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John Cooper, 37, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Nov 1840
Date of death: 7 Jan 1841
Disease (transcribed): Abscess of lung. Pericarditis
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Lungs); Pericarditis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Macleod, Roderick
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, spinal canal, thorax

Type of incident: n/a

Ellen Kelley, 28, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 11 Nov 1846
Date of death: 06 Jan 1847
Disease (transcribed): Inflammation of lungs with consolidation. Diseased heart. Endocarditis. Kidneys mottled. Tubercles in subperitoneal cellular tissue
Disease (standardised): Inflammation (Lung); Disease (Heart); Endocarditis (Heart); Disease (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur
Medical examination performed by: Fuller, Henry William
Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George
Medical notes: This patient reported that she had enjoyed good health up to three years ago, when she lost a large quantity of blood by vomiting, and since that time had been rather weak and had suffered at intervals from palpitation.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

John Evans, 44, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 27 Apr 1842
Date of death: 17 Jun 1842
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Softening of Heart. Ulceration of Larynx. Tubercles in Kidney.
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Ulcer (Larynx); Tuberculosis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Macleod, Roderick
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, larynx and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

William Hibbert, 45, Soldier

Occupation or role: Soldier
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Nov 1866
Date of death: 9 Jan 1867
Disease (transcribed): Aneurism of arch of aorta
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Aorta)
Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel
Medical examination performed by: Thompson, Reginald Edward
Post mortem examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical notes: This man had been in the 14th Huzzards and had been in India. The illness for which he was admitted began rather suddenly in the region of the right sternoclavicular joint which was increased on exertion.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Morey, 55, Broker

Occupation or role: Broker
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 10 Nov 1875
Date of death: 3 Jan 1876
Disease (transcribed): Hypertrophy and dilatation of the heart
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical examination performed by: Fenwick, John Charles James
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: This man said he had had dyspnoea for the last ten months, gradually increasing, with slight and occasional cough and spitting for three weeks.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys and liver
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Upson, 45, Dressmaker

Occupation or role: Dressmaker
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 31 Dec 1892
Date of death: 8 Jan 1893
Disease (transcribed): Mitral disease. Bronchitis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Bronchitis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Dickinson, William Lee
Post mortem examination performed by: Jaffrey, Francis
Medical notes: In June 1892 she had what was called an attack of influenza, followed by jaundice.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
Type of incident: n/a

[Name redacted] 59, Painter

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Jan 1925
Date of death: 14 Jan 1925
Disease (transcribed): Multi-lobular cirrhosis of liver. Ascites. Enlargement of spleen. Fatty myocarditis. Dilatation of ventricle. General vascular engorgement. Syncope
Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver); Ascites (Abdomen); Enlargement (Spleen); Myocarditis (Heart); Disease (Heart); Syncope (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Collier, James Stansfield
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: The patient had not been well for about a month. He had been in bed for nine days and unconscious for five days. He had some haematuria, incontinence and delirium.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain and membranes, skull, tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, mediastinal glands, bronchi, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneal cavity, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, stomach, small and large intestine, appendix and prostate
Type of incident: n/a

Arthur Stevens, 9, [Child of] Stenographer

Occupation or role: [Child of] Stenographer
Age: 9
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Dec 1901
Date of death: 11 Jan 1902
Disease (transcribed): Pyaemia. Congenital morbus cordis
Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Congenital disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Penrose, Francis George. Turner, George Robertson
Medical examination performed by: Stokes, Whitley Bland
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The boy was sent in for acute rheumatism and endocarditis.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal, bladder, brain and right hip joint
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Coleman, 71, Charwoman

Occupation or role: Charwoman
Age: 71
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Jan 1909
Date of death: 21 Jan 1909
Disease (transcribed): Cerebral haemorrhage. Arteriosclerosis
Disease (standardised): Haemorrhage (Brain); Arteriosclerosis (Arteries)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Post mortem examination performed by: Jex-Blake, Arthur John
Medical notes: The patient was quite well until she was found lying unconscious.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, ureters, bladder, uterus and appendages, oesophagus, stomach, intestines, appendix and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Maud Holland, 28, Charwoman

Occupation or role: Charwoman
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 27 Dec 1909
Date of death: 10 Jan 1910
Disease (transcribed): Mitral stenosis and reflux. Tricuspid stenosis. Hydrothorax. Hydropericardium. Ascites. Gastrectasis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Hydrothorax (Lung); Hydropericardium (Heart); Ascites (Abdomen); Gastrectasis (Stomach)
Admitted under the care of: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical examination performed by: Higgs, Frederick William
Post mortem examination performed by: Torrens, James Aubrey
Medical notes: The patient was first admitted on 6th September 1909. He had had languor, dyspnoea and palpitation, apparently only for a fortnight.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, kidneys, suprarenals and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Johanna Crow, 25, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Jan 1853
Date of death: 16 Jan 1853
Disease (transcribed): Fever. Ulcerated intestines. Diseased heart. Aortic valve with four flaps
Disease (standardised): Fever (Systemic); Ulcer (Intestines); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: This patient was admitted labouring under fever of rather severe type.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

Jane Warren, 53, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 1 Jan 1862
Date of death: 5 Jan 1862
Disease (transcribed): Disease of the heart. Dropsy
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Oedema (Indeterminate)
Admitted under the care of: Pitman, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Wadham, William
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: A case of disease of the heart with dropsy.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined
Type of incident: n/a

William Norman, 39, Grocer’s assistant

Occupation or role: Grocer’s assistant
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Dec 1902
Date of death: 15 Jan 1903
Disease (transcribed): Malignant carcinoma stenosis of pylorus. Gastro-jejunostomy. Septic bronchopneumonia. Brown atrophy of heart
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Stomach); Gastric bypass (Stomach); Sepsis (Lung); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Turner, George Robertson
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: Three months before admission he had vomiting with loss of flesh and general weakness commenced.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, pericardium, heart, liver, gall bladder, portal vein, bile duct, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, suparenals, bladder, testes, alimentary canal and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Hatty Richards, 34, [Wife of] Schoolmaster

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Schoolmaster
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 7 Dec 1921
Date of death: 8 Jan 1922
Disease (transcribed): No autopsy. Mitral disease. Auricular fibrillation
Disease (standardised): Heart valve diseases (Heart); Atrial fibrillation (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Golla, Frederick Lucien
Medical examination performed by: Gainsborough, Hugh
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: 'History: The present illness started 6 weeks ago with fits of suffocation and pains over the heart. The symptoms have been gradually getting worse. P.M.H. [Previous medical history] Rheumatic fever 20 years ago followed by heart trouble. On admission: 7/12/21. Somewhat cyanosed. Heart. AB. 4 ½ [inch] from midline in 6th space. No apparent enlargement to the rt. [right] Apical systolic murmur. Action very irregular. Lungs. No dulness. Moist rales all over. Abdomen. Liver not enlarged. Feet oedematous. Urine contains albumen'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'No autopsy'
Type of incident: n/a

Emma Stapp, 33, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 1 Dec 1847
Date of death: 12 Jan 1848
Disease (transcribed): Secondary abscess of lung, shoulder and hip joints. Fistula in ano. Inflammation of rectal veins. Inflammation of mucous membrane of the rectum.
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Lung, Shoulder, Hip); Fistula (Anal canal); Inflammation (Veins); Inflammation (Rectum)
Admitted under the care of: Hawkins, Caesar Henry
Medical examination performed by: Blagden, Robert
Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George
Medical notes: This patient stated that she had a fistula in ano for six or seven years but that it had caused little inconvenience until three years after its first appearance when it became inflamed. Six weeks previously to her admission she miscarried.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and joints
Type of incident: n/a

William Wootten, 12, [Child of] Brassfinisher

Occupation or role: [Child of] Brassfinisher
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Date of admission: 28 Nov 1905
Date of death: 9 Jan 1906
Disease (transcribed): Mitral and tricuspid incompetence
Disease (standardised): Mitral valve insufficiency (Heart); Tricuspid valve insufficiency (Heart);
Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Douglas, James Sholto Cameron
Medical notes: 'Admitted complaining of shortness of breath, cough and swelling of the legs. About 8 weeks ago patient became short of breath, developed a cough and later his legs began to swell. He then attended the Vict: Hosp: [Victoria Hospital] for about 4 weeks as an O.P. [Out-patient]'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

George Pentecost, 43, Clerk

Occupation or role: Clerk
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 4 Jan 1901
Date of death: 4 Jan 1901
Disease (transcribed): Dissecting aneurysm of the aorta. Rupture into the pericardium
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Aorta); Rupture (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: Brought in dead
Body parts examined in the post mortem: See PM and Case Book 1900 No 422
Type of incident: n/a

[Name redacted], [No age stated], [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: [No age stated]
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Jan 1926
Date of death: 11 Jan 1926
Disease (transcribed): Atheroma of coronary arteries and of aorta. Occlusion of descending branch left coronary artery with calcareous infiltration of its walls. Fibrosis of myocardium. Dilatation right ventricle. Acute congestion of the various organs
Disease (standardised): Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries); Occlusion (Arteries); Infiltration (Arteries); Fibrosis (Heart); Disease (Heart); Congestion (Viscera)
Admitted under the care of: Ogle, Cyril
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Donaldson, Robert
Medical notes: Brought in dead
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain and membranes, skull, tongue, tonsils, thymus, thyroid, larynx, trachea, pleurae, lungs, mediastinal glands, pulmonary artery, pericardium, heart, coronary arteries, aorta, peritoneum, liver, gall bladder, ducts, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, appendix and mesenteric glands
Type of incident: n/a

[Name redacted], 61, Artificial flower maker

Occupation or role: Artificial flower maker
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Date of admission: 19 Dec 1933
Date of death: 14 Jan 1934
Disease (transcribed): Chronic bronchitis and heart failure (emphysema)
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lungs); Disease (Heart); Emphysema (Lungs);
Admitted under the care of: Gainsborough, Hugh
Medical examination performed by:
Post mortem examination performed by: Riddell, Victor Horsley
Medical notes: 'Complains of shortness of breath for 3 weeks following a cough. He has no cough now. One month ago had a severe chill with bad headaches. This was diagnosed by his Dr as acute bronchitis with emphysema and albuminuria. He has influenza every year, and bronchitis for the last few’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys (‘specimen lungs and kidneys for microscopy’
Illustrations:
Type of incident:

John Franklin, 47, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Apr 1841
Date of death: 30 May 1841
Disease (transcribed): Aneurysm of the ascending aorta with effusion of bloody fluid in the pericardium
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Blood vessels); Effusion (Pericardium)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
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, abdomen

Type of incident: n/a

Jane Gilham , 22, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 24 Apr 1852
Date of death: 25 Apr 1852
Disease (transcribed): Extravasation of blood in the substance of the lung. Fibrous thickening and consolidation of a portion of the hearts parietes
Disease (standardised): Extravasation (Lung); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: This woman was admitted in a state of extreme exhaustion. She was alleged to have been spitting blood all the week.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax
Type of incident: n/a

Sarah Wilking, 70, Married woman

Occupation or role: Married woman
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Apr 1861
Date of death: 11 Apr 1861
Disease (transcribed): Diseased kidneys. Hypertrophy of heart. Hydrothorax
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Hydrothorax (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel
Medical examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Post mortem examination performed by: Holmes, Timothy
Medical notes: The patient had for three of four months suffered from palpitations, cough with expectoration, and slight oedema.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and pelvis
Type of incident: n/a

Sarah Greening, 26, Housemaid

Occupation or role: Housemaid
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Apr 1867
Date of death: 20 Apr 1867
Disease (transcribed): Anaemia. Weak and flabby heart
Disease (standardised): Anaemia (Systemic); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical examination performed by: Thompson, Reginald Edward
Post mortem examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical notes: The only history of illness that could be elicited in this case was an account of inflammation of the lungs in childhood. The catamenia had been absent since Christmas and since that time she had complained of shifting pains with profuse sweats.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Rose Collins, 9 years 6 months , [Daughter of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Labourer
Age: 9 years 6 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 14 Apr 1915
Date of death: 14 Apr 1915
Disease (transcribed): Streptococcal laryngitis with oedema glottidis. Heart failure. Tracheotomy. ? Anaphylaxis
Disease (standardised): Laryngitis (Larynx); Oedema (Glottis); Failure (Heart); Tracheotomy (Trachea); Anaphylaxis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Latham, Arthur Carlyle
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: On April 7th the child had an attack of measles. On April 11th there was increase in the cough, and since then there had been increasing difficulty in breathing.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, bladder and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

William Sabine, 49, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Date of admission: 1 Feb 1904
Date of death: 24 Mar 1904
Disease (transcribed): R: [Right] Hydronephrosis with renal calculus. Chronic interstitial nephritis of L: [Left] kidney. Hypertrophy and dilatation of heart. Hydrothorax
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Calculi (Kidney); Hypertrophy (Heart); Cardiomyopathy, dilated (Heart); Hydrothorax (Lung);
Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical examination performed by: Ascherson, William Lawrence
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: '[Died at Atkinson Morley Convalescent Hospital]. Patient was admitted on February 1st complaining of dyspnoeic attacks, pain and heaviness in the praecordial region for the four months preceding admission. There had been some cough and expectoration, the sputum sometimes being blood-tinged. Previous history of syphilis. No rheumatic history'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

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