, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 9
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 13 Apr 1898
Date of death: 14 Apr 1898
Disease (transcribed): Perforated appendix. General peritonitis. Laparotomy
Disease (standardised): Perforation (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Laparotomy (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson
Post mortem examination performed by: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical notes: She was taken ill on April 8th with vomiting and great pain in the lower part of the right side of the belly.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Only partial examination allowed
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Wise, 16 months, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 16 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 5 Apr 1879
Date of death: 12 Apr 1879
Disease (transcribed): Deep burn. Tetanus
Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin); Tetanus (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This child was admitted on account of a deep scald extending over the neck, throat, shoulder and arm.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and spinal cord
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Jane Davies, 46, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 46
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Dec 1891
Date of death: 14 Apr 1892
Disease (transcribed): Dermoid cyst in douglas’ pouch. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Cyst (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The patient had good health up to April last when she had great pain in the right hip shooting down the back and front of the thigh, and also across the back in the region of the sacrum.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines, pleurae and lungs
Type of incident: n/a

George Fairly, 27, Porter

Occupation or role: Porter
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Apr 1898
Date of death: 19 Apr 1898
Disease (transcribed): Small white kidneys. Adherent pericardium. Pus in knee joint. Diphtheria
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Adherent (Heart); Suppuration (Knee); Diphtheria (Pharynx)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson
Post mortem examination performed by: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical notes: He had been in hospital a few weeks ago, when his right knee had been operated on. Two months ago the right knee began to swell again.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, testicles, stomach, brain and right knee
Type of incident: n/a

Henry West, 55, Stud Groom

Occupation or role: Stud Groom
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Mar 1877
Date of death: 20 Apr 1877
Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus of Rectum. Colotomy. Peritonitis. Catarrhal pneumonia. Secondary cancerous deposits.
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Operation (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: In August last, the patient first noticed difficulty in passing motions and pain. He had been losing flesh.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, peritoneum, rectum, colon and urethra.
Type of incident: n/a

Eliza Astill, 49, Ladysmaid

Occupation or role: Ladysmaid
Age: 49
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 8 Apr 1884
Date of death: 22 Apr 1884
Disease (transcribed): Ovariotomy. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Ovariotomy (Ovary); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Margerison, Richard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ross, Daniel McClure
Medical notes: In January this woman had noticed pain in the left groin and found herself larger on the left than on the right side.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Jane Welch, 33, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 19 Jan 1900
Date of death: 16 Apr 1900
Disease (transcribed): Malignant stricture of oesophagus. Cervical abscess. Gastrostomy
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Oesophagus); Constriction (Oesophagus); Abscess (Neck); Gastrostomy (Stomach)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Vellacott, Philip Northcott
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium and heart
Type of incident: n/a

Margaret McCarron, 52, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 52
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Apr 1892
Date of death: 19 Apr 1892
Disease (transcribed): Malignant disease of rectum. Pyaemia
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Rectum); Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickson, T.W.
Medical notes: The patient had been quite well up to two months back. Then she commenced to have severe bleeding from the rectum.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Only examination of the abdomen was allowed
Type of incident: n/a

Arthur Brown, 17, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Feb 1892
Date of death: 19 Apr 1892
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Diseased hip joint. Asthenia
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Disease (Hip); Asthenia (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: See surgical notes
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No post mortem examination
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Burchnell, 37, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Jan 1890
Date of death: 31 Mar 1890
Disease (transcribed): Caries of spine. Double psoas abscess. Right iliac abscess. Amyloid disease
Disease (standardised): Caries (Spine); Abscess (Psoas muscle); Abscess (Ilium); Amyloidosis (Liver); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Amyloidosis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical notes: The patient was in the Hospital in May last, suffering from diseased vertebra in the lumbar region and a large abscess of the left side.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, pleurae, lungs, thyroid and larynx
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

James Totfree, 42, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Date of admission: 19 Sep 1878
Date of death: 15 May 1878
Disease (transcribed): Spinal disease. Double psoas abscess. Amyloid degenerations
Disease (standardised): Disease (Spine); Psoas abscess (Psoas muscles); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Spleen);
Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Two years ago whilst lifting a heavy weight felt a sudden pain back [sic]. Has had some pain ever since – Four months ago noticed a swelling in thigh - Occasional and 'pins and needles' in legs'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, liver, kidneys, peritoneum, spleen, kidneys, colon
Type of incident: n/a

Edwin Sayers, 30, Cabman

Occupation or role: Cabman
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 7 May 1902
Date of death: 7 May 1902
Disease (transcribed): Perforating duodenal ulcer. Slight peritonitis. Laparotomy. Shock
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Duodenum); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Laparotomy (Abdomen); Shock (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Bennet, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Keyser, Charles Ralph
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient had sudden acute pain in the epigastrium, felt faint and sick.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and testes
Type of incident: n/a

Emily Fox, 21, Laundrymaid

Occupation or role: Laundrymaid
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 14 Oct 1886
Date of death: 19 Jan 1887
Disease (transcribed): Empyema, exhaustion
Disease (standardised): Empyema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bull, William Charles and Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'The patient knew little of her family & was unaware of any phthisical history. For 3-4 years she had had winter cough & for 18 months previous to admission had been out of health suffering from weakness, pain in the left side, capricious appetite and emaciation'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, larynx, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, cerebral membrane, brain
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Hettie Vassil, 69, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 69
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Apr 1892
Date of death: 25 Apr 1892
Disease (transcribed): Suppuration in abdominal wall. Asthenia
Disease (standardised): Suppuration (Abdomen); Asthenia (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Newton, Reginald Frederick Henry
Medical notes: See surgical notes
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys and arteries in abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Frederick March, 47, Painter

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 Apr 1879
Date of death: 24 Apr 1879
Disease (transcribed): Rupture of urethra. Perineal section. Pyaemia
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Urethra); Section (Perineum); Sepsis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Stirling, Edward Charles
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient fell, with thighs separated, across a bar.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and urethra
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

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