Campaign Notes: … … The voting at Newton yesterday was carried out with the utmost vigour, as was shown by the fact that Mr. J. B. Pinsent, who is aged 81 and who for more than six months has been an invalid and was not expected to be seen outdoors again, was carried to the poll to vote, accompanied by Mr. … Tucker, of Ashburton and Mr. W. Terrill, … to Messrs. Pinsent. It was a considerable feat for the aged gentleman, considering his state of health.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901