BNA – Page 693 – The Pinsent Family

Western Times: Saturday 22nd June 1850

Union Street, Torquay: To be let with immediate possession, the convenient and well-accustomed Inn, known as the Golden Lion: For further particulars apply to Mr. Towell, the present occupier, or Messrs. Pinsent and Co. Newton Bushel: June 20^th, 1850.

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Reynold’s Weekly News: Saturday June 16th, 1850 Issue 7

Charge of Robbery: Hugh Robert Macklin, Henry Osborne, Mary Macklin and Susannah Paul, were brought up before Sir Chapman Marshall, on Thursday, at the Guildhall for further examination, charged with stealing a gold chain, value 20 guineas, two silver spoons, a large quantity of wearing apparel, together with a valuable collection of Roman cameos, jewellery, and other articles of vertu, the property of Mrs. Pincent, at present residing at Inspruck. The case has already been briefly stated. The following was the additional evidence now taken: “George Wardell said he went to No. 26 Chancery Lane, the house of a Mr. Toogood, where he saw Hugh Macklin’s sister-in-law, who immediately placed the cameo in his possession, which Mary Macklin stated she gave her. She was unable to attend and give evidence in consequence of ill-health. He produced the cameo, which was without any setting. He had inquired at various jewellers, and ascertained the value, in its present state, to be about five guineas. He wished the Alderman to remand the prisoners for a week, as there was a party deeply implicated in the robbery who was not at present in custody, and whom it would be necessary to obtain time to apprehend, as also for the purpose of tracing the remainder of the property which had been stolen. Bail was again taken for Susannah Paul, and the case was remanded for further evidence.

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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891

Western Times: Saturday 15th June 1850

Board of Guardians: Wednesday: (W. Creek, Esq., Chairman): The Chaplain! Hint to Resign. : The Chaplain’s report was first read as follows June 10, — I have examined the girls school, the 3rd class in their catechism, which appeared to be known, but not intelligibly — the writing books showed some improvement. Gave the 2nd class their collect to write out, which they professed to have learnt the day before, not one could so directly, and only two decently — the spelling indifferent. Gave the 1st class the gospel to write out, which was learnt the Sunday previous, but only one did it well—most of those who attempted it made some mistakes in their spelling, and do not appear to know the difference between the pronoun “thee, and the definite article “the,” with other mistakes equally glaring, still I disposed to think, with these imperfections, that the school is now receiving more attention than it has lately been receiving.” Mr. Courtier would like to know the age of these children in the 3rd class. Mr. Law said the ages of them could not be defined, as they were not ranged according to age, but according to what they knew. Mr. Pinsent said it was very inconvenient for the Board to be continually pestered with these derogatory observations from the chaplain, relative to the girls’ school, and he very much wondered that Mr. Good adopted such a course. Mr. Palk agreed with Mr. Pinsent that it was a great pity the chaplain should adopt such an uncharitable course — where most charity should be looked for, the less was to be found. He thought the sooner the chaplain left his office the better — (hear, hear). Mr. Courtier said he did not know whether he was in order or not, to move a resolution relative to the chaplain. The Chairman thought it the more regular to bring up the report of the House committee first, which was done, and it was found to contain a very flattering remark on the girl’s school, which was received and adopted. Mr. Courtier moved, and Mr. Palk seconded “That the conduct of Mr. Good, the chaplain of this union, towards Miss Heath, the schoolmistress, has been, and is still cruel and vexatious. His many charges against her of moral delinquency, inattention, and neglect of the children have been examined into by committees appointed by this board to investigate the charges, who have reported to this board, that all the charges against Miss Heath, were unfounded. The Board of Guardians cannot help pitying such conduct in a Christian minister, it being unbecoming and indecorous, showing a little of charity, but very much like revenge. The Board having lost that confidence which ought to exist between one of their servants and themselves, do order Mr. Alsop, the clerk, to write the chaplain to desire that he will desist from such conduct in future, or resign the office he now holds under this Board.” … (ongoing discussion) …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Bristol Times and Mirror: Saturday 15th June 1850

Bristol, Foreign and Irish Imports: In the Brilliant, Smith, from London: B. Pinsent, 140 qrs. Oats, 30 mats – 142 brls. rosin, 98 qrs. 4 bush. Wheat, 54 bags of rice, 10 tons of old rope.

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GRO1194 Hennock: Joseph Burton Pinsent: 1806 – 1874

Western Times: Saturday 15th June 1850

RIVER AND HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS: Election of Clerk: There has been much contention here during the past week relative to the resignation of Mr. Pearce (who is about to leave the neighbourhood) the clerk of this body, and the election of another person in his stead. The only candidates in the field were Mr. Mackenzie, of the well-known firm of Tozer, Whidborne, and Mackenzie, and Mr. Pidsley, of the firm of Pearce and Pidsley. Perhaps there never was a more active canvassing. The interests of the two firms are very great in this neighbourhood and this was fairly a trial of strength between them; Mr. Pidsley only withdrew at the last hour. It will be recollected that Mr. Tozer was a candidate in the field with Pearce, when the bill was before the house, and only withdrew them because he thought it unfair to oppose when Pearce had obtained the bill; but it was with the understanding that he should be again in the field, if ever there was an election. The election took place at the CourtHouse. There were present Commissioners Bartlett, Tozer, Cartwright, Goodridge, Sweetland, Strachan, Stephenson, Jordan, Mortimore, Eaton, Branscombe, Vallance, Bearne, Baker and Pinsent, jun. … (continues – Mackenzie elected) ….

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St. James’s Chronicle: Saturday 15th June 1850

Guildhall: On Thursday Hugh R. Macklin, Henry Osborne, Mary Macklin, and Susannah Paul, were brought up before Sir Chapman Marshall for further examination. charged with stealing a gold chain, value 20 guineas, two silver spoons, a large quantity of wearing apparel, together with a very valuable collection of Roman cameos, jewellery, and other articles of virtue, the property of Mrs. Pincent, at present residing at Inspruck. The case was briefly stated to the alderman as follows: — The female prisoner (Macklin) and Henry Osborne were in the service of Dr. Tilt, of York-street, Portman-square. About two months ago, eight boxes, which contained a considerable amount of property of various descriptions, and which were in Dr. Tilt’s kitchen (having been deposited in his care by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Pincent, about four years previously), were broken open by the prisoners Osborne and the two Macklins, and the most valuable of the property abstracted therefrom. Subsequently Osborne left the service of Dr. Tilt, and soon after Hugh Macklin and Susannah Paul were given into custody on suspicion, for attempting to pledge the chain and the spoons for a very trifling amount. The following day Osborne came forward for the purpose of exculpating the two prisoners who were then in custody, and he was also detained. When Mary Macklin appeared to vouch for his character, which led to her apprehension a few days after, she confessed all she knew relative to the robbery. On the last examination Susannah Paul was admitted to bail, because the alderman considered she was the least guilty party, having been led into the attempt to pledge the articles by the prisoner Hugh Macklin. The following was the additional evidence taken on Thursday: — George Wardell said he went to No. 26, Chancery-lane, the house of a Mr. Toogood, where he saw Hugh Macklin’s sister-in-law, who immediately placed the cameo in his possession which Mary Macklin stated she gave her. She was unable to attend and give evidence in consequence of ill health. The officer produced the cameo, which was of the most exquisite workmanship, and without any setting. He had inquired at various jewellers and ascertained its value in its present state to be about five guineas. He also produced several duplicates of some articles of dress which had been given to the husband of the prisoner Paul by Hugh Macklin. He wished the alderman to remand the prisoners for a week, as there was a party implicated in the robbery who was not at present in custody, and whom it would be necessary to obtain time to apprehend, as also for the purpose of tracing the remainder of the property which had been stolen. Bail was again taken for Susannah Paul, and the case was remanded for a week for further evidence.

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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Morning Herald (London): Friday 14th June 1850

POLICE: GUILD HALL: — Yesterday Hugh Robert Macklin, Henry Osborne, Mary Macklin, and Susannah Paul, were brought up before Sir Chapman Marshall for further examination, charged with stealing a gold chain, value 20 guineas, two silver spoons, a large quantity of wearing apparel, together with a very valuable collection of Roman cameos, jewellery, and other articles of vertu the property of Mrs. Pincent, at present residing at Inspruck. The case was briefly stated to the alderman as follows: The female prisoner (Macklin) and Henry Osborne were in the service of Dr. Tilt, of York-street, Portman-square. About two months ago, eight boxes, which contained a considerable amount of property of various descriptions, and which were in Dr. Tilt’s kitchen (having been deposited in his care by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Pincent, about four years previously), were broken open by the prisoners Osborne and the two Macklins, and the most valuable of the property abstracted therefrom. Subsequently Osborne left the service of Dr. Tilt, and soon after Hugh Macklin and Susannah Paul were given into custody on suspicion, for attempting to pledge the chain and the spoons for a very trifling amount. … (continues) …

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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

London Standard: Friday 14th June 1850

Police: Guildhall: Yesterday Hugh Robert Macklin, Henry Osborne, Mary Macklin and Susannah Paul, were brought up before Sir Chapman Marshall, for further examination charged with stealing a gold chain, value 20 guineas, two silver spoons, a large quantity of wearing apparel, together with a very valuable collection of Roman Cameson, jewellery and other articles of virtue, the properly of Mrs. Pincent, at present residing at Inspruck. The case was briefly stated to the alderman as follows: — The female prisoner (Macklin) and Henry Osborne were in the service of Dr. Tilt, of York-street, Portman-square. About two months ago, eight boxes, which contained a considerable amount of property of various descriptions, and which were in Dr. Tilt’s kitchen (having been deposited in his care by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Pincent, about four years previously), were broken open by the prisoners Osborne and the two Macklins, and the most valuable of the property abstracted therefrom. Subsequently Osborne left the service of Dr. Tilt, and soon after Hugh Macklin and Susannah Paul were given into custody on suspicion, for attempting to pledge the chain and the spoons for a very trifling amount. The following day Osborne came forward for the purpose of exculpating the two prisoners that were then in custody, and he was also detained. When Mary Macklin appeared to vouch for his character, which led to her apprehension a few days after, she confessed all she knew relative to the robbery. On the last examination Susannah Paul was admitted to bail, because the alderman considered she was the least guilty party, having been led into the attempt to pledge the articles by the prisoner Hugh Macklin. The following was the additional evidence taken yesterday: — George Wardell said he went to No. 26, Chancery-lane, the house of a Mr. Toogood, where he s»w Hugh Macklin’s sister-in-law, who immediately placed the cameo in his possession which Mary Macklin stated she gave her. She was unable to attend and give evidence in consequence of ill health. The officer produced the cameo, which was of the most exquisite workmanship, and without any setting. He had inquired at various jewellers and ascertained its value in its present stale to be about five guineas. He also produced several duplicates of some articles of dress which had been given to the husband of the prisoner Paul by Hugh Macklin. He wished the alderman to remand the prisoners for a week, as there was a party implicated in the robbery who was not at present in custody, and whom it would be necessary to obtain time to apprehend, as also for the purpose of tracing the remainder of the property which had been stolen. Bail was again taken for Susannah Paul, and the case was remanded till this day week for further evidence.

[see also Morning Post: Friday 14^th June 1850]

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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 20th April 1850

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY: At the meeting of the Council last week, several new members were elected, among whom were Messrs. J. Darby, Martock, H. Watts, Teignmouth; T. Pinsent, Greenhill, Kingsteignton; W. Creed, Abbotskerswell, J. N. Stevenson, Hayne Manor, Moretonhampstead; and J. Lapford. … (discussion on the watering of meadows)

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Times: Saturday 20th April 1850

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: Wednesday: Board of Guardians. — Wednesday. The first sitting of the Board took place on Wednesday. The first business to be considered was the election of chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Staddon proposed, and Mr. Chichester seconded — “That the Rev. C. Wolston be the chairman for the ensuing year.” G. S. Curtis, Esq., was proposed by Mr. Courtier, and seconded by Mr. Maye. Mr. Munroe occupied the chair during the election, which was very exciting during two hours, and much strong feeling was exhibited on both sides. The result was that the Rev. C. Wolston was returned by a majority of two. The rev. gentleman took the chair, much against the wishes of the opposing party, who said that the business had been conducted unfairly, declaring that the poll had been kept open unduly, to receive the names of some persons, who were not then present, which had turned the scale. This was, however, denied by the chairman, and the party in favour of the Rev. Mr. Wolston. Mr. Curtis voted in favor of his opponent. W. Creed, Esq. and G. S. Curtis, Esq. were selected vice-chairmen for the ensuing year, the Rev. T. Kitson having resigned. The following committees were then appointed. Finance Committee: Col. Fox, Mr. Courtier, Mr. Creagh, Mr. Whidborne, Mr. T. Rendell, Mr. Bearne, Mr. Wale, Mr. Lethbridge, Mr. Law, Mr. Pinsent, Mr. W. Burd, Mr. Thomas, Mr. T. Wills, Mr. J. Harvey, Mr. W. Sparke, Mr. Peckins, Mr. Staddon. Committee to Inspect Tenders: Mr. T. Rendell, Mr. Stooke, Mr. Pinsent, Mr. Shapley, Mr. Law, Mr. Staddon, Mr. Hannaford, Mr. Bearne, Mr. Bickford Mr. May, Mr Burd Mr. Palk, Mr. Wale, Mr. Tucker, Mr. T. Wills: House Visiting Cammiltee: Mr. Hole, Col. Fox, Mr. Bearne, Mr. Woolland, Mr. Wale. Mr. Pinsent, Mr. W. Rendell, Mr. Stooke, Mr Law, Lieut. Lethbridge, Mr. T. Rendell, Rev. H. Woolcombe, Mr. E. Palk, Mr. R. Burd, Rev. T. Kitson, Mr. Pike, Mr. J. Bickford, Rev. J. Taylor, Mr. J. Harvey, Mr J. Maye, Mr. J. Harvey. Medical Committee: Mr. W. Rendell, Mr. I. Rendell, Mr. T. Rendell, Mr. Courtier, Mr. Hole, Mr. Skinner, Mr. Lethbridge, Mr. Creagh, Rev. F. S. Taylor, Col. Fox, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Palk, (Highweek) Mr. Burd. On the board resuming for general business, a report of the visiting committee was read, recommending that Mr. Gillard, the medical officer, should have £12 for his increased work in the town, and £8 for Kingsteignton. It was moved by Mr. Palk, seconded by Mr. Hole, that the report be received. Lieut. Lethbridge said he could not conceive that the medical man could do the work required of him, at the rate Mr. Gillard was doing it; he had only 1s 11d per day for attending 59 sick people in the house, and only £8 a year for Kingsteignton, where there had been a great deal of work. Mr. French was for retrenchment, and thought these no times for increase of salaries, and should therefore vote against it. Mr. Palk had heard from the commissioner that there was to be a reduction in all salaries, and he felt that it should be carefully done, except in cases of old and tried servants such as Mr. Gillard. Mr. Kitson spoke highly of the efficiency of Mr. Gillard, whose mode of treating paupers was a great improvement on that of his predecessor. He had heard from Mr. Woolcombe that the rate of mortality at Kingsteignton through the past year had been one in twenty-seven! He thought Mr. Gillard deserved something for his extra trouble. Mr. Courtier was against giving gratuities. If the medical man in his parish had made an application for an increase of salary a few months ago, the ratio of deaths and sick cases under his care would have warranted it. Some months were very different from others; the rate of mortality varied much. If anything was required, he would give it in the shape of an increased salary and would vote for any fair increase required for Mr. Gillard. Mr. Westcott moved, and Mr. Staddon seconded — that the report be received and adopted, which was carried by 15 to 6. (also) … A meeting of the ratepayers took place at the Town Hall on Monday evening last – above 100 were present – to consider what steps should be adopted relative to the report of G.T. Clarke, Esq., Superintending Inspector to the General Board of Health, on the Sewage, Drainage, Supply of Water, and the Sanitary Condition of the Town. J. T. Coward, Esq. was voted to the chair … (discussion) … Mr. Edward Beazley moved, and Mr. J. Pinsent seconded – “That the statement addressed to the General Board of Health, presented to this meeting by the committee appointed at a public meeting of the ratepayers of Wolbourgh, on the 17^th day of Decr. 1849, and which statement has been now read, be received and adopted by this meeting and that the chairman do sign the same in behalf the meeting and forward the statement to the General Board of Health”.

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901