Newton Abbot Board of Guardians: The customary weekly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, the 12th instant. W. Creed, Esq., in the chair when there were 205 paupers reported in the house and a week’s leave of absence was granted to Mr. Moxey (the workhouse master). … The board also met again on Wednesday last, the 19th instant, W. Creek, Esq., in the chair. There were also present … (includes) … John Pinsent … The Rev. R. Wolfe brought up the report of the Visiting Committee and reported the house to be clean, but that six boys had absconded during the past week, two of whom had been apprehended …
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GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858