Tag: GRO0127

The Era: Sunday 6th September 1863

SUICIDE OF A TDADESMAN: On Monday morning some excitement prevailed in the vicinity of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, in consequence of the self-destruction of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged fifty, of No. 15, Little Norris-street, near Whitmore-bridge, Hoxton. The deceased was a cheesemonger, but had for some time past, it is said, been in pecuniary difficulties, which had no doubt preyed on his mind. He retired to rest about eleven o’clock with his wife, and in the morning, she left the deceased in bed. She returned a short time afterwards and found the door of the apartment fastened inside. She ran out into the street and raised an alarm. The door was subsequently forced open, and the deceased was discovered suspended by a rope to the top of the bedstead. A messenger was despatched for Dr. Bader, of De Beauvoir-road, who necessarily arrived too late. The deceased has left a large family. 

[see also London Evening Standard: Monday 31st August 1863 and Shoreditch Observer: Saturday 5th September 1863] 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863
GRO0361 Devonport: Georgiana Caroline Henly: 1838 – xxxx

Lloyd’s Weekly Newspaper: Sunday 6th September 1863

The Suicide of a Tradesman in Hoxton: On Tuesday forenoon, Mr. J. Humphreys held an inquiry at the Bell tavern, Felton-terrace, Hoxton, respecting the death of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged fifty, who committed suicide on Saturday last. John Goodrich said that on Saturday afternoon, he was called by Mrs. Pincent and he broke in the door of deceased’s room at 15, Little Norris-street. He found deceased hanging by a rope to the bedpost. Mrs. Georgina Pincent, 15, Little Norris-street, said that she had been living apart from the deceased since last Tuesday, on account of some difference. Deceased had often threatened to destroy himself and the witness also. He used to say, “That the Regent’s canal would be his bed,” unless his circumstances mended. He was a cheesemonger. She returned to the house at two o’clock on Saturday, and finding the door fastened she called in the last witness. Another witness proved that he had stated to his son, “That he should not live till night” and “that he had frequently tried to destroy himself. The jury returned a verdict of “Suicide while of unsound mind.” 

[see also London Evening Standard: Tuesday 1st September 1863] 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863
GRO0361 Devonport: Georgiana Caroline Henly: 1838 – xxxx

The Atlas: Saturday:  5th September 1863

Suicide of a Tradesman in Hoxton: Mr. Humphreys held an inquiry at the Bell Tavern, Felton-terrace, Hoxton, respecting the death of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged 50 years. Mrs. Georgina Pincent, 15, Little Norris-street, said that she had been living apart from the deceased since last Tuesday on account of some difference. Deceased had often threatened to destroy himself, and the witness also. He used to say “that the Regent’s Canal would be his bed” unless his circumstances mended. He was a cheesemonger. She returned to the house at two o’clock on Saturday, and finding the door fastened, she had it broken open, and found deceased hanging to a bed post: A verdict of “Suicide while of unsound mind”.  

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863
GRO0361 Devonport: Georgiana Caroline Henly: 1838 – xxxx

Leeds Evening Express: Saturday 5th September 1863

Mr. Charles Pincent, aged 50 residing at Hoxton, committed suicide at his residence on Monday morning. Deceased was a cheesemonger, and was, it is alleged, somewhat embarrassed by pecuniary difficulties, which appeared to prey on his mind. Deceased has left a wife and large family.

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced 

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

Islington Times: Wednesday 2nd September 1863

PAINFUL SUICIDE: — A tradesman, father of a large family, named Charles Pincent, aged 50, residing at Hoxton, committed suicide at his residence yesterday morning. Deceased was a cheesemonger, and was it is alleged, somewhat embarrassed by pecuniary difficulties, which appeared to prey on his mind. His wife left him in bed yesterday morning and on returning a short time afterwards found the bedroom door fastened against her. Feeling alarmed, she called for help, and on the door being forced open the unfortunate man was seen hanging by a rope from the top of the bedstead. He was instantly cut down, and medical assistance called in, but life was extinct. 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

Morning Herald (London): Wednesday 2nd September 1863

THE SUICIDE OF A TRADESMAN IN HOXTON: On Monday Mr. J. Humphreys, Middlesex coroner, held an inquiry at the Bell Tavern Felton-terrace Heaton, respecting the death of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged 50, who committed suicide on Saturday last. — John Goodrich said that on Saturday afternoon he was called by Mrs. Pincent and he broke in the door of the deceased’s room at 15, Little Norris-street. He found the deceased hanging by a rope to the bedpost. — Mrs. Georgina Pincent, 15, Little Norris-street, said that she had been living apart from the deceased since last Tuesday, on account of some difference. Deceased had often threatened to destroy himself and the witness also. He used to say: “That the Regent’s Canal would be his bed,” unless his circumstances mended. He was a cheesemonger. She returned to the house at two o’clock on Saturday, and finding the door fastened she called in the last witness. Another witness proved that he had stated to his son, “That he should not live till night,” and that he had frequently tried to destroy himself. The Jury returned a verdict of “Suicide while of unsound mind.” – 

(Orr’s Kentish Journal: Saturday 5th September 1863 and Dial: Saturday 5th September 1863) 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

County Courts Chronicle: Thursday 1st February 1855 

Re: Charles Pinsent, Dec. 19, 1854: before Mr. Commissioner Phillips: This insolvent had been discharged by his detaining creditor at half past five o’clock on the evening of the day preceding that appointed for his hearing, but he had remained in prison during the night and come up with the other prisoners, and prayed to have his case heard and adjudicated upon: Mr. Commissioner Phillips having consulted Mr. Commissioner Murphy, pronounced an adjudication of discharge in the usual form. 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

County Courts Chronicle: Monday 1st January 1855 

Pinsent: Re. Charles, 16: Tuesday, Dec. 19. (Before Mr. Commissioner Phillips): Re Charles Pinsent: Discharge by detaining creditor before adjudication. An insolvent not on bail, who has been discharged by his detaining creditor the evening before the day appointed for his hearing, being unopposed at the hearing, will be discharged by the court: This insolvent came up to-day for his hearing, being apparently in the custody the officer of the Queen’s Prison, as other insolvents; but the officer intimated to the court that his detaining creditor had sent a discharge to the prison on the preceding evening at half-past five o’clock, but, at the insolvent’s request, he was permitted to remain in the prison all night and come up with the other prisoners for a hearing. The insolvent prayed for the adjudication of the court. Mr. Commissioner Phillips being in doubt to whether the court had jurisdiction, the insolvent having been legally discharged, referred to the cases: Re Isaac Gabriel Costa, SC. C. Chron. 146 In this case discharge had been lodged on the morning of the day preceding that appointed for the hearing; but, in consequence of an oversight of the governor, the insolvent was not aware of it before he reached the court to which he had been brought in custody of the gaoler. There were circumstances in that case which induced the court to believe the discharge was lodged by the detaining creditor for the purposes of oppressing the debtor … 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

County Courts Chronicle: Monday 1st January 1855 

Insolvency Cases: Discharge by detaining creditor before adjudication: An insolvent not on bail, who has been discharged by his detaining creditor the evening before the day appointed for his hearing, being unopposed at the hearing, will be discharged by the Court. Re. Charles Pinsent [16] 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

Morning Post: Tuesday 19th December 1854

Insolvent Debtors’ Court: Portugal Street: Before Mr. Commissioner Phillips – at 11: Original Prisoners: H Woolcott; C. Pinsent; J.W. Bechere. 

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.

Referenced

GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863