Husbands and Wives: … … Harry Pinsent (28), wheelwright, Green-lane was summoned for assaulting Elisabeth his wife on the 25th inst. — The complainant said the defendant struck her in the mouth and knocked her down in the street. When they got home, he again knocked her down and cut her eyes. Mr. Hinks appeared for the defendant — Complainant was cross-examined and said she had herself been summoned for assault. She did not “nag” her husband. Mr. Hinks admitted that the defendant had been very ill. His wife gave him no peace at home and on the day in question he went to a friend’s house for a little quietude. His wife went after him, told him to come out, and said she should fetch him out “by fair means or foul.” He meekly obeyed and at home she “pitched” into him again, and she was reinforced by her relatives— A witness stated that the husband wanted to get away from his wife, but she would stick to him. When he came out of the friend’s house, Mrs. Pinsent went to strike him. The Bench dismissed the case.
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Referenced
GRO0233 Tiverton: Elizabeth Phillis: 1872 – 1913
GRO0404 Tiverton: Henry Pinsent: 1871 – 1939