Western Mail: Wednesday 9th October 1918

Mr. Arthur Keen’s Will: Mr. Arthur Thomas Keen, of Harborne Park, Harborne, Birmingham, chairman of Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds (Limited), who died on June 27, aged 57 left estates of the value of £71,861 gross and £70,422 net. Under the will of his father, he appoints £1,000 a year to his wife during widowhood, and the remainder of the funds to his four children. He gives £1,000 to his wife, £200 to Roy Pinsent, and the residue the property in trust for his wife for life or widowhood, or annuity of £1,000 should she again marry, and subject thereto, for his children Arthur William, Isabel Doris, Margaret Honor, and Charles Henry. Probate is granted to Mrs. Keen, the widow.


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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Stratford Upon Avon Herald: Friday 18th October 1918

The Local Government Board wrote transmitting a copy of a report from Mrs. Pinsent who visited the Guardians institution on behalf of the Board of Control. Four males and two females of unsound mind she saw appeared contented and happy, and further particulars were given of individual cases. Miss Verney described the report as a curious commentary on Mrs. Pinsent’s advice that they ought to have more of such people in the workhouse. …


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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949