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Joseph Beecham or Beauchamp, 53, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Dec 1855
Date of death: 29 May 1856
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis. Diseased Kidneys
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: During the autumn he had been a patient of Dr Nairne for dropsy and albuminuria. After being under treatment a long time, he went out on family business and caught a severe chill which much aggravated all his symptoms. In addition to the anasarca he had a severe cough and the heart's action was found greatly increased.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Bridget Bailey, 18, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 30 Jan 1856
Date of death: 18 Mar 1856
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: This woman was under the care of the Surgeons for some vaginal discharge of a suspicious nature until the 11th March when she was seized with acute pain in the abdomen accompanied by sickness.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, thorax and joints
Type of incident: n/a

James Gardner, 63, Brass Foundry worker

Occupation or role: Brass Foundry worker
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Jan 1856
Date of death: 13 Jan 1856
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: Fourteen weeks ago this man’s bowels acted irregularly and became much constipated. His breathing then grew short and laboured. He had a slight cough but not much expectoration.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, thorax and cranium
Type of incident: n/a

James Gower, 26, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Oct 1855
Date of death: 16 Oct 1855
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis. Ulceration of the Caecum
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Ulcer (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man had only just been discharged from the Small Pox Hospital. Four days after his discharge he was suddenly attacked with severe abdominal pain and feeling of sickness.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Ann Conelly, 27, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 15 Aug 1855
Date of death: 23 Aug 1855
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This woman stated that she had not felt in good health for three weeks. Six days before admission she was seized with sickness and swelling of abdomen.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Moriarty, 48, Laundress

Occupation or role: Laundress
Age: 48
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Jul 1855
Date of death: 11 Aug 1855
Disease (transcribed): Ascites. Chronic Peritonitis. Cirrhosis of Liver
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This woman had enjoyed good health until twelve months ago when she became troubled with an oedematous swelling of the right leg and arm.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Radix Gisbourne, 40, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 May 1855
Date of death: 10 May 1855
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of Liver and Lumbar Glands
Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Liver); Carcinoma (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: The account this patient gave of his illness was that it commenced with a severe cold at Christmas which was followed by swelling of the abdomen and legs.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Robert Rumble, 75, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 75
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Feb 1855
Date of death: 4 Mar 1855
Disease (transcribed): Malignant ulceration of Rectum. Peritonitis owing to rupture of Intestine and escape of faecal matter
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Intestines); Rupture (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: This man when admitted appeared anxious, restless and depressed, frequently calling out or groaning.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

Harriet Morris, 39, Dress maker

Occupation or role: Dress maker
Age: 39
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 3 Jan 1855
Date of death: 7 Jan 1855
Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis. Low Pneumonia. Peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
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 patient was married and had seven children, the last only weeks before admission. She had had a winter cough, but never as severe. She complained of weakness, shortness of breath and general discomfort.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Mary Brown, [Occupation not stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Female
Age: 28
Date of admission: 13 Nov 1854
Date of death: 28 Nov 1854
Disease (transcribed): Diseased liver & kidneys. Ascites. Congested lungs &c
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Disease (Liver); Ascites (Peritoneum); Congestion (Lung)
Admitting doctor: Nairne, Robert
Surgeon: Ogle, John William
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This woman stated that she had been ill 3 months, having been first attacked by swelling of the legs and subsequently of the abdomen’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium

Type of injury: n/a

Michael Henry, 52, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Sep 1853
Date of death: 27 Oct 1853
Disease (transcribed): Jaundice. Diseased liver. Fibrin effused within peritoneal sac. Old pleuritic adhesions. Effusion within left pleural cavity
Disease (standardised): Jaundice (Skin); Disease (Liver); Fibrin (Abdomen); Adhesions (Pleura); Effusion (Pleura)
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 patient was admitted with very intense jaundice and considerable emaciation.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

James Warner, 26, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Jul 1853
Date of death: 25 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Enlarged and dilated heart. Recent fibrin in the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities. Extravasation of blood into the lungs. Diseased kidneys. Congested liver
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Fibrin (Pleura); Fibrin (Heart); Fibrin (Abdomen); Extravasation (Lung); Disease (Kidney);Congestion (Liver)
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 stated that he had caught cold after being wet through seven months ago.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

William Nation, 29, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Jul 1853
Date of death: 24 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Fever. Old pleuritic and peritoneal adhesions. Congested lungs. Hypertrophy and dilatation of the heart. Increased fluid in the cerebral ventricles.
Disease (standardised): Fever (Systemic); Adhesions (Pleura); Adhesions (Abdomen); Congestion (Lung); Disease (Heart); Fluid (Brain)
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 patient was admitted after the hour of visit on the 20th with all the ordinary symptoms of fever, and a good deal of accompanying cerebral excitement.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and cranium
Type of incident: n/a

Elizabeth Dawson, 57, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 57
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Mar 1853
Date of death: 23 Jun 1853
Disease (transcribed): Encephaloid carcinoma of the peritoneum, mesenteric glands and ovaria. Effusion of bloody fluid in pleural sacs and old adhesions. White patch on the heart
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Abdomen); Cancer (Lymph nodes); Cancer (Ovary); Effusion (Pleura); Adhesions (Pleura); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: No indications from the previous history of this case could be obtained on which to ground any opinion as to the case of the malady.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

Ellen Martin, 45, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Mar 1853
Date of death: 8 Jun 1853
Disease (transcribed): Disease of the liver. Ascites. Bronchitis. Tumor in uterus
Disease (standardised): Disease (Liver); Ascites (Abdomen); Tumour (Uterus)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This patient was admitted with dropsy and bronchitis.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax, abdomen and pelvis
Type of incident: n/a

John McKew, 35, [No occupation stated]

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

Alfred Collins, 14, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Mar 1853
Date of death: 1 Apr 1853
Disease (transcribed): Scrofulous peritonitis. Perforation of intestines. Diseased mesenteric glands
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Perforation (Intestines); Disease (Lymph nodes)
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 boy belonged to a scrofulous family.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

James Wright, 52, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 10 Nov 1852
Date of death: 2 Feb 1853
Disease (transcribed): Chronic peritonitis. Cirrhosis of liver. Ascites. Anasarca
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Cirrhosis (Liver); Ascites (Abdomen); Oedema (Leg)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This patient was admitted with considerable enlargement of the abdomen and slight oedema of the legs which he said was only of three or four months duration.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Catherine Kennedy, 32, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 8 Dec 1852
Date of death: 12 Dec 1852
Disease (transcribed): Caries of the anterior portion of the sacrum. Abscess. Peritonitis. Fatty kidneys
Disease (standardised): Caries (Spine); Abscess (Spine); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: Three weeks before admission, without assignable cause, the patient's abdomen began to swell with pain in the epigastrium.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen and thorax
Type of incident: n/a

John Mumford, 42, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Apr 1852
Date of death: 30 May 1852
Disease (transcribed): Ascites. Anasarca. Blood by the bowels and bladder. Diseased kidneys. Old pleural adhesions. White patch on the heart. Thickening of capsules of the spleen and liver. Nodulated liver. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Ascites (Abdomen); Oedema (Leg); Disease (Kidney); Adhesions (Pleura); Disease (Heart); Thickening (Spleen);Thickening (Liver) ; Disease (Liver)
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 stated that his illness commenced with severe cold at Christmas.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Brown, 30, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Apr 1852
Date of death: 7 May 1852
Disease (transcribed): Scattered scrofulous matter through the substance of both lungs universally which were very congested. Recent lymph in the peritoneal cavity
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Congestion (Lung); Lymph (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: He had been suffering from cough all winter, and latterly had brought up a large quantity of expectoration.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

George Womack, 21, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Mar 1852
Date of death: 6 May 1852
Disease (transcribed): Effusion of recent lymph into right pleural sac and extensive hepatization of lungs. Recent lymph in pericardium. Hypertrophied heart. Old peritoneal adhesions. Diseased hip joint
Disease (standardised): Effusion (Pleura); Disease (Lung); Lymph (Heart); Disease (Heart); Adhesions (Abdomen); Disease (Hip)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, John William
Medical notes: He was admitted with a furred tongue, quick pulse and hot skin complaining of pains in his limbs.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and hip joint
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Eatwell, 10, [No occupation stated]

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

Sarah Wakely, 22, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Apr 1852
Date of death: 12 Apr 1852
Disease (transcribed): Scrofulous deposits in lungs, kidneys, spleen and peritoneum. Effusion into the ventricle of the brain and sub arachnoid tissue. Ulcerated intestines
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Spleen); Tuberculosis (Abdomen); Effusion (Brain); Ulcer (Intestines)
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 girl was admitted in a very depressed state, complaining of pain in the head. She stated that she had been ill about a fortnight with shivering, pains in her limbs, with thirst and loss of appetite.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax, abdomen and pelvis
Type of incident: n/a

Elizabeth Uff, 50, [No occupation stated]

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 7 Jan 1852
Date of death: 28 Mar 1852
Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis. Calcaerous deposits in the lung and emphysema. White patch on heart. Deposits of yellow substance in kidneys and cysts. Fibrous tumours of the uterus
Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Calcareous deposits (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Disease (Heart); Deposits (Kidney); Cysts (Kidney);Cancer (Uterus)
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 woman stated that she had long been subject to cough, but that it had become much worse during the last three or four months, and during three weeks her legs had swollen.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, pharynx and oesophagus
Type of incident: n/a

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