NORTHAM: A meeting was held at the Workingmens’ Club Rooms on Friday, to appoint a committee for carrying out certain works for the improvement of Edy Cross-lane leading to Westward Ho! The Rev. M. D. Churchward presided. Letters were read from the Southmolton Town Council, the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, Admiral Dowell, and others, who consented to give up portions of their lands for the widening of the road, which when completed, will be handed over to the Local Authorities. The cost is estimated at about £100 to be raised by voluntary contributions. Mr. Thomas Pinsent offered £10 towards the improvement. A Committee, consisting of the Chairman, Captain Wren, Messrs. T. Pinsent, George Cawsey, Lee, Hutchings, and George Baker were appointed to get the improvement carried out.
[Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 1st July 1881]
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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887