Tag: GRO0517

Newton Abbot: Devon: FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES, SHOPS, COTTAGES, PREMISES FOR SALE: MESSRS. RENDELL and SYMONS have received instructions to offer for SALE by Public Auction at the GLOBE Hotel, Newton Abbot aforesaid, on THURSDAY, 1st day of March next, at Three for Four o’clock in the Afternoon, “the following DWELLING-HOUSES, Shops and Premises in the undermentioned or such other lots may be determined on the time of sale, and subject to such conditions as will then be read, viz.: Lot 1 — All those three Dwelling-houses and Shops situate in, abutting on, and known as 28, 30, and 32, Wolborough-street, Newton Abbot aforesaid, and now in the respective occupations of Messrs. Avery, Weatherdon and Dottin; and also all that Malthouse and 13 Cottages situated behind the above mentioned dwelling-houses, and known as “No, 10 Court,” Wolborough-street aforesaid, and now in the respective occupations of J. B. Pinsent, and of Messrs, Harris, Miller, Furze, Bearne, Frost, and others as tenants. The property comprising the above lot is freehold, and the dwelling-house now known as No. 28 Wolborough Street aforesaid, has been for many past, and is now used as a beer and cider shop, at which a good retail business has always been done. The shops adjoining have an excellent frontage and are situated in one of the principal thoroughfares of the town, whilst the cottages and premises behind are at all times readily let, and the lot as an entirety will ensure to a purchaser a remunerative interest on his outlay. Lot 2 — All that leasehold Dwelling-house, Shop, Out buildings, and Premises known as No. 41, Queen Street, Newton Abbot aforesaid, and now the occupation of Mrs. Green as tenant, together with the Cottage and Premises behind the same, now in the occupation of Mr. England as tenant, These premises held for the residue of a term of 90 years, from the 25th day of December, 1853, subject to the payment of small annual ground rent of £1 10s, and are situate in the main approach from the railway station to the town of Newton Abbot. To view the above – apply to the Auctioneer at Newton Abbot and Totnes, and further particulars may be obtained at the Offices of Mr. H. G. BEACHEY, Solicitor, Newton Abbot: Dated Newton Abbot, 8^th Feb., 1877.

[see also Western Times: Saturday 24^th February 1877 & Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 23^rd February 1877]

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890 (?)

Newton County Court: Friday, before M. Fortescue, Esq. Judge: Out of the 19 defended cases on the list. 10 were issued by the West of England Sack Co., and the total amount claimed in all cases was £120 17s 6d. — The first taken was the Sack Co., v. Pinsent & Sons, of Newton: Mr. Reed, Bridgwater, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Baker, for the defendants. The case was tried by a jury, and the claim was for £36, 0s 8d for the hire of a number of sacks, and for others not returned. — Evidence was called showing that the debt was made in October, November, December 1872, and had never been settled. Some of the items were for sacks ordered by other parties in Mr. Pinsent’s name without any written order from him, contrary to the printed instructions of the complainants. A number of others were charged to the defendant, which should have been charged to Mr. Hawke, the plaintiff’s agent at Dartmouth, who sold some barley to Mr. Pinsent and charged him with the sacks instead of himself. When they were returned, Mr. Hawke was credited with them, but 50 was never returned and consequently defendants were charged for them. There was another item in the account charging the value of six sacks which it was alleged were not returned although the defendants sent back a lot of sacks the six in question were not … … (illegible portion) … … been brought into the Court was very complicated and from the number of them it might be said that the Sack Companies and “tallymen” kept County Courts going (laughter) Mr. Reed replied on the case, and his Honour summed up at some length, the jury retired for half an hour, when they returned with a verdict for the defendants, his Honour allowing costs. The case lasted over six hours. The remainder of the Sack Companies cases were adjourned to the January Court, and in the meantime an arrangement will be made, if possible, to settle the whole of them by arbitration. The Court will be continued today (Saturday). 

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

Newton Directory: List of Residents and Visitors: … 17. Powderham Road, (East Street) … Westholt, Mr. J. B. Pinsent, jn. and fam. ….

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GRO0470 Devonport: Jane Pinsent: 1847 – 1884
GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

The Representation of Devon: Mr. W. J. Harris, M. P., at Newton Abbot: On Friday a public meeting of the constituents of the Teignbridge Division was held in the Courtenay Street Hall, Newton Abbot, at which an address was delivered by Mr. W. J. Harris, M.P., the Conservative candidate for the Division: The gallery of the building was occupied by ladies, while the body of the hall was crowded, many being unable to gain admittance. Among those present were several prominent radicals of the town and neighbourhood, and during the course of the meeting there were frequent noisy interruptions …  In the hall were present among a crowded audience … (list includes) … J. B. Pinsent … (continues with political speech) …

[Exeter and Plymouth Daily Gazette Daily Telegrams: Saturday 14^th February 1885]

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

The Teignbridge Division: Lively Conservative Meeting: Last night a public meeting of the constituents of the Teignbridge Division was held in the Courtenay Street Hall, Newton Abbot, at which an address was delivered by Mr. W. J. Harris, M.P., the Conservative candidate for the Division. The gallery of the building was occupied by ladies, while the body of the hall was crowded, many being unable to gain admittance. … … In the hall were present among a crowded audience … (list includes) … J. B. Pinsent … (continues at length) …

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890 (?)

A constitutional club for Newton Abbot: Mr. Harris’s Candidature: Last evening a newly established Constitutional Club was opened privately to the members at Newton Abbot, the more ceremonious inauguration being postponed until after Easter. The idea to provide an establishment for the convenience of Conservatives resident in the neighbourhood was first mooted about twelve months ago, and was the outcome of a suggestion made by members of the District Conservative Association: … (attendees included) … J. B. Pinsent …

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

Newton Directory: List of Residents and Visitors: … 20. Highweek Street, … 7, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pinsent … 21, Mr. J. B. Pinsent’s Office … (also) … 2. Queen Street … 24, Mr. J. B. Pinsent [next to the Temperance Hall!] …

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GROxxxx Devonport

The Inquest: An inquest was held on Mrs. Pinsent’s body on Friday afternoon. — Mr. Thomas May said: I reside at Southford, Staverton. I identify the body of. Jane Pinsent. She is my sister. I believe she is thirty-seven years old, and the wife of John Ball Pinsent. I saw her yesterday afternoon; she was still alive, but unconscious. I came to Newton between four and five yesterday on a little matter of business; I came straight to the house from the station and walked into the house. My wife came with me on a friendly visit. Mrs. May, my mother, had been living with my sister ever since she was married to Mr. Pinsent. When we arrived, I mentioned a business matter to my mother (as I am a trustee under a marriage settlement), and the servant was sent to ask Mrs. Pinsent to come downstairs. She was in her own bedroom. She did not reply, she had locked herself in. I tried to force the door open, could not, and we then got a ladder outside, and had to get in by the window. This was about 4.40 p.m. I then saw her fully dressed, lying on the bed. I thought she had broken a blood vessel. I entered the room, and the first thing I did was to unlock the door and let the servants in, who were on the outside waiting. On examining Mrs. Pinsent, I thought she had taken laudanum. She was lying on the bed on her back, with her mouth open. She was breathing heavily when I saw her first, and there was a gurgling in her throat. I should think she lived ten minutes after I first saw her. I sent for brandy. I examined the room, and found a blue glass bottle on the mantelpiece, with a stopper in it. The bottle was produced. From what I know of the deceased, she has always lived on good terms with her mother and her husband. She had spent more than her income before she was married, and I had spoken to her about it. This was a thing she had done now recently (spent more than her income), but it was not a serious matter, not enough to prey on her mind, or to induce her to take her life. I don’t know if she had been troubled about anything. Several other witnesses were examined, including Dr. Scott, a chemist of Newton Abbot, and others. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that Mrs. Pinsent destroyed herself whilst in an unsound state of mind.

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GRO0470 Devonport: Jane Pinsent: 1847 – 1884
GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

Deaths: Pinsent, Jan. 10^th, at Buckland, Newton Abbot, Jane the beloved wife of J. B. Pinsent, aged 37.

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GRO0470 Devonport: Jane Pinsent: 1847 – 1884
GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

SUICIDE BY A LADY: Mrs. Pinsent, the wife of Mr. J. B. Pinsent, at Buckland, Newton Abbot, Devon, and a lady of independent means, has committed suicide by taking prussic acid. She had overdrawn her account, and her brother had come to the house to see her about it. The matter, however, had been arranged with her brother when Mrs. Pinsent was sent for. Instead of going to her brother she entered her bedroom, where she was found in a dying state. At the inquest on Friday a verdict of “Suicide whilst temporarily insane” was returned.

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GRO0470 Devonport: Jane Pinsent: 1847 – 1884|
GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890