Tag: GRO0322

Western Morning News: Monday 1st August 1938

Pages in White Sailor Suits: Naval Officer Wed: Bride Daughter of Rear-Admiral: The Archdeacon of Winchester – cousin of the bridegroom – assisted by Rev. Homer Green, vicar of Bathampton, officiated at the wedding at St. Nicholas, Bathampton, on Saturday of Miss J. E. Cunningham, younger daughter of Eng.-Rear Adml. J. E. G. Cunningham and Mrs. Cunningham of St Leonard’s, Bathampton, to Lieut. F. Conway Morgan (R.N.), of H.M.S. Excellent. The bridegroom, who wore full dress uniform, is the younger son of Dr. and Mrs. Conway Morgan of Elphinstone Road, Hastings …  (description of wedding – M. Morgan (bridegroom’s sister) a bridesmaid) … … Guests at Reception: After a reception at Parva Domus loaned by Mrs. St. Claire, Lieut. and Mrs. Conway Morgan left for South Wales, the bride travelling in a floral lace taffeta dress, with pale blue-edge-to-edge coat and pale blue halo hat: Guests at the reception were:  …. (long list includes) … Mr. F. Pinsent, Mr. R. Pinsent …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987

Western Morning News: Wednesday 11th October 1939

New By-Pass “Cited”: Claims against County Council: Arbitration at Totnes: Mr. A Lloyd Thomas, official arbitrator at Totnes yesterday heard a claim by Mr. H. Jordan, motor engineer, of Plymouth Road, Totnes, in respect to the purchase price and compensation concerning Rosabelle, a house and property in Plymouth Road, Totnes, adjoining land acquired by Devon County Council for the purpose of the new by-pass road. … (concerns about reduction in property value, residence only usable as flats, and Mr. Jordan’s car park was losing business – County Council claims the property was low quality and there was still room for parking) … …  Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent, district valuer, Plymouth considered that the value of the property would be enhanced by the work the County Council were going to do. If full use were made of the car park by excavation, he did not consider there would be any loss of fees. …

[see similar: Western Times: Friday 13th October 1939 & Torbay Express and South Devon Echo: Wednesday 11th October 1939]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Evening Telegraph: Tuesday 19th September 1939

St. Andrews Lady Engaged: The engagement announced between Robert John Francis Homfray, only son of Mr. F. W. H Pinsent of Higherfield, Horrabridge, Devon, and Ruth McKechnie, daughter of the late E. E. Morrison, of The Scottish Land Court, and Mrs. Morrison, St. Andrews. Mr. Pinsent, who is a member of a well-known Devonshire family, met Miss Morrison while he was working in a London hospital, as a final year medical student. Mr. Pinsent is a graduate of Cambridge University. Miss Morrison, who is a member of an old Fife family, was a student at St Andrews University, and graduated M.A. with honours. She is presently employed by a London commercial firm.

[see also Dundee Evening Telegraph: Tuesday 19th September 1939]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987
GRO1149 Hennock: Ruth McKechnie Morrison: 1916 – 2004

Western Morning News: Saturday 19th November 1938

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Dinner Fund: List of Subscriptions: …  At Ten Shillings and Sixpence each: … (includes) … Pinsent, F. W. H. …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Wednesday 16th February 1938

Death: Pinsent: On February 14th, at Higherfield, Horrabridge, suddenly, Janet Frances, the beloved wife of F. W. H. Pinsent: Funeral Thursday, February 17th at Horrabridge, eleven a.m.

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0473 Hennock: Janet Frances Cowtan: 1878 – 1938

Western Morning News: Wednesday 2nd February 1938

Lord Mayor’s 1,100 Ball Guests: Brilliant Scene at Guildhall: Novel Effects in Decoration … … Gossip From the Guildhall, by Ann: They say you can tell the success of a dance by the number who linger for the last waltz, well most of the 1,100 guests heard the National Anthem in the Guildhall this morning … Invited Guests … (included) … Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0473 Hennock: Janet Frances Cowtan: 1878 – 1938

Western Morning News: Saturday 23rd October 1937

New Chairman: Devon and Cornwall Chartered Surveyors: Mr. W. T. Hills (Paignton), chairman, presided at the annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Chartered Surveyor’ Institution at Plymouth on Thursday, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Chairman, Mr. T. S. Bliss (Tavistock); Vice-chairman, Capt. E. J. Ward (Plymouth); hon. secretary Mr. F. G. Fleury (Plymouth), who was thanked for his services to the Branch: committee. Messrs. W. G. Bulteel (St. Austell), E. A. Stapleton (Bideford), W. Hosking (Plymouth), C. G. Ward (Truro), and W. T. Hills, J. Denys Drew (Exeter): Member of Council, J. B. Humphries (Exeter), H. B. Kauntze (Torquay), F. W. H. Pinsent (Plymouth), T. M. Stanier (Liskeard),  A. H. Ward (Plymouth), C. S. Holditch (Plymouth), Frank Ward (Tavistock), and J. F. Bowden (Exeter): Fellows. Messrs. J. Clemo (Plymouth). W. A. Knowles (Exeter), R. N. Rogers (Newton Abbot), and E. A. Ward (Exeter) Professional Associates. … …

[see similar: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 29th October 1937]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Saturday 23rd January 1937

Taunton Auctioneer Honoured: Chair of Western Counties Institute Branch: Mr. Arthur W. Parker Elected: At the annual meeting of the Western Counties Branch of the Auctioneers and Estate Agents Institute held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth on Thursday, Mr. Arthur W. parker, F.A.I, of Messrs. Arthur Parker & Co., Taunton was elected chairman of the branch for the ensuing year. He was also elected to serve on the Parliamentary Committee … … The meeting adjourned for luncheon at which the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Alderman W. R. Littleton, J. P. presided, supported by the Town Clerk, Mr. Collin Campbell, the District Valuer, Mr. W. H. Pinsent (sic), Sir William L. Munday, the president of the Plymouth Law Society, and other distinguished guests were present. … …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Wednesday 6th January 1937

Brilliant Scene in Plymouth Guildhall: Spring Flower Setting for Lord Mayor’s Ball … … Distinctive Gowns in Plymouth Guildhall: … Full List of Invitations: The list of those who received invitations to the ball is: – … (includes) … Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent … 

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Monday 9th November 1936

over the annual meeting of Devon and Cornwall branch Chartered Surveyors’ Institution, at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, where Mr. W. T. Hills (Torquay), was elected chairman and Mr. T. S. Bliss (Tavistock) vice-chairman. Mr. J. D. Drew, Mr. F. G. Fleury (Plymouth) were elected joint hon. secretaries. Capt. E. J. Wood and Messrs. J. B. Humphries, H. B. Kauntze, W. W. Needham, F. W. H. Pinsent, T. M. Stanier, A. H. Wad and F. Ward (Fellows), J. Clemo, W. A. Knowles, R. N. Rogers, and E. A Ward (professional associates) were elected to serve on the Executive Committee …

[see similar: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 13th November 1936]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948