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Jeremiah Stevens, 24, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 Jul 1844
Date of death: 16 Jul 1844
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis with extensive ulcerations of the mucous membrane of the Larynx.
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Ulcer (Larynx)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: About three months before his admission, he seems to have suffered from a severe cold and a cough and expectoration which had continued ever since.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, larynx and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

James Davy, 21, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Jul 1844
Date of death: 25 Jul 1844
Disease (transcribed): Asphyxia from drowning. Lungs loaded with red, frothy serum and lacerable. Bronchial membrane much congested. Marks of a blow at the back part of the head.
Disease (standardised): Asphyxia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: Whilst bathing in the Serpentine, a little before 9 o’clock in the evening, he became frightened and sank, remaining under the water between three and four minutes, when he was picked up and taken to the receiving house of the Royal Humane Society.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Elizabeth Staples, 57, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 57
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 31 Jul 1844
Date of death: 7 Aug 1844
Disease (transcribed): Effusion in brain. Softening of brain. Cerebral arteries atheromatous. Old adhesions of lungs. Pneumonia. Left ventricle hypertrophied. Atheroma in mitral and aortic valves and in aorta. Kidneys granular. Fibrous tumour of uterus.
Disease (standardised): Effusion (Brain ); Softening (Brain ); Plaque, Atherosclerotic (Arteries); Pneumonia (Lung); Hypertrophy (Heart); Granular (Kidney);Tumour (Uterus)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient stated that she was frequently attacked with a sensation of great distress in the upper part of the abdomen with spasmodic pain.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

William Darling , 44, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jul 1844
Date of death: 10 Aug 1844
Disease (transcribed): Extensive pleurisy. Old adhesions. Pneumonia. Peculiar spots about trachea with a few ulcerations. Congestion and thickening of the mucous membrane of the Larynx.
Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Pleura); Pneumonia (Lung); Ulcer (Trachea); Congestion (Larynx)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was a man in intemperate habits and had suffered from a cough and occasional asthma for many years. At his admission he stated that he had been suffering from an attack of fever (probably Scarlatina) with a severe pain in the chest and cough.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, larynx and trachea, and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Isaac Betley, 23, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 17 Jan 1844
Date of death: 19 Jan 1844
Disease (transcribed): Excessive congestion of the Brain. Spleen very much enlarged and quite hard.
Disease (standardised): Congestion (Brain ); Enlarged (Spleen)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: On the 13th January after exposure to wet and cold he was seized with the usual symptoms of fever of a rather low character.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Stamp, 53, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Jan 1844
Date of death: 20 Jan 1844
Disease (transcribed): Dilatation of left ventricle with atrophy of its parietes; thickening of the mitral and aortic valves. Ossification of coronary arteries; atheromatous deposit in the aorta. Liver and kidneys contracted and granular.
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Ossification (Heart); Plaque (Arteries); Contracted (Liver, Kidneys); Granular (Liver, Kidneys)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with general anasarca and ascites.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Saunders, 53, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Aug 1844
Date of death: 1 Sep 1844
Disease (transcribed): Herpes Zoster. Dropsy and disease of the heart.
Disease (standardised): Herpes Zoster (Systemic); Oedema (Indeterminate); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
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: The body was not examined at the request of the friends
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Bestram , 31, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Aug 1844
Date of death: 4 Sep 1844
Disease (transcribed): Hypertrophy and increased vascularity of bones of skull. Effusion of milky fluid in subarachnoid tissue. Fluid in ventricles with thickened membrane. Disease of hip joint.
Disease (standardised): Hypertrophy (Skull); Vascularity (Skull); Effusion (Brain ); Disease (Hip)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: About six years before his admission he appeared to have had a fit which proceeded from mental excitement. Three of four years afterwards his sight had become dim and he had paralysis of one side.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax, abdomen and hip joint
Type of incident: n/a

Hannah Henley, 23, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 31 Jul 1844
Date of death: 21 Sep 1844
Disease (transcribed): Tubercular deposits in the lungs and sub pleural cellular tissues in the Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Kidneys, Intestines, Bladder and Ovaries and Mesenteric Glands.
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient had been suffering from ill health and Amenorrhea for about 15 months before her admission, when she was complaining of severe pain to the pit of her stomach.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Peter Welch , 40, Servant

Occupation or role: Servant
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Sep 1844
Date of death: 25 Sep 1844
Disease (transcribed): Poisoning by opium and arsenic. Arsenic detected in the contents of the stomach.
Disease (standardised): Poisoning (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner and Spitta, Robert John
Medical notes: The patient was brought to the Hospital after ingesting poison.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: Suicide

John Smith , 70, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 70
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 25 Sep 1844
Date of death: 9 Oct 1844
Disease (transcribed): Dilatation, with slight thickening, of the heart. Universal anasarca, with effusion into the chest.
Disease (standardised): Dilatation (Heart); Oedema (Systemic); Effusion (Thorax)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with general anasarca with dyspnoea and orthopnea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Dimond, 49, Servant

Occupation or role: Servant
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Jun 1844
Date of death: 13 Oct 1844
Disease (transcribed): Ascites and anasarca. Dilatation with hypertrophy of the Heart. Kidneys slightly rough on the surfaces.
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen); Oedema (General); Dilatation (Heart); Hypertrophy (Heart); Rough surface (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient had lived freely but enjoyed good health until 12 weeks before his admission when his illness commenced with an attack of vomiting and purging.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

William Farley, 51, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jul 1844
Date of death: 17 Oct 1844
Disease (transcribed): Effusion of fluid in the subarachnoideum tissue and in the ventricles of the Brain. Large abscess between the bladder and rectum. Blood in the cavities of both joints.
Disease (standardised): Effusion (Brain ); Abscess (Bladder); Abscess (Rectum)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted under the care of the surgeon for a retention of urine but soon transferred to the Physician as it appeared only secondary to an affection of the brain.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, spinal cord, thorax, abdomen and knee joints
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Mills, 16, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jul 1844
Date of death: 24 Oct 1844
Disease (transcribed): Ascites. Anasarca. Effusion of fluid into thoracic serous cavities. Dilatation of heart without hypertrophy. Extensive inflammation of lung and pulmonary apoplexy.
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen); Oedema (Leg, Foot); Effusion (Thorax); Dilatation (Heart); Inflammation (Lung); Haemorrhage (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Henry
Medical notes: The patient was admitted complaining of a palpitation of the heart and an acute pain in the region of the organ which appeared to occupy a larger space than natural.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Hill, 39, Baker

Occupation or role: Baker
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Oct 1844
Date of death: 23 Nov 1844
Disease (transcribed): Diffuse aneurysm of the common carotid artery, producing pressure upon the Larynx and Pharynx and displacing these organs. Viscera healthy. A few specks of atheroma in the carotid.
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Arteries); Plaque, Atherosclerotic (Arteries)
Admitted under the care of: Keate, Robert. Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: Whilst kneading in the bake-house, he experienced a sudden stabbing pain in the left side of the neck. In three hours his throat had become so much swollen that he could not swallow his breakfast, and the breathing was somewhat impeded.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Neck, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Laura Halliday , 27, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Nov 1844
Date of death: 27 Nov 1844
Disease (transcribed): Anasarca. Effusions into thoracic serous cavities. Pulmonary apoplexy. Dilatation and atrophy of Heart, with disease of mitral and aortic valves. Depositions of fibrine in kidneys, which were otherwise healthy.
Disease (standardised): Oedema (Hand, Foot); Effusion (Thorax); Haemorrhage (Lung); Disease (Heart); Deposits (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted suffering from severe palpitations of the heart which beat over a widely extended surface. There was great distress of respiration with orthopnea, severe constriction of the chest and copious expectoration.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

James Hall, 51, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Nov 1844
Date of death: 6 Dec 1844
Disease (transcribed): Effusion of fluid in both pleurae. Right bronchi inflamed. Dilatation with hypertrophy of left ventricle. Atheromatous deposit in aortic and mitral valves. Purulent fluid in peritoneum. Kidneys dwindled and granular.
Disease (standardised): Effusion (Pleura); Inflammation (Lung); Dilatation, Hypertrophy (Heart); Plaque, Atherosclerotic (Heart); Suppuration (Abdomen); Dwindled, Granular (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with general anasarca and some orthopnea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and cranium
Type of incident: n/a

Sophia Crompton, 28, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Nov 1844
Date of death: 10 Dec 1844
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis of a very lower character. Viscera in abdomen and thorax healthy.
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Keate, Robert. Seymour, Edward James
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, abdomen and right inferior extremity
Type of incident: n/a

William Cripps, 45, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Dec 1844
Date of death: 30 Dec 1844
Disease (transcribed): n/a
Disease (standardised): n/a
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
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: The body was removed before it had been examined
Type of incident: n/a

Edward Farrel, 35, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 February 1844
Date of death: 14 February 1844
Disease (transcribed): Great venous congestion of the Brain, with extensive effusion into the Ventricles.
Disease (standardised): Disease (Brain )
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: About a week previous to his admission he was stated to have received a severe blow upon his head during a drunken fit.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium. The other viscera were not examined, at the request of the friends.
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Catherine Smith , 47, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 47
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 14 February 1844
Date of death: 24 February 1844
Disease (transcribed): Empyema. Grey hepatisation of the lung. Granular kidneys. Encephaloid disease of uterus.
Disease (standardised): Empyema (Thorax); Hepatisation (Lung); Cancer (Uterus); Granular (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with anasarcous swelling of the lower extremities and vesications of the right leg.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen. The examination of this body was not carried on to any extent as the subject was to go to the dissecting room; the kidneys were the only organs which were cut into
Type of incident: n/a

John Simes, 20, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Mar 1844
Date of death: 9 Mar 1844
Disease (transcribed): Congestion of the Brain with effusion of limpid serum both in the pia mater and in the ventricles. Heart large and soft with this parietes and dilated cavities. Pulmonary apoplexy.
Disease (standardised): Congestion (Brain ); Disease (Heart); Haemorrhage (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: A short time previous to his admission he had fallen down in a fit of an epileptic character. His companions stated that he was a man of very intemperate habits but had not been intoxicated within the previous two days.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Joseph Wright, 30, Cook

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Mar 1844
Date of death: 11 Mar 1844
Disease (transcribed): Delirium Tremens. Heart large and flabby with dilated cavities and thin parietes, especially the left ventricle.
Disease (standardised): Alcohol withdrawal delirium (Brain ); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was of ‘very intemperate habits’. He was admitted in a state of great excitement, talking incessantly and complaining of music and devils which were annoying him.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Louisa Addy , 30, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 27 Sep 1843
Date of death: 14 Mar 1844
Disease (transcribed): General dropsy and disease of the heart.
Disease (standardised): Oedema (Systemic); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Henry
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with general anasarca and ascites and symptoms of great impediment to the circulation and palpitations.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Mary A Harris, 9, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 9
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 13 Mar 1844
Date of death: 26 Mar 1844
Disease (transcribed): Pleurisy. Peritonitis. Necrosis of the rami of the Ischium and Pubis.
Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Lung); Necrosis (Pelvis); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Keate, Robert. Seymour, Edward James
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Hewett, Prescott Gardner
Medical notes: The patient was admitted with a small tumour situated in the labium and apparently connected with the ramus of the pubis.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

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