Tag: Western Morning News

Western Morning News: Thursday 13th July 1922

Devon Wills: … Dame Emily Hetty Sabine Pinsent of Higherfield Horrabridge, formerly of Hillsborough, Horrabridge, widow of Sir Robert John Pinsent left unsettled property in her own disposition of the gross value of £664 9s2d, with net personalty of £647 12s 8d.

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Western Morning News: Tuesday 9th May 1922

Death: Pinsent: On the 7th May, at Higherfield, Horrabridge, Devon, Emily Hetty Sabine Pinsent, widow of the late Sir Robert John Pinsent, D.C.L., judge of the Supreme Court, Newfoundland: Funeral at St. John’s Horrabridge at ten a.m. Wednesday.

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Western Morning News: Saturday 4th March 1922

The engagement is announced of Lieutenant Guy H. Pinsent, M.C., of the Loyal Regiment, youngest son of the late Sir Robert John Pinsent, D.C.L., Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, and of Lady Pinsent, Higherfield, Horrabridge, Devon, to Betty, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Brittan, of Burrator House, Sheepstor, Horrabridge. …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO1155 Hennock: Ethel Betty Brittan: 1899- 1986
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Western Morning News: Saturday 6th November 1920

Re. W. S. Pinsent: Deceased: Minerva House, Highweek Street, Newton Abbot: Sale of Valuable Household Furniture, two pianos, piano player, billiard table, 600 ozs Silver plate, Cellar of choice old wines and spirits, nearly new Brougham, Ford Car etc. … Rendell and Sawdye have been instructed by the Excs. To sell by auction on the premises, on Thursday November 18th, 1920, and two following days, the valuable Furnishings of the above residence. … (detailed description of items) …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Morning News: Thursday 3rd January 1895

District Councils: … … Highweek: Mr. J. Vicary, proposed by Rev. S. G. Harris and seconded by Mr. W. L. Shilston was unanimously elected chairman, and Mr. W. S. Pinsent vice-chairman. Mr. Hosking, manager of the Capital and Counties Bank, was elected treasurer, and the assistant overseer, Mr. T. B. Underhay was re-elected.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Morning News: Thursday 25th January 1894

Torquay Primrose League: Lord Ashcombe and Mr. Mallock, M.P.: In the Bath Saloons, Torquay, last night, was held the Christmas meetings of the Torquay Habitation of the Primrose League. Mrs. Mallock, dame president, I was in the chair and there were also on the platform Lord Ashcome, … (political speeches) … An entertainment followed, including an assault-at-arms, arranged by Mr. Beckett, with the assistance of Mr. Cassavetti. The vocalists included Miss Gregor, Messrs. D. Coombe, Pinsent and Kay … (continues) …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949 (?)

Western Morning News: Monday 22nd January 1894

Newton v. Newton College: Newton played a Newton College XV that included several masters … discussion … Donkin ran through the whole of his opponents twice and Dunn and Francis also scored. Greenfield converted four of the tries. Donkin, Templer, Pinsent, Kay, Francis and Challacombe played splendidly for the town. … Newton Team: W. H. Pinsent, back; C. F. Donkin, J. Scagell, W. M. Greenfield, J. Dolbear, three-quarters; F. N. Templer, R. Brooks, half backs. W. Elliott, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, J. Baker, R. Dunn, G. Cowley, W. Burns, A. Challacombe forwards: …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Morning News: Tuesday 9th January 1894

Pinsent & Co.’s Clearance Sale of Winter Drapery will commence this day and will continue during the month: Every article reduced in price: Pinsent & Co., Devonport:

[see similar & related on other dates in January and later]

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Western Morning News: Wednesday 3rd January 1894

Newton v. Jesus College (Cambridge) Wanderers: Played at Newton yesterday on a hard and slippery ground. Newton were very weak, only four of the usual 1st XV taking part …

Fine passing between Wells, Robinson and Gerald Middleton followed but Pinsent relieved and kicked into touch at halfway …

Kay, Francis, Pinsent, Johnson and R. Formby were prominent for Newton whilst C. Wells, Carpmael, and B. F. Robinson were the pick of the visitors. Newton Team: W. H. Pinsent, back; C. L. Elwell, J. Dolbear, C. Wills and Burke, three quarters; Brooks ad Symons, halves, C. B. Kay, W. Francis, M. L. Formby, R. W. Formby, L. H. Bewes, Johnson, Thompson and H. Taylor, forwards Referee, Mr. H. B. Mapleton.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Morning News: Friday 5th November 1886

Note in the West: It is an interesting fact that the year 1887 will not only be the jubilee year of her Majesty’s reign but will also include the jubilee of the incorporation of the borough of Devonport. … (continues) … The list of the Council chosen at the first election shows that Mr. Edward St. Aubyn, father of the present rector of Stoke Damerel, was the first mayor, and his name also appears among the councillors for Stoke Ward. The first alderman were: – Morice Ward, William Greenwood; St. Aubyn Ward, Richard Oliver Blackwell; St. John’s Ward, John Billing; Clowance Ward, William Payne Billing; Tamar Ward, Edward Abbott; Stoke Ward, William Hancock; the other six aldermen being Thomas Pinsent, George Field Somerville, Moses Williams Jeffery, John Norman, Cornelius Tripe, and David Paramore. … (continues) …

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872