B.P.O. Elks National Home - Medical Record



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  • Title B.P.O. Elks National Home - Medical Record 
    Short Title Elks National Home - Medical Record, Chas. W. Sixbury 
    Author J. A. Rucker, Ruckes?, M.D., Physican to Elks Home 
    Publisher December 10, 1929, Lodge #496, Watertown, New York 
    Call Number page 94 
    Repository Elks National Home 
    DATE 8 Jan 2005 
    MEDI Book 
    _PAREN
    _QUOTED
    Source ID S258 
    Text 94

    B.P.O. Elks National Home - Medical Record
    Name, Chas W. Sixbury
    Lodge, Watertown, N.Y.
    Date of Entry, Dec. 10th 29
    Age, 67 Years
    Date and Place of Birth, Mch 31st 1862 - N.Y. Single
    Name of father and place of birth, Peter Sixbury - N.Y.
    Maiden Name of mother and place of birth, Lavanche Vebber, N.Y.
    Occupation, Bricklayer & mason
    Occupations in past, same
    Denomination, none
    Has there ever been any Insanity, Consumption, Cancer, Epilepsy, Gout, Rheumatism amongst parents, uncles or aunts?
    State, no
    What is your habit as regards the use of malt liquors and other alcoholic beverages?
    State, Have drank some - all my life
    Have you ever taken any special treatment for alcoholism? no
    Do you now use, or have you ever used, opium, chloral, cocaine, or other narcotic drugs? no
    Have you been successfully vaccinated? yes
    When last? yrs ago
    Are you ruptured? If so, describe: no
    Have you ever undergone any surgical operation? no = fell off load of hay 2 yrs ago - hurt left shoulder & neck
    State rate of pulse and quality. 96 fast & ______? Is it intermittent or irregular? no
    Are ther any indications of Heart disease? yes myocardial ______?
    Blood pressure Syst. 110 Dias. 76
    Are there indications of Disease of the Organs, of Respiration? no
    Do the abdominal organs appear free from disease? yes
    Any past or present history of Bladder trouble? Frequent urination
    Height, 6 ft, ___in.
    Weight, Lbs. 176
    Color of eyes, Blue
    Color of hair, Gray
    Any distinguishing marks on body? none
    General remarks to member's present state of health: Health poor - bad heart & rhumatism of left shoulder & n___?
    Probationer - May 10th 1930 made permanent

    Name of close relatives, Fred E. Sixbury - Watertown N.Y.
    Desired place of burial, Elks Rest - Bedford

    (To Member)--Having read the answers given by you to the Physician. Are they true to the best of your knowledge and belief?
    (Sign Member's name here.) Chas. W. Sixbury
    Date examination was made, Dec 10th 29
    J A Ruckes, [Rucker?] M.D., Physician To Elks Home

    Expired November 17, 1941 7 a.m.
    Cause: Myocardial failure 
    Linked to Charles W. Sixbury 

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  •  Notes 
    • handwritten across a blank space on the form is:
      "Expired November 17, 1941 7 a.m.
      Cause: Myocardial failure"
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      NOTE:
      http://www.elkshome.org/History.htm
      "The Elks Rest Cemetery in the City of Bedford was in use from 1903 to 1980."