Tag: GRO0835

North Devon Journal: Thursday 30th May 1872

Northam: The annual election of members to the Local Government Board of the Northam District, in place of eight members retiring by rotation, came off on Monday last when the voting papers were collected and made up by the Chairman. There were 14 persons nominated, and the result of the voting was as follows: – T. Pynsent, Esq., 397, Rev. E. Reynolds, 393, Mr. John Mill, 390, Thomas Evans Esq., 351, Mr. Alexander Beara, 294, Mr. John Penhorwood, 260, Mr. William Kelly, 231, Mr. James Tatem, 220, Mr. W. Bear, 218, Mr. Thos. Diamond, 215, Mr. Giles Pickard, 198, J. B. Gordon, Esq., 194, Mr. T. D. Blackmore, 176, Mr. J. Cock, 163. The eight first named were, of course, elected. The changes made in the constitution of the Boar by these elections are that Messrs. Penhorwood and Tatem take the place of Messrs. Gordon and Bear. The others are merely re-elections.

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 9th May 1872

Northam: The Northam Local Board met in the Vestry room at Northam on Saturday, the Rev. I. H. Gossett, in the chair. Mr. Pynsent proposed, and Mr. Gordon seconded, that a Committee of Messrs. Beer, Gordon, and the Rev. I. H. Gossett, be appointed to view the damaged done to the road, near the Bell Inn, by Mr. Rooke, and to take the necessary steps consequent upon the same. … the retiring members subject to re-election are Messrs. Evans, Mill, Beard, Pynsent, Beer, Kelly, Gordon, and the Rev. E. Reynolds …

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 6th May 1872]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 25th April 1872

The Local Board of Northam met at the National Schoolroom, Appledore, on Saturday Wm. Yeo, Esq., Chairman. … (report of the Finance Committee) … Proposed by Mr. Pynsent, seconded by Mr. Beer that the committee appointed to act with the Westward Ho! Committee be requested to furnish the Local Board on that day in a month with a detailed account of what had been done since their appointment, of the money expended and to be expended and also other items respecting the road and drainage works – Carried.

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 23rd April 1872]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Friday 16th February 1872

Torquay: The Grand Masonic Hall: The “free and accepted brethren,” with a few of their sisters and others a trifle nearer and dearer, held high festival at the Bath Saloon on Monday night, where a ball on a very grand scale took place. There were nearly three hundred present … Among the company were: … (long list includes) … Mr., Mrs. and Miss Pynsent … (sic)

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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887
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Western Times: Friday 5th January 1872

Newton: New Year’s Day at the Union: The most important day in the year to the inmates of the Union House in the first of January, not even exception the memorable roast beef and plum pudding day. It has been the practice of the Rev. R. R. Wolfe and his friends at Torquay for many years past to collect subscriptions for the purpose of presenting to each pauper individual in the house a present in addition to a first-rate tea. In the distribution of the gifts the presence of several ladies and gentlemen with their gracious smiles and kind words renders the affair additionally attractive. On Monday they were favoured by the company of Mrs. Erskine, Miss Erskine, T. Pynsent, Esq., formerly of Pitt House and late guardian for Hennock, Misses Pynsent (2), Rev. J. M. Hawker … etc. …` (description of the event) …`

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887
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North Devon Journal: Thursday 14th December 1871

Curious Gun Licence Case: Edmund Shaxton, a labourer, of Northam, was summoned for carrying a gun without a licence: James Squire, mason deposed that he saw defendant go on the land of Mr. Pynsent to shoot rabbits: Mr. F. Hill and Mr. Marsh, of the Inland Revenue stated that the defendant did not hold a gun licence. Mr. Smale, who appeared for the defendant, stated that his client was under the impression that he had a gun licence, which was held by Squire, the above witness. Mr. J. Penhorwood and Mr. J. Hughes both swore that the witness (Squire) showed a gun licence at the “King’s Head,” with Shaxton’s name on it. This, however, was denied by Squire. Mr. Smale submitted it was a case for a mitigated penalty. Mr. Marsh did not press for the costs, and defendant was mulcted £3 including costs.

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887 (?)

North Devon Journal: Thursday 7th December 1871

Appledore: The Northam Local Board met in the National schoolroom, Appledore, on Saturday: The Rev. I. H. Gosset the chair. — The E. Reynolds moved that the resolution of October 7th respecting the appointment of a medical officer be rescinded. This was seconded by Mr. Pynsent and carried. — It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Yeo, that ten guineas be offered to Dr. Pratt to take the office of medical officer for the parish of Northam for one year, commencing Christmas. — Mr. Darracott sent in his resignation, which was accepted. — The Chairman remarked that three great questions would soon come before the Board, viz., water supply, drainage outfall at Appledore, and scavenging Appledore and Northam. In fact, they were pledged to the Privy Council respecting these matters and could not avoid them.

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 19th October 1871

The Fisherman’s Grievance: Visit of Sir T. D. Acland, Bart., M.P.: Responding to representations made to him by the Rev. W. Parkes and the Rev. T. J. Leslie, Congregational Ministers of Bideford and Appledore respectively, who were at the pains to collect a mass of evidence from the fishermen of this port and Instow, setting forth their complaint of the injustice done to them and the public by the fence days at present enforced on the salmon fishery of the Taw and Torridge, of all other rivers in the kingdom, which, on these local rivers, commence at too early a period (the beginning of September), Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, Bart., M.P. for North Devon, intimated that he would endeavour to take an early opportunity of visiting Appledore, and further enquiring into the subject himself on the spot. …. It speedily became known that he was in the place, and a number of the respectable inhabitants and fishermen hastened to meet him in the most convenient place available, which was the school room attached to the Congregational Chapel. Among the gentlemen present were General Hutchinson, R. A. Parry, Esq., T. R. Pynsent, Esq, (sic), Rev. – Reynolds, Rev. T. J. Leslies etc … (discussion of opening dates for the fishery) …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 17th August 1871

Bideford: Annual Meeting of the Devonshire Association for the advancement of Science, Literature and Art: this town being honoured by being selected by the Council of the Devonshire Association to be the place at which its tenth annual meeting should be held, the event has been looked forward to for some weeks past with a great deal of interest; and the Town Council of the Borough, much to their honour, determined to maintain its ancient character for hospitality by affording a public welcome to the President and Council of the body .… (account of welcome and reception that followed) … The Town Clerk then signified, at the instance of the Mayor, that the proceedings, so far as the present reception was concerned, were at an end; and conveyed the invitation of his Worship to all the ladies and gentlemen assembled to the School room of the Bridge Hall opposite, where a repast awaited them – followed by speeches) … Alderman Chanter and Mr. Narraway responded to the toast, and expressed the gratification of the Council and the town at large at the extreme liberality and public spirit with which the Mayor had carried out the duties of his office. Mr. Pynsent gave the health of “The Ladies,” and after a few other toasts the banquet broke up. …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 26th May 1871

Saturday. The Rev. I. H. Gosset was in the chair. …. Mr. Pynsent complained that the drainage of the Westward Ho! district had been brought and lodged by a house (No. 2 Hotel) belonging to Mrs. Pynsent’s Trustees. The Clerk stated in consequence of the delay of the provisional order they were not in a position to carry it further …

[see also: North Devon Journal: Thursday 25th May 1871]

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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891 (?)
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887