Newton: Funeral of Robert Francis, Esq.: The respect entertained for his lamented gentleman whose death as already reported occurred the previous Saturday after a long and painful illness, was shown by the large and sympathetic company that attended his funeral on Thursday. Few men of recent years have departed this life in this neighbourhood whose memory will be longer revered than that of Mr. Francis, not only by those who were most intimately connected with him in family or business relationship, but all who have known him the many years he has resided in the town … (long list) … includes: … J. B. Pinsent, W. Pinsent & T. Pinsent.
[see also Western Times: Tuesday 12th April 1887]
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Referenced
GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890
GRO0831 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1842 – 1889
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920