Tag: August 1857

Western Times: Saturday 29th August 1857

Newton Abbot County Court: County Police: (Mr. Charles Steer sued P.C. Winchester (No. 63) of the County constabulary, for assault and illegal imprisonment) … George Davis was a wheelwright, living in Newton Bushel, and was churchwarden of the parish between five and six on Wednesday, the 21th of June he passed by the Commercial Inn. There might have been a hundred people outside, within a space of two gunshots. There were always many people about on market and fair days. Witness stopped to enquire of a few people what the matter was, when Winchester told him to “move on.” There was no disturbance there. Witness passed on towards the town and when near Mr. Pinsent’s house he met Mr. Steer, with whom he talked on business for a few minutes. Mr. Steer went towards the Commercial Inn, when they parted. After the witness had gone on a short distance he looked back and saw Mr. Steer between two policemen. Mr. Francis here asked his Honour if he was not at liberty to put the question to the witness whether or not Winchester did not threaten him when he had Mr. Steer in custody … … Samuel Home was a brewer in the employ of Mr. Pinsent. On Midsummer Fair Day he was sent by his master to the Commercial Inn to get a cask and had to wait there for some time. He was there twenty minutes before Mr. Steer arrived. There were a great many people passing and repassing, but he heard no disturbance. Mr. Steer did not talk to anyone from the time he left Mr. Davis to the time he came to the Commercial Inn. When Mr. Steer was going into the doorway, Winchester made a sudden spring at him and collared him, saying — “D— ‘ee, you’re the fellow that has insulted me twice to-day before.” The plaintiff’s testimony as regards the subsequent conversation between him, and the defendant was confirmed by this witness … 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 22nd August 1857

Newton Abbot Board of Guardians: The customary weekly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, the 12th instant. W. Creed, Esq., in the chair when there were 205 paupers reported in the house and a week’s leave of absence was granted to Mr. Moxey (the workhouse master). … The board also met again on Wednesday last, the 19th instant, W. Creek, Esq., in the chair. There were also present … (includes) … John Pinsent … The Rev. R. Wolfe brought up the report of the Visiting Committee and reported the house to be clean, but that six boys had absconded during the past week, two of whom had been apprehended … 

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GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 1st August 1857

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: This board met on Wednesday last; W. Creed, Esq. presided. There were also present … (includes) … John Pinsent … 

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GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858

Leicester Guardian: Saturday 1st August 1857 

Loughborough Cultural Fete: This interesting display, which is so well calculated to excite a spirit of emulation among all classes in Loughborough and the neighbourhood, and to develop the powers of the soil when under the influence of scientific treatment took place on Tuesday, in the Corn Exchange, Town Hall. Although the society, which emanated from a few garden allottees, may be said to have remained in embryo for two years, this is its first exhibition after its complete organization. It has, to use a cultivator’s phrase,” been transplanted,” and like many subjects under its care, it has become more vigorous and promising in consequence. The room, although well adapted for the purpose by its diffusion of a due of light upon all the articles exhibited, was very warm and to some oppressive. The arrangement of the subjects was good. … (continues) … Class B – Amateurs and Others: Flowers: Best six varieties of Roses Thos. Pinsent. – Pansies; Thos. Pinsent. – Sweet Williams; Thos. Pinsent. – Wild Flowers; H. Pares. – Design of cut Flowers, Dr. Eddowes. Fruit: The heaviest Gooseberry, Samuel Holt. Best plate of Gooseberries; 1, James Hood; 2, S. Holt; 3, T. Pinsent. 30 Bunches of Currants, Red; 1, Thomas Pinsent, 2. C. Harriman, 3, H. Pares; Black, 1. H. Pares; 2, T. Pinsent; 3, S. Holt; white, T. Pinsent: Vegetables: Best Two Cabbages; 1, John Clarke; 2, J. F. White; 3, Samuel Hold. Parsnips, S. Holt; Potatoes (kidneys). 1, W. Clarke; 2, C. Harriman; Ditto, (round), 1, T. Pinsent; 2, C. Harriman. Six Carrots, 1. S. Holt; 2, C. Harriman. Six Turnips. 1, Jas. Hood; 2, S. Holt; 3, C. Harriman. Six Onions (spring sown). 1, H. Dougherty; 2. H. Pinsent; 3, N. Harriman. Ditto (autumn sown). 1, H. Dougherty; 2, Samuel Hold; 3, Wm. Clarke. Parsley, 1, Thos. Pinsent; 2, H. Pares. Thirty Peas. 1, H. Pares; 2, Jas. Hood; 3, H. Dougherty. Beans (broad). 1, John Clarke; 2, S. Holt; Three sticks Rhubarb. 1 Thos. Pinsent; 2, Jas. Hood; 3, C. Harriman. Cucumber C. Harriman. …  

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GRO0839 Tiverton: Thomas Pinsent: 1795 – 1860