Mike Covell’s Blogg

This morning I once again had the pleasure of visiting the multi million pound Hull History Centre and I must admit, I made some fantastic finds, including,

The Census entries for Dr Sutton, the man who treated Robert D’Onston Stephenson in the London Hospital.

The Death Entry for Dr Sutton.

The entry of Dr Sutton into the British Medical Registry.

The Census entries for Dr Morgan Davies, the man Stephenson accused of being Jack the Ripper.

The Death entry for Dr Morgan Davies.

The entry of Dr Morgan Davies into the British Medical Registry.

I searched the Death Registers and found Isabella Stephenson’s box number, showing where and when she was buried and with whom.

I also managed to transcribe three years of the Hull Watch Committee’s Minutes, showing Richard Stephenson Junior present at the committee and sub-committee meetings.

I also managed to transcribe three years of the Hull Corporation Minutes showing Richard Stephenson Senior receiving his quarterly wage and bonuses for his role as a Water Bailiff.

These records also showed the political career of Richard Stephenson Junior.

I also searched the British Medical Registers for the years 1859, 1863, 1867, 1871, 1875, 1879, 1883, 1887, 1891, 1895, 1899, 1903, 1907, 1911 in search of Robert D’Onston Stephenson and his aliases!