Tag: May 1879

Western Times: Tuesday 6th May 1879

Newton: Death of Mrs. Pinsent, Junr.: This sad event, the result of the recent accident by the running away of a pony and carriage, took place on Saturday, to the great sorrow of a large circle of sympathising friends. In this case the deceased never recovered consciousness and fatal results were feared from the first. The elder Mrs. Pinsent, who was also seriously injured by the same accident, was slightly improved, and hopes are entertained that she will recover.

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GRO0389 Devonport: Hannah Davie Swain: 1815 – 1887
GRO0471 Devonport: Jane Coles: 1853 – 1879

Hartlepool Mail: Tuesday 6th May 1879

Wrecks and Casualties: Malta, May 4th: …The Arbutus, British barque, Captain Nicholls, in leaving Cadiz Bay on the 4th of May, came into collision with the Endoia, British brigantine, Capt. Pinsent. It was blowing a hard gale at the time with a heavy sea, both vessels sustained damage: the Endoia had no pilot on board …

[see also Shields Daily Gazette: Tuesday 6th May 1879]

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Western Times: Friday 2nd May 1879

Newton: The Late Accident: The elder Mrs. Pinsent has slightly improved during the last day or two, but her daughter in law, Mrs. John Pinsent still lies in a very precarious condition. No accident of recent date in the town has been more deeply deplored than this, and it would be impossible for sympathy towards sufferers to be more profound than it has towards those unfortunate ladies.

[GRO0389 Devonport] [GRO0471 Devonport]

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GRO0389 Devonport: Hannah Davie Swain: 1815 – 1887
GRO0471 Devonport: Jane Coles: 1853 – 1879

North Devon Herald: Thursday 1st May 1879

Okehampton: Series Carriage Accident at Newton: On Thursday afternoon while Mrs. Pinsent, Senr. and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Pinsent, Junr. were out for a drive in their pony carriage and, when in Devon-square the animal became frightened by boys riding a grocery truck and being unmanageable, started off, and, crossing Queen-street, the carriage came in contact with the kerb and corner of the house belonging to Mr. King against which the ladies were thrown with considerable force, and seriously injured. They were immediately removed to their respective residences and promptly attended to by Drs. Gage and Scott. Up to a late hour they had neither of them recovered consciousness, and their injuries were pronounced by their medical attendants to be of a very serious character The carriage was completely smashed and the pony very injured. Much sympathy is felt for the sufferers as well as the rest of the family, who, from long residence in the town are well known and highly respected. … Also … The Carriage Accident at Newton Abbot: Mrs. Pinsent and Mrs. J. Pinsent, jun., who received such serious injuries in the carriage accident in Queen Street on Thursday last, still remain in a critical condition, although slight hopes are now being held out for their recovery. The elder Mrs. Pinsent has partially recovered consciousness, but the younger lady still lies insensible. Both are suffering from severe concussion of the brain.

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GRO0389 Devonport: Hannah Davie Swain: 1815 – 1887
GRO0471 Devonport: Jane Coles: 1853 – 1879