1900 – Page 3 – The Pinsent Family

Western Daily Press: Monday 23rd July 1900

THOMAS ANDREWS RAWLINS: DECEASED: Pursuant to the Act Parliament 22 and 23 Victoria cap. 35. Notice is hereby given that all Creditors and other Persons having CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or affecting the estate of THOMAS ANDREWS RAWLINS, late of No. 1, Caledonia Place. Clifton, in the City and County of Bristol, Colonel of the Army, retired, died on the 30^th day of May, 1900 and whose will was proved in the Bristol Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court Justice on the 17th day of July, 1900 by Colonel Sebastian White Rawlins of 3, Westfield Park, Redland, in the City and County of Bristol, Reginald Sparrow Pynsent Rawlins, of 1, Caledonia Place, aforesaid, gentleman, and William Alford, of Netley House, Clifton, aforesaid, solicitor, the executors therein named), are hereby required to send the particulars their Claims to me, the undersigned, the Solicitor for the said Executors, before the 24th day August, 1900, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims and Demands which they shall then have notice; and they will not be liable for the assets the said deceased or any part thereof distributed to any person or persons whose Claims and Demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 20th day of July 1900: WILLIAM ALFORD, Clifton, Bristol: Solicitor for the said Executors.

[see also Bristol Mercury: Saturday 11^th August 1900]

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Western Times: Wednesday 11th July 1900

Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the Parish Council on Monday. The scavenging and public lighting had been satisfactorily attended to during the month, and there was no infectious disease to report in the parish. The question of cleansing the Lemon and Little Lemon was referred to the Rural District Council The following accounts were directed to be paid. Mr. Perryman, for £ 9 7s6d; Mr. Lombardini for storing water cart 13 weeks, 9s 9d; Mr. Hicks, for laying drain pipes at Abbotsbury, £ 16 0s 7d; the Newton Gas and Coke Company, for gas supplied to 68 amps one quarter. £ 45 14s 6d; for new mantles and cleaning lamps 6s 9d, Torquay Corporation, water for hydrants half year, £ 5 10s. A further item of £ 8 7s for new connections at Powderham Road to give greater force of water at Highweek in case of fire was allowed to stand over until the next meeting. Mr. W. H. Jarvis, who is leaving the town next month, tendered his resignation as Councillor and thanked the Chairman and Councillors for the courtesy shown to him during the time he held the appointment, which made the duties pleasant.

[Western Times: Friday 13^th July 1900]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Crediton Gazette: 7th July 1900

Cricket Match: The annual fixture in connection with the celebration of Old Boy’s Day at Blundell’s School was begun on Wednesday in fine weather … Present, First Innings 120 (A. H. Duckett, c. Pinsent b. Milton 7), 2^nd innings: 215 (for 7 wickets) … Past, First Innings 157 (R. M. Pinsent, b. Drake,5); Second Innings: 99 (7 wickets), includes R. M. Pinsent, not out, 8 …

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GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944

Southampton Observer and Hampshire News: Saturday 7th July 1900

Marriages: … Pinsent – Sharpe: June 20, at Madras, Frederick Henry Davison Pinsent, son of the late Mr. Henry J. Pinsent, of Southampton, to Margaret Ellen, daughter of the late Mr. C. W. Sharpe of Buckinghamshire.

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GRO0331 India: Frederick Henry Davison Pinsent: 1852 – 1902
GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894
GRO0616 India: Margaret Ellen Pinsent: 1861 – 1948

Hampshire Post and Southsea Observer: Friday 29th June 1900

Marriage: Pinsent – Sharpe: On the 20th instant at St. George’s Cathedral, Madras, Frederick Henry Davison Pinsent, younger son of the late Henry J. Pinsent, Esq., of Portswood, Southampton, to Margaret Ellen, the youngest daughter of the late C. W. Sharpe, Esq., of Burnham, Buckinghamshire.

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GRO0331 India: Frederick Henry Davison Pinsent: 1852 – 1902
GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894
GRO0616 India: Margaret Ellen Pinsent: 1861 – 1948

Western Times: Monday 11 June 1900

The Coming Peace Rejoicings at Newton Abbot: A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday convened by Mr. J. W. Rowell, Chairman of the Urban Council, and Mr. W. S. Pinsent, Chairman of the High week Parish Council, to take preliminary steps to celebrate the event when peace is declared. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said they were all acquainted with the object of the meeting, it was to make preparations for peace rejoicing at the close of the war. He proposed that the meeting approve of the suggestion to celebrate the restoration of peace on the day that would be appointed for general holiday. Rev Father Atkins seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Pinsent proposed that a committee appointed consisting of the members of the Urban Council and Highweek Parish Council, with the officers of each authority, also members of the general Committee appointed with respect to the fund for the relief of the sufferers at Mafeking with power to add to their number, and such Committee to be empowered to make the necessary arrangements for canvassing for subscriptions. Mr. Webb seconded, and at the suggestion of Mr. Martin proposed also that all those present at the meeting who sympathised with the object in view be included on the Committee. Mr. Pinsent consented to embody his resolution, and it was carried. The Chairman read a letter from the Rector of Wolborough (Rev W. E. Durham) who was unable to be present, stating that he should be pleased to co-operate with them and arrange for a thanksgiving service at St Leonard’s Church. The Chairman said he approved of a thanksgiving service but considered it should be held in the market buildings or other large place not connected with any particular body, and so arranged that the Ministers of all the Christian Denominations without regard to either church or chapel should take part in it and treat it as town affair free from any appearance of predominance or exclusiveness. Rev Levi Rees strongly supported the sentiments expressed by the Chairman and said if they were going to have a thanksgiving service it ought to be representative of all Christian people in the town. Dr. Ley also supported the sentiment expressed on the matter. A number of suggestions were mooted as to the best means of celebrating the event, but the consideration of them was left to the Committee. Mr. Pinsent proposed that Mr. C. Pope and W. H. Jarvis be the hon. secretaries. These gentlemen performed the duty at the Jubilee celebrations and did remarkably well. Rev Father Atkins seconded, and it was agreed to. On the motion of Mr. Stevens, seconded by Hoskin, Mr. Webb was appointed hon. treasurer. Several promises were made to the fund, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the proceedings.

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 12^th June 1900]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Wednesday 2nd May 1900

Correspondents’ Replies to Queries: 677: Burton Pynsent Monument is situated on a hill three miles west of Langport, and 11 east of Taunton, on the turnpike road between these places and in the in the parish of Curry Rivel. In Morris’s Directory and Gazetteer of Somerset, 1872, appears the “Burton Pynsent is a hamlet and tything of Curry Rivel, which was given to the first Earl of Chatham when Prime Minister, by Sir William Pynsent to whose memory the Earl erected a column here.” Only a portion of the original house remains, but its situation commands extensive and magnificent views of the surrounding country.

The column is well worth a visit; it is about 120 feet high, and from the top it is said three different counties may be seen. — AGRICOLA. 677. — Burton Pynsent Monument is between two and three miles from Langport, on the Taunton Road, in the parish of Curry Rivel. It is a stone column 140 feet high, and was erected by William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, to the memory of Sir William Pynsent. For many years the property belonged to the Jennings family, and passed to Sir W. Pynsent on his marriage with Mary, daughter and co-heiress of Thomas Jennings, Esq. She died without children, and on the death of her husband in 1754, he left the estate to Pitt, to whom he was an entire stranger, “in veneration of a great character of exemplary virtue and unrivalled ability,” and also, it is said, on account of Pitt’s opposition to the cider tax.

When Earl of Chatham, Pitt occasionally resided at the large mansion on the property, of which but little now remains. Countess of Chatham made it her permanent home after the death of her husband, and died there in 1803. Subsequently, the estate passed into the Pinney family, who are still the owners. Permission to visit the monument can be obtained on application. It occupies a grand position overlooking Sedgmoor, and the views are exceedingly fine.

A visit to the spot on a fine day is not likely soon to be forgotten, especially by one who knows something of the history of the district over which the eye can roam from the vicinity of the monument: — Sedgmoor, the scene of the last battle fought on English soil; Athelney, and its famous neighbourhood, so closely associated with the name and fame of glorious King Alfred; Glastonbury, the site of the first English church, and one of the most renowned of British Abbeys etc. … LANGPORTIAN

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DRO0076 Combe
DRO0077 Combe

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 28th April 1900

Pinsent – Hewett: April 19^th, at Seale Church, Surrey, Henry James, only son of the late Henry Pinsent, of Whitstone, Bovey Tracey, to Kate, eldest daughter of Edward Hewett, of Whiteland, Seale, Surrey.

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927
GRO1292 Hennock: Kate Hewett: 1865 – 1961

Coventry Times: 17th April 1900

Preston Davies Tyre Company: General Meeting: The general meeting of the shareholders of the Preston Davies Tyre and Valve Co. Ltd., was held at the Grand Hotel, Birmingham, at noon on Monday when the directors’ scheme of re-construction was submitted. … (discussion) … The ordinary general meeting followed. There were one or two shareholders present. The formal agreement as to the re-construction of the Company upon the lines mentioned above was read by Mr. Pinsent … (continues) …

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GROxxxx Devonport

Western Gazette: Friday 13th April 1900

BURTON PYNSENT MONUMENT AND TWO AVENUES: THE PUBLIC are Requested to TAKE NOTICE that in future no Trespassing will be allowed on this Estate, and that no Person or Persons will be permitted to go there without a duly authorised duplicate, printed pass, or permit, and on the following terms: — For 1 or 2 Persons, 1s. For a Party exceeding 2 and not exceeding 10 Persons, 2s. For a Party exceeding 10 Persons, 2s 6d. For School Treats and Picnics of 20 and upwards, 3s 6d. If there is any money hand from above sources, after paying expenses, it will be devoted to a local Charity. Persons will not be allowed beyond the wire fence on the south-west side enclosing the East and West Avenue Woods adjoining the Monument, nor to leave or Scatter Glass, Bottles, Papers, or other refuse, nor cut, deface, injure any of the Trees, Woods, Monument, or other Property, nor bring any Horses, Vehicles, Dogs, or Animals thereon, nor ride Bicycles on the Grounds. No Person allowed to remain after sunset nor before sunrise. Duplicate Pass or Permit to be obtained on application to Messrs. Cuff, Burton Pynsent Farm (Sundays excepted), who will issue same on above payment, and such Pass must be produced whilst on the Estate when demanded. These Regulations will be strictly enforced, and all persons found thereon without permission will be prosecuted. Order. C. R. MORRIS, SONS, & PEARD, Agents. Dated, North Curry, April. 1900.