Newton Abbot: Parish of Highweek: The annual meeting of the parishioners was held the Seven Stars Inn, on Tuesday last, for the purpose of examining the accounts of the past year, and appointing officers for the ensuing year, and transacting the other business of the parish. The question of appointing parish constables was discussed, and putting the parish to expense, now their services are not required — their duties being performed by the county constabulary: A communication with the magistrates was ordered to be made on the subject. The following officers were appointed: – Messrs. J. Pinsent and J. Shilston, overseers; J. Salter and T. Edwards, way-wardens; J. Vicary and T. Edwards, churchwardens; and Mr. R. Pascoe, assistant way-warden. After the wants of the parish had been fully discussed, the majority of those present satisfied their own wants by dining together and spending a social afternoon.
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Referenced
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901