Newton Petty Sessions: Tuesday Before Sir Samuel Baker, Admiral Cornish-Bowden, Mr. H. J. Watts, and Mr. H. E. Brown: Alleged Trespass: James Tibbs, labourer, was charged with trespassing on enclosed land in the occupation of Mr. G. Pinsent, of Kingsteignton, in search of game, June 4th. On the day named, the defendant, in company with two other men, were seen by Mr. Knowles, cattle dealer, of Kingsteignton, “trying” for rabbits, in a hedge of a field occupied by the prosecutor. Seeing him, the men ran away, leaving, however, four nets behind them. These Mr. Knowles secured, and recognised the defendant as one of the offenders. Defendant, who admitted the offence, was fined £1 including costs.
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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918