Tag: Western Times

Western Times: Tuesday 23rd October 1866

Collumpton Petty Session: James Gillard, labourer, in the employ of Mr. William Matthews, a farmer, of the neighbourhood of Culmstock, was charged with stealing straw on Saturday last. Prosecutor stated that had lately lost straw. Suspecting the prisoner, he sent for a constable. On Sunday morning, the prisoner came to him crying and asked to be forgiven for what he had done last night. Prosecutor replied that he could not; prisoner must have what the law would give “un.” P.C. Pinsent went Saturday night to the prisoner’s house. He saw him and said, “I want to see that bundle of straw you brought home from Mr. Matthews to see whether its wheat or barley.” Prisoner said, “It’s wheat and that it would be found in the back house.” They both went there, and the prisoner pointed out the bundle now produced. Prisoner was sorry for what he had done and hoped to be forgiven. He further said it was all right what the P.C. had said and pleaded guilty; he was sentenced to fourteen day’s imprisonment with hard labour. 

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Western Times: Friday 14th September 1866

Kingsteignton: New Independent Chapel: This considerable village has a very handsome church for the country since its recent renovation, but, unfortunately, the services performed in it are tainted with the prevailing practices of the day, and savours very much of Romanism. That the fine church and its “flowery” services are not relished by a great number of the inhabitants is very patent, for the Wesleyans have a chapel here, and the Independents have recently erected a very neat place of worship, capable of seating about 200 persons. It was built by Messrs. Bearne and Murrin, of Newton, in the gothic style, at a cost of nearly £400 — the principal portion of which was defrayed by T. Pinsent, Esq., of Greenhill. The interior arrangements are very neat; at one end is a platform for the minister, and a gallery at the other; the seats are low and open. There are two windows at either end, but the light is considerably obscured, and will be hardly sufficient in winter without resorting to artificial aid. The whole of the woodwork is stained and varnished. The principal management of the affair has fallen on Mr. Bolton, of Highweek. Today (Friday) the opening services will be commenced by the Rev. T. C. Page preaching in the morning and evening. Dinner will be provided at the “King’s Arms,” and tea at the Wesleyan Chapel for the convenience of friends coming from a distance. Next Sunday the services will be continued, and two sermons preached by the Rev. J. M. Charlton, M.A. of the Western College, Plymouth. 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Times: Tuesday 11th September 1866 

Coombeinteignhead: The Cottage Garden Society’s annual meeting was held in the National School room on Thursday. The show was not large, but of a very superior kind. Among those present were – Sir W. Carew, Misses Carew, Mrs. Capt. Tolcher, Mrs. H. Cooke, Rev. and Mrs. Wrey, Mr. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, etc. A much larger attendance was anticipated but the unfavourable state of the weather prevented it. The judges were Messrs. Pinsent, Coombe; H. Hananaford, nurseryman, Teignmouth and Smale, Torquay. Secretary, Mr. Franklin; Treasurer, Mr. W. Rendle, jun. The Teignmouth Artillery Band was in attendance. The following is the Prize list … 

[Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Wednesday 12th September 1866: see Exeter flying post same day]

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916

Western Times: Friday 31st August 1866

Petty Sessions: Assault: Elizabeth Godbeer, of Chudleigh, was summoned by Jas. Godbeer, of Torquay, for an assault committed at the former place, on the 12th inst. Complainant has property at Chudleigh, and was there on the day in question. Defendant, her husband, and sister were standing in the pathway. Defendant came towards him and using foul expressions, struck him with a lock in the face: Had said nothing to her previously. Abraham Pinsent gave corroborative evidence. Defendant denied it. The parties are brother and sister; the quarrel arose out of a little disputed right of property. Case dismissed — no jurisdiction. Mr. Carter, for the complainant, applied for a case for the court above, but it was not granted. 

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GRO0001 Bristol: Abraham Pinson: 1787 – 1871

Western Times: Friday 17th August 1866

Board of Guardian: Wednesday: Present: Rev. R. R. Wolfe (chairman) Revds, J. M. Hawker, F.J. Taylor and F. S. Wall, Dr. Barham, Messrs, E. Vivian … (etc.) …  (concerns about cholera) … The sanitary inspector’s report was read. It complained of nuisances at Bickington, Bovey Tracey etc. which required attention. Mr. Wade complained of the state of Mill Lane in Highweek, from Mr. Pinsent’s brewery to the bridge. He passed there that morning, and did not want an inspector to see it – what he saw was enough to make anyone sick. The inspector was instructed to give the matter his earliest attention … 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Tuesday 14th August 1866

Kingsteignton: An Act of Kindness: The esteem and respect in which Miss Ann Pinsent is held by her class in the Independent Sunday School was manifested on Sunday last, by their presenting her with a gold pencil case, purchased by their united contributions. It is easy to conceive the surprise of Miss Pinsent at this unlooked-for act of kindness, the remembrance of which will not readily be forgotten, whilst the “tangible token” will ever be preserved in grateful remembrance. 

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GRO0065 Hennock: Anne Pinsent: 1833 – 1907

Western Times: Friday 10th August 1866

SOUTH DEVON AND NEWTON RACES: Stewards:  Lord Courtenay, M.P., Capt. Carew, Henry Carew Hunt, Esq., W. J. Watts, Esq., Capt. Ferreira, and Capt. Tolcher: Clerk of the Course — Mr. H. Major. Secretary — Mr. R. Chapple: Committee — Messrs. Quicke, Pinsent, Beachey, and Cull: Starter and Clerk of the Scales — Mr. E. White. FIRST DAY: This meeting commenced yesterday, when the weather was brilliant. The attendance of spectators was as numerous as on any previous occasion for many years, and the sports were, as usual, of the most enjoyable character. …

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Western Times: Friday 29th June 1866

THE DINNER Took place in Smethurst’s Unitarian School Room, which the trustees generously placed at the service of the town here, be it noted, for the honour of the town, that all classes and sects united as one man to promote the purpose of the day, the only emulation being who should contribute most to the general joy. The dinner was substantial and abundant, and the only drawback was that the room, though large and lofty, was not spacious enough to accommodate all who were anxious to dine therein, and that many visitors had to take their repast at the inns. As it was, about 300 ladies and gentlemen dined together. The Rev. W. C. Clack, vicar of Moreton, presided: Present — Earl Devon, chairman of the board of directors, Messrs, Thos. Woollcombe, chairman of the South Devon Railway, W. R. Hole, J. Divett, Elias Curbing, T. Wills (Lustleigh), H. Brown (Plymouth), A. P. Prowse (Plymouth), L. J. Sergeant (Secretary S.D.R.), A Lloyd (Secretary Moretonhampstead and S.D.R.), W. W. Crosley (Agent of the Contractors,, Messrs. Brassey -and Ogilvie),  Admiral Wise, F. Hicks (Mayor of Plymouth), J. Hooper, W. Hooper, J. P. Margary (Engineer of the Moretonhampstead and South Devon Railway), W. Bragg, W. Harvey, Jas. Osborn, S. Hannaford, W. German, P. Scott, S. N. Neck, Rev. G. Arden (Dunsford), H. Nosworthy, G. O. Dannell, J. Collins, — Pinsent, G. N. Collins (vice-chairman), Rev. W. Thornton, E. Bowring, J Hill, T. Westlake, W. Peters, J. May, M. W. Harvey, — Heydon (surgeon, Bovey), John Drew (Powderham), Jabez Mugford (Bovey), W. Nosworthy, T. Heyward, A. Heyward, J. Rowell, J. S. Bearne, R. Francis (Newton), J. Stokes, T. French, T. Stokes, J. P. Henderson (Plymouth), H. E. Farnell, Little (Engineer), G. Gardener (Station master, Newton), Peacock, Parr, Umbcrstone, C. H. Veale, T. L. Frazer, L. Sweet, jun., F. Godfrey, F. Lombardini (Newton), E. R. White, Whitmarsh, N. Ball, F. Parker, G. G. Johnstone, J. Barrow, S. Row, Cockrem, Clarke, G. O. Browne, J. T. Cross Sherwill, G. Davis, H. Gay, R. Bracewell, C. Turner, B. Dickes, C. Wescomb, J. Bellerby, Rev. — Wicks, J. Lang (Exeter). The Chairman proposed the loyal and patriotic toasts and the Vice-Chairman, (Mr. G.N. Collins) proposed the toast of the Bishop and the Clergy, and the ministers of all denominations, to which the Rev. W. Thornton responded in a truly catholic spirit eliciting great applause. The Chairman said that they had now come to the toast of the day – “The Directors of the Moretonhampstead and South Devon Railway” – (loud and continued applause) … 

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Western Times: Tuesday 29th May 1866

Deaths: May 24th, at Ware, Kingsteignton, Ann, widow of Mr. John Pinsent, in her 56th year. 

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 1st June 1866] 

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GRO0056 Hennock: Ann Brock: 1811 – 1866
GRO0508 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1858

Western Times: Friday 25th May 1866

The Ottery Volunteers: The High Sheriff’s Dinner: Yesterday: Yesterday afternoon Sir John Kennaway, High Sheriff of the County, entertained to dinner the members of the 25th Devon Rifles. The hon. Bart’s son, J. H. Kennaway, Esq., is captain of the crack corps. Who took the opportunity of giving him a hearty welcome on his return from abroad … (description and attendance list – includes) … Pinsent Matthews, Esq., (Rydon, Talaton) …

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