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Western Daily Mercury: Thursday 27th February 1862 

Devonport and Western Counties Blind Institution: The annual meeting of the Devonport and Western Counties Association for promoting the general welfare of the Blind was held yesterday morning, at 12 o’clock, in the Chamber, Town Hall. The chair was taken by Major-General Hutchinson, commanding the Western District. There was a large attendance, and among the company were the following … (a long list includes) … R. S. Pinsent … (long discussion of meeting). [see other issues on other dates] 

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

Western Times: Saturday 22nd February 1862

NEWTON ABBOT: Meeting of Turnpike Trustees: The monthly meeting of the Totnes and Bridgetown Turnpike Trustees was held at the Globe Hotel, Newton, when there were present — Mr. W. Creed (chairman), and Messrs. J. H. Whiteway, R. Robinson, E. Ford, J. Pidsley, T. Pinsent, J Vicary, B. (sic) Pinsent, and H. Bowden. The following resolutions were passed: – “That bills amounting to £59 18s, and contract money, 13s 4d, having been audited by the Finance Committee, and found correct, be paid.” “That a sum, not exceeding £500 be applied towards paying off deeds poll of the trust by composition; and that the necessary steps be taken for that purpose.”  “That a sum of £100 be applied towards paying deeds poll on Totnes-bridge, by composition.”  “That complaint having been made respecting the bad state of the roads at Kingsteignton, and the contractor having stated his inability carry out his contract (the price being too low), resolved that Mr. George Cole’s application to give up his contract for repairing his section of the roads be accepted, and that the Surveyor do at once take the necessary steps to put that portion of the road in repair.” Mr. J. Creed gave notice that he should, at the next meeting, move to rescind the resolution of the trustees to let the repairs of the road by contract, in respect of section No. 5. Mr. T. Pinsent also gave notice that he should, at the next general meeting, bring before the notice of the trustees the question of the tolls, with view to their reduction. The meeting then adjourned to Friday, the 7th of March, at the Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes. [see other issues on other dates] 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872
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Western Daily Mercury: Monday 17th February 1862 

Newton Abbot … Meeting of Turnpike Trustees: At the monthly meeting of the Totnes and Bridgetown Turnpike Trustees, held at the Globe Hotel in this town, there were present, Mr. W. Creed (chairman) and Messrs. J. H. Whiteway, R. Robinson, E. Ford, J. Pidsley, T. Pinsent, J. Vicary, B. Pinsent (sic), and H. Bowden. The following resolutions were passed …  … Mr. T. Pinsent also gave notice that he should, at the next general meeting, bring before the notice of the trustees the question of tolls, with a view to their reduction. The meeting then adjourned to Friday, the 7th March, at the Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes.  [see other issues on other dates] 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Daily Mercury: Thursday 6th February 1862 

Selling of the Stock of Mr. J. Brook: Declining Business: Pinsent and Co., having purchased the entire stock of Mr. J. Brook, Fore Street, Devonport, at a large discount from the cost, will commence selling off the same on their own Premises on Saturday Next, the 8th Instant: the Stock, which was brought before the recent heavy advance in Goods consists of … Silks, Shawls, Mantles … (etc. etc) … Damasks, Carpets, trousering … (etc.) … 

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 11th January 1862 

Southampton Borough Quarter Sessions: These sessions were held at the Southampton Guildhall on Monday morning, before Mr. William Major Cooke, Recorder, who was accompanied on the bench by Mr. Sheriff Bowman, Mr. J. Sharp, Jun., Under Sheriff, Mr. Senior Bailiff Payne, Mr. Junior Bailiff Ransom, and Colonel Stretton and Mr. J. H. Cooksey, magistrates: During the proceedings, the Mayor (Mr. F. Perkins) and Mr. J. Bernard, magistrates were also in attendance. There were only six prisoners for trial – four in custody and two on bail. The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury: … (includes), … Mr. H. J. Pinsent, Portswood Park, purser. … [see other issues on other dates] 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 11th January 1862

Funeral of Captain Kellock: Last week the death of Captain Kellock, one of the oldest officers in the service of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s service, and commander of the Himalaya Bentinck, and other vessels, at his residence at Freemantle, was announced in the columns of the Advertiser. On Wednesday the funeral of the lamented gentleman took place at the Southampton Cemetery. The procession consisted of the hearse, five mourning coaches, and several private carriages … (present included) … Pinsent … 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Western Times: Saturday 11th January 1862

Births: Jan. 4, at 34 Ker-Street, Devonport, the wife of Mr. R. S. Pinsent, of a daughter – stillborn. 

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GRO0119 Devonport: Catherine Agnes Ross: 1830 – 1906
GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 25th December 1861 

Newton Abbot: Devon: Sale of Extensive and Well-situated Freehold Business Premises: Messrs. Buckland and Rendell will sell by auction, on Thursday the 23rd day of January next, at three o’clock in the afternoon at the Globe Hotel, Newton Abbot (subject to such conditions as will then be produced) all that desirable property situate in Newton Abbot aforesaid, known as the “Old Brewery” having on the site the superintendent’s dwelling house, with convenient offices; spacious brew-house and cellars, with all necessary arrangements for stowing beer and wine; malt-house, cooperage, hop room, stabling, carts, sheds and walled garden, extending parallel with the River Lemon, now or late in the possession of Mr. John Pinsent, Brewer. Also, the Dwelling house and Shop fronting Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, having a bold elevation, plate glass front and large and lofty rooms now or late in the occupation of Messrs. Place, grocers, as tenants. That portion of the property pertaining to the brewery is well suited for a large malting and brewing business and presents every requirement in extent of buildings, yard room, water supply, situation and approaches for the conduct of any large manufacturing or commercial business for which the town affords such ample room for the investment capital. From the increasing enquiry for and value of property in Newton, this sale presents a singularly favourable opportunity either for speculation, occupation or investment. A portion of the purchase money may remain, if wished, on mortgage of the property. To view the premises and for further particulars apply the auctioneers, or at the offices of Mr. Yard Eastley, Dated Paignton, Dec. 24th, 1861, Solicitor: Paignton. 

[see also Western Times: Saturday 4th January 1862] [see other issues on other dates] 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 21st December 1861

Avenue Place Collegiate and Commercial School: The half yearly examination of the pupils attending this school was held in the Carlton Hall, on Wednesday evening, in the presence of a large and respectable audience: Mr. A. Lamb in the chair. …  (discussion, and prizes … includes) … II Class, II Division: Prize for general improvement, H.S. Smith: Honourable mention: Masters Gregory, Meres and Pinsent: 

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Western Times: Saturday 2nd November 1861

Joint Annual Meeting of the South Devon and Newton Agricultural Societies: The joint meeting of the above-named societies took place at Torquay yesterday (Thursday). The south Devon Society, in respect to the extent and fertility of the district it occupies, the comprehensiveness of its operations and the influential support it receives, is the leading one of the County … (description of event) …  The Dinner was held in Moggridges’ Union Hotel. The assembly room in this hotel is the most spacious in the town, and was gaily decorated with flags, streamers, and evergreens. An excellent dinner was provided to which at least 200 sat down. The chair was taken by Lord Caurston, who looked extremely well. Amongst the company present were … (includes) … Mr. J. Pinsent …[see other issues on other dates] 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916 (?)