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Islington Times: Wednesday 2nd September 1863

PAINFUL SUICIDE: — A tradesman, father of a large family, named Charles Pincent, aged 50, residing at Hoxton, committed suicide at his residence yesterday morning. Deceased was a cheesemonger, and was it is alleged, somewhat embarrassed by pecuniary difficulties, which appeared to prey on his mind. His wife left him in bed yesterday morning and on returning a short time afterwards found the bedroom door fastened against her. Feeling alarmed, she called for help, and on the door being forced open the unfortunate man was seen hanging by a rope from the top of the bedstead. He was instantly cut down, and medical assistance called in, but life was extinct. 

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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

Morning Herald (London): Wednesday 2nd September 1863

THE SUICIDE OF A TRADESMAN IN HOXTON: On Monday Mr. J. Humphreys, Middlesex coroner, held an inquiry at the Bell Tavern Felton-terrace Heaton, respecting the death of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged 50, who committed suicide on Saturday last. — John Goodrich said that on Saturday afternoon he was called by Mrs. Pincent and he broke in the door of the deceased’s room at 15, Little Norris-street. He found the deceased hanging by a rope to the bedpost. — Mrs. Georgina Pincent, 15, Little Norris-street, said that she had been living apart from the deceased since last Tuesday, on account of some difference. Deceased had often threatened to destroy himself and the witness also. He used to say: “That the Regent’s Canal would be his bed,” unless his circumstances mended. He was a cheesemonger. She returned to the house at two o’clock on Saturday, and finding the door fastened she called in the last witness. Another witness proved that he had stated to his son, “That he should not live till night,” and that he had frequently tried to destroy himself. The Jury returned a verdict of “Suicide while of unsound mind.” – 

(Orr’s Kentish Journal: Saturday 5th September 1863 and Dial: Saturday 5th September 1863) 

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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 29th August 1863

Treat to the Boys of H.M.S. Boscawen: Mr. George Napoleon Cooksey gave his annual generous and patriotic treat to the boys belonging to Her Majesty’s training-ship Boscawen, lying in the Southampton Water on Thursday.  In the morning the boys to the number of about 350 were conveyed on shore in a steamer kindly lent for the purpose by the Steam Towing Company, a procession was formed, and the party marked up the High Street, the brass and fife and drum bands playing alternately some lively tunes. In the front was a banner, on which was inscribed the words “Long live Cooksey the friend of the Boscawens” … (description of event and list of attendees … includes) … Mr. Pinsent … 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Western Times: Tuesday 25th August 1863

Exeter District Court of Bankruptcy: Friday August 21st, (before Mr. Commissioner Andrews): Exeter Loan and Discount Company: Re. Thomas Beer, draper and builder, St. Sidwell, Exeter. This case had been adjourned for the purpose of investigating the dealings of the bankrupt with the above named Loan Company: … Mr. Fryer appeared for the Bankrupt, and Mr. Huggins appeared for Mr. Lambert and Mr. Pomeroy, the former of whom is the managing principal of the Loan Society and the latter a clerk in Mr. Lambert’s employ … [discussion of finances … includes] … Bankrupt: The execution was made by Messrs. Pinsent and Co. of Plymouth. I owed them £30, and Mr. Lambert was aware of that at the time he agreed to advance me the money. When I gave him the bill of sale, I told him that Messrs. Pinsent were suing me for the money: Cross-examined by Mr. Huggins: – Messrs. Pinsent’s bill was for drapery goods. In the course of the year I turned over about £200 worth of drapery goods. … (continues).  

[see also Western Times: Friday 21st August 1863 and Friday 28th August 1863]

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Daily Mercury: Friday 14th August 1863 

Newton Races: Thursday (First Day): These Races took place yesterday, on the marshes between the river Teign and the Stover Canal. Newton Races were at one time very popular and were successfully maintained down to the year 1844 … … A third attempt was made last year with a fresh committee but too late to be successfully carried out; this year, however, the committee took time by the forelock, and the result is that we had yesterday the best races ever held on the ground. The Committee consists of Messrs. J. Adams, J. Cull, R. Chapple, W. Cann, J. Harris, J. Milward, H. Magor, J. Pinsent and J. Quick. To the exertions of these gentlemen the public are indebted for the present successful revival of the Newton Races … … (detailed description of the races) … … 

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GROxxxx Devonport

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 14th August 1863

Newton Abbot: The Races: These races commenced yesterday, and will be continued today (Friday) on the Teignbridge racecourse, about half a mile from the town, adjoining the cricket ground. The Newton races were held annually till the year 1856, and they were in every respect very successful and popular. Their discontinuance did not arise from want of funds, but through some misunderstanding between one or two of the chief promoters. Since then, other parties have taken the matter up, and several attempts have been made for their re-establishment, especially last years and the year before. In the year 1861 the course could not be obtained, whilst last year the project was commended too late in the season to ensure a successful issue. Consequently, no active steps were taken in the matter till the early part of the present season, when a committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Jos. Harris, J. Quick, Robert Chapple, H. Magor, (Commercial Hotel), Jas. Cull, E. White (portreeve), T. Pinsent and W. Cann. These gentlemen were materially assisted by J. Barratt, Esq., and they at once set themselves to work, and succeeded in not only obtaining a large sum of money, but in securing the services of the Right Hon. Lord Courtenay, and Sir Lidston Newman, Bart. as stewards, who also gave ten guineas each towards the race fund. J. Ingle, Esq., of Sandford Orleigh, also subscribed very liberally towards the Sandford Orleigh Steeplechase Plate of £30. … … … 

[see also Western Times: Friday 14th August 1863: only committee member J. Pinsent (sic)] 

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GRO0831 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1842 – 1889 (?)

Western Daily Mercury: Thursday 30th July 1863 

Silks, Shawls, Mantles, Fancy Dresses, etc.: Pinsent and Co., … will offer Saturday Next, the 1st August, The remainder of the Summer Stock at an Immense Reduction in Price, 31, 32, 33 Market Street, Devonport. 

[see also other issues on other dates]

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

Western Daily Mercury: Monday 27th July 1863 

The Iron Age! Triple Advantage!!! Perfect Comfort! Perfect Whiteness! Perfect Fit: Cheap and Durable Steel Collars, 1s 6d each: Steel Cuffs, 2s 6d per pair: Atkinson, Patentee: B. May, Bedford Street, Plymouth and R. Pinsent and Co., 31 Market Street, Devonport, Agents: 

[see also other issues on other dates] 

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

Hampshire Advertiser: Friday 25th July 1863

Collegiate & Commercial School, Avenue-Place, Southampton: Principal: Mr. D. Cruickshank, F.R.G.S.; Results of Examination conducted by the College of Preceptors, Midsummer: 1863: Superintending Examiner: Rev. C. Wickham, M.A. Oxford: Nineteen candidates from this school were examined, of whom fifteen passed and obtained certificates, as follows: … Second Class Certificates: C. Pinsent, T. Coyle, A. Napier, E. Gregory, F. Meres, G. Lawther, J.S. Robertson … 

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GRO0133 India: Charles Powell Tronson Pinsent: 1849 – 1904

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 17th July 1863

Newton Abbot: The Races: The programme for the races on Thursday and Friday, the 13th and 14th August is published. We make the following extracts: … The stewards are Right Hon. Lord Courtenay and Sir Lidstone Newry, Bart, whist Josiah Harris, Esq. (Ess Hill) is the clerk of the course and Mr. John Adams the secretary. The committee of management consists of Messrs. Josiah Harris, J. Adams, James Cull (treasurer) Robert Chapple, H. Magor, J. Quick, Ed. White, T. Pinsent, Jun, and Walter Cann. The tolls of the race ground were let by auction: … Major’s Commercial Hotel, on Thursday last, to Mr. … for £62. 

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GRO0831 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1842 – 1889 (?)