East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 19th December 1874

The Funeral of J. Parson, Esq., of Bitton House, Teignmouth: The funeral of John Parson, Esq. of Bitton House, who died at this residence, after a short illness produced by an attack of paralysis on Sunday week, took place on Tuesday last. Thus, Teignmouth has lost an inhabitant it could but ill afford to spare … (discussion of the civic contribution and funeral procession) … The procession extended more than a quarter of a mile and among those present we noticed … (includes) … Pinsent (Newton) … (description of burial).


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