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Marriage: Claxby: July 26th, Hume Chancellor Pinsent of Birmingham, to Ellen Frances, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Richard Parker, Rector of Claxby.
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920
Bankruptcy Proceedings: the affairs of Mr. Thomas Fairfax: A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Fairfax, draper, of 181 Broad Street, Birmingham, was held yesterday at Whitehall Chambers, Colmore Row, the Official Receiver, (Mr. Luke J. Sharp) presiding. Mr. Bradley appeared for Mr. S. Mitchell, the debtor’s solicitor; Mr. Glaisyer for Mr. John Cadbury, a large creditor; Dr. Rogers for Mr. Joseph Fairfax, and Mr. Pinsent and Mr. Tatton (Manchester) on behalf of creditors. The statement of accounts showed debts to unsecured creditors, £4,127 2s 1d. … (discussion) … He might add that Joseph Fairfax was not worth a brass farthing to the creditors, for if he had anything he (Mr. Glaisyer) would have another £1,350 to prove against him for money borrowed in his private capacity for the purpose of the business and used in the business. Mr. Pinsent suggested that as Mr. Glaisyer’s proof was one which would have to be investigated, he should temporarily withdraw it, and forgo the power it would give him of carrying the appointment of a trustee of his nomination. He should have a right to appeal to the Board of Trade on the subjected afterwards if he thought it desirable … The Official Receiver supported Mr. Pinsent’s suggestion, but Mr. Glaisyer said he should adhere to his legal position … … The debtor was then questioned by Mr. Pinsent at some length with regard to his brother’s relation to the business. … … (continues) … Mr. Pinsent formally objected to Mr. Cadbury’s proof, but the Official Receiver decided that he must admit it and Mr. Glaisyer then carried his nomination of Mr. E. M. Sharp as Trustee …
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GROxxxx Devonport
Hardware and Fancy Goods: A gentleman, aged 45, name well known, long engaged in business in Birmingham as hardware merchant, home and foreign, wants a situation as manager or traveller – would begin low and introduce an old-established connection in England and Scotland: would go abroad and is fully up to the Indian and Australian trades: Apply to Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co., 39 Waterloo street, Birmingham.
[see also Birmingham Daily Post: Friday 20th July 1888]
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The Failure of Mr. Thomas Fairfax: Creditors’ Meeting: This afternoon the first meeting of creditors of Thomas Fairfax, of No. 187, Broad Street, Birmingham, draper, was held the offices of the Official Receiver, Colmore Row, The Official Receiver (Mr. L. J. Sharp) presided, and Messrs. Pincent, Tatton (Manchester), Glasier and Rogers, solicitors, appeared for creditors, and Mr. Bradley appeared for the debtor. The summary of accounts showed the total liabilities to be £4,257, and the total deficiency £2,673 6s. 7d. … (continues) … Mr. Cadbury was wholly unaware of any such partnership the debtor alleged between him and his brother. – Mr. Pincent produced a letter to a Mr. McLaren, one of the creditors, in which he admitted partnership, and accepted liability for continued credit. — Mr. Glasier submitted that that did not affect the validity of his proof. If there was partnership, then the assets were partnership assets, and his action was against them. The partnership signature was “Thomas Fairfax.” It was suggested by Mr. Pincent that Mr. Glasier should withdraw his proof and thereby forego his claim to nominate a trustee. … (continues) ... …
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Manager, Agent, or Traveller: Gentleman long experiences as principal in Hardware Trade, well up in all branches house and … Requires situation: Abroad preferred. Highest references: Apply to Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co, 39 Waterloo Street Birmingham.
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Marriages: Pinsent – Parker: July 26th, at St. John’s Milford, Surrey, by the Rev. J. S. Warren, M.A., Rector of Willoughby, Lincolnshire, assisted by the Rev. C. E. Cooper, M.A., Vicar of the Parish, Hume Chancellor Pinsent of Birmingham, youngest son of the late R. S. Pinsent, of Devonport, to Ellen Frances, the youngest daughter of the late Rev. Richard Parker, Rector of Claxby, Lincolnshire.
[see similar Northern Whig: Saturday 28th July 1888]
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920
GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Marriage: Pinsent – Parker: July 26th, at St. John’s Milford, Surrey, by the Rev. J. S. Warren, M.A., rector of Willoughby, Lincolnshire, assisted by the Rev. C. E. Cooper, M.A., vicar of the parish, Hume Chancellor Pinsent of Birmingham, youngest son of the late R. S. Pinsent of Devonport, to Ellen Frances, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Richard Parker, rector of Claxby, Lincolnshire: No cards.
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920
GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Corporation Street, Birmingham: The highly desirable and substantially built block of building occupying an unequalled position in Corporation Street and Warwick passage, comprising retail shops, galleries and auction room, warehouses, and professional offices … (detailed description) … Further particulars and plans may be obtained of Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, Waterloo Street …
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Freehold Building Land at Handsworth: Messrs. Thomas and Bettridge will sell by auction at the Estate Sale Room, No. 1, Newhall Street, Birmingham, on Tuesday next, July 24th, at half past 6 o’clock in the evening, subject to condition then to be read, the understated Freehold building land … (Two Lots on Whateley Road) … … For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co., Solicitors, 39 Waterloo Street: or to Messrs. Thomas and Bettridge, Auctioneers, 28 Waterloo Street, all of Birmingham. …
[see also Birmingham Daily Post: Monday 23rd July 1888] …
(Also, Freehold property of the Birmingham Cab Company in Aston: … )
[Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 19th July 1888]
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Union Hall, near Stourbridge: To be Let on an annual tenancy, or on a short lease if desired, with immediate possession. The above very attractive and commodious family residence situated at Compton, near Kinver, in a beautiful district, about five miles by good road from Stourbridge … For further particulars and cards to view, apply to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, Waterloo Street …
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