Tag: Western Times

Western Times: 12th April 1864

Torquay Mechanics’ Institute: The annual general meeting of the members of this institution was held on Thursday night, Mr. W. Pengelly, F.R.S., F.G.S. in the chair. The Secretary reded the following report: … the society has been favoured by gratuitous lectures from the following gentlemen, to whom the committee tender their best thanks … (list includes) … Mr. Pynsent, …

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Western Times: Thursday 24th March 1864

Funeral of the late Mrs. Vicary: Our obituary on Friday last, recorded the death of the wife of J. Vicary, Esq., at Knowles, in this town. On Saturday her mortal remains were interred in Highweek Churchyard. The funeral procession was as imposing as it was solemn. … … Succeeding the mourning coaches the domestic servants, a number of gentlemen, and about fifty of the principal tradesmen of the town, among whom were … (includes) … J. Pinsent, Esq., … 

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GROxxxx Devonport

Western Times: Tuesday 16th February 1864

Death: Feb. 12th, at 34 Ker Street, Devonport, after a short illness, Mr. Richard Steele Pinsent, Mercer, aged 53.

[see also Western Times: Friday 19th February 1864] 

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GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864

Western Times: Friday 29th January 1864

NEWTON ABBOTT: Accident: On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Samuel Drew, foreman to Messrs. Pinsent, the eminent brewers of this town, met with a painful accident, whereby his ankle was dislocated, and the small bone of his leg broken. It arose from his standing on a chair turning off the gas, after the men had left work in the evening, from which he slipped off. Dr. Elliott was immediately sent for. The sufferer is progressing favourably. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Tuesday 8th December 1863

SCRIPTURE READING SOCIETY FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF NEWTON ABBOT: In-consequence of the sudden removal by death, of 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 fatherless children, who are left almost destitute of the means of support. Subscriptions will be gratefully 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: The Rev. W. WILLEY, Hon. Sec.: – T. PINSENT, Esq. Kingsteignton: The Rev, W. WILLEY, Torquay: W. SWEETLNG, Esq., Newton: The Rev. W. LOVE JOY, Bovey: SPARKE AMERY, Esq., Caton. 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Times: Tuesday 8th December 1863

Addressed to the Editor: THE LATE KINGSTEIGNTON SCRIPTURE READER 29, Houndsditch, City London, Nov. 30th, 1863: Sir, — Having seen an advertisement in the Western Times soliciting subscriptions on behalf of the widow and children of the late Mr. Legier, scripture reader, of Kingsteignton, I shall feel obliged by your forwarding the sum named for her benefit; at the same time I beg to apologise for troubling you, but only seeing it once announced have forgotten the address of those who kindly offered to receive all donations. A public acknowledgment of the post-office order for the amount named will greatly oblige, Yours, most respectfully, C. BARBER. Donors: — C. Barber, £1; Mrs. Barber, 10s; Miss S., 5s; Mr. R. Hellier, £1; Mr. R. Hellier, jun., 10s; total, £3 5s. 

[The money has been forwarded to the hon. treasurer, T. Pinsent, Esq., Kingsteignton: — Ed.] 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Times: Friday 30th October 1863

(To the Editor of the Western Times) SCRIPTURE READING SOCIETY FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF NEWTON ABBOT: In consequence of the sudden removal by death, of 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 fatherless children, who are left almost destitute of the means of support. Subscriptions will be gratefully 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: The Rev. W. WILLEY, Hon. Sec.: T. PINSENT, Esq., Kingsteignton, the Rev. W. WILLEY Torquay, W. SWEETING, Esq., Newton, The Rev. W. LOVEJOY, Bovey, SPARKE AMERY, Esq., Caton. 

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 27th October 1863] 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Times: Friday 23rd October 1863

Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: Annual Meeting: Yesterday: This old-established association, whose efforts to promote the agricultural interests of the county, have for the past quarter of a century met with most encouraging evidence of success, held its annual meeting yesterday (Thursday). The proceedings in every respect passed satisfactorily. The ploughing match took place in a field at Buckland Barton, in the occupation of Mr. Walter Rendell. The day was delightfully fine, and the prospect from the field was splendid … (description of committee and event and then dinner) … The Dinner was held in the large and handsome hall of Beazley’s Globe Hotel, it is needless to state that the catering at this well-known hostelry was of the most creditable character. The chair was occupied by Lord Churston, while J. H. Whiteway, Esq., (Fishwick), and E. Heazley Esq. (Newton) officiated as chairman. … List of attendees includes … Pinsent (Ware) … (speeches etc.) … 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916

Western Times: Friday 18th September 1863

UPPER BROOK STREET, WEST TEIGNMOUTH, DEVON: FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE: TO be SOLD at Public Auction, by Mr. William Cotton, at Holcombe’s White Horse Inn, in West Teignmouth aforesaid, on THURSDAY, 1st day of October, 1863, at Six for Seven o’ Clock in the Evening, all that valuable Corner Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, Situate in Upper Brook-street, West Teignmouth, now in the occupation of Mr. Pinsent tenant thereof; containing four bedrooms on the upper floor; and sitting-room, kitchen, back kitchen, and offices on the ground floor, with a side entrance and convenient courtlage behind, well supplied with water. The Premises are eligibly situated near the Railway Station and have a frontage in Brook-street of 40 feet and are 56 feet in depth. To view the Property and for further particulars apply to the Auctioneer to Mr. W. R. Hall Jordan, Solicitor, Teignmouth; or to Mr. JOHN EVANS, Solicitor, 59, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London: Dated September 8th, 1863. 

[Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 23rd September 1863] 

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GRO0509 Teignmouth: John Pinsent: 1799 – 1878

Western Times: Tuesday 25th August 1863

Exeter District Court of Bankruptcy: Friday August 21st, (before Mr. Commissioner Andrews): Exeter Loan and Discount Company: Re. Thomas Beer, draper and builder, St. Sidwell, Exeter. This case had been adjourned for the purpose of investigating the dealings of the bankrupt with the above named Loan Company: … Mr. Fryer appeared for the Bankrupt, and Mr. Huggins appeared for Mr. Lambert and Mr. Pomeroy, the former of whom is the managing principal of the Loan Society and the latter a clerk in Mr. Lambert’s employ … [discussion of finances … includes] … Bankrupt: The execution was made by Messrs. Pinsent and Co. of Plymouth. I owed them £30, and Mr. Lambert was aware of that at the time he agreed to advance me the money. When I gave him the bill of sale, I told him that Messrs. Pinsent were suing me for the money: Cross-examined by Mr. Huggins: – Messrs. Pinsent’s bill was for drapery goods. In the course of the year I turned over about £200 worth of drapery goods. … (continues).  

[see also Western Times: Friday 21st August 1863 and Friday 28th August 1863]

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872