Newton Abbot Guardians: The Nominations: The following have been nominated for Newton Abbot Board of Guardians: … (list includes) … Highweek: Samuel Lyne, Brunswick Villas, Baptist Minister, proposed by W. H. Shilston, seconded by John Olver; John Segar, Staplehill, farmer, proposed by Samuel Lyne, seconded by John Olver, and by John Stockman and Samuel Newcombe: William Vicary, The Knoll, Highweek, Merchant, proposed by William Swain Pinsent, seconded by Chas. Gilbert Vicary: There will be no contest.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920