Author: Peter

Western Times: Saturday 26th August 1854

Newton Abbot: County Court: Endacott v Pinsent: Plaintiff is a carrier from Bovey to Exeter, and the amount sued for was 7s, for carriage of defendant and wife and a large hamper. Defendant had refused to pay, because he alleged that the hamper had been thrown down by plaintiff’s carelessness, and property, consisting of jelly glasses, wax doll case, and picture frames, had been destroyed. (The articles were part of a bequest of the late Mr. Steer to Miss Christophers, of Heavitree). The case was adjourned for further evidence. There was also a cross summons for the injury and loss arising from the goods being spoiled in the hamper. 

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GRO0511 Bristol: John Pinsent: 1823 – 1902

Western Times: Saturday 29th July 1854

Bovey Tracey, Devon:  BOVEY TRACEY, Devon. To be SOLD by Public Auction, at the King of Prussia Inn, in Bovey Tracey, on THURSDAY, the 10th day of August next, at four o’ Clock in the Afternoon, by Mr. T. J. H. Saunders, Auctioneer, the under mentioned desirable Freehold Property, Viz.  Lot 1. A COTTAGE, or DWELLING-HOUSE, situate in East-street, Bovey Tracey aforesaid, with the Courtlage, Walled Garden, and Appurtenances thereto adjoining and belonging, now in the occupation of Henry Discombe, as Tenant. Lot 2: A convenient and roomy DWELLING-HOUSE adjoining Lot 1, with the Cellar, Stable, Outbuildings, Courtlage, and Walled Garden thereto adjoining, now in the occupation of Mr. J. Storier, as Tenant. Lot 3: A DWELLING-HOUSE adjoining Lot 2, with the Courtlage, Garden, Outbuildings, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Pinsent, the Owner. Lot 4: A very desirable ORCHARD, situate behind Lot 3, containing about One Acre and Half of Land, well stocked with thriving Trees, in excellent bearing; also, THREE newly built COTTAGES, with Garden Plots adjoining, the occupations of Holmes, Shears, and Daymond; and a spacious and substantial Cellar, conveniently situated near the Orchard. Lot 5: A COTTAGE, with Yard and Garden behind the same, situated in Fore-street, Bovey Tracey, and now the occupation of Sarah Mitchell. The Houses are substantially built, and well situated. The Orchard has a southern aspect and is very productive; and the Property is worth the attention of persons desirous of securing good rate of interest for small investments. A part of the Purchase Money may, if desired, remain on Security of the Premises. For viewing, apply to Mr. Thomas Pinsent, the Owner, at Lot 3; and for further particulars, to him, or to the Auctioneer, at Chudleigh; or Mr. FRANCIS, Solicitor, Newton Bushel: Dated 20th July 1854.  

[see also Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 27th July 1854] 

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GRO0837 Teignmouth: Thomas Pinsent: 1776 – 1856

Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: Thursday July 27th, 1854: issue 4608: Classified Ads 

Bovey Tracey, Devon: To be sold by public auction, at the King of Prussia Inn, in Bovey Tracey, on Thursday, the 10th day of August at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, by Mr. T. J. H. Saunders, auctioneer: the under mentioned desirable property: viz: Lot 1: A cottage or dwelling house situated in, Bovey Tracey, aforesaid, with the courtlage, walled garden and appurtenances thereto adjoining and belonging, now in the occupation of Henry Discombe as Tennant. Lot 2: A convenient and roomy dwelling house adjoining Lot 1, with the cellar, stable, outbuildings, courtlage and walled garden thereto adjoining, now in the occupation of Mr. J. Storier, as tenant. Lot 3: A dwelling house, adjoining Lot 2, with the courtlage, garden, outbuildings, and appurtenances thereto belonging, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Pinsent, the owner. Lot 4: A very desirable orchard, situated behind Lot 3, containing about 1 acre and a half of land, well stocked with thriving trees in excellent bearing. Also, three newly built cottages, with garden plots adjoining, in the occupation of Holmes, Shears and Daymond, and a spacious and substantial cellar, conveniently situated near the orchard. Lot 5: a cottage with yard and garden behind the same, situated in Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, and now in the occupation of Sarah Mitchell. The houses are substantially built and well situated. The orchard has a southern aspect and is very productive; and the property is worth the attention of persons desirous of securing a good rate of interest for small investments. A part of the purchase money may, if desired, remain on security of the premises. For viewing, apply to Mr. Thomas Pinsent, the owner, at Lot 3, and for further particulars, to him or to the auctioneer, at Chudleigh, or Mr. Francis, Solicitor, Newton Bushel: Dated 20th July 1854. 

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GRO0837 Teignmouth: Thomas Pinsent: 1776 – 1856

Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: Thursday July 13th, 1854: issue 4606

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: the weekly meeting of the board was held on Wednesday, Mr. Creed, Esq. in the Chair. Mr. Elias Ford and Mr. W. Bowden were appointed guardians for the parish of Wolborough and Ideford. On the report of the finance committee a discussion ensued relating to the charges made by medical officers for postage stamps used in sending in their returns. Mr. Cann proposed, and Mr. French seconded that the returns should be sent in free of charge, but this was lost by a large majority. A tender of Mr. J. Pinsent for the supply of coals was accepted. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Saturday 8th July 1854

Board of Guardians: Wednesday: W. Creed Esq. chairman: Dr. Barham read the report of the visiting committee which was received and adopted. Rev. H. Woolcombe drew attention to the case of a pauper named Elizabeth Hall, who had become chargeable to the parish of Kingsteington. Her father had been removed to Northtawton about two or three years ago, and he now asked that the Clerk might be instructed to write to the Clerk of the Okehampton Union, to enquire if they would take the pauper without an order of removal, which was agreed to. The Finance and Tender Committee Reports were brought up by the Clerk. Mr. Pinsent’s contract to supply the Union Workhouse with 100 tons of coal at 22s 6d per ton, was accepted … 

[see similar Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 13th July 1854] 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Morning Post: Thursday 29th June 1854

Law Notices: Vice-Chancellors’ Courts: Lincoln’s Inn: (Before Vice-Chancellor Stuart): causes: … (includes) … Kendall v Pinsent … 

[See also Morning Post: Tuesday 13th June 1854] 

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Stroud Journal: Saturday 24th June 1854

Literary Extracts: There is a very pretty story which I shall read to you, and which, to my mind, is a complete instance of the beautiful in morals.”At the siege of Namur by the Allies, there were in the ranks of the company commanded by Captain Pinsent, in Col. Frederic Hamilton’s regiment, one Unnion, a corporal, and one Valentine, a private sentinel. There happened between those two men a dispute about a matter of love, which, upon some aggravations, grew to an irreconcilable hatred. Unnion, being the officer of Valentine, took all opportunities even to strike his rival, and profess his spite and revenge which moved him to it; the sentinel bore it without resistance, but frequently said he would die to be revenged of that tyrant They had spent whole months thus, one injuring, the other complaining; when, in the midst of this rage towards each other, they were commanded upon the attack of the castle, where the corporal received a shot in the thigh, and fell. The French passing on and he, expecting to be trampled to death, called out to his enemy, “Ah! Valentine, can you leave me here?” Valentine immediately ran back, and in the midst of a thick fire of the French, took the corporal upon his back, and brought him through all that danger as far as the Abbey of Salsine, where a cannon ball took off his head; his body fell under his enemy whom he was carrying off. Unnion immediately forgot his wound, rose up, tearing his hair, and then threw himself upon the bleeding carcass, crying, “Ah, Valentine! was it for me who have so barbarously used thee, that thou hast died. I will not live after thee.” He was not by any means to be forced from the body but was removed with it bleeding in his arms, and attended with tears by all their comrades who knew their enmity. When he was brought to a tent, his wounds were dressed by force; but the next day, still calling upon Valentine and lamenting his cruelties to him, he died in the pangs of remorse and despair. It may be a question among men of noble sentiment, whether any of these unfortunate persons had the greater soul—he that was so generous as to venture his life for his enemy, or he who could not survive the man who died in laying upon him such an obligation?” These are the beautiful feelings which lie hidden in every man’s heart, which alone makes life worth having, and prevent us from looking upon the world as a den of wild beasts thirsting for each other’s blood. — Sydney Smith’s Lectures: 

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West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser: Friday 23rd June 1854

Grand Fete Champetre at Antony: Ladies are most respectfully invited to visit the show rooms of Messrs. Pinsent and Co, which are now replete with the most magnificent assortment of the newest designs from the finest houses in Paris, in Bonnets, Flowers, Lace and Silk Mantles, beautifully adapted to the above occasion. Also, a cheap selection of Fancy Dresses, Chemisettes and Sleeves, en suite, Gloves, Ribbons etc. Market Street, Devonport, Jun 21, 1854

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Western Times: Saturday 6th May 1854

County Court: Saturday April 29th, (before W.M. Praed, Esq., Judge:)…. Pinsent v. Wollacott: Plaintiff, a brewer and spirit merchant, of Newton Bushel, sued Joseph Wollacott, late of the King’s Arms, Kingsteignton, for £3 3s, for hogshead of beer supplied, and for bottles and jars, in which spirits had been sent and not returned. Wm. Holmes, a clerk in plaintiff’s employ, said the bottles and jars had been sent with the spirits, but had not been returned; they did not sell bottles, but kept them for the accommodation of customers; they were charged in the invoice for them, and were deducted when returned. His Honor said in that case they could not sue for the debt in that form; if they did not sell the bottles, they could not recover for them. The proper course would have been to have sued for the bottles which were lent.  Judgment for £3 3s, with 14s 10d costs: Mr. Templer, on the part of defendant, asked for time. An execution had turned out the defendant from his house, and he had not the means of paying it. He was ill at home now. Mr. Pinsent asked for an immediate order as the defendant was able to pay it. He called The High Bailiff, who stated that on seeing the summons defendant took out his purse and said “I owe for the beer, and I’ve plenty of money. There appeared to be about £9 in the purse. The Court issued an immediate order. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 20th April 1854

Borough of Ashburton Devon, to Tanners and Others: To be let by private contract, with immediate possession, for such term as may be agreed on, all that capital “Tan Yard” with or without the dwelling-house, drying lofts, bark barn, sheds and premises called “Old Mills” situate at Old Mill, in the town of Ashburton, late in the occupation of Mr. Evans. The tan yard contains 1 water pit, 5 lime and 83 tan pits under cover; drying lofts, in which 300 hides may be dried, improved bark mill and lifting pumps, driven by a never-failing stream of water, extensive bark barn, capable of holding 200 tons of bark, with every other conveniences for carrying on a large business. Ashburton is situated in the centre of an excellent bark country. The House consists of 2 kitchens, 2 parlours, and 8 bedrooms, washhouse, dairy, cellar and all convenient out houses. It fronts into a walled garden, well stocked with choice fruit trees, and attached to the premises are stables for 4 horses, cow houses and other offices. The whole of the premises are substantially built and in excellent repair. For viewing apply on the premises, and all further particulars may be obtained of Mr. John Pinsent, Ware Barton, Kingsteignton.

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GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858