Tag: North Devon Journal

North Devon Journal: Thursday 4th December 1873

Northam: The Northam Local Government Board Meeting was held on Monday last. Present Evans Esq., (chairman.) Rev. I. H. Gosset, General Hutchinson, Adderley Wren, Esq., Capt. Williams, T. Pynsent, Esq., Messrs. Pickard, Penhorwood, Mills, Kelley, John Penhorwood, Tucker, Basett, and Cawsey. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Rev. I. H. Gosset, one of the Committee appointed at the last meeting to enquire into the application made by Mr. Mills for leave construct a sidewalk leading into the new causeway, stated that the committee were not unanimous in allowing it be made. He, as one of the Committee, had no objections to it, Mr. Mills had offered to do it at his own expense; but, it was objected to by some of the farmers on account of the steepness the road, as their horses in drawing up heavy roads eased themselves by going from side to side, which, if the road was narrowed by a side-walk, they would not be able to do. But be thought that objection might be overcome by restricting Mr. Mills not to raise the sidewalk more than one or two inches above the road. Mr. Pynsent was also of the same opinion, and as the proposed sidewalk would lead to five new houses which contributed towards the rates of the parish, thought every facility should offered to the owner the property, and he further thought it would a great improvement. — Mr. Pickard would offer objection, but begged to remind the Board that there was formerly a sidewalk extending the whole length of the road, which had been destroyed since the Local Board had been formed. It was resolved on the motion of Mr. Pynsent, seconded by Mr. Wren, “that Mr. Mills be allowed to carry out the proposed sidewalk, but that he be restricted to two feet six inches in width, and not to exceed two inches in height. …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 20th November 1873

Hathaway: November 14, at Chescombe lodge, Durdham Down, Bristol, Frances Elizabeth, beloved wife of W. H. Hathway (late Capt. 62nd Regiment) eldest daughter of C. P. Pynsent, Esq., and niece of W. F. Splatt, Esq., of Flete, South Devon, aged 20 …

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GRO1214 Hennock: Charles Pitt Pynsent: 1824 – 1903
GRO0921 Hennock: Frances Elizabeth Pynsent: 1853 – 1873

North Devon Journal: Thursday 13th November 1873

Southmolton: Celebration of the Opening of the Devon and Somerset Railway. The fifth of November is fading from recognition: The sixth of November – so far as the town of Southmolton is concerned – will be likely to take its place and keep it for many years to come – during the lifetime of the present generation at least … (description of event and banquet) … (list of attendees included) … Thos. Pynsent, Esq., …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

North Devon Journal: Thursday 1st April 1869

Advertisement: Lawes’ Manures: Were the first chemical manures manufactured and introduced and have been in use for 28 years with great success. The supply for the present season is now ready for delivery, at the factories, all in first-rate conditions: Agents. (Include) James Pinsent, Ware Barton, Kingsteignton. 

[see also numerous other newspapers and other dates]

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 GRO0449 Hennock: James Pinsent: 1842 – 1902

North Devon Journal: Thursday 25th March 1869

Newton: Newton there was great devastation. The skylight of Mr. Davey’s shop, Courtenay-street, was blown out into the middle of the street, and several persons closed their shops to prevent similar mishaps. In Courtenay Park and Seaton-road there is scarcely a house but has suffered more or less. Many trees have been blown down, especially on the hills. At Wood, Bishopsteignton, six large elm trees, nearly 200 years old, were uprooted. At Highweek fifty trees were blown down, Stover about 200, and at Hackun 100. One end of the lodge of Mr. Pinsent, Greenhill, Kingsteignton, was knocked away by the falling of a large tree. At Bickington a chimney was blown down and fell through a house. The Ashburton ‘bus, when on its way home, just escaped demolition; a large tree fell, and nearly knocked the driver of the box. At Teignmouth much damage was done. Trees were uprooted Mr. Gulson’s residence Coombe Vale; the archery ground; and Miss Richards, Winterborn. The Sebastopol brewery chimney was levelled, causing great damage. Shaldon enjoyed comparative immunity, though a monument about feet high, erected to Captain Graham, was blown down. 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

North Devon Journal: Thursday 9th November 1865

Destructive Fire: A fire broke out at Exeter on Saturday night, about ten o’clock, on the premises of Mr. Strong, general carrier, of the Commercial road. The Sun fire-engine, under the management of Mr. Tucker, soon arrived and commenced operations, and did valuable service. It was followed by the Norwich engine, and the West of England engine, which, however, did not play. The premises, which were the property of Mr. Strong, were totally destroyed. They were let out in tenements, one to Mr. Ridge, and more property was destroyed by water and hasty removal than by fire. The other portion was in the occupation of Mr. Pinsent, a wheelwright, whose workshops were burnt to the ground. Mr. Bodley’s foundry, which is adjacent, was in imminent danger, but owing to the exertions of Mr. Bodley and his men, only a little damage was done to his smithy, boiler house, and plate foundry. He is insured in the West of England office. At the commencement of the fire, Mr. Strong had in his stables 16 horses, which were all rescued. A quantity of oats, barley, straw, hay, and harness, Mr. Strong’s property, were consumed: Mr. Superintendent Steel, and Inspectors Lake and Preston, with an efficient staff of police, rendered valuable assistance. Being Saturday night, the crowd was larger than usual. The estimated loss is from six to seven hundred pounds, which will fall chiefly on the Royal Insurance Company. The origin of the fire is unknown. 

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th September 1863

Barnstaple Fair Ball: The Fair Ball came off on Thursday evening with great spirit: The company was unusually numerous comprising the elite of the neighbourhood, among whom were noticed: Hon. Mark Rolle, Sir G. Stucley, Lady Elizabeth Stucley, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Vidal, Mr. and Mrs. Brembridge, Hon. Capt. and Mrs. Bury, Mr. Chas. Chichester … (etc). … (also) … Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent … 

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

North Devon Journal: Thursday 11th December 1862

County Courts: Before John Tamlyn, Esq., Deputy Judge: Bideford: McKensey v Pincent: Plaintiff, a bookseller, of London, claimed of defendant, formerly a hawker in his employ, the sum of £10 balance of proceeds from the sale of books: Defendant pleaded “not indebted” and said that if the money were really owing, there was a payment of £2 10s which was not credited. His Honour, on examination of the books found this to be the case, and gave judgment for £7 10s. 

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GRO0888 Hennock: William Pinsent: 1797 – 1882

North Devon Journal: Thursday 22nd September 1853

Devon General Sessions: These Sessions commenced at the Castle of Exeter on Monday … Sentences of the Prisoners: Six Weeks: John Bowden (27) for stealing at Highweek 24 lbs of coal, belonging to J. B. Pinsent … 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

North Devon Journal: Thursday 7th April 1853

Bath and West of England Agricultural Society: A council meeting of this society was held at the New London Inn, Exeter, on Friday the 1st of April: … It was announced that the flowing gentlemen had enrolled their names as annual subscribers since the last Council meeting … Includes Pincent (Newton) …

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