FUNERAL OF THE LATE REV. JOHN ANGELL JAMES: The remains of the Rev. J. A. James was interred on Friday last in Carr’s-lane Chapel, special permission having been given by the Home Secretary for the use of a vault in front of the pulpit, although as a rule interments buildings are forbidden. The concession was applied for on the ground that Mr. James’s strongly expressed wish was that he should be buried in the Chapel where he had so long ministered. The deep respect entertained for Mr. James by the religious world, and the inhabitants of Birmingham generally, rendered his funeral in every respect a public one … (discussion of the funeral procession and service – includes lists well wishers and of mourners by coach) … 8th coach: Mr. Pinsent, Rev. Brindley, Mr. Pinsent, Dr. Kaynes:
[See also Northampton Mercury: Saturday 15th October 1859 & detailed review in Birmingham Journal: Saturday 8th October 1859]
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Referenced
GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864 (?)
GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872