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Deaths: Gervis: February 10th, at Heavitree, Jane Pynsent, widow of John Templeman Gervis, Esq., in her 86th year.
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Re-opening of Doddiscombsleigh Church: The church of Doddiscombsleigh was re-opened on Thursday last after considerable works of repair and restoration: The church consists of nave, chancel and northwest part of the aisle show traces of earlier work. The arcade between the nave and aisle is a very graceful one. The five windows of the aisle retain their ancient stained glass. Those windows have had their glass carefully restored … [description of work done and of the first service] ... A public luncheon was afterwards held in a building near the rectory, the repast being provided by Mr. Sanford, of Teign House Inn. Sir L. Palk, Bart. M.P. presided. ... [attendees included] … Mr. Pinsent and Mr. Coleridge (churchwardens), Mrs. Pinsent, Mr. Grant, … etc. [description of Sir L. Palk’s speech] … In conclusion, the Chairman proposed the health of the churchwardens (Messrs. Pinsent and Coleridge), whom he desired to congratulate on the completion of the work which they had assembled on that occasion to commemorate. They had, he was sure, been the means of rendering very valuable assistance to the rector, and they deserved the very highest praise for what they had done – (hear, hear). He hoped they would soon see their way clear to providing a new pulpit more worthy of their excellent rector – (hear, hear). Mr. Pinsent replied for the churchwardens. [Rector J. Buckingham].
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
GRO0652 Hennock: Mary Langmead: 1842 – 1909
Pinsent v Stockman: An action to recover £64, the price of seventy-six sacks of barley: Mr. Collins, Q.C. and Mr. Pitt-Lewis for plaintiff; Mr. Cole, Q.C., and Mr. Brucknill for defendant. The facts of the case briefly stated were as follows. Plaintiff, John Ball Pinsent, is a brewer and maltster and John Stockman, a miller, both of Newton Abbot. The Claim was for seventy-six sacks of barley at 17s per sack sold to the defendant on the 4th February 1875. Defendants denied that he ever had the barley and said he knew nothing about it. As far back as 1874, plaintiff bought ninetyeight sacks of barley from Mr. J. H. Mugford, a timber merchant, of Bovey. He tried twenty sacks of barley and found that it would not malt. He agreed that Mugford should sell the remainder. Mr. Mugford went to the defendant and the defendant agreed to buy the barley for grinding. Payment was not demanded for some time and then the defendant denied that he ever had the barley and said that he could not have had it as his mill was burnt down at the time. The case was not concluded when the Court rose.
Devon Summer Assize: Nisi Prius Court: Thursday: The Lord Chief Justice took his seat at ten o’clock, and the hearing of the unfinished case of Pinsent v Stockman was resumed. Both sides were very positive. Mr. Mugford produced a memorandum book containing an entry of the sale under date February 4th, 1875, and said he told Mr. Pinsent on the following day that he had sold the barley to Stockman. Witnesses were also called to prove the delivery of the barley. Mr. Stockman denied that he ever bought the barley charged to him and produced his books to show that no entry had been made of any such transaction, or the delivery of any such amount. The jury retired, and after an absence of about an hour returned with a verdict for plaintiff.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
District News: Broadhembury: The death of Albert Cecil R. Drewe, Esq.: It is with deep regret we have to announce the death of A. C. R. Drewe, Esq. at the early age of 39. So suddenly has it come upon us that it seems almost impossible to realise the lamentable fact. … the funeral took place on Friday when the remains of the deceased gentleman were buried in a brick grave by the side of the family vault in the churchyard at Broadhembury … [among those present were] …. Pinsent Matthews Esq.
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Newton Abbot: A serious carriage accident happened in Queen Street on Thursday afternoon: Mrs. Pinsent and Mrs. John Pinsent, junior, were driving through Devon Square in their pony carriage, when the animal was frightened by some boys riding a grocery truck and bolted. Crossing Queen Street, the carriage came in contact with the curb and corner of the house belonging to Mr. King, against which the ladies were thrown with considerable force and sustained serious injuries. They were immediately removed to their respective residences, and promptly attended to by Drs. Gage and Scott. Young Mrs. Pinsent has been unconscious ever since, owing to concussion of the brain, and her condition gives her friends great anxiety. Mrs. Pinsent, senior, had a collarbone broken and was insensible for some time, but has since shown some signs of amendment.
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GRO0389 Devonport: Hannah Davie Swain: 1815 – 1887
GRO0471 Devonport: Jane Coles: 1853 – 1879
Newton Abbot: The “Exeter Flying Post” may be had on Wednesdays of Mr. Elms, Stationer, etc. East Street: Board of Guardians: Wednesday: This being the annual meeting the first business was to appoint a chairman and other officers. On the motion of Mr. E. Ford (Newton), seconded by Mr. Lee (Dawlish), Mr. T. Wills (Lustleigh) was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. E. S. Bearne (Teigngrace) proposed and Mr. P. Michelmore (Torquay) seconded the re-election of Mr. D. R. Scratton, J.P. (Ogwell), as vice-chairman. The motion was unanimously carried. Mr. E. S. Bearne was re-appointed as second vice-chairman, on the motion of Mr. W. Lambshead (Newton) seconded by Mr. Wade. Mr. Pinsent (Kingsteignton) proposed, and Mr. Lambshead seconded, the re-election of Mr. E. Ford as junior vice-chairman, which was also agreed to. The various committees were then appointed, the principal, the Assessment Committee, being composed as follows: Messrs. Scratton, Hill, Mallock, Bridges (ex officio), and Messrs. Bickford, Bearne, Lambshead, Abbot, Cuming, Michelmore, W. Vicary and Flamank.
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Devon County Agricultural Society: The Annual Meeting: The Annual meeting was held at one o’clock, and Sir Lawrence Palk, M.P., was voted to the chair, among those present being Earl of Portsmouth, Sir John Duntze Messrs. D. R. Scratton, R. W. Pollard, G. Dewdney, J. Plimsaul, J. Michelmore, J. Whiteway, J. W. Franklin, C. T. Ford, Eliss Ford, John Wills, Charles Norris, C. Bishop, J. A. Bell, Thomas Pitts, J. Anstey, J. Hallett, W. Smith, John Drew, R. Bourne, R. May, Holley, C. Mason, T. Wills, Mortimer, R. Pethybridge, J. Tapp, T. Potter, Risdon, L. J. Oldrieve, J. Rendell, H. Pinsent, W. Barnes, junr., May, J. Venn, H. Drew, T. B. Mason, James Stooke, etc.
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
Exeter County Court of Bankruptcy: Re: William C. White, farmer, and coal dealer of Chudleigh: Meeting for examination of witnesses. Mr. Toy appeared for the creditors and Mr. Floud for the Bankrupt. The bankrupt was apprehended at Plymouth, just as he was about to embark for America with his wife and family. He was now brought up in custody.
[His father described how his son had rented Palace Farm in Chudleigh from Lord Clifford and then sold his livestock and moved into Chudleigh to conduct a coal business. His father had paid some of his debts, but he had others and few assets. He had told his father he planned to emigrate two days before he left for Plymouth].
He had received goods from Messrs. Watts and Bearne, Mr. Bowden, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Whiteway and Mr. Pinsent. He was indebted to them between £400 and £500 for goods supplied since Christmas last. He considered there was about £110 worth left. He had paid away the rest. He had some cider – not a large quantity – which he sold before he left. He had not proposed to pay his creditors £200. His father had offered 10s in the £ on condition that all his (bankrupt’s) effects were given up to him. No portion of the money would have come from him (bankrupt). The case was adjourned.
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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890 (?)
Advertisement: Lawes’ Manures: Were the first Chemical Manures manufactured and introduced and have been in use for twenty eight years with great success. The supply for the present season is now ready for delivery at the factories, all in first rate condition: Lawes’ Patent Turnip Manure, Dissolved Bones, Lawes’ Superphosphate of Lime; Lawes’ Wheat, Barley, Grass and Mangel Manures, Concentrated Corn and Grass Manures: Orders of Genuine Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate of Ammonia etc. should be send direct to John Bennet Lawes, Head Office, 59 Mark Lane, London, E.C., (also) 22 Eden Quay, Dublin, Market Street, Shrewsbury (and) Womanby Street, Cardiff: Agents (in Devon) include James Pinsent, Ware Barton, Kingsteinton.
[see also subsequent editions, Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 11th May 1870 etc.]
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GRO0449 Hennock: James Pinsent: 1842 – 1902
District News: Cullompton: The Cullompton petty session was held on Monday before J.C. New and C. R. Collins, Esquires, when Thomas Bennett and Henry Pring, of Silverton, dairymen, were charged with trespassing in search of rabbits: Henry Hutchings, a lad in the employ of Mr. Hodge Dorrick of Silverton, deposed to seeing the accused with three dogs coursing a rabbit in the road, which ran into his master’s field followed by the dogs. The defendants entered the field and the witness saw them beating the hedge; subsequently saw Henry Pring with a rabbit he said he had caught. Defendants did not deny the charge, and were fined 2s 6d each, with expenses. James Anning, of Culmstock, labourer was charged with stealing a bag of barley meal and bran, value 1s 2d, from Martin Troake, labourer. Sarah Troake, wife of the complainant, said on returning from her work on the 27th December, she went to Culmstock village and purchased half a peck of barley meal and a peck of fine bran, which was put into a bag. She went to the Three Tuns to look for her husband and put the bag on the table in the kitchen. Accused and many others were there. Went to the bar to look for her husband and on returning to the kitchen found the bag gone and gave information to the police. P.C. Pinsent went to the prisoner’s house, and asked for a bag he brought home the grist in, when the wife said he borrowed it, and ought to have returned it long ago. The defence was that the accused picked up the bag outside the house, and not knowing whose it was, kept the contents. Case dismissed.
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