Tag: September 1863

North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th September 1863

Barnstaple Fair Ball: The Fair Ball came off on Thursday evening with great spirit: The company was unusually numerous comprising the elite of the neighbourhood, among whom were noticed: Hon. Mark Rolle, Sir G. Stucley, Lady Elizabeth Stucley, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Vidal, Mr. and Mrs. Brembridge, Hon. Capt. and Mrs. Bury, Mr. Chas. Chichester … (etc). … (also) … Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent … 

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887
GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891

Western Times: Friday 18th September 1863

UPPER BROOK STREET, WEST TEIGNMOUTH, DEVON: FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE: TO be SOLD at Public Auction, by Mr. William Cotton, at Holcombe’s White Horse Inn, in West Teignmouth aforesaid, on THURSDAY, 1st day of October, 1863, at Six for Seven o’ Clock in the Evening, all that valuable Corner Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, Situate in Upper Brook-street, West Teignmouth, now in the occupation of Mr. Pinsent tenant thereof; containing four bedrooms on the upper floor; and sitting-room, kitchen, back kitchen, and offices on the ground floor, with a side entrance and convenient courtlage behind, well supplied with water. The Premises are eligibly situated near the Railway Station and have a frontage in Brook-street of 40 feet and are 56 feet in depth. To view the Property and for further particulars apply to the Auctioneer to Mr. W. R. Hall Jordan, Solicitor, Teignmouth; or to Mr. JOHN EVANS, Solicitor, 59, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London: Dated September 8th, 1863. 

[Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 23rd September 1863] 

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GRO0509 Teignmouth: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1878

Western Daily Mercury: Thursday 17th September 1863 

Autumn Novelties: Pinsent and Co., Beg to announce that their Showroom will be opened on Saturday Next, the 20th inst. They especially invite the attention of “Empress” Bonnet and “Princess of Wales” Hat, as being decidedly novel, and likely to prevail over every other style. Mantles in the Newest Shapes and Materials, Caps, Flowers, Head-Dresses, etc.: Market Street, Devonport: Sept 16th, 1863.

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

The Era: Sunday 6th September 1863

SUICIDE OF A TDADESMAN: On Monday morning some excitement prevailed in the vicinity of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, in consequence of the self-destruction of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged fifty, of No. 15, Little Norris-street, near Whitmore-bridge, Hoxton. The deceased was a cheesemonger, but had for some time past, it is said, been in pecuniary difficulties, which had no doubt preyed on his mind. He retired to rest about eleven o’clock with his wife, and in the morning, she left the deceased in bed. She returned a short time afterwards and found the door of the apartment fastened inside. She ran out into the street and raised an alarm. The door was subsequently forced open, and the deceased was discovered suspended by a rope to the top of the bedstead. A messenger was despatched for Dr. Bader, of De Beauvoir-road, who necessarily arrived too late. The deceased has left a large family. 

[see also London Evening Standard: Monday 31st August 1863 and Shoreditch Observer: Saturday 5th September 1863] 

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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863
GRO0361 Devonport: Georgiana Caroline Henly: 1838 – xxxx

Lloyd’s Weekly Newspaper: Sunday 6th September 1863

The Suicide of a Tradesman in Hoxton: On Tuesday forenoon, Mr. J. Humphreys held an inquiry at the Bell tavern, Felton-terrace, Hoxton, respecting the death of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged fifty, 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 deceased’s room at 15, Little Norris-street. He found 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.” 

[see also London Evening Standard: Tuesday 1st September 1863] 

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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863
GRO0361 Devonport: Georgiana Caroline Henly: 1838 – xxxx

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 5th September 1863

DINNER AND PRESENTATION TO LIEUT-COLONEL GRIMSTON: Lieut-Colonel Grimston having been compelled to relinquish the command of the 2nd Hants (Southampton) Volunteers, through circumstances well-known to our readers, it was decided to entertain him at dinner, and also to present him with a testimonial as a token of the esteem and regard entertained for him by the corps. The dinner was originally intended to take place in the month of June, but in consequence of the illness of the gallant and much respected gentleman it was postponed sine die. On Monday evening about 300 volunteers and several civilians assembled at the Royal Victoria Rooms to do honour to their late lieutenant-colonel, who received quite an ovation on descending the staircase, and also to present him with a testimonial. The Mayor (Captain P. Perkins), presided; he was supported on his right by the guest of the evening (Lieut-Colonel Grimston), Captains Bassett and Elliott, Dr. Dayman (hon. surgeon to the corps), Sergeant- Major Dixon (Hants Yeomanry Cavalry), and Mr. Pinsent; and on his left by the Rev. Dr. Bradshaw (hon. chaplain), Mr. J. B. Stebbing, J.P., Lieutenant Le Feuvre, Lieutenant Harfield, Ensign Keane, and other gentlemen. The newly organised band of the corps were stationed in the orchestra, under the direction of their bandmaster, Mr. D. Crook, who deserves much credit for the pains he has taken to bring them to such an efficient state, they played several selections, &c, during the evening in a manner which drew forth loud applause from the large company present, and there is every reason to believe that, under their very able conductor, they will become one of the best Volunteer bands in the county, as well as an especial favourite with the people of Southampton. 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894 (?)

The Atlas: Saturday:  5th September 1863

Suicide of a Tradesman in Hoxton: Mr. Humphreys held an inquiry at the Bell Tavern, Felton-terrace, Hoxton, respecting the death of Mr. Charles Pincent, aged 50 years. 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 had it broken open, and found deceased hanging to a bed post: A verdict of “Suicide while of unsound mind”.  

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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863
GRO0361 Devonport: Georgiana Caroline Henly: 1838 – xxxx

Leeds Evening Express: Saturday 5th September 1863

Mr. Charles Pincent, aged 50 residing at Hoxton, committed suicide at his residence on Monday morning. Deceased was a cheesemonger, and was, it is alleged, somewhat embarrassed by pecuniary difficulties, which appeared to prey on his mind. Deceased has left a wife and large family.

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GRO0127 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1812 – 1863

Western Daily Mercury: Friday 4th September 1863 

The Trade of Devonport: An adjourned meeting was held last night in the Town Council Hall, Devonport, of the Devonport and Stonehouse Trade’s Union Association, for the purpose of devising means for improving trade in the town. … (long discussion of the need for a railway station and other matters) …  After some further conversation, committees to consider and report were appointed as follows: 1. On government contracts, the payment of sailors, the paying-off and fitting up ships, the getting of training ships for naval cadets: Messrs. Littleton, Harris, Pinsent, Graves and Willis: 2. On the general improvements of the town in connection with the Manor Authorities and the War Department, combining therewith the question of railway accommodation: Messrs. Bath, Chubb, P. Littleton, Pinsent and Hatch: … (continues with other items) … 

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

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