Exeter Flying Post – Page 3 – The Pinsent Family

Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 25th December 1861

Newton Abbot: Devon: Sale of Extensive and Well-situated Freehold Business Premises: Messrs. Buckland and Rendell will sell by auction, on Thursday the 23^rd day of January next, at three o’clock in the afternoon at the Globe Hotel, Newton Abbot (subject to such conditions as will then be produced) all that desirable property situate in Newton Abbot aforesaid, known as the “Old Brewery” having on the site the superintendent’s dwelling house, with convenient offices; spacious brew-house and cellars, with all necessary arrangements for stowing beer and wine; malt-house, cooperage, hop room, stabling, carts, sheds and walled garden, extending parallel with the River Lemon, now or late in the possession of Mr. John Pinsent, Brewer. Also, the Dwelling house and Shop fronting Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, having a bold elevation, plate glass front and large and lofty rooms now or late in the occupation of Messrs. Place, grocers, as tenants. That portion of the property pertaining to the brewery is well suited for a large malting and brewing business and presents every requirement in extent of buildings, yard room, water supply, situation and approaches for the conduct of any large manufacturing or commercial business for which the town affords such ample room for the investment capital. From the increasing enquiry for and value of property in Newton, this sale presents a singularly favourable opportunity either for speculation, occupation or investment. A portion of the purchase money may remain, if wished, on mortgage of the property. To view the premises and for further particulars apply the auctioneers, or at the offices of Mr. Yard Eastley, Dated Paignton, Dec. 24^th, 1861, Solicitor: Paignton.

[see also Western Times: Saturday 4^th January 1862] [see other issues on other dates]

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 11th November 1858

The Newton Abbot and Agricultural Labourers’ Friend Society: The Education of Farmers’ Sons: The twentieth annual meeting has held last Thursday at Bovey Tracey; it will be seen by the prize list that the operations of the association are very comprehensive and have contributed much to promote agricultural improvement n the district. The competition in cattle was not so great as on former occasions, but some good South Hams cattle exhibited. A field occupied by Mr. J. Stranger was used as the show-yard, and the ploughing took place in a field some distance from the town. … … (continues) …… Prize List: … … Class 8: Cows in calf, or having had a calf within four months preceding the day of exhibition: First prize, Mr. J. Rendell, Coffinswell, bred by Mr. Crouch, Bedfordshire; second, Mr. J. Rendell, Coffinswell, short horn cow in calf, bred by Mr. Thomas Pinsant, Greenhill:

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 20th April 1854

Borough of Ashburton Devon, to Tanners and Others: To be let by private contract, with immediate possession, for such term as may be agreed on, all that capital “Tan Yard” with or without the dwelling-house, drying lofts, bark barn, sheds and premises called “Old Mills” situate at Old Mill, in the town of Ashburton, late in the occupation of Mr. Evans. The tan yard contains 1 water pit, 5 lime and 83 tan pits under cover; drying lofts, in which 300 hides may be dried, improved bark mill and lifting pumps, driven by a never-failing stream of water, extensive bark barn, capable of holding 200 tons of bark, with every other conveniences for carrying on a large business. Ashburton is situated in the centre of an excellent bark country. The House consists of 2 kitchens, 2 parlours, and 8 bedrooms, washhouse, dairy, cellar and all convenient out houses. It fronts into a walled garden, well stocked with choice fruit trees, and attached to the premises are stables for 4 horses, cow houses and other offices. The whole of the premises are substantially built and in excellent repair. For viewing apply on the premises, and all further particulars may be obtained of Mr. John Pinsent, Ware Barton, Kingsteignton.

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GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858