Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 25th April 1878

A meeting of the creditors of George Edkins, 68, Sutton Street, Aston, out of business, late Aston Road North, baker and coal dealer, formerly of Studley Holt Farm, Studley, farmer and brickmaker, was held yesterday, the offices Mr. Alfred East, Eldon Chambers, Cherry Street; Mr. East representing the debtor and several creditors. Other creditors were represented by Mr. Pinsent, solicitor, and Messrs. L. J. Sharp, of Ann Street, and W. G. Blackham (the receiver), of Exchange Buildings, New Street, accountants. The debtor’s statement of affairs, prepared by Mr. W. G. Blackham, showed — owing to unsecured creditors,  £518 10s 6d and assets estimated to produce £147 15s. After the examination of the debtor, the creditors decided to liquidate the estate by arrangement.


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Referenced

GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948