Tag: GRO0419

A Cottage Destroyed: Early on Sunday evening a cottage at Bera, on the estate of Mr. W. R. Hole, was discovered to be on fire. The cottage was thatched, and the wife of. The occupier (Tremlett, a farm hand of Mr. Pinsent, of Whitstone) states that the flames spread so rapidly that it was impossible to get upstairs to save anything, and downstairs very few articles could be removed. Tremlett, the husband, and also an old man who lodged in the house were both away at the time. Two fire engines from Bovey (about half a mile away) were soon on the spot, but the fire had made such headway that little could be done except save some outbuildings close by. The shock and fright made Mrs. Tremlett so ill that Mr. Pinsent kindly had her removed in his trap to Whitstone. The loss to Mr. Trenalett is great, as unfortunately the furniture is not insured.

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

FIRE AT BOVEY TRACEY: An alarm of fire was given just after six o’clock on Sunday evening. Several of the firemen were on their way to church, others at the Baptist anniversary, and some out of the town. Within ten minutes of the call the fire engine was off. The fire proved to be a thatched cottage, Beara, half a mile from Bovey, and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Tremlett and family. Unfortunately, the husband was away from home. Notwithstanding the short time since the discovery of the fire the roof fell in before the engine arrived. A good supply of water was available from the brook, and although it was impossible to save the cottage, the barn and cattle sheds were saved. The cottage, etc., are part of a farm in the occupancy of Mr. H. Pinsent, and owned by Mr. W. R. A. Hole, J.P., C.C. Part of the furniture (which was not insured) was saved, but a good quantity of clothes and other things in the bedroom were entirely destroyed. The building is stated to be covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown. [Premises against fire on best terms by the Royal Exchange Assurance Company (A.D. 1720), 41 Corn Street Bristol, or local Agents. Claims paid exceed £40,500,000. (Advt).]

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 15^th July 1902]

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

Fire at Bovey Tracey: About six o’clock on Sunday evening a thatched cottage at Beara, occupied by Mr. Tremlett, a farm labourer, in the employ of Mr. Pinsent, was found to be on fire. Mrs. Tremlett found that the flames spread so rapidly that it was impossible to go upstairs to save anything, and very few articles’ downstairs could be removed. Mr. Tremlett and another man, a lodger, were away at the time. Bovey Fire Brigade promptly responded to a call, with Mr. Mardon in charge, but the flames had made such headway that little could be done beside saving the outbuildings close by. Mrs. Tremlett was so frightened that she became ill and had to be removed in a vehicle to Whitestone, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent, who showed her and her five children every hospitality. The cottage, etc., are part of an off farm in the occupation of Mr. H. Pinsent, and owned by Mr. W. R. A. Hole, J.P., C.C., Part of the furniture, which was not insured, was saved, but a good quantity of clothes and other things in the bedroom were entirely destroyed. The building was insured.

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927
GRO0652 Hennock: Mary Langmead: 1842 – 1909

FIRE AT BOVEY TRACEY: COTTAGE AND CONTENTS DESTROYED: About six o’clock Sunday evening a thatched cottage at Bera, on the estate of Mr. W. R. Hole, was discovered to be on fire. It was in the occupation of a farm hand named Tremlettt. The flames spread so rapidly that Mrs. Tremlett found it impossible to go upstairs to save anything, and, in fact, very few things could be saved from the downstairs rooms. Bovey Fire Brigade was summoned and soon attended, with Mr. Mardon in charge, but the flames had made such headway that little could be done beside saving the outbuildings close by. Mrs. Tremlett was so frightened that she became ill and had to be removed in a vehicle to Whitestone, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent who showed her and her five children every hospitality. [Premises insured against fire on best terms by the Royal Exchange Assurance Company (A.D. 1720), 41, Corn-st., Bristol, or Local Agents. Claims paid exceed £40,500,000. Advt.]

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 18^th July 1902]

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927
GRO0652 Hennock: Mary Langmead: 1842 – 1909

Fire at Bovey Tracey: A cottage and its contents destroyed: About six o’clock last evening a cottage at Bera, on the estate of Mr. W. R. Hole, was discovered to be on fire. The cottage was thatched, and the wife of the occupier (Tremlett, a farm hand of Mr. Pinsent, of Whitstone) states that the flames spread so rapidly that it was impossible to get upstairs to save anything, and downstairs very few articles could be saved. Tremlett, the husband, and also an old man who lodged in the house were both away at the time. The fire-engine from Bovey (about half a mile away) was soon on the spot, but the fire had made such headway that little could be done except save some outbuildings close by. The shock and fright made the poor woman so ill that Mr. Pinsent kindly had her removed in his trap to his house at Whitstone. The loss to Tremlett is great, as unfortunately the furniture was not insured.

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

BOVEY TRACEY: Close to the Town: 3/4 mile from the Railway Station, and 6 miles from the excellent Market Town of Newton Abbot: To be LET by Tender from Lady-day, 1903, the FARM known as “WHITESTONE,” of 247a 1r 10p, of which 71 acres are Pasture, and 11 acres Orchard, with superior Farmhouse, Buildings, and 3 Cottages, now and for many years past in the occupation of Mr. Henry Pinsent and his family, and is altogether a most productive, compact, and desirable Holding. To view, apply to the Farm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10.30 a.m. Any further particulars can be obtained, and conditions of letting seen, at the offices of Messrs. RENDELL and SYMONS, Estate, Newton Abbot and Totnes: To whom Tenders are to be sent or before July 26 next.

[see also Western Times: Friday 18^th July 1902 and Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 11^th July 1902 etc.]

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

The late Mr. Hutchings: The remains of the late Mr. T. W. B. Hutchings were interred at Teignmouth cemetery on Saturday afternoon amid tokens of great respect. … (description, includes list of those attending, including prominent liberals and) … C. Brewer, H. Pinsent, S. Brewer …

[see also Western Times: Monday 21^st October 1901]

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

Lost from Tottiford, Hennock, Ewe Sheep; pitched H. P. each side of back – Reward given on information to Henry Pinsent, Bovey Tracey.

[see also Western Times: Friday 23^rd August 1901]

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

The Bull Sales: Messrs. Bourne and Sold Bulls as Follows: … … Mr. T. S. Walters’, (seller) Chillington: Earl Roberts, 1291 (name of Bull), Mr. Pinsent, Bovey Tracey, (purchaser) 25 (price in guineas) …

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

The annual parish meeting for the election of the Parish Council was held on Monday evening at the Town Hall. The attendance was very good, and Mr. Tucker was appointed Chairman: The following were nominated and the order in which they received votes … (list includes) … H. J. Pinsent, farmer, proposed W. H. Heath, seconded W. Sercombe – 23 votes (7^th) … The first fourteen were declared elected subject to a poll being demanded … 

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927