Tag: November 1857

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 14th November 1857

Sudden Death: On Friday last, the 6th inst., a man called George Matthews, in the employ of Pinsent and Co., coal merchants of this town, whilst proceeding on his way home to Ogwell, fell dead near the Wolborough Turnpike Gate, arising from a fit. It appears he was in perfect health up to the time the fit seized him. A wife and family are left to lament his loss. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Saturday 14th November 1857

Newton Abbot: Sudden Death: On Friday, a man named Matthews, in the employ of Mr. Pinsent, brewer, of this town, died suddenly. The deceased had been ill for some time previously, and on Friday last he left his employment to go to Ogwell, where he resides, and when near the Wolborough turnpike gate, he fell down, and soon after expired.

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 7th November 1857

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: This board met on Wednesday last, W. Creek Esq. presided. There was also present … (includes) … John Pinsent … It was agreed on the motion of the Rev. Mr. Woollcombe (who moved on behalf of Mr. Wade,) that the board become subscribes of two guineas per annum to the Newton, Dawlish and Teignmouth Dispensary….

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GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858