Totnes Turnpike Trust: the monthly meeting of this trust was held at the Globe Hotel on Friday. A large number of trustees from Totnes attended. C.H. Munro, Esq. took the chair; and amongst those present were W. Creed, J. Phillips, W. Flamank, T. Pinsent, J. Vicary, M. Vicary, T. Flamank, J. H. Whiteway, W. J. W. Bastard, J. Gill, W. F. Windcatt, Esqrs. and the Rev. T. Hele. A resolution was passed expressive of condolence at the loss the trust has sustained by the death of George Farwell, Esq., who had been connected with it for nearly fifty years. A copy of which was directed to be sent to Mr. C. C. Farwell, the deceased’s son. … (discussion about holding elections for Clerk in Newton rather than Totnes) …
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872