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Fashionable Arrivals at Torquay … (long list includes) … Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent … …
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GROxxxx Hennock
Funeral Sermon: We understand that a funeral sermon for the late Mr. R. S. Pinsent will be preached tomorrow evening by the Rev. J. Wood, at Hope Chapel, Devonport. The Rev. T. Horton was prevented by illness from attending the funeral: … also … Funeral of the late R. S. Pinsent, Esq., The last remains of the late R. S. Pinsent, Esq., of the firm of Pinsent and Co., drapers, Market Street, Devonport, were interred in the Plymouth Cemetery yesterday morning. The funeral cortege, which consisted of nearly twenty carriages, departed from the deceased’s residence, 34, Ker Street, at eleven o’clock and the coffin was conveyed to the hearse by eight of the assistants of the shop. A large number of friends of the deceased were present and the whole of the male assistants of the firm were at the funeral. The deceased was much respected by the inhabitants generally, who evinced their sorrow at this death by congregating in the streets to a great number.
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Death: Pinsent: February 12, at 34 Ker Street, Devonport, after a short illness, Mr. Richard Steele Pinsent, aged 43 years: … also … Death of R. S. Pinsent, Esq., Mercer of Devonport: We regret to announce the death of this gentleman after several days of severe illness, which took place at his residence in Ker Street, Devonport, during Saturday night. Mr. Pinsent carried on an extensive business for many years in Market Street; he was also a liberal donor to the different charities in the town, and a member of the Manor Court Leet Jury. His death, at the age of forty-five years, has cast a gloom over a very large circle of friends and acquaintances, by whom he was very highly esteemed; and he leaves a widow and several children to mourn his irreparable loss.
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Important Sale: Preliminary Announcement: the Entire Stock of the late Mr. R. S. Pinsent, deceased, amounting in value to the sum of £17,950 will be offered to the Public for Sale, on the Premises, 31, 32, 33, Market Street, Devonport, in the course of a few days:
[see also Western Daily Mercury: Tuesday 22nd March 1864]
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Bideford: Penny Readings, combined with glee singing, will take place on Friday evening next, Messrs. Veysey, Pinsent, White, Dalrymple and Harrison comprise the number engaged. These readings have become quite popular, and it is only to be regretted that Bideford has not a more spacious building for the accommodation of the public.
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GROxxxx Hennock
Scripture Readers, Society for the Neighbourhood of Newton Abbot: To the Editor of the Western Daily Mercury. Sir, — Inconsequence of the sudden removal by death Mr. Legier, the esteemed and laborious agent of the above society, who for nearly nine years has done “the work of an Evangelist” with much earnestness and success, the committee feel called upon to make an appeal to his friends and the Benevolent on behalf of his bereaved widow and five small fatherless children, who are left almost destitute of the means of support. Subscriptions will be received by the subjoined gentlemen, or at the Devon and Cornwall Bank, Newton Abbot, and the proceeds will be securely invested by the committee for the future advantage of the family. THOS. PINSENT, Esq, Treasurer, Rev. W. WILLEY, Hon. Sec.: T. PINSENT. Esq. Kingsteignton: The Rev. W. WILLEY, Torquay: SWEETING. Esq. Newton: The Rev. W. LOVEJOY, Bovey: Sparke Amery, Esq., Caton
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872
Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: the twenty-fifth annual meeting of this Society was held yesterday. The ploughing match took place in a field on Buckland Barton, about a mile and a half from the town and in the occupation of Mr. William Rendell. There were twenty-three ploughs entered. The hedging and ditching took place in the same field and the thatching in a field on the opposite side of the road. … … Prizes … … Class 3: To the youth under 19 years of age with the double- or one-way plough: 1st prize, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s: Two competitors: 1st prize, Frederick Rowe, in the employ of Mr. G. Ford, Bovey; 2nd, do. George Warren, in the employ of Mr. Pinsent of Ware.
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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916
The Manor of Stoke Damerel Court Leet Dinner: The annual court leet of Edward St. Aubyn Esq. was held yesterday at Moorshead’s Royal Hotel, Devonport. The court was formally opened at 11 o’clock by Mr. E. Butchers, the manor crier, reading the proclamation. The following gentlemen of the jury answered to their names and took their respective oaths: R. Rundle, Chairman; J. Buchan, R. E. Knowling, J. Weary, J. Joll, R. S. Pinsent, R. Bridgland, T. Restarick, J. Greenwood, J. Ramsay, H. T. Smith and H. T. Gill. … (description of event which included speeches) … present at the dinner … (list) … R. S. Pinsent …
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Woollen Cloth Department: Pinsent and Company: Beg to announce that they have again visited the West of England and Northern Woollen Markets, and having completed their arrangements for the autumn and winter trade, they are enabled to offer a very large and superior stock of Superfine Cloths, Doeskin; Cassimeres, Scotch Tweeds, Coloured and Black French and Albert Witneys, Pilot Cloths and Coatings in a great variety. Etc. Etc. Etc. all of which are now ready for inspection: 31, 32, 33 Market Street Devonport.
[see also other issues on other dates]
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864
Autumn Novelties: Pinsent and Co. Having recently visited all the principal Markets, are now fully prepared for the Autumn Trade: The Newest Fabrics for Dresses and Mantles, Plain and Fancy Silks, Paisley and Wool Shawls, Ribbons, Flowers etc. etc.: They invite particular attention to their Coloured Parish Gloves at 12 1/2d and 18 1/2d per pair: 31, 32, 33 Market Street, Devonport: … also … Millinery, Mantles: Pinsent & Co.’s Show Rooms are now open with the Principal Novelties of London and the Continent: 31, 32 33, Market Street, Devonport: … and … Pinsent and Co.’s Carpets, Damasks, Curtains, etc.; Sheets, Blankets, Table Linen, etc., Cocoa Mats, Mattings, Floor Cloths etc. … Every Description of Furnishing, Drapery: Pinsent and Co, 31, 32, 33, Market Street, Devonport.
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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864