Tag: 1873

North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th July 1873

NORTHAM: The Local Board met at the Vestry on the 14th July Present — T. Evans, Esq., chairman; Rev. I. H. Gosset, Messrs. J. Mill, H. Cawsey, J. Parkhouse, E. Williams J. Penhorwood, and E. Reynolds. — The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. —Thomas Pynsent, Esq., lately a member of this Board having been absent for the last six months and up wards, a vacancy has been occasioned. — Moved by Mr. Gosset, and seconded by Mr. Williams, that Mr. Pynsent be re-elected to fill such vacancy. — Carried. Mr. Gosset reported that a meeting of the Westward Ho! ratepayers had been held, and that Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Pynsent, and Mr. Beer had been appointed the Committee on their behalf. — The Committee reported that a letter had been sent to Mr. Woodhouse asking information respecting the foundation of a Port Sanitary Authority, but no reply had been received to such letter. The subject was directed to stand over until the next meeting. — The Committee reported on the application of Mr. Gordon, to make certain alterations proposed to be made to the road at Orchard Hill. — Ordered that the common seal of the Board be affixed to the notice requiring the parties to connect their drains with the common sewer, and the clerk was authorised to sign notices on behalf of the Board. — The inspector’s report on Holywell was read. — Moved by Mr. Williams, and seconded by Mr. Gosset, that Messrs. Pynsent, Mill, an Cawsey be appointed a committee to meet the Surveyor to examine and report on the drainage for Lyall’a Lane through Castle-street, connecting with the main sewer at the bottom of the latter street, and also to consider the drainage from the proposed buildings to be erected by Mr. Phillpotts. — The same committee was also authorised to report on the drainage so as to prevent the same from percolating into the Holywell. Also, to inspect the matter complained of by Mr. Cobbledick and do what is necessary to abate the nuisance complained of. …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Gazette: Friday 16th May 1873

Welcome Home to the Vicar and Mrs. Mules: This village was on Tuesday evening last the scene of extensive and somewhat unusual rejoicing. Our readers will remember that the Vicar, the Rev. C. M. S. Mules, was, on the 17th of April last, married to Mrs. King, of Westhall House, Folke, near Sherborne … (description of return to Curry Rivel) … The happy pair arrived at the Taunton Station, on their return from the honeymoon, on Tuesday afternoon and proceeded thence to Curry in an open carriage, drawn by a pair of grey horses, and supplied by Mr. Thorne of the Langport Arms, Hotel. They were met at Burton Pynsent by a large number of people, headed by the village Brass Band, the members of which had come forth from Curry for that purpose …

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 10th April 1873

Northam: Local Government Board: An ordinary fortnightly meeting was held in the Vestry room on Saturday last when the flowing members attended … (discussion of local issues, including) … A letter was read from Mr. John turner requesting the board to put the hedge between Bone Hill and Mr. Pynsent’s house into a proper state, which request was ordered to be complied with. …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Gazette: Friday 16th May 1873

Welcome Home to the Vicar and Mrs. Mules: This village was on Tuesday evening last the scene of extensive and somewhat unusual rejoicing. Our readers will remember that the Vicar, the Rev. C. M. S. Mules, was, on the 17th of April last, married to Mrs. King, of Westhall House, Folke, near Sherborne … (description of return to Curry Rivel) … The happy pair arrived at the Taunton Station, on their return from the honeymoon, on Tuesday afternoon and proceeded thence to Curry in an open carriage, drawn by a pair of grey horses, and supplied by Mr. Thorne of the Langport Arms, Hotel. They were met at Burton Pynsent by a large number of people, headed by the village Brass Band, the members of which had come forth from Curry for that purpose …

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Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Thursday 6th March 1873

The Elder and the Younger Pitt: Their Connection with Bath: …. (long discussion) … Other records of the period inform us of the sincere respect which he retained to the last for his distinguished friend, one of the strongest proofs being that he left him £1,000 in his will. Soon afterwards, Mr. Pitt received a still more substantial token of regard from a Somersetshire baronet, Sir William Pynsent, who, having no children, bequeathed to him his estates at Burton Pynsent worth nearly £3,000 a year in admiration of his conduct. …  (continues) … In 1766, he spent some time in Bath, and he is stated in the newspapers of the day to have taken a house for seven years, but there is not race of renewed intercourse with his constituents. Having made a speech in the House of Commons on the Stamp Act he went to Burton Pynsent where he had formed large pans for the adornment of his estate. …. (long ongoing discussion of the two Pitts and of Burton Pynsent) … It might not be generally known that Burton Pynsent could be seen by travellers on the Bristol and Exeter Railway, close to Langport. The obelisk in the park there was not as people told them erected to Pitt; it was erected by Pitt in gratitude to Sir William Pynsent

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 4th December 1873

Northam: The Northam Local Government Board Meeting was held on Monday last. Present Evans Esq., (chairman.) Rev. I. H. Gosset, General Hutchinson, Adderley Wren, Esq., Capt. Williams, T. Pynsent, Esq., Messrs. Pickard, Penhorwood, Mills, Kelley, John Penhorwood, Tucker, Basett, and Cawsey. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Rev. I. H. Gosset, one of the Committee appointed at the last meeting to enquire into the application made by Mr. Mills for leave construct a sidewalk leading into the new causeway, stated that the committee were not unanimous in allowing it be made. He, as one of the Committee, had no objections to it, Mr. Mills had offered to do it at his own expense; but, it was objected to by some of the farmers on account of the steepness the road, as their horses in drawing up heavy roads eased themselves by going from side to side, which, if the road was narrowed by a side-walk, they would not be able to do. But be thought that objection might be overcome by restricting Mr. Mills not to raise the sidewalk more than one or two inches above the road. Mr. Pynsent was also of the same opinion, and as the proposed sidewalk would lead to five new houses which contributed towards the rates of the parish, thought every facility should offered to the owner the property, and he further thought it would a great improvement. — Mr. Pickard would offer objection, but begged to remind the Board that there was formerly a sidewalk extending the whole length of the road, which had been destroyed since the Local Board had been formed. It was resolved on the motion of Mr. Pynsent, seconded by Mr. Wren, “that Mr. Mills be allowed to carry out the proposed sidewalk, but that he be restricted to two feet six inches in width, and not to exceed two inches in height. …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 20th November 1873

Hathaway: November 14, at Chescombe lodge, Durdham Down, Bristol, Frances Elizabeth, beloved wife of W. H. Hathway (late Capt. 62nd Regiment) eldest daughter of C. P. Pynsent, Esq., and niece of W. F. Splatt, Esq., of Flete, South Devon, aged 20 …

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GRO1214 Hennock: Charles Pitt Pynsent: 1824 – 1903
GRO0921 Hennock: Frances Elizabeth Pynsent: 1853 – 1873

Western Daily Press: Saturday 15th November 1873

Deaths: Hathway: Nov. 14, at Chescombe Lodge, Durdham Down, Frances Elizabeth, beloved wife of W. H. Hathway, (late Captain 62nd Regiment), eldest daughter of C. P. Pynsent, Esq., and niece of W. F. Splatt, Esq. of Flete, South Devon, aged 20.

[see also North Devon Journal: Thursday 20th November 1873]

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GRO1214 Hennock: Charles Pitt Pynsent: 1824 – 1903
GRO0921 Hennock: Frances Elizabeth Pynsent: 1853 – 1873

North Devon Journal: Thursday 13th November 1873

Southmolton: Celebration of the Opening of the Devon and Somerset Railway. The fifth of November is fading from recognition: The sixth of November – so far as the town of Southmolton is concerned – will be likely to take its place and keep it for many years to come – during the lifetime of the present generation at least … (description of event and banquet) … (list of attendees included) … Thos. Pynsent, Esq., …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 17th October 1873

Westward Ho! and North Devon Ladies’ Golf Club: The autumn meeting of this club was held on Saturday last … Twelve couples of competitors started … (including) … Miss Rawlins and Miss Pynsent …

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