(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