GRO0380 – Page 3 – The Pinsent Family

Western Morning News: Friday 21st September 1923

Pinsent – Brittan, At Sheepstor: A congregation witnessed the wedding yesterday afternoon of Miss Ethel Betty Brittan, elder daughter of Mr. Charles E. Britten, the well-known Dartmoor artist, and Mrs. Brittan, of Burrator House, Sheepstor, and Capt. Guy Homfray Pinsent, M.C., Ist Batt. the Loyal Regt., youngest son the late Sir Robert J. Pinsent, D.C.L., K.T., Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, and Lady Pinsent. For a moorland wedding it was only apropos the moorland flower-heather should have taken a prominent place in the floral setting. The church was decorated with a profusion of the delicate flower and bracken; the bride had it in her bouquet, whilst the bride’s maids carried bunches of it tied with tulle of a similar shade. Miss Brittan, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory chiffon over satin, the train being of brocaded chiffon velvet satin. Her veil was old Brussels point lace, while roses figured with the white heather of her bouquet. She was accompanied by five bridesmaids — Miss Mary Brittan (sister), Miss Molly Wimble (cousin), Miss Molly Lucas, Miss Sheila Murray, and Miss Enid Disney-roebuck — and two small train bearers — Miss – Vivian Disney-Roebuck and Master Robert Pinsent (nephew of the bridegroom). The bridesmaids were attired in heather coloured taffeta frocks shot with silver, silver lace berthas, with caps to match, and silver shoes and stockings. Their amber necklaces were the gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Brittan wore a gown of grey charmeuse trimmed with Paisley crepe-de-chine, while her blue velvet hat was adorned with ostrich feathers to match her gown. Mr. Charles Brittan, the bride’s brother, was best man. The officiating clergyman was Rev. R. H. Lucas, vicar of Walkhampton and rural dean, assisted Rev. E. Hughes, vicar of Sheepstor, and Rev. C. L. Buckingham. About 120 guests attended the reception at House, and afterwards Capt. and Mrs. Pinsent left for London, Paris, and Rome for the honeymoon, Mrs. Pinsent travelling in a brown gabardine suit and velvet hat trimmed with ostrich feathers. Her skunk furs were the gift of her husband. A tea was held in the parish room for the children of Sheepstor, and in the evening there was a dance.

Following is a list of the wedding presents: Bridegroom to bride, skunk fur; bride to bridegroom, silver mounted hair brushes; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brittan, picture; Mr. C. E. Brittan, silver wrist watch, Mrs. C. E. Brittan, silver cigarette box; Mr. C. E. Brittan, jun. silver jam dish and spoon, Miss Mary Brittan, fountain pen; Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Brittan, travelling trunks and cheque; Miss Ethel Brittan, cheque, D. C. Wimble, cheque, Mrs. Wimble, Silver fitted morocco dressing case and cheque; Miss Wimble, six sets hand-made lingerie; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent, revolving soup tureen; Miss Pinsent, entree dish; Mr. R. B. Pynsent, dining-room clock; Miss Pynsent, silver buttonhooks, and shoe-lifter; officers of the 1st Batt., The Loyal Regt., autographed silver salver. Mr. Gerald Ackermann, R. I., picture; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Babb, silver bon-bon dish; Com. and Mrs. Badcock, table mats; Dr. Bailey, Silver teaspoons; Mrs. Barrett, dressing jacket; Mrs. E. L. Bateman and family, cheque; Miss Bayly, silver pepper pots; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beedell, entree dish; Rev. and Mrs. H. Breton, writing case; Com. and Mrs. A. Brown, silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, the Misses Brown, and Mr. W. Brown, suede bag; Rev. and Mrs. C. Buckingham, amber necklace; Mr. C. Burney-Brown, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bygrave, Honiton lace scarf; Mrs. Beck, silver button-hook, shoehorn, and “Everhot” water bottle; Miss L. Bickford, silver napkin ring. Mr. and Mrs. Dixin Caruthers, Pewter and enamel brooch; Miss Phyllis Castle, butter, biscuit, and cheese dish; Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Chamberlen, silver napkin ring; Col. and Mrs. Clark, duchesse point handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs. E. Cleverton, silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. Clotworthy and Mr. J. Clotworthy, china bowl; Mr. W. Clotwothy and Miss Clotworthy, vase; Mrs Mortimer Collier, silver puff bowl; Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Coppin, travelling clock; Mrs. Cowtan, needle case; Dr. and Mrs. G. Crump, wooden fruit bowl. Mr and Mrs J. Dark, silver napkin rings; and Mrs. C. Dawson, Maj. Dawson, and Miss Dawson, pearl, and ruby broach; Mrs. Devitte, silver napkin rings; Dr. and Mrs. Doble, silver candlesticks. Dr. and Mrs. Eden, antique salt cellars; Hon. Mrs. Eden, cream jug; “Elizabeth,” silver hatpin stand; Mr. G. K. Eden and Miss Eden silver teaspoons and sugar tongs, Mr. F. R. Eden, silver ash tray; Miss Faull, silver bon-bon dishes; Miss Fisher, handkerchiefs; the Misses Francis, cut-glass decanters; Mr. and Mrs. A. Fullalove, en-tout-cas bag; Mrs. and Miss Fuller, boudoir cap, Mr. and Mrs. Gaden, silver inkpot; Captain and Mrs. F. Gerty, silver cruets; Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Gill, travelling clock; Major-General and Mrs. Gordon, dressing table mats and cushion cover; Miss Dorothy Goring, thermos flask; Mr. B. Gotch, picture. Dr. and Mrs. Hall and family, cheque; Rev. and Mrs. E. Hughes and the Misses Hughes, leather blotter; Hiss Hunt, silver shoe buckles. Mrs. M. I. G. Jenkins, silver photo frame; Captain Jones and the Misses Jones, silver teaspoons; Rev. and Mrs. B. Jones, photograph frame. Captain and Mrs. Kenny, Morocco blotter; Commander and Mrs. Kimber, silver photo frames, Miss Lamb, scent bottle; Mrs. Liddell, camisoles; Miss Loat, silver matchbox; Sir Henry and Lady Albertha Lopes, en-tout-cas; Miss Lopes and Miss Constance Lopes, photo frame; Mr. Charles Lopes, book; from all at Walkhampton Vicarage, silver tea-tray. Eng. Lt.-Commander and Mrs. R. A. C. Mitchell Stanley, thermos flask; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Morgan, table mats; Dr. and Miss Conway Morgan, morning tea-set; the Misses Morris, handkerchiefs; Miss Morrish, Indian brass table; Mr. and Mrs. Murray and Miss Murray, silver coffee spoons; the Honourable and Mrs. Nicholson, blue enamel travelling clock. Mr. and Mrs. Mackworth Parker, silver salt cellars; Captain and Mrs. E. M. C. Parker, spirit iron; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parsons, amber necklace; Mr. T. Pearce, brass bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, beaten brass salver; Miss Picot, Morocco purse; Mrs. Pipon, travelling rug, Mrs. and Mrs. S. T. Pitts, cheque; Miss Pitts, silver vase, Sir William and Lady Pynne, beaten brass tray. Miss A C. Raymond, pottery vase; Dr. and Mrs. Reynell, gold safety pin set with opals; Mr. E. Scott Rodd, silver photo frame; Mr. Erick Roe, cheque; Mrs. Roe, cheque; Major and Mrs. Disney Roebuck, silver candlesticks; Miss Enid Disney Roebuck, hand-worked nightdress sachet; Miss Vivian Disney Roebuck, Maltese lace square; Dr. Rogers, silver tea diffuser; Mrs. Rolston and Mr. A. Rolston, toast rack; Mr. and Miss. Roskruge, picture; Mr. and Mrs. Rowe, table mats. Miss Sansom, Venetian bracelet; Mrs. Soleater, silk dress; Mr. and Mrs. G. Shellabear, silver bon-bon dashes; Mr. and Mrs. George Shillibeer, Wedgwood sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shillibeer, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Shilston, Miss Shilston, and Mr. W. Shilston, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. B. Shilston, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Shilston, afternoon teacloth; Miss J. Shilston, afternoon teacloth; Mrs. S. Shilston boudoir caps; Miss Maude Shilston, table centre; Mrs. Feather Smith, lace handkerchief; the Misses Smith, Georgian fish slice; Mrs. Alick Soltau, afternoon teacloth; Mr. and Mrs. Spearing, suede attache case; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Sperling, en-tout-cas; Miss M. Stephens, coat hangers; Mr. and Mrs. Strachan, address book. Miss Teglio, silver napkin rings; Dr. and Mrs. Tutton, marmalade pot; Mr. John Tutton, silver tea knives; the Misses Mary, Patty, and Cicely, Tutton, blue enamel clasp. Miss Doris Verrieres, white doeskin gloves. Miss Agnes Walker, gold chain and amethyst pendant; Miss Webb, hand-painted candle shades; Captain Whiteford, R.F.A., pair of whisker decanters; Captain and Mrs. Whitmarsh, suede handbag; Mr. and Mrs. David Williamson, silk bag; Dr. and Mrs. Willington, jewel case; Miss Wills, silver tea knives; Mrs. Picot and the Misses Wimble, silver sugar bowl.

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO1155 Hennock: Ethel Betty Brittan: 1899- 1986
GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972
GRO0473 Hennock: Janet Frances Cowtan: 1878 – 1938
GRO0744 Hennock: Robert Burton Pynsent: 1869 – 1953
GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893
GROxxxx Hennock

Western Morning News: Tuesday 14th August 1923

Court Circular: … Pinsent – Brittan: the marriage arranged between Captain G. H. Pinsent and Miss Betty Brittan will take place at Sheepstor Church on Thursday, September 20^th, at 2 o’clock.

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GRO1155 Hennock: Ethel Betty Brittan: xxxx – xxxx
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972

Western Morning News: Saturday 4th March 1922

The engagement is announced of Lieutenant Guy H. Pinsent, M.C., of the Loyal Regiment, youngest son of the late Sir Robert John Pinsent, D.C.L., Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, and of Lady Pinsent, Higherfield, Horrabridge, Devon, to Betty, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Brittan, of Burrator House, Sheepstor, Horrabridge. …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO1155 Hennock: Ethel Betty Brittan: 1899- 1986
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893

East Anglian Daily Times: Saturday 19th August 1916

The Casualty List: … Wounded … Pinsent, Lieut. H. G., R.F.A. …

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GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972

Gentlewoman: Saturday 2nd February 1895

Wedding: Mr. William Annesley Eden to Mabel Pinsent: MANY weddings this week have been celebrated with extreme simplicity on account of the illness of relations. In the case of Mr. Eden and Miss Pinsent, however, although the number of invited guests was much curtailed owing to the serious illness of the Rev. R. R. Rackham, the ceremonial at Bintree Church on the 23rd was not deprived of pretty decorations or a choral service.

The Rev. J. L. Bennett, curate of Bintree, assisted by the Rev. J. N. Spurgeon, rector of Troyford, tied the bridal knot. The Bintree choir rendered the beautiful music introduced into the ceremony with great taste and discretion. Miss Mabel L. H. Pinsent is the daughter of the late Sir Robert Pinsent, D.C.L.., Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. The bridegroom, Mr. William Annesley Eden, of Foulsham, is the son of the Hon. Robert H. Shaw Eden, of Hillhampton House, Stourport.

The bride was given away by the Rev. Canon Norgate, acting on behalf of her mother, Lady Pinsent. Her dress, which was most becoming, was of ivory white satin with beautiful lace fichu, and Court train. She wore a tulle veil fastened with orange blossoms. Her shower bouquet and pearl bracelet were both gifts from the bridegroom. The two little pages who attended her were Masters Guy Pinsent (her brother) and Rob Hamond, the son of Charles Hamond, Esq., of Troyford Hall. They looked very sweet in white serge suits with pale blue silk sailor collars, and wore silver whistles the bridegroom’s present to them.

The one little bridesmaid was Miss Beatrice Pinsent, the small sister of the bride, who was prettily frocked in white serge, with a pale blue sash, to match the costume of the pages. She wore a big white felt hat, trimmed with blue and white, and carried a huge basket of beautiful pink and white flowers. The handsome double-heart brooch, of gold and pearls, that the little maiden wore, was the bridegroom’s gift. Mr. Baron Brooke acted as best man.

The small wedding party adjourned after the ceremony to the rectory, where the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties were hospitably entertained by Mrs. Rackham, the bride’s charming grandmother. By the 4.20 train Mr. and Mrs. Eden left Bintree for London, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The travelling costume worn by the bride was of olive-green habit cloth, braided, and trimmed with dark fur; with hat en suite.

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GRO0091 Hennock: Beatrice Mary Homfray Pinsent: 1883 – 1965
GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972
GRO0605 Hennock: Mabel Louisa Homfray Pinsent: 1873 – 1951
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893

The Queen: Saturday 2nd February 1895

Eden – Pinsent: ON the 23^rd Ult. At Bintree Church, the marriage took place of Mr. William Annesley Eden, of Foulsham, son of the Hon. Robert H. Shaw Eden, with Mabel, the daughter of the late Sir Robert Pinsent, D.C.L., Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. The bride (who was given away by the Rev. Canon Norgate on behalf of her mother, Lady Pinsent) wore a dress of ivory white satin, with lace fichu fastened with orange blossoms, and a Court train. Her tulle veil was attached by an aigrette of orange blossoms; she carried a shower bouquet, and wore a pearl bracelet, the gifts of the bridegroom. She was attended by her little sister, Miss Beatrice Pinsent, as bridesmaid, dressed in white serge, with a pale blue silk sash, wearing a large white felt hat, with blue and white ribbons and an ostrich feather and carrying a basket of pink and white flowers. Two pages were in attendance, Master Guy Pinsent, brother of the bride, and Master Rob Hamond, youngest son of Charles Hamond, Esq., of Twyford Hall. The bridegroom presented each page with a silver whistle, and to the bridesmaid gave a gold bracelet with double hearts of pearls. Mr. Baron Brooke attended the bridegroom as best man. The officiating clergy were the Rev. J. L. Bennett, curate of Bintree, and the Rev. J. N. Spurgeon, rector of Twyford. After the ceremony, Mrs. Rackham, grandmother of the bride, entertained at the rectory, only a small number of friends and relatives, on account of the serious illness of the Rev. R. R. Rackham. Later in the afternoon the newly married pair took their departure for London. The bride went away in a travelling dress of olive-green habit cloth, braided, and trimmed with dark fur, with cape and hat en suite.

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