Teignmouth Post and Gazette – The Pinsent Family

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 26th July 1889

Public House and the Baptist Chapel: Remarkable Case: Devon Summer Assises, before Mr. Justice Denman, the case of Vicary v. Scammell was heard on Wednesday … Mr. Thorne said that the plaintiff claimed damages for the interception of light caused by the erection of high buildings by the defendant. Defendant denied this, and further joined the issue on the ground that the plaintiff had acquiesced … In this case the plaintiff owned the freehold of a public house which he occupied at Teignmouth called the Royal Oak. He had occupied it for 23 years and held the freehold for 10 years. The inn was situated on Commercial Road. The road was very narrow, only 10 feet 11 inches in width and for many years prior to the action there existed opposite the inn, a high building, adjoining which was a low building, and again beyond that high building in the occupation of Mr. Kent. … The chapel now extended the whole length and was 15 ft height to the eaves and 26 ft 9in to the ridge, so that it was double that of the former building. … (continues) … John Acland, traveller for Pinsent and Sons, Newton Abbot, brewers, stated that he called regularly on the plaintiff. Before the building was erected, he used to have his bills settled in the bar, but now he could not do so without artificial light … (continues) … Mr. Vicary had obtained £50 damages for the diminution of light to his property by the erection of the new Baptist Chapel. The loss will fall heavily on the new cause, but, doubtlessly, many of its friends will practically evince their sympathy. …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 24th May 1889

Bovey Tracey Church was crowded on Wednesday on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. J. L JoII, proprietor of the Dolphin Hotel, for many years vicar’s warden, and Mrs. Staddon, of St. Marychurch. The service was fully choral. The Rev. The Hon. C. L. Courtenay, vicar, officiated. The bride, given away by Mr. H. Pinsent, was dressed in claret cloth richly trimmed with white plush. There were six attendants, Misses Pinsent (2), Miss Ellis, Misses Soper (2), and Miss Lee, and each wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. John Langmead acted best man. The Rev. C. G. Parsons presided at the organ, and at the close of the service played Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The Hon. and Rev. C. L. Courtenay and Mr. and Mrs. Hole, of Parke, were among those present at the wedding breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Joll left to spend the honeymoon in the Isle of Wight. The presents were numerous and valuable. Mr. Joll is well-known in connection with the coaching trips over the moor.

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GRO0244 Hennock: Ellen Anne Pinsent: 1871 – 1958
GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
GRO0672 Hennock: Mary Louise Pinsent: 1874 – 1904

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 5th April 1907

Billiards: Teignmouth Unionists v. South View Club: The return billiard match between the Teignmouth Unionist Club and the South View Club was played at the latter institution and won by South View by 36 points: Scores: Unionist Club: 479 … South View Club: 515 (includes W. H. Pinsent, 96) … The first match was won by the Unionists.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 8th March 1907

South View Club Dinner: One of the most pleasant and enjoyable functions held in connection with the South View Club, Teignmouth, was that of last night’s date on the occasion of the Club dinner which was held at the Club premises. Up to about five years since the spacious building, which is now owned by Mr. J. W. Finch was the headquarters of the Teignmouth Conservative Association. It is now run purely as a social club, and its present flourishing condition must be very gratifying to those concerned … … (description of event) … … An excellent musical programme followed. Those taking part being: … selection for banjo, mandoline, violin and piano, Messrs. Pinsent, Hawkins, Davis, and Beer … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 12th October 1906

Teignmouth Liberal Club last evening opened its winter session with a “social” Mr. J. Hutchings (president) occupying the chair. Those contributing to a lengthy programme includes Messrs. F. Ward, F. White, J. Deneham, W. Pinsent, C. William, W. Gilpin, Mudge, W. Hawken, W. Hayman, W. White, J. E. Elms, Harvey, and Carpenter.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 3rd August 1906

Cricket: Teignmouth v Bovey: Played at BItton, Teignmouth on Saturday last and won by Bovey by 162 runs. … Bovey … Total for 8 wickets, 205 … includes … W. Pinsent, b. Gray, 5 …

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 9th March 1906

Y.M.C.A. Football Concert: The second annual concert in aid of the funds of the Teignmouth Y.M.C.A. Football Club, took place in the Assembly Rooms last night before a large and appreciative audience … (description of the event includes) … A musical trio entitled “Mosquitos Parade,” by Messrs. W. H. Pinsent, J. H. Elms, and W. Hawken was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, as was also the banjo solo played by Mr. W. H. Pinsent. The pleasing programme concluded with the well-known sketch “Box and Cox” … (continues) …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 15th November 1901

Football: Played at Totnes on Saturday. The visitors kicked off and play settled in the home territory for some time: Teignmouth having rather the best of the matter. … Nott restarted for the homesters, and the visitors rushed into the Totnes twenty-five, Searle kicking to touch. Totnes continually pressed the visitors and did some pretty passing but the Teignmouth defences were sound. From a mark Pinsent just missed a goal and shortly after the same player nearly dropped a goal from the twenty-five-yard flag. From a good following-up Searle was all but over. Play became somewhat uninteresting owing to the darkness and time was called leaving the game a pointless draw.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 22nd May 1914

Funeral of Mr. John Evans: Amid evidence of much sympathy and respect not only in Teignmouth, but also at Kingsteington and Newton Abbot, the funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at Highweek, Newton Abbot, of Mr. John Evans, landlord of the Ship Inn, Teignmouth, who died somewhat suddenly last Friday night … (description of service) … Floral tributes were: … list includes … from Mr. W. S. Pinsent (Newton), “with deep sympathy” …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Teignmouth Post and Gazette: Friday 13th August 1909

Teignmouth Lifeboat Day: Royal Weather & Increased Collections … (description of events includes) … Dancing entertainments were also given under the direction of Miss N. L. Denny, those taking part being the Misses M. Mardon, W. Gowings, R. Churchill, E. Groves, P. Bovey, H. Hill, R. Phillips, J. Furler, and Master D. Pinsent and F. Middleton.

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