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Eliza Shelton, 26, [No occupation]

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 4 Oct 1876
Date of death: 31 Jan 1877
Disease (transcribed): Tuberculosis of lungs and kidneys. Hydatid disease of the spine
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Kidney); Echinococcosis (Spine)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Three months before admission the patient felt pain in the right leg, and then in the back and shortly before being transferred from Dr Dickenson, lost power and sensation in the right lower limb.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, liver, uterus, brain and spinal cord
Type of incident: n/a

Henry Protheroe, 31, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 4 Oct 1876
Date of death: 6 Mar 1877
Disease (transcribed): Hip disease. Amyloid liver and kidney.
Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Amyloidosis (Liver, Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Four years before admission the patient noticed pain in left knee which swelled. A year after he felt pain in the corresponding hip which grew worse.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, stomach and hip
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Hindley, 50, [No occupation]

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 18 Jan 1877
Date of death: 18 Jan 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Haemothorax. Luxation of spine
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Haemothorax (Thorax); Luxation (Spine)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: A Dray on which the patient was riding upset throwing his violently to the ground and one of the horses which had also fallen, then rolled on him.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and thorax
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Walter Edwards, 7, Schoolboy

Occupation or role: Schoolboy
Age: 7
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 17 Feb 1877
Date of death: 7 Mar 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull. Abscess under scalp. Extravasation and abscess under dura mater. Pneumonia.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Abscess (Scalp); Extravasation (Meninges); Abscess (Meninges); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient fell 23 feet from a scaffold on to some flagstone.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain and lungs
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

John Hagan, 40, Bricklayer

Occupation or role: Bricklayer
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Mar 1877
Date of death: 31 Mar 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured spine, ribs and sternum. Haemothorax.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine); Fracture (Ribs); Fracture (Sternum); Haemothorax (Thorax)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient fell from a scaffold about 16 feet high.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, heart, brain and injuries. The post mortem was from Mr Golding Collet's notes.
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Jane Hannal , 60, Pew Opener

Occupation or role: Pew Opener
Age: 60
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 May 1877
Date of death: 11 May 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull. Laceration of Brain and haemorrhage. Granular kidneys. Emphysema.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain); Haemorrhage (Brain); Disease (Kidney); Emphysema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient died a few hours after admission and was not seen by the Registrar.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, cranium, brain, fracture, spinal cord and ribs.
Type of incident: n/a

James Bidwell , 65, Carpenter

Occupation or role: Carpenter
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 May 1877
Date of death: 17 May 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull: laceration of the brain. Pneumonia. Granular Kidney.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient had fallen off a timber cart pitching on his head.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, skull, brain and ribs.
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

James Manning, 43, Potman

Occupation or role: Potman
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 21 May 1877
Date of death: 27 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull: meningeal haemorrhage: softening of brain
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Haemorrhage (Meninges); Softening (Brain)
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 fell off some steps four feet high on to the back of the head.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, meninges, fracture, brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

John Cooper, 41, Hairdresser

Occupation or role: Hairdresser
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Jun 1877
Date of death: 29 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Hip disease, with excessive formation of new bone. Pneumonia.
Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Twelve months ago the patient had a small wound on the left foot beneath the little toe, which healed after about three weeks. The foot however swelled at times, but did not prevent him from getting about till nine months ago when the whole limb swelled, but did not become painful.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, hip, abscess and bones of pelvis
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Robert Kirkland, 63, Stableman

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Jun 1877
Date of death: 23 Jun 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Pneumothorax. General emphysema. Depressed fracture of skull.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Pneumothorax (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Patient was found lying in a stable, half conscious, with a horse standing over him.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, ribs, sternum, pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

John Fry, 5, [No occupation]

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 5
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 29 Aug 1877
Date of death: 8 Nov 1877
Disease (transcribed): Lumbar abscess
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Spine)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The mother stated that the child was perfectly well until a week before admission when he began to limp and complain of pain in the left hip and thigh. There was no ascertained injury.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain, spinal cord, peritoneum and lumbar abscess
Type of incident: n/a

Elizabeth Freestone, 24, [No occupation]

Occupation or role: [No occupation]
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Sep 1877
Date of death: 7 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Lumbar abscess. Tubercular peritonitis.
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Spine); Tuberculosis (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Four years before admission a swelling came on the outer side of the right hip which increased moderately rapidly.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, peritoneum, spinal canal, spinal cord, spinal column and lumbar abscess
Type of incident: n/a

Catherine Fitzgerald, 64, Hawker

Occupation or role: Hawker
Age: 64
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 2 Oct 1877
Date of death: 2 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull. Laceration of brain
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was found by a policeman lying on the pavement apparently drunk and was taken to the police station before being admitted to the hospital the following morning.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, skull, brain and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

George Jewry, 25, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 4 Oct 1877
Date of death: 4 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of rib, wounding the lung. Rupture of liver and spleen.
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Wound (Lung); Rupture (Liver); Rupture (Spleen)
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 died before having been seen by the Registrar, consequently no notes were taken.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs. Heart, liver, intestine, spleen, kidneys, peritoneum and brain
Type of incident: n/a

William Wise, 21, Painter

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Oct 1877
Date of death: 8 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull and spine
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Fracture (Spine)
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 fallen from a second floor window.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Anterior mediastinum, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, meninges, skull, spinal column and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Charles Bailey, 26, Coachman

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 Oct 1877
Date of death: 9 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull)
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 died before having been seen by the Registrar.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, brain and skull
Type of incident: n/a

Ebenezer North, 32, Butler

Occupation or role: Butler
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Oct 1877
Date of death: 26 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Gun shot wound. Fracture of humerus. Amputation
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Arm); Amputation (Arm)
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 patient placed the muzzle of an ordinary sporting gun loaded with shot, on the left side of the chest, holding the stock with the right hand and pulled the trigger with his thumb.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain, left humerus and vessels
Type of incident: Suicide

Joseph Lockyer, 15, Plumber's apprentice

Occupation or role: Plumber's apprentice
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Oct 1877
Date of death: 31 Oct 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient is stated to have fallen from a scaffold 55 feet high.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, lumbar region, brain and fractures
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Arthur Simpson, 63, Jeweller

Occupation or role: Jeweller
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Dec 1877
Date of death: 12 Dec 1877
Disease (transcribed): Gunshot fracture of skull
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was found lying insensible on the ground, a five chamber revolver, one chamber having been recently discharged, lying by his side eleven hours before admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Suicide?

Maria Bricknall, 33, Barmaid

Occupation or role: Barmaid
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 25 Dec 1877
Date of death: 25 Dec 1877
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Granular kidney. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Lowbrum, G H
Medical notes: This woman had been run over by a fire engine. She was slightly inebriated, her face bruised and her lower jaw fractured through the middle line.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, trachea and larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, stomach and encephalon
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Michael Duggin, 52, Stone sawyer

Occupation or role: Stone sawyer
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Date of admission: 24 Jan 1878
Date of death: 29 Jan 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull. Intrameningeal haemorrhage. Lobular pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Haemorrhage (Brain, spine); Pneumonia (Lung);
Admitting doctor: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Was run over by a Hansom Cab. Symptoms Jan [January] 24. Insensible – Face pale – Surface cold – Pulse very weak and irregular – Pupils contracted quite inert – Breathing loud and shallow. Lies still – Limbs flaccid. Vomited soon after admission. On Back of right Parietal region an irregular lacerated wound at base of which is exposed bone'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, meninges, brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

William Hindes, 24, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Date of admission: 26 Jan 1878
Date of death: 28 Jan 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fractured spine
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine);
Admitting doctor: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'Patient died before any notes of his case were taken'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Ribs, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, spine, spinal cord
Type of incident: Trauma/accident?

George James, 55, Printer

Occupation or role: Printer
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Date of admission: 10 Feb 1878
Date of death: 18 Feb 1878
Disease (transcribed): Extensive compound fracture of the skull with depression; wound of dura mater. Meningitis and superficial softening of the brain
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Wound (Brain); Meningitis (Brain); Softening (Brain);
Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Was struck on head with a bludgeon. Symptoms Feb. [February] 9. Perfectly sensible. Much collapse – Surface cold and clammy – Pulse irregular, feeble, quick. Pupils equal and active – No paralysis – On right anterior Temporal Region a large depressed fracture apparently measuring 2 ½ inch by 3 – Bone much driven in margin of depression abrupt and firm – No extravasation over depression 2 small wounds leading to fracture – From anterior wound a little brain matter came'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, brain, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

James Mullinger, 56, Stableman

Occupation or role: Stableman
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Date of admission: 28 Feb 1878
Date of death: 8 Mar 1878
Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs, pneumonia. Fatty heart, etc
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Patient stated that he had fallen down some days before admission and struck his side – Could give no other information. Symptoms Feb [February] 28. Tremulous – Cyanosed – Sweating – Pulse quick and feeble – Tongue foul – Complained of Pain over middle of 6 and 7 ribs on right side – No fracture detected – Bronchitis throughout both lungs – Urine albuminous'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, stomach, ribs
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Fanny Netton, 35, Cook

Occupation or role: Cook
Gender: Female
Age: 35
Date of admission: 3 Apr 1878
Date of death: 28 May 1878
Disease (transcribed): Necrosis of rib. Syphilitic gummata of pericardium undergoing softening. Old tubercular nephritis
Disease (standardised): Necrosis (Ribs); Granuloma (Heart); Syphilis (Systemic); Nephritis (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Kidney);
Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Ten months ago first noticed swelling of left forearm which gradually increased and for a short time has been painful and red – About same time a swelling about size of small egg appeared over back part of eighth rib which has given no pain – Has lost flesh – Cough and expect. [expectoration] for 3 years'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

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