a history
Wanted: a man to work on a farm: Cottage, garden, etc. provided: Apply Mr. Pinsent, Rocombe, Coombeinteignhead, Teignmouth.
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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916
Portswood Conservative Association: The Portswood Branch of the All Saints’ Conservative Association held a general meeting of the association at the Belmont Inn, Portswood, on Monday evening. Mr. Councillor W. Furber, J.P., (president) occupied the chair, and among those present were Captain Gibbs, Captain Burslem, Captain Beresford, Messrs. H. J. Pinsent, M. Andrews, Marshall, Stephens, J. Boyle … (etc.)
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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894
Devon County Agricultural Association: Disputed Awards: Mr. B. Rush wrote asking that in accordance with the recommendation of the judges, a third prize for spaniels should be awarded to him for his dog Ross. The council decided to let the communication lie on the table. … [complaint by F.S. Wabey, of Axminster that his pony, Fanny, should have won first prize in its class] ... Mr. Franklin said he was quite sure that the pony which won the first prize was fully entitled to it. The application was not entertained; neither was a claim made by Mr. Pinsent of Doddiscombeleigh, for the first prize to his filly, which was the only one exhibited in the class …
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
Wrington: Bazaar: On Wednesday a bazaar and sale of fancy and useful articles was held in the schoolroom, Wrington, the proceeds to be devoted towards raising a sum of £235, for improving and removing the organ in the parish church from the west end to the chancel. Mr. W. Long of West Hay, Wrington, who takes a great interest in all church matters has contributed most liberally towards the object … The room was decorated by Mr. E. Edwards and at the end was a pretty fernery and fountain, which had been erected by Mr. Showan and Mr. Pinsent. Mr. W. Long had engaged the services of the German band from Bath, and they played an excellent selection of music during the day … …
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GRO0805 Bristol: Sidney Pinsent: 1846 – 1880
Devon County Agricultural Association: A meeting of the Council of the above Association was held at the Castle of Exeter yesterday, Mr. D. R. Scratton, presiding. There was a good attendance … The Secretary read a letter he had received from Mr. H. Pinsent, of Doddiscombsleigh, stating that he exhibited a two-year old filly at the Honiton Exhibition. It was the only one in the class but had no prize; he therefore entered a protest against the judges’ ruling. …
[see also Western Times: Tuesday 9th July 1878]
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
Devon County Agricultural Association: A meeting of the Council of this Association was held this afternoon at the Castle of Exeter, Mr. D. R. Scratton of Ogwell, Newton Abbot, presiding. A letter was received from Lord Sidmouth, president of the Association stating his inability to attend. Letters from Mr. B. Rush, Mr. Swabey and Mr. Pinsent, taking exception to awards at the late Honiton show, were ordered to lie on the table. …
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
Arrival of Passengers: … Per P. and O. S.S. Australia, on Monday: From Southampton to Madras: Mrs. Glen and child, Mr. C. Pinsent, Major Orchard … (continues) …
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GRO0133 India: Charles Powell Tronson Pinsent: 1849 – 1904
If Mary Ann Louisa Pincent (widow of George Pinsent) who was formerly acquainted with Mrs. Anna Powell of Chelsea, will apply to Mr. George Badham, Solicitors, 8 Salters Hall Court, Cannon Street, London, she will hear of something to her advantage.
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GRO1048 Devonport: George Pinsent: 1840 – 1875
GRO1182 Devonport: Mary Ann Louisa Payne: xxxx – xxxx
Notice is hereby given, that the partnership heretofore existing between us the undersigned John Clarkson, Bernard Clarkson and Thomas William Archer, whereby we have traded together in partnership as timber merchants at Charlotte Street, Birmingham under the style or form of “John Clarkson and Co.” has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The assets of the said business will be received and the liabilities discharged by the said Thomas William Archer, who will henceforth carry on the same business in his own name: Dated this 1st day of June 1878: (signed) … Witness to the signature of Thomas William Archer and Bernard Clarkson – R. A Pinsent, Solicitor, Birmingham: Witness to the signature of John Clarkson – George T. Madeley, Sparkhill, Birmingham, Commercial Clerk.
[Birmingham Daily Post: Tuesday 25th June 1878]
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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
Sale by Auction: Lot 9, Northbrook Street, Two capital retail shops and two dwelling houses … Lot. 10, Northbrook Street, Seven commodious front houses … Lot. 11; Barford Road, two commodious residences … For further information … Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, Waterloo Street.
[Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 1st June 1878]
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