Occupation or role: Servant Age: 49 Gender: Female Date of admission: 1 Mar 1876 Date of death: 2 Apr 1876 Disease (transcribed): Cancer of cervical glands, palate, lungs Disease (standardised): Cancer (Lymph nodes); Cancer (Mouth); Cancer (Lung) 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 woman said that she had been subject to cough and spitting for some time and had spat some blood a few weeks ago. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, palate, heart, liver and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 32 Gender: Male Date of admission: 26 Mar 1851 Date of death: 10 May 1851 Disease (transcribed): Double pleurisy. Miliary tubercles & vomicae on both sides of the chest & slight ulceration of the lining membrane of the caecum & lower part of the ileum. Fatty liver Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Lungs); Tuberculosis (Lungs); Suppuration (Lungs); Ulcer (Caecum, ileum); Disease (Liver) 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: 'Complained of cough of about 6 weeks’ standing with some hoarseness of voice, and considerable emaciation. He would not allow that he had been previously subject to cough, although he ‘might have had occasional colds’, and had never spit blood’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Needlewoman Age: 67 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Apr 1873 Date of death: 24 Apr 1873 Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: Not reported Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cook Age: 27 Gender: Female Date of admission: 29 Mar 1865 Date of death: 4 Apr 1865 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia. Disease of temporal bone. ‘Amyloid’ disease of liver, kidneys and small intestine Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Skull); Amyloidosis (Liver); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Intestines) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Sturges, Octavius Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship Medical notes: She had been subject to winter cough for some years. She had been getting much worse in the way of debility and increased cough for the last nine weeks. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, chest and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 36 Gender: Male Date of admission: 23 Apr 1853 Date of death: 7 May 1853 Disease (transcribed): Extensive bronchitis Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung) 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: He was admitted with cough of more than two years standing and spitting yellow phlegm. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Groom Age: 37 Gender: Male Date of admission: 5 Mar 1851 Date of death: 7 May 1851 Disease (transcribed): Double pleurisy. Miliary tubercles & vomicae in both lungs, also emphysema. Ulceration of mucous membrane covering vocal chords & of the caecum, colon & rectum to considerable extent Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Lungs); Tuberculosis (Lungs); Suppuration (Lungs); Emphysema (Lungs); Ulcer (Vocal cords, caecum, colon, rectum) Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William Medical notes: 'This man, who was a groom by employment, complained of having suffered from cough & pain in the chest for 3 months, that he had lost flesh rapidly during the last month, but he had never spit blood’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, trachea, larynx, abdomen
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 10 Gender: Male Date of admission: 31 Mar 1852 Date of death: 21 Apr 1852 Disease (transcribed): Diseased kidneys. Peritonitis. Pleurisy. Bronchitis. White patch upon the heart. Gangrenous state of inside of the cheek with thickening of the tonsils from the use of mercury apparently Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pleurisy (Pleura); Bronchitis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Gangrene (Cheek);Thickening (Palatine tonsil) Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William Medical notes: The mother said he had been ailing ever since Christmas but did not know what was the matter with him. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, thorax, pharynx and mouth Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 25 Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Apr 1851 Date of death: 6 May 1851 Disease (transcribed): Disease of the kidneys which were greatly enlarged, mottled, smooth & having their cortical part infiltrated by a light yellow deposit. Enlarged heart with ‘granulations’ on the margins of the aortic valves. One of the flaps of this valve was greatly enlarged & broader than the others. Peritonitis. Pleural effusions Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidneys, heart, lungs); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Effusion (Lungs)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William Medical notes: 'This man gave no very distinct account of the commencement of his symptoms. He had been ailing 10 months, had felt weak, & perspired very much, and had now been obliged to keep his bed for 2 months. Had had shortness of breath but no beating of the heart’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, thorax
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 27 Gender: Male Date of admission: 27 Feb 1850 Date of death: 2 Jun 1850 Disease (transcribed): Pleurisy. Emphysema. Paracentesis Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Pleura); Emphysema (Lung); Paracentesis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Holl, Harvey Buchanan Medical notes: This patient had passed through a very severe attack of confluent small pox only seven weeks before admission, and his convalescence was scarcely complete when he began to have cough and severe pain in the chest. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 5 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Apr 1848 Date of death: 12 May 1848 Disease (transcribed): Hooping cough. Purulent bronchitis. Disease (standardised): Whooping cough (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: As the body was not examined, the history of this case is not given. Body parts examined in the post mortem: The body was not examined at the request of friends Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 35 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Feb 1877 Date of death: 15 Mar 1877 Disease (transcribed): Pericarditis. Pleurisy. Pneumonia. Bronchitis. Disease (standardised): Pericarditis (Heart); Pleurisy (Pleura); Pneumonia (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient stated that in December he felt chilly and began to cough. The cough increased with dyspnoea and expectoration then diminished. During the first week only he had shivering and night sweats.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Gender: Male Age: 24 Date of admission: 25 Mar 1854 Date of death: 30 Mar 1854 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitting doctor: Wilson, James Arthur Surgeon: Gray, Henry Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical notes: 'The report that was brought in with this man, was that he had been out of work a long time, & starving, that he had recently found employment, and it was supposed he had been unequal to his task. He had been ailing for a fortnight, and had been entirely laid up for a week. No account of the origin & progress was obtained. When admitted he was quite unconscious’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: House keeper Age: 54 Gender: Female Date of admission: 29 Jan 1879 Date of death: 15 Mar 1879 Disease (transcribed): Labio-pharyngeal paralysis. Bronchopneumonia Disease (standardised): Paralysis (Pharynx); Bronchopneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The symptoms developed gradually from the beginning of December 1878. The thickness in her throat and the weakness of the legs were noticed first. The affection of the arms, lips and speech did not attract attention until a fortnight or so later. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: 18 Gender: Female Date of admission: 28 Feb 1849 Date of death: 7 May 1849 Disease (transcribed): Pneumothorax. Empyema. Tubercles & vomicae in the left lung. Congested liver. Fibrinous block in the spleen Disease (standardised): Pneumothorax (Lungs); Empyema (Lungs); Tuberculosis (Lungs); Abscess (Lungs); Congestion (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry Medical notes: This girl stated that she had been only ill during 3 weeks previous to her admission, that she had enjoyed good health up to the period, and although having a delicate complexion was in pretty good condition. She complained of catching pain under the left breast, which interfered with her coughing or drawing a deep breath, & said she could not lye on that side at night’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Salesman Age: 40 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Apr 1873 Date of death: 23 Apr 1873 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Laking, Francis Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This woman was admitted in a moribund and collapsed state. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 35 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 May 1853 Date of death: 4 May 1853 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Chronic inflammation of the caecum and ascending colon with ulceration. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Inflammation (Intestines); Ulcer (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry Medical notes: This man had been in a state of great destitution and for many night had not had a bed to sleep on before his admission into the hospital. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 31 Gender: Female Date of admission: 24 Mar 1852 Date of death: 20 Apr 1852 Disease (transcribed): Scrofulous deposits in the lungs. Old and recent pleurisy. Peritonitis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Pleurisy (Pleura); Peritonitis (Abdomen) 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 person stated that she had suffered from cough and spitting during the previous twelve months. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Needlewoman Age: 22 Gender: Female Date of admission: 13 Apr 1872 Date of death: 22 Apr 1872 Disease (transcribed): Scrofulous pleuropneumonia. Empyema Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Pleuropneumonia (Pleura, Lung); Empyema (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Laking, Francis Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: This patient stated that her health had always been quite good up to about three weeks ago when occasional sickness and loss of appetite commenced. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and organs of generation Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 45 Gender: Female Date of admission: 16 Apr 1851 Date of death: 6 May 1851 Disease (transcribed): Scirrhous ulceration of the stomach, communicating with the interior of the transverse colon. Atrophy of the heart. Congestion & oedema of the lungs. Effusion of clear fluid into both pleural cavities Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Stomach, colon); Atrophy (Heart); Congestion (Lungs); Edema (Lungs); Effusion (Lungs) Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William Medical notes: 'This patient dated the commencement of the illness only from the previous October, when she had been attacked by vomiting and pain in the abdomen. The bowels had continued pretty regular. She was married [and] had had 3 children, and the catamenia [menstruation] had continued regular up to Xmas last’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, thorax
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 58 Gender: Male Date of admission: 10 May 1848 Date of death: 12 May 1848 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia. Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George Medical notes: As the body was not examined, the history of this case is not given. Body parts examined in the post mortem: The body was not examined at the request of friends Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 58 Gender: Female Date of admission: 30 Apr 1851 Date of death: 6 May 1851 Disease (transcribed): Disease of the kidneys which were very small, granular & almost entirely devoid of cortical structure. Hypertrophy of the heart, ‘granulations’ on the margins of the mitral valve, slight contraction of the mitral orifice. ‘Pleural adhesion’ on the right side & effusion on the left. General anasarca and ascites Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidneys, heart, lungs); Edema (Systemic); Ascites (Peritoneum)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William Medical notes: 'Admitted labouring under a fourth attack of dropsy within the short period of 13 months, this woman who was married & had borne seven children, stated that she had been an in-patient about 8 years ago in this hospital with some cutaneous affection, but beyond this had never suffered any ailment for very many years’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Schoolboy Age: 11 Gender: Male Date of admission: 13 Mar 1872 Date of death: 19 Apr 1872 Disease (transcribed): Scrofula. Lardaceous disease Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Amyloidosis (Liver); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Amyloidosis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Laking, Francis Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The history given of the child by his parent was that ever since he was a baby he had had abscesses about his body, and as soon as one healed another would form. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: 24 Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Mar 1849 Date of death: 3 May 1849 Disease (transcribed): Laryngitis. Laryngotomy. Pneumonia, grey hepatisation. Old & recent pleuritic adhesions Disease (standardised): Laryngitis (Larynx); Laryngotomy; Pneumonia (Lungs); Disease (Lungs) Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry Medical notes: This patient was originally admitted under the care of Mr Cutler [Edward Cutler] with hydrocele. On 12th April some feverish symptoms were observed & purgative & saline medicine, but it was not till the 18th that it was discovered that his whole body was covered with a mottled rash, when he was immediately transferred to the care of the physician’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Larynx, trachea, thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Porter Age: 41 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Mar 1865 Date of death: 1 Apr 1865 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Sturges, Octavius Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: He had been complaining of general debility and lassitude of the last two months without defined symptoms. Four days ago he got wet and the day following had vertigo, dyspnoea, a stitch in the right side and repeated rigors. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cook Age: 44 Gender: Female Date of admission: 1 Feb 1877 Date of death: 13 Mar 1877 Disease (transcribed): Purulent arthritis. Pneumonia. Cerebral congestion and oedema. Cerebral softening. Disease (standardised): Arthritis (Joints); Pneumonia (Lung); Oedema (Brain); Softening (Brain); Suppuration (Joints) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: A month before admission she began to have pain in the right arm which later spread to other limbs. Her appetite failed and the pain became so severe that she retched much. She also began to shiver and cough. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, uterus and brain Type of incident: n/a