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Aaron Bundock, 65, Gardener

Occupation or role: Gardener
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 27 Jan 1903
Date of death: 25 Mar 1903
Disease (transcribed): Columnar celled carcinomatous stricture of the rectum and ulceration of the colon. Dilatation of the whole aorta. Saccular aneurysm on transverse arch. Hypostatic pneumonia. Aortic disease. Urethral stricture. Cystitis
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Ulcer (Intestines); Dilatation (Aorta); Aneurysm (Aorta); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Aorta);Constriction (Urethra) ; Cystitis (Bladder)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: The patient was in hospital the previous year, suffering from aortic aneurysm. He was admitted into the surgical wards with urethral stricture and cystitis.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Peritoneum, alimentary canal, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, genito-urinary tract, pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart and aorta
Type of incident: n/a

Ada M Cook, 11 months , [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 11 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 7 Aug 1898
Date of death: 8 Aug 1898
Disease (transcribed): Infarction of shrimp in right bronchus. Collapse of lung. Inflammatory oedema of glottis
Disease (standardised): Foreign body (Lung); Pulmonary atelectasis (Lung); Oedema (Glottis)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson
Post mortem examination performed by: Lazarus-Barlow, Walter Sydney
Medical notes: The child was admitted suffering from urgent dyspnoea. The history related that she had inhaled some portions of shrimps which she was eating for tea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, respiratory tract, trachea, bronchus and lungs
Type of incident: n/a

Adelena Frischknocht, 37, Ladysmaid

Occupation or role: Ladysmaid
Age: 37
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Jun 1895
Date of death: 2 Jul 1895
Disease (transcribed): Red, granular kidneys. Pulmonary infarctions (laparotomy)
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Infarction (Lung); Laparotomy (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Medical notes: This case never came under the notice of the physicians and was not seen by the Medical Registrar. The Surgical Registrar could not find the notes of this case.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, heart, abdomen, intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, uterus, arteries and toe joint
Type of incident: n/a

Agnes Phipps, 22, Married

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 22 Nov 1879
Date of death: 24 Nov 1879
Disease (transcribed): Puerperal metritis and salpingitis. Limited peritoneal abscess. Bronchopneumonia
Disease (standardised): Puerperal disorders (Urogenital system); Metritis (Uterus); Salpingitis (Fallopian tubes); Abscess (Abdomen); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was married twelve months before admission. First child in 42 weeks. The parturition was straightforward and east. She had much niggling pain for twelve days.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, uterus and fallopian tubes
Type of incident: n/a

Alexander Moir, 17, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Mar 1890
Date of death: 20 Mar 1890
Disease (transcribed): Acute periostitis with secondary pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Periostitis (Bone); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Newton, Reginald Frederick Henry
Medical notes: Whilst carrying a heavy bag of coals he slipped and fell with the right knee under him.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Alfred Berry , 1 year 9 months, Infant

Occupation or role: Infant
Age: 1 year 9 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 16 Nov 1877
Date of death: 19 Nov 1877
Disease (transcribed): Oedema of glottis from scald. Laryngotomy
Disease (standardised): Oedema (Larynx); Operation (Larynx)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The child had sucked the spout of a kettle containing boiling water. In half an hour breathing became loud and difficult.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, bronchi, trachea, larynx, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, mesenteric glands and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Alfred Chinn, 39, Postman

Occupation or role: Postman
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 18 Apr 1900
Date of death: 27 Apr 1900
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Ruptured Liver. Gangrenous pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Rupture (Liver); Gangrene (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, pleurae, lungs, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, vessels, pericardium, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary tract and urinary tract
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Clarke, 50, Woodman

Occupation or role: Woodman
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Oct 1902
Date of death: 10 Feb 1903
Disease (transcribed): Pachypleuritis neoplastica (primary endothelioma of right pleura). Growth by extension into body of 12th dorsal vertebra, lung and diaphragm. Secondary growths gastro-hepatic omentum. Pleurisy. Pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Pleura); Cancer (Spine); Cancer (Lung); Cancer (Diaphragm); Cancer (Intestines); Pleurisy (Pleura);Pneumonia (Lung)
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: The patient was admitted with history of pain in the back and abdomen for three months with rapid loss of flesh.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, infratreacheal glands, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenals, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal and spinal column
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Dilloway, 17, Gas fitter

Occupation or role: Gas fitter
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Dec 1895
Date of death: Brought in dead
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of ribs. Haematopneumothorax. Rupture of liver
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Haematopneumothorax (Lung); Rupture (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril
Medical notes: Not seen by Medical Registrar.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, larynx, oesophagus, heart, liver, spleen, stomach, kidneys, adrenals, testes, bladder, brain and spine
Type of incident: n/a

Alfred Steptoe, 38, Potman

Occupation or role: Potman
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Oct 1896
Date of death: 11 Jan 1897
Disease (transcribed): Sarcoma of testicle. Secondary deposit in lungs
Disease (standardised): Sarcoma (Testis); Deposit (Lung) ()
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 examination post mortem allowed'

Type of incident: n/a

Alice Stone, 11 months, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 11 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 1 Nov 1879
Date of death: 8 Nov 1879
Disease (transcribed): Ligature of naevus in upper lip. Bronchitis
Disease (standardised): Ligature (Lip); Naevus (Lip); Bronchitis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient, a well nourished child, was admitted with a largish congenital naevus of the upper lip and right cheek.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Andrew Needham, 39, Baker

Occupation or role: Baker
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Jun 1892
Date of death: 23 Jul 1892
Disease (transcribed): Epithelioma of the pharynx
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Pharynx)
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

Ann Grey , 64, [No occupation]

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 64
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 28 Nov 1877
Date of death: 29 Nov 1877
Disease (transcribed): Hernia (operated) Pulmonary oedema. Granular kidney.
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Oedema (Lung); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had had a hernia as long as she could remember in the right groin of which she took no notice. Three days before admission the lower part of the abdomen became painful and she found the rupture larger than normal. Vomiting came on.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and intestine
Type of incident: n/a

Ann Hunter, 50, Cook

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Feb 1879
Date of death: 21 Feb 1879
Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis. Weak heart
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient was admitted on account of an ulcer on her leg. She was a thin subject, who stated she was in good health but somewhat weak from want of sleep due to pain of the leg.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Anne Moulder, 65, Charwoman

Occupation or role: Charwoman
Gender: Female
Age: 65
Date of admission: 5 Aug 1878
Date of death: 10 Aug 1878
Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung);
Admitting doctor: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ellis, William Ashton
Medical notes: 'This patient was admitted on account of a strangulated femoral hernia. She was operated and did well – In fact was simply waiting for a truss the wound having healed with exception of a small superficial spot – Bowels regular[?]. She had for some years been subject to cough and expectoration in winter. Aug [August] 12. Cough troublesome – Slight dyspnoea – Frothy expectoration'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Anne Simmonds, 82, No occupation

Occupation or role: No occupation
Age: 82
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Nov 1903
Date of death: 17 Nov 1903
Disease (transcribed): Extensive burns. Atheroma. Healed pulmonary tuberculosis. Gastric ulcer. Early cirrhosis of the liver
Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries); Tuberculosis (Lung); Ulcer (Stomach); Cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: The patient was sitting dozing in front of the fire, and a live coal leapt out and set fire to her clothes.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and genito-urinary tract
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Anne Tutte, 64, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 64
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Nov 1893
Date of death: 20 Nov 1893
Disease (transcribed): Femoral herniotomy and resection of bowel. Carcinoma of stomach and liver. Pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Herniotomy (Abdomen); Resection (Intestines); Cancer (Stomach); Cancer (Liver); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H.
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Lee
Medical notes: Four days before admission the patient had sudden pain in the right groin while straining at stool.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

Anne-Maria Haines, 54, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 54
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 27 Aug 1879
Date of death: 29 Aug 1879
Disease (transcribed): Phlegmonous erysipelas of leg, leading to gangrene. Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Erysipelas (Skin); Gangrene (Leg); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient died before she had been seen by the registrar. No notes were therefore taken of her case.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Cook, 22, Linenmaid

Occupation or role: Linenmaid
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Date of admission: 15 May 1878
Date of death: 15 Oct 1878
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis pulmonum etc
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung);
Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'Patient was admitted with knee disease of 2 years standing consequent on injury – Had been under treatment with only slight benefit – Three months before admission struck knee a second time whereupon symptom became much exaggerated'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Humphrey, 28, Servant

Occupation or role: Servant
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Jun 1900
Date of death: 3 Jul 1900
Disease (transcribed): Ulceration of lower third of oesophagus
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Oesophagus)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Pendlebury, Herbert Stringfellow
Post mortem examination performed by: Fenton, William James
Medical notes: The patient had a history of prolonged indigestion, attacks of haematemesis, vomiting and pain in the epigastrium.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: X, lungs, larynx, thyroid, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, pelvic organs, stomach, oesophagus and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Annie Thorne, 4, [Child of] Coachman

Occupation or role: [Child of] Coachman
Age: 4
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 16 Jun 1903
Date of death: 16 Jun 1903
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria. Tracheotomy
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx); Tracheotomy (Trachea)
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 necropsy
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

Arthur Malin, 19, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Feb 1903
Date of death: 9 Feb 1903
Disease (transcribed): Fractures of skull and ribs. Ruptured lung and aorta. Lacerated liver. Other injuries
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Fracture (Ribs); Rupture (Lung); Rupture (Aorta); Laceration (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles
Medical notes: A framing of a doorway fell from a height onto his head.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, gall bladder, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal, adrenals, genito-urinary system and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Athol Berners, 12, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Oct 1890
Date of death: 11 Aug 1891
Disease (transcribed): Morbus coxae. Tuberculosis of lungs
Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Tuberculosis (Lungs)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
Medical notes: 'Father & mother living, one brother died of phthisis. In 1889 he began to complain of pain in the left hip. He rested for a few months and the pain went away but in a short time all the pain returned and the joint became stiff'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Left leg, thigh, hip, abdomen, thorax

Type of incident: n/a

Augustus Abbott, 49, Gas fitter

Occupation or role: Gas fitter
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 27 May 1879
Date of death: 17 Nov 1879
Disease (transcribed): Cancerous ulceration of neck, opening up the pharynx. Bronchopneumonia
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Neck); Cancer (Pharynx); Ulcer (Neck); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: So far as he knew, this patient was well till seven months before admission. He then noticed accidentally, a small moveable mass behind the right angle of the jaw.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain
Type of incident: n/a

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