Westward Ho! A petition having been presented b the memorialists at Westward Ho! praying for a separation from the Northam Local Board, R. Morgan, Esq., the Government Inspector, held an enquiry into the matter at Westward Ho! yesterday … (discussion for and against) … The Northam Local Board replied to the allegations in a lengthy document, and objected to the separation, as did also Mr. Pynsent, the largest landowner in the parish (who handed in a petition containing 15 signatures), and Mr. Turner, on behalf of Miss Lloyd …
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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887