Tag: Western Times

Western Times: Friday 2nd September 1932

Death of Mr. P. Boddington: Inland Revenue District Valuer at Exeter: The death occurred at Exmouth on Monday morning, after an illness of only three days of Mr. Percy Edgar Boddington, aged 57 years, District Valuer of the Inland Revenue at Exeter. Mr. Boddington enjoyed a wide circle of friends, both in Exeter district and at Exmouth and he will be much missed … … (description of funeral … List of attendees includes) … J. E. Tory, O.B.E., (Superintendent Valuer of the Inland Revenue, Western Division), F. W. H. Pinsent (District Valuer, Plymouth), C. T. Walters (Exeter Taxes Staff) … 

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Times: Friday 9th October 1931

Uplowman Entertainments: Following the custom of a good many years, Miss Chave again organized entertainments for the benefit of church funds. They were held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The Rector (Rev. E. J. Sandford) presided. On Tuesday they were favoured by a visit from Tiverton Toc H. Orchestra. The performance by the school children of scenes from “Alice in Wonderland,” under the guidance of Mrs. Court Hamilton, were much enjoyed. Parts taken as follows: “Alice,” Vera Wright; “The Hatter,” Arthur Redwood; “The Black Cat,” Archie Richards; “March Hare”, Ernest Pinsent, “Dormouse,” Roy Wright …

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GRO0274 Bristol: Ernest John Pinsent: 1920 – 2011

Western Times: Friday 25th September 1931

Christow: Mrs. Sarah Pinsent Loveys, of 8, Courtenay Place, Teignmouth, formerly of Moretonhampstead, who died July 29th last, widow of Thomas Loveys, of Kennick, Christow, left estate of the gross value of £1,881 4s 8d, with net personalty £1. 765 17s 4d …

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Western Times: Friday 1st May 1931

Funeral of a Well-known Farmer: Mr. W. H. Bidgood Buried at Chevithorne: The funeral took place in Chevithorne Churchyard, on Tuesday of Mr. William Henry Bidgood, of Crosses Farm, Uplowman. Born at East Mere, in the Chevithorne Parsih, 71 years ago, deceased crossed the border into Uplowman some 46 years ago and had only recently handed over the management of Crosses Farm to his son John … … (description of service, list of mourners, attendance and tribute wishes includes) … “With deepest sympathy,” from Mrs. B M. Pinsent … …

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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963

Western Times: Friday 7th November 1930

Lustleigh: Funeral of Mr. Samuel Hill, 11 Brookfield, who passed away a few days after reaching his 79th birthday took place on Saturday at the Bovey Tracey Cemetery … (attendees included) … Pinsant …

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Western Times: Friday 11th January 1929

Dart Vale Harriers: Largely Attended Hunt Ball at Totnes: The Hunt Ball of the Dart Vale Harriers at Totnes on Wednesday evening drew a record attendance, and a most enjoyable time was spent, excellent arrangements being made by Mr. J. Kellock, who was secretary and M.C. for the occasion. Those present included … G. S. Pinsent … (and) … Mrs. G. Pinsent …

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GRO1080 Devonport: Dorothy James: 1908 – 1986
GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Western Times: Friday 2nd November 1923

Surveyors’ Institution: Devon and Cornwall Branch Annual Meeting at Plymouth: The annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Branch the surveyors’ institution has been held at Freemasons’ Hall. Plymouth. Mr. J. H. F. Foster, of Exmouth (chairman) presided, and the following members were also present: Fellows, Messrs. A. Body, J. F. Bowden (members of council), H. Bowden. H. A. Drew, J. G. Drew. E. H. Hamlyn, G. J. R. Harrison, T. H. Kerslake, A. P. Jenkin. J. A. Lucas, D. P. Matthews, F. W. H. Pinsent, E. A. Stapledon, J. E. Tory, W. L. Wade Dalton, A. H. Ward, D. Ward. P. Whitton, C. Lee Wright. Professional Associates: Messrs. J. D. Drew, J. J. Flower, W. T. Hills, C. S. Holditch, W. Hosking, C. W. H. Lewis, W. P. Pearse, T. Raddall, E. J. Ward: Probationer, P. D. Morecom. Mr. F. W. Pinsent (Plymouth) was elected chairman, with Mr. W. L. Wade Dalton (Plymouth) as vice-chairman. The spring meeting is to be held at Plymouth, and invitations extended the president and secretary of the Institution. … …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Times: Friday 3rd November 1922

DEVON AND CORNWALL SURVEYORS: At the annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Branch of the Surveyors’ Institution at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter. Mr. J. H. F. Foster (Exmouth) was elected chairman for the ensuing year, with Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent (Plymouth) as vice-chairman. It was decided that the Spring meeting should be held at Exeter, and that invitations be extended to the President and Secretary of the Institution. Mr. J. G. Drew was congratulated on his appointment as a Justice of the Peace for Devon.

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Times: Tuesday 28th February 1922

Devon and Cornwall Branch Meet at Plymouth: Members of the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Surveyors’ Institution had held their Spring meeting at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth. The president of the institution (Mr. J. H. Sabin), Surveyor to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and the Secretary (Mr. A. Goddard, C.B.C.) both attended from London as guests. Mr. H. B. Beddall, of Truro (the Branch Chairman) presided and the following other members were present: Fellows: A. Body, J. F. Bowden, (Hon. Secretary), Harry Bowden, J. Sanders Bray, J. G. Drew, H. A. Drew … F. W. H. Pinsent, A. S. Rendell, H. G. Roff, E. C. Rundle … (discussion of town planning and professional standards) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Times: Tuesday 8th November 1921

Surveyors’ Institution: Devon and Cornwall Branch: Annual Meeting at Plymouth: The annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Surveyors’ Institution was held at Plymouth. Mr. Harry Bowden, of Plymouth (chairman) presided, and those also present were Messrs. A. Body, J. F. Bowden, (hon. secretary), J. G. Drew, A. D. Fenton, A.  Michelmore, F. W. H. Pinsent, A. S. Rendell, E. C. Rundle…  (etc.) … (concern about potential for breakup of estates) …

[see also Western Times: Monday 7th November 1921]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948