Death of an Old Resident: Our obituary of today (Wednesday) includes the death of Mr. Henry John Pinsent who died at his residence, at Portswood Park, on Monday, at the advanced age of 83 years. Mr. Pinsent had been for a long period a resident of the borough, and we remember him more than a quarter of a century ago, when he was the Superintendent Purser of the Peninsular and Orient Company, when their magnificent fleet was located at our port. Although laid aside by illness, Mr. Pinsent never ceased to take an interest in all the affairs connected with the mercantile community of the port, as was evident when he was able to be wheeled on to the Royal Pier in his Bath chair in the summer months, and enjoy the sea breeze, and have a chat as to the changes that had taken and were taking place since his company first made the port their point of arrival and departure. It may fairly be said Mr. Pinsent was one of the last of the “old School” who had seen Southampton under quite a different aspect to that presented at the present time. He was highly esteemed and respected and deep sympathy is felt for the widow and family in their bereavement.
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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894