Highweek Parish Council: The first meeting of his Council was held on Monday evening in the Girls’ Schoolroom, all the members being present: On the motion of the Rev. S. G. Harris, seconded by Mr. W. L. Shilston, Mr. J. Vicary, J.P. was unanimously elected chairman. Mr. Olver proposed, and Major Kitson seconded Mr. W. S. Pinsent as vice-chairman, which was also carried unanimously …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920