Tag: July 1878

Somerset County Gazette: Saturday 6th July 1878

Wrington: Bazaar: On Wednesday a bazaar and sale of fancy and useful articles was held in the schoolroom, Wrington, the proceeds to be devoted towards raising a sum of £235, for improving and removing the organ in the parish church from the west end to the chancel. Mr. W. Long of West Hay, Wrington, who takes a great interest in all church matters has contributed most liberally towards the object … The room was decorated by Mr. E. Edwards and at the end was a pretty fernery and fountain, which had been erected by Mr. Showan and Mr. Pinsent. Mr. W. Long had engaged the services of the German band from Bath, and they played an excellent selection of music during the day … …

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GRO0805 Bristol: Sidney Pinsent: 1846 – 1880

Western Times: Saturday 6th July 1878

Devon County Agricultural Association: A meeting of the Council of the above Association was held at the Castle of Exeter yesterday, Mr. D. R. Scratton, presiding. There was a good attendance … The Secretary read a letter he had received from Mr. H. Pinsent, of Doddiscombsleigh, stating that he exhibited a two-year old filly at the Honiton Exhibition. It was the only one in the class but had no prize; he therefore entered a protest against the judges’ ruling. …

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 9th July 1878]

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

Express and Echo: Friday 5th July 1878

Devon County Agricultural Association: A meeting of the Council of this Association was held this afternoon at the Castle of Exeter, Mr. D. R. Scratton of Ogwell, Newton Abbot, presiding. A letter was received from Lord Sidmouth, president of the Association stating his inability to attend. Letters from Mr. B. Rush, Mr. Swabey and Mr. Pinsent, taking exception to awards at the late Honiton show, were ordered to lie on the table. …

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

Madras Weekly Mail: Wednesday 3rd July 1878

Arrival of Passengers: … Per P. and O. S.S. Australia, on Monday: From Southampton to Madras: Mrs. Glen and child, Mr. C. Pinsent, Major Orchard … (continues) …

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GRO0133 India: Charles Powell Tronson Pinsent: 1849 – 1904

Times of India: Wednesday 3rd July 1878

If Mary Ann Louisa Pincent (widow of George Pinsent) who was formerly acquainted with Mrs. Anna Powell of Chelsea, will apply to Mr. George Badham, Solicitors, 8 Salters Hall Court, Cannon Street, London, she will hear of something to her advantage.

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GRO1048 Devonport: George Pinsent: 1840 – 1875
GRO1182 Devonport: Mary Ann Louisa Payne: xxxx – xxxx

Western Times: Tuesday 30th July 1878

Chudleigh Grammar School: Devon: Founded by John Pynsent, A.D. 1668: Headmaster: T. B. Beuttler, B.A., formerly Exhibitioner of Rugby School, and Scholar of Queen’s College, Cambridge, and late Assistant Master at Bedford Grammar School. The next term will begin on September 17th.

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 19th July 1878

Northam: Local Board: A meeting was held in the vestry room on Saturday last. A. B. Wren, Esq., J.P. presided and there were also present General Hutchinson, Captains Sangster, Molesworth, and Wren, and also Messrs. Williams, Tucker, Penhorwood, Heywood, H. Cawsey, Bassett, and Rev. E. Reynolds. – Captain Sangster asked why the tenders for Westward Ho! drainage was not advertised for? The Clerk said they were waiting for a letter from the Local Government Board, which had not arrived. General Hutchinson said the drainage would have to go through his land; therefore, he should oppose it strenuously, as he knew the Plympley scheme would be money thrown away. Captains Sangster then produced a letter from the Local Board to Mr. Pynsent: … (acknowledges receipt of letter acknowledging that there was a dispute between members of the Westward Ho! Committee, but says it has no legal powers) …

[see similar North Devon Journal: Thursday 18th July 1878]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 18th July 1878

North Devon: Northam, Near Westward Ho! and Bideford: Valuable Freehold Fields & Building Sites for Sale: Tithe Free and Land Tax Redeemed: Messrs. William Manning and son will offer for Sale by Auction, at the Hotel, Westward Ho!, on Wednesday, 31st of July next, at 3 for 4 o’clock in the Afternoon precisely, several FIELDS, Closes of Land and Building Sites, comprising altogether upwards of 15 Acres, adjoining the residences of Capt. Stapledon, Thomas Pynsent, Esq., and others, formerly portions the Glebe Lands of Northam, but now part of the Corporate Property of the Borough of Southmolton, in Lots as described in handbills, which may be obtained of the Town Clerk. The Lands are well situate adjoining the high road from Bideford to Westward Ho, and near the far-famed Northam Burrows and Pebble Ridge, and the celebrated Golf Links; within ten minutes’ walk of the Church, the Sea, the United Service College, the Great Nassau Bath, Hotel, etc.; and about two miles from the Town of Bideford and the Railway Station; and contain, without exception, some of the best Building Sites in this justly celebrated locality. Most of the Land has a southern aspect, and the whole commands extensive and uninterrupted Views of the Sea. There are unlimited Rights of Pasturage over the Northam Burrows appurtenant to each Lot; and the Property is Tithe Free and Land Tax Redeemed. The respective Tenants will, on application, show the premises, and any further particulars may be obtained of Mr. Wm. Ward, surveyor, of Northam (who will be furnished with a plan of the several lots); the Auctioneers; of Messrs. Whitakers and Woolbert, Solicitors, 12, Lincoln Inn Fields, London; or at the Offices of MR. RUSSELL M. RICCARD, Town Clerk, Southmolton. Dated:  Southmolton, 29th June 1878

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 12th July 1878]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 19th July 1878

North Devon: Northam, Near Westward Ho!, & Bideford: Valuable Freehold Fields & Building Sites for Sale: Tithe Free and Land Tax Redeemed: Messrs. William Manning and Son will offer for sale by auction, at the Hotel, Westward Ho! on Wednesday, 31st July next, at 3 for 4 o’clock in the afternoon precisely, several fields or closes of land, and building sites, comprising altogether upwards of 15 acres, adjoining the residences of Captain Stapledon, Thomas Pynsent, Esq., and others, formerly portions of the Glebe Lands of Northam, but now part of the Corporate property of the Borough of South Molton, in Lots as described in handbills which may be obtained from the Town Clerk. ….

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 12th July 1878]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Friday 12th July 1878

Southmolton: … Council Meeting: Tuesday, Present the Mayor (J. Galliford, Esq.) Alderman Smyth and White; Councillors J. Cock, Cole, Redler etc. … (local issues, include) … A letter from Mr. Thomas Pynsent in reply to one form the Town Clerk in reference to certain encroachments by him on the council’s property at Northam. This matter was left to the Northam Lands Committee to meet Mr. Pynsent on the 31st instant …

[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 12th July 1878]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887