Devon Intermediate Sessions: These sessions commenced on Tuesday at the Castle of Exeter, before the Rev. W. H. Karslake, (chairman), W. H. Peters, Esq., Capt. Walrond and J. C. Moore-Stevens Esq. … … Charge of Stealing Corn: William Pickett and William Pickett the younger (on bail) were indicted for stealing 30 lbs weight of barley, the property of John Ball Pinsent of Wolborough on 17th January. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against both prisoners, and the Court sentenced the elder to six months’ imprisonment, with hard labour.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901