CHRONOLOGICAL OCCURRENCES IN MORETONHAMPSTEAD
A transcript of a diary kept by Silvester Treleaven. For the history of the diary click here
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Sun.
Jan. 13th. This day died Mr.
William Lang aged 88 years, he carried on the Business of a Blacksmith (till
with in about 6 years of his death) with great reputation, and acquired by
industry and honesty, a competency, to render the latter part of his life
comfortable and happy. He left the principal part of his Effects (about £300
value) equaly between his three sons (viz) John, Joshua and George.
Thur.
Jan. 31st. This day died after a few days illness, Mr. Thomas Puddicombe, at
the advanced age of 97 years, formerly a respectable Serge-Maker of this town,
but had declined business for some years. It is remarkable that he retained
his sight and reason to the last.
Thur.
Feb. 21st. About 2 O’Clock P.M.
a Storm of Thunder and lightning with a shower of Hail. Considerable Dammige
was done this day by the Lightning to the Church and Tower of Totness. Died,
Mary the Wife of William Dolbear. She had been a bed-lier for several years.
Mon.
Mar. 4th. Richard Treleaven sat
off for Plymouth, and George Harvey was bound an Apprentice to Mr. Pinsent.
Sat.
Mar. 9th. Wind N.E. very cold
Snow 3 Inches deep.
Sun.
Mar. 10th. Mrs Tozer Widow & Wm Tozer Shoemaker
Banns were published for the first time.
Mon.
Mar. 11th. March’d into this
town (from Tavistock in their way to Poole in Dorsetshire) about 200 Royal
Miners, they had a good Band and a large quantity of Baggage with them, which
was lodg’d in the Shambles. This Evening Mrs. Dyer drop’d off her chair in
a Paralytic Fit, at Mr. Peters’, she was on a tea visit.
Tue.
Mar. 12th. 8 O’Clock A.M.
The Royal Miners march’d for Exeter. 3
O’Clock P.M. About 200 more of the same Regiment March’d into this town.
10 O’Clock P.M. died Mrs. Dyer Aged 80 years.
Wed.
Mar. 13th. 2nd Division of Royal
Miners march’d for Exeter.
Thur.
Mar. 14th. Wind N. A smart Frost
and very cold.
Fri.
Mar. 15th. About noon March’d into this Town from Chudleigh and South Bovey
the Light Companies of the East and North Devon Militia, and to remain here
till further orders, they were billited as follows
Thur.
Mar. 21st. By this morning’s
Post the route was received for the Light Companies of the East & North
Devon Militia to march back again to Chudleigh and South Bovey.
Fri.
Mar. 22nd. Died
Mrs (Commonly called Dame) Abbott aged 81 she had been blind Nine years.
Sat,
Mar. 23rd. This morning the light
companies of the East & North Devon Militia March’d for Chudleigh and
South Bovey.
Tue.
Mar. 26th. About ½ past 4 P.M.
Judge Buller and Judge Grose arrived at the White Hart in this town.
Wed.
Mar. 27th. This morning Judge
Buller and Judge Grose sat off for Exeter in thair way to Taunton.
Thur.
Mar. 28th. By this Morning’s Post a Letter was Received giving an account of
the Death of Christopher Merry, he died in the West Indies on board his
Majesty’s Ship Brunswick in October last.
Sat.
Mar. 30th. Wind E, Very Cold.
Sun.
Mar. 31st. Sharp Freezing. About Noon Thomas Tyrwhitt Esqr. arrived at the White Hart
Inn, in this town, he came from Tor Royal, Dined, and sat off for Exeter. On
the Door of his Carriage was the figure of Hercules holding his Club as if
going to strike, and the following motto over it: “Me Slante Verebunt”.
This Day a Man was frozen to Death near Mr. Tyrwhitt’s Lodge on
Dartmoor; he was a native of Chagford, had been discharged from a Man of War
and was returning home to his family.
Mon.
Apr. 1st. Wind N.E. and Colder
than ever was remembered at this season of the year.
Mon.
Apr. 15th. Wind N.W. Showers of
Snow and the Weather Still Continues very Cold
Fri.
Apr. 19th. This day was to have
been married Sergeant Bentley of the Marines to Mrs. Soper that keeps the
White Horse Inn in this town, the Licence was bought, guest invited, and every
preparation made for the celebration of the nuptials, but the Sergeant in the
Morning said he had an order to repair immediately to his Commanding Officer
at Newton, and would return again on Saturday evening, but the Sergeant did
not come according to promise and 'tis supposed has left Mrs. Soper in the
lurch.
Sat.
Apr. 20th. This Day was married
with Licence, Farmer Philip Frost to Mrs.Bishop, Widow.
Wed.
Apr. 24th. This Morning Died
Elizabeth the Wife of Samuel Westlake, who now belongs to the 4th Devon
Militia and is left a Widower with 7 young children, one only of the number is
out an apprentice.
Thur.
Apr. 25th. Major General Simcoe
visited this town, he came from Tavistock.
Fri.
Apr. 26th. General Simcoe sat off
for Chudleigh.
Sun.
Apr. 28th. Married, Thomas
Cornish, Carpenter, to Mary Tozer, Daughter of William Tozer, Shoemaker.
Fri.
May 3rd. Mr. Samuel Allent (alias
Blanchford) in returning from Exeter with his Cart & one Horse which was
stone blind, and Mr. A. very imprudently & contrary to law riding on the
cart, and generally supposed to be asleep, by which means the Horse got too
near Mr. Hemmen’s Mill Leat, and Cart, Cargo and Poor Sam, and Sharper were
all plunged head and ears into the stream, fortunately some people just then
passing, with great difficulty saved Sam & Sharper from a watery Grave,
but the whole Cargo (consisting of Tea, Sugar, Confectionaries, Tobacco,
Snuff, Bread &c&c to the value of some Pounds) was totally lost, and
as the Goods were not insured consequently the “loss must fall on the
owner”
Mon.
May 6th. A Sergeant and private
of the 4th Devon Militia arrived hear from Newton with a route to draw billets
for 146 Men and to remain till Saturday.
Tue.
May 7th. ½ Past 10 A.M.
March’d into this Town with their Colours unfurled 6 Officers, 6 Drummers, 2
Fifers, and about 140 of the 4th Devon Militia, they marched from Newton to
make room for the Stafford Militia, which were going to march through that
Town.
Thur.
May 9th. Died Nurse Frood, aged
81 years
Sat.
May 11th. The Militia marched
back to Newton.
Tue.
May 14th. Married Wm Tozer,
Shoemaker to Mrs Tozer Widow of the late Mr. Wm.Tozer of Howten in this
Parish. It is rather remarkable that a Woman should have two Husbands
following of the same name.
Wed.
May 15th. Mr John Hancock has
taken his late Master Mr. Fyne’s House for an Inn, 'tis to be The Courtenay
Arms, and he enters on it at Midsummer next.
Mon.
May 20th. Two of the second
Cheshire Militia came here from Tavistock with intelligence of that
Regiment’s going to March in 4 divisions through Moreton, and Chagford, in
their way to Horsham Barracks in Sussex.
Wed.
May 22nd. 1 O’Clock P.M.
March’d in a part of the first division of the 2nd Cheshire Militia, the
division consisted of 240, of which 80 were march’d to Chagford.
Thur.
May 23rd. The Cheshire Militia
halted, the Baggage lodged in the Shambles.
Fri.
May 24th. 1st Division of the
Cheshire Militia march’d for Exeter and about noon the 2nd Division
march’d in.
Sat.
May 25th The 2nd Division march’d for Exeter and the 3rd came in under the
command of Lieut Colonel Sir Peter Warburton.
Sun.
May 26th. the 3rd Division halted
Mon.
May 27th. The 3rd Division
march’d for Exeter and 4th arrived.
Tue.
May 28th. The 4th Division
march’d for Exeter the whole Regt. consisted of about 900 men.
Wed.
May 29th. This being the
Anniversary of the restoration of King Charles 2nd The Bells
moved on the occasion, and some sprigs of the Royal-Tree adorned the
Windows of a few individuals.
Thurs.
May 30th. Died suddenly, in the
Seventy third year of his age, Mr. Thomas Dunsford, Sadler, leaving behind him
an only daughter his Executrix. He
was always esteemed by those who had the happiness of being acquainted with
him, for the great integrity of his character.
Sat.
June 1st. Great Market. A great
quantity of Cattle was produced for Sale, the selling rather dull but what
were sold was at a reduced price. The general conversation with the Farmers
was, the great probability of a fall in the price of Cattle, and such a
general prospect of apples as was scarce ever remembered before.
Sun.
June 2nd. 9 O’Clock A.M. The
remains of Mr. Dunsford privately interred in the Baptist burying ground.
Tue.
June 4th. King’s-Birth-Day. The
Morning was ushered in with the ringing of Bells, about noon the firing of
cannons was distinctly heard, the evening concluded with ringing.
Wed.
June 5th. Mr. White of Ashburton,
took Mr. John Mardon’s house, and enters on it at Mid-summer next, he has
several Spinning Jennies, and has bought One-Mill at the bottom of
Long-meadow, where he is going to erect a Machine for Carding and Scribling
Wool.
Tue.
June 11th. A Viper bit Mr. James
Alway by the Leg, as he was going over a hedge. In about an hour after, his
Leg swelled very much, changed colour, and gave him a vast deal of pain,
proper medicine was immediately applied to the part, and it soon subsided
again.
Mon.
June 17th. The Soldiers began
their encampment on Milber-Down near Newton-Abbot. Several Persons of this
Town went on the top of Sitten* Hill from whence they could
perfectly see (with a glass) the Men erecting their Tents.
Wed.
June 19th. Mr. Elias Bishop
removed from where he lived in Fore Street, to his own house (part of the
House called the George).
Wed.
June 26th. Married with
Licence, Mr. John Nosworthy of Neadon in the Parish of Mannaton to Miss Wills
daughter of Mr. G.Wills of Moor in this Parish. Miss Wills fortune £400.
Mr. Nosworthy gave the ringers a guinea.
Thurs.
June 27th. Mr. White’s Machine
at One Mill sat to work, several Children employed, and likely to prove a
benefit to the Town
Mon.
July 1st. Moreton-Tower began to be repaired, (Pointing and Rough-casting). The Masons, Wm Bidder and Son, John Parker and two Sons, and
Wm. Thorn. The Church-wardens agreed to give them £12.0.0 and find all
the materials. North-Bovey Fair,
More Cattle their than was expected, but very little selling. In the evening
wrestling for a guinea.
Tue.
July 2nd. The diversions at North
Bovey continued (viz) Skittle playing, Women running for a Holland. In runing the last heat one of these Female Pedestrians
(owing, 'tis supposed to her great exertions) fell down in a fit, and 'twas
thought for several hours that she would die, but medical assistance being
called in and proper means taken, she recovered .
Thurs.
July 4th. An Itinerant Preacher
made an harangue in the Shambles. His Text the whole of the 13 Chapter of
Romans he had proceeded but a few minutes (being a very indifferent extemporal
Speaker) before he produced some pamphlets for sale, when the whole were
disposed of he decamped. He said
he was a native of Cornwall, bred a husbandman, had been in the Army, and
(from his behaviour) appeared to have a twist in his Brain.
Sat.
July 6th. The Masons finished the
Tower, and without the least accident.
Tue.
July 9th. This morning A Sergeant
and private belonging to the 2nd Surry Militia arrived here from Exeter with a
route to draw billets for 3 Companies of that Regiment, and to remain here and
at Chagford till further orders. In the afternoon the 3 companies marchd in,
one company march’d for Chagford.
Sat.
July 13th. This Evening died aged
about 58 years Miss Jane White, Sister to Mr. Edward White Fell Monger.
Thur.
July 18th. Fair Day. About 1500
Sheep and Lambs, Produced for sale, 800 of them were sold. The No. of Bullocks
were greater than had been remembered at a Summer’s Fair, particularly Cows
and Calves. In a large Booth near the Town Pump, there was a grand Exhibition
(viz) Balancing, Wire-Dancing, Tumbling, Learned Horse &c &c.
Thur.
July 25th. Two Lieutenants, two
Sergeants, two Corporals and about forty privates, of the three companies of
the 2nd Surry Militia that lie here and at Chagford, have volunteered to serve
in the regulars. Capt Wyatt read
the Duke of York’s Circular Letter
three Days following to them, (the Company that lie at Chagford came in each
day) this being the last time the Volunteers put cockades in their Hats and
paraded thro’ the Town with Drums and Fifes, Mr. Geo. Gray Senr. gave each
man a pint of beer.
Fri.
July 26th, Sun. 28th, Mon. 29th. The
Volunteers marched for Crediton being the 2nd Surry Militia’s head Quarters. The Officers and several of the Volunteers returned again,
and joined their respective Companies, the reason of they not being all
accepted is not publicly known.
Sun.
July 28th. The Rev Thos. Clack
Junr. Curate of this Parish Ordained Priest, and the Right Honble. Lord
Viscount Courtenay presented him with the Living of Milton-Damerel worth
nearly £300 pr. Annum. Milton-Damerel
is situated in the N.W. part of this County, lies between Holdsworthy and
Biddeford, and by computation 36 miles from Moretonhampstead .
Wed.
July 31st. Mr. Bragg removed from
the late Mr. Fynes House to his new House at the bottom of Forder Street.
Thur.
Aug. 1st. House
Breaking &c.
Fri.
Aug. 2nd. . . . . but Lang recovered it again. Mr. Andrew Pethybridge’s
Dairy at Willow-stone broken into, Bacon, Butter, Sugar &c &c stolen,
one Guinea reward offered to any person that would discover the offender.
Mr. D. Harvey had a quantity of Cabbage Stolen from his garden.
A reward of 5s/- offered.
Sun.
Aug. 4th. Last Night Mr. John
Burrington’s Shop broken, and goods Stolen to the amount of about £4.
A Meeting of the Parishioners in the Vestry on the
above business, a Watch ordered to patrole the Streets every night. The
Officers likewise ordered a double guard and no soldier to be seen out after
drum beating.
Tue.
Aug. 6th. Several Cats stolen
from different people, supposed to be the Soldiers for the skins to make Caps.
Mr. Geo. Gray offered (by public cry) a reward of 5s/- to any person that
would bring his Cat alive, or if killed one Guinea to the person discovering
the same.
Sat.
Aug. 10th. Two Geese stolen from
Mr. Hancock and a general complaint of Poultry being stolen.
Sun.
Aug. 11th. By this Mornings Post
a Letter was Received giving an account of the death of Wm. How
he died in the West Indies on board his Majesty’s Ship Brunswick.
Fri.
Aug. 16th. The Route recvd for the Surry Militia to March on Monday next for
Plymouth by the way of Tavistock.
Sat.
Aug. 17th. Wind S.W. A severe
storm of Wind and Rain the greatest part of last night. A quantity of Meadow
Hay washed off, the Corn considerably damaged, and a number of Apples blown
down. Wheat sold this day in the Market for 11s/6d Pr. Bushel.
Mon.
Aug. 19th. The two Companies of
the 2nd Surry Militia quartered here Marched for Tavistock to the great sorrow
of several young Women and Widows of this Town.
Wed.
Aug. 28th. A young Woman of
Bridford called Potter apprehended on suspicion of her having had Child and
destroyed it. After being in Custody for some hours and closely interrogated
on the Business, she confessed she had had Child, that was born alive but did
not kill it, and if they would go with her she would shew were it was they
followed her to a Wood about 3 miles from where she lived and on examining the
spot she pointed out, they found after removing the leaves and a small
quantity of earth a fine Male Infant with apparent markes of violence
particularly about the neck. A Coroner’s Inquest will be taken on the Body
tomorrow.
Thur.
Aug. 29th. An Inquest taken at
Bridford, on Potter’s Infant. Coroner - Hugo Gent.
Mr. Ponsford Surgeon attended and dissected the body, from whose
deposition, and from a chain of circumstances, it evidently appeared that the
child was strangled. The Jury
returned a Verdict of Murder by the Hand of the Mother. She is not carried to
Jail being in a state not fit to be removed, but remains in custody under a
Guard.
Sun.
Sep. 1st. This evening the Grand
Fleet under the Command of Lord Bridport sailed from Torbay, and was a
pleasing sight to a number of person who were on the top of Peppern Down from
whence they could distinctly see without the assistance of a Glass the Fleet
pass round Berry Head.
Thur.
Sep. 5th. By this Morning’s
Post the Gazette Extraordinary was received of the surrender of the whole of
the Dutch Fleet in the Texel (on the 30th ult. ) under the command of Admiral
Story to the English Fleet commanded by Admiral Mitchell. In consequence of
the above intelligence, the Bells were immediately sat ringing and continued
with little intermission till 10 at night.
Fri.
Sep. 6th. Richard Cornish, son of
Mr. Cornish Governor of the Workhouse, riding on a pack horse in a furious and
careless manner was thrown off, by which accident he broke one of his leg’s,
and otherwise bruised.
Sun.
Sep. 8th. A Mr Emmett, butcher of
Plymouth, carried through this town (under an arrest) on his way to the
Sheriff’s prison St Thomas.
Sat.
Sep. 14th. Potter of Bridford
carried to High-Gaol for the Murder of her Bastard child.
Mon.
Sep. 16th. Ringing in consequence
of the capture of Seringapatam and the death of Tippoo Saib on the 4th of May
last. The Gazette containing this intelligence was received by this
Morning’s Post.
Dunsford Fair, from the backwardness of the season,
which renders the Nuts unfit for gathering, and a very heavy rain the boys
were deprived of their annual Holiday (viz) going to Sandyke Wood, a Nutting.
Tue.
Sep. 17th. The Victuallers of
this Town went to Newton to renew their licences and Mr. Hancock for a licence
for the late Mr. Fynes’s House (London Inn and not the Courtenay Arms) but
was refused. The Justices reason
was “We will not increase the No. of Public Houses in Moreton”.
Mr. Hancock was greatly disappointed.
Wed.
Sep. 18th. Last night ran away
from their Masters George Hamlin an Apprentice to Mr. John Pinsent and John
Ash an Apprentice to Mr. John Stevens. Ash’s
Father pursued them to Plymouth, and brought back his son but Hamlin would not
return.
Fri.
Sep. 20th. The Mountebanks of
Gilbert & Powel exhibited on a stage near the Town Pump.
Sat.
Sep. 21st. Hamlin return’d and
by the intercession of his Mother & the promising to behave better in
future, and undergoing a severe flogging which he justly deserved, his Master
condescended to take him in again.
Sun.
Sep. 22nd. ½ Past 6 A.M.
The Bells Struck up 1,2,3,4,5,6, it being the anniversary of the
Coronation of Our Blessed Sovereign. 9
A.M. Married Mr. Gilbert Hutchings to Miss Mary Browne.
Thur.
Sep. 26th. The Mountebanks
exhibited again. The Tumbling exceeded everything of the kind that had been
seen in Moreton for many years.
Sun.
Sep. 29th. This morning excessive
rain for several hours which swelled the brooks to such an height as had not
been remembered at this season of the year.
Mon.
Sep 30th. Gilbert Frost at the
Black Horse gave notice to his landlord Mr. Stevens that he should quit his
House next Quarter Day.
Tue
Oct. 3rd.[sic]
Mr. James Mardon declined business, discharged his debts and sat off
for London.
Tue.
Oct 15th. The Parishioners meet
at the Parsonage House to pay their tithe.
Thur.
Oct. 17th. Birth.
Mrs Soper at the White Horse a Son.
Sat.
Oct 19th. Mr. John Berry (Brother
to Mr. Daniel Berry) took the Black Horse enters on next quarter day.
Mon.
Oct. 21th. Mr.Gilbert Frost has
taken Miss Bridgman’s House opposite Mr.Richard Harvey, and intends keeping
a large Cheesemonger’s shop.
Tue.
Oct. 22nd. Mr. Wm. Smale
hath taken the House at Pound now occupied by Mr John Hancock the latter is
going to live in his late Master’s (Mr.Fynes) House at Cross and talks of
opening a Coffee House, run a Chaise, and take in the London papers
&c&c !!!
Wed.
Oct. 23rd. Died Joan the Wife of
John Battershill aged 73, She had
been the Mother of 15 children.
Fri.
Oct. 25th. Anniversary of his
Majesty’s accession to the Throne. Ringing
as usual.
Mon
Oct. 28th. Died this morning John
Berry Weaver aged 78 years he has left a widow aged 76
they had been Married 58 years, and had 13 children
6 of them now living they
have had 51 Grand-Children 45 of
them now living. He lived in the same House that he died in 68 years, -
Work’d for Mr. Wm. Smale and his father upwards of 50 years and had been
Sexton to the Presbyterian Meeting House 34 years.
Tue.
Oct. 29th. Lord Courtenay’s
Court held at the White Hart, where Constables and the other officers were
sworn in for the Manor and Borough of Moretonhampstead and others appointed to
be sworn in at the next Court.
Tue.
Nov. 5th. In rememberance
of the Gunpowder Plot (which) was designed to blow up the Parliament house in
the reign of King James 1st and in the year 1605
The Bells began Ringing at a very early hour and continued nearly the
whole day, but owing to the very heavy rain the Boys were deprived of their
Holiday (viz) Bonfire, fireworks &c &c.
Tue.
Nov. 12th. This Morning about ½
past 5 a large fiery meteor was seen to pass over this Town.
Died at Kenn Mrs Clack Wife of the Rev. Thos. Clack Rector of Kenn and
Moretonhampstead.
Wed.
Nov. 13th. Died in the Workouse
aged Jane
Mardon, Alias Cockel.
Sun.
Nov. 17th. Married Mr.Charles
Browning Carpenter to Miss Mary Hutchings Daughter of Mr. Wm. Hutchings
Carpenter.
Wed.
Nov. 20th. Wind S.E.
Fine Weather Harvest
nearly over. A remarkable late and bad harvest.
Corn in general very badly saved; good Wheat now sells at 14s/- pr.
Bushel. A quantity of Cyder made
this year, the Average price 20s/- pr. Hogshead.
Thur.
Nov. 28th. Fair Day.
Remarkable fine weather for Winters Fair, No. Sheep produced for sale
were 2768, out of which 1451 were sold. Confectionaries
and Ginger Bread found but a poor sale, which from the high price of Corn were
beyond its usual price. Whistles & Rattles went off pretty brisk, Drums
& Trumpets, very dull. Fiddles
were rather flat. In the Evening
a Ball at the White Hart.
Fri.
Nov. 29th. Quite a
Summer’s Day. The Ladies
dressed off in their White Robes. In the afternoon Feats of Horsemanship in a
Field at Court, by a party from the Royal Circus.
Sun.
Dec. 1st. Married Mr.Samuel
Can, Journeyman Pack Sadler, to Miss Mary Dayment.
Mon.
Dec. 2nd. Died aged 50 Mrs
Susanna Gray, Wife of Mr. Samuel Gray of Cranbrook in this Parish.
Tue.
Dec. 3rd. The Trustees of the
Turnpike met at the School House and let the Turnpike Gates for one year, as
follows, Folly-Lane-Gate, kept by John Easton, who returned the last year £48.0.0
the Gatc was taken by James Avery alias Tavernor at £58.0.0.
This Tavernor kept the same Gate some years since, when 'tis
thought there was more travelling then at present and returned but £28.0.0
in the year. Here, I shall leave
the Reader to make his Remarks. Bughead-Cross-Gate,
kept, and taken by Joe Berry, at (about) 40s. more then he returned the last
year. New-Bridge-Gate, kept, and
taken by William Howe, at 20s more than he returned last year.
Wed.
Dec. 4th. The party from the
Royal Circus visited Moreton again, the performance of Riding and Tumbling
were wonderful ! They gave
prizes like Mountebanks.
Mon.
Dec. 9th. Died after a lingering
illness aged 56 George Ponsford
Woolcomber.
Wed.
Dec 11th. Equestrian exhibition
in a field at Court.
Fri.
Dec. 13th. Last night Joshua
Lang, Blacksmith, carried off from the House he resided in, all his Household
Goods &c. &c. and this
morning the House and Shop appeared quite shut up.
Sun.
Dec. 15th. Wind & Frosty
Wed.
Dec. 18th. The Horse-Mountebanks
visited this place for the fourth and last time.
Thur.
Dec. 19th. Wind N.E.
excessive hard freezing
Fri.
Dec. 20th. Intensely cold. Mr.Charles Pooke removed from his House near the Shambles, to
a House in the Apple Market, lately occupied by Mr. Elias Bishop.
Tue.
Dec. 24th. George Hamlin an
Apprentice to Mr. Pinsent, detected by his fellow Apprentice (George Harvey)
in stealing candles from his Master, he was immediately taken in Custody, and
carried before Justice Roberts at Drewsteignton where he confessed he had
frequently been guilty of the same crime, and sold them to William Tavernor
and his wife who keep a shop in Court Street. Tavernor and his wife absconded
on hearing of Hamlins confession.
Wed.
Dec. 25th. Christmas day,
the Morning was ushered in with carols.
Mon.
Dec. 30th. Birth.
Miss Eliz. Wotton of a Son.
Tue.
Dec. 31st. This morning died of
an obstruction in his Bowels William Wills, Junr. aged 39 years.
About ten hours before he died (at the particular request of himself
and friends) his Apothecary gave him twelve ounces of Quicksilver, but it had
not its desired effect.
Sat.
Jan. 4th. Six pounds of worsted
yarn, stolen from Mr. Tar’s Shop, A reward of one Guinea by public cry offered
for discovering the offender. A piece of Beef about twenty pounds weight Stolen
from off a horse at the Dolphin Door.
Mon.
Jan. 6th. Last night a quantity of
Potatoes stolen out of a Trench on a field belonging to Mr. Daniel Harvey - any
person Discovering the offender or offenders will have a reward of one Guinea.
Thur.
Jan. 9th. Two men and a Boy carried
through this Town, to High Gaol. They
were brought from Tavistock and its neighbourhood.
Fri.
Jan. 10th. A Ball this Evening at
the Concert Room (Bell Inn) The
Young Ladies and Gentlemen made a very neat & decent appearance, and parted
about 12 O’Clock highly pleased with their Evening’s amusement.
Sun.
Jan. 19th. Wind S.E. about 4 P.M. a
heavy Rain began and continued for several hours.
Mon.
Jan. 20th. This morning Snow 6
Inches deep. In the afternoon wind
N. Sharp freezing.
Tue.
Jan. 21st. Intelligence recvd. from
Exeter of the City Bank having been robbed, the following are the particulars
(copied from Messrs Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post).
Robbery
Between the evening of Saturday (Janry. 18th) and the
Monday morning following, a most
daring robbery was committed on the City Bank, situated in the Church Yard of
this city, and conducted under the firm of Samuel Milford, Richard Hall Clarke,
and Co. the circumstances of which are as follows - The Bank was shut at the
usual hour on Saturday evening, and the cash, bank notes, drafts &c. were
deposited in an iron chest, in an inner room of the Bank, after which the five
keys were deposited at the dwelling house
of Samuel Milford Esqr. one of the Proprietors - On the Monday following, the
Clerks having opened the Bank as usual, found every door &c. Locked, as it
had been left, but were astonished to perceive that all the property deposited
in the iron chest had been stolen. An
alarm was immediately given, and several persons were examined, but as yet
nothing has transpired which may tend to discover the perpetrators of this
theft. Bills have been distributed
describing the marks, &c. on the notes lost; and it is hoped from the steps
which have been taken, the villains concerned in this robbery will be
discovered, and brought to condign punishment. The amount of the cash and notes
of different kinds which are stolen amount to about 7000 pounds, but payment of
the greatest part of the bills has been stopt:
what renders this robbery the more remarkable is, that the iron-chest
where the property was deposited has a lock of peculiar formation, the aperture
to which cannot be discovered by a person unacquainted with its nature; yet
this, and every other lock must have been opened shut again, and no force
appears to have been used to effect it. For
the further particulars, see the Bills offering a reward of two hundred pounds,
for the discovery of the persons concerned in this daring robbery.
Thur.
Jan. 23rd. Died, after an
affliction of 14 Years (cancer in his face) Wm. Thomas Mann of Sloncombe in this
Parish, aged 53 years. Torrents of rain the roads in some parts of this
neighbourhood rendered impassable for several hours.
Fri.
Jan. 24th. Last evening Mrs.
Dayment, Widow of Bovey-Tracey, in returning from Newton was (as is supposed)
thrown from her Horse in a rivulet on Bovey Heath-Field and drowned! Her Body was found this morning, an Inquest taken. Verdict
Accidental Death .
Sun
Jan. 26th. 4 P.M. a violent
storm of Thunder Lightning & rain, which continued for several hours.
Mon.
Jan. 27th. This morning’s Paper
brings intelligence of the death of that illustrious man General Washington, who
died on the 15th of December, after an indisposition of only thirty hours. The
decease of this truly great man will be lamented by the admirers of genius,
integrity, and genuine patriotism; for however his exertions prevailed in
separating America from Great Britain, it is generally allowed that he acted
from the most thorough conviction, from the purest principle, and his memory and
character must therefore be ever held in the highest veneration.
His remains were consigned to the tomb in the family vault, on an
elevated bank of the Potomack, on the 18th December, with the most solemn
honours and greatest funeral pomp. The multitude collected from the
neighbourhood for many miles round Mount Vernon was greater than had ever before
been seen in America. We understand
that his last scene corresponded with the whole tenor of his life, not a groan
nor a complaint escaped him in extreme distress; with perfect resignation and a
full possession of his reason he closed his well spent life. He was in the 68th
year of his age.
Tue.
Jan. 28th. Died at Exeter, Samuel
Milford Esqr. one of the proprietors of the City Bank.
Mon.
Feb. 3rd. St. Blase.
The Woolcombers in honour of their Saint and Patron, had a dinner at
their Club House (Ring of Bells). In
the afternoon the Union Flag was hoisted at the Club Room window, and the
afternoon was spent with the greatest decorum.
Tue.
Feb. 4th. News of the morning. Last
night the members of the Lottery Club met at the Red Lion.
In the midst of their business a great confusion ensued, owing to many of
the members being overheated with liquor, and almost in a state of insanity
under an idea of gaining a 30,000 £ prize ! Several Battles, fought, the
principle combatants were Geo. Gray Junr. and Richard Snow, Mr. John Mann and
Wm. Camble. Mr. Mann is gone this
morning to Justice Roberts for a summons for Camble, and declares he’ll have
satisfaction for the loss of blood and injury done to his hide.
These are the glorious effects of such a tumultuous Club, for the
No. of members now amount to 245, and consists of a few Christians, some
Jews, and a number of Heathens. Their
meetings are every Monday fortnight each
member pays 1s/- to the Stock, and 2d to be spent for the benefit of the House.
A letter recvd. here yesterday that John Underhill,
Brother to Mr. William Underhill, Taylor was one of the unfortunate number lost
in his Majestys Sloop of war the Brazen. She
struck about 3 O’Clock on Sunday morning 26th Ult. on a reef of rocks, at
Westmiss Rope on the Sussex Coast nearly two miles from Newhaven, and seven from
Brighton. Notwithstanding every
exertion, only one man was saved out of 154 who were on board.
Never was a more shocking spectacle beheld that that loss of this sloop:
an oar, a mast or sprit, with different pieces of the wreck floating with the
unfortunate men, every moment sinking in the deep!
The spectators were numerous, eager to lend every assistance.
On a sudden the raging billows separated them for ever, which rendered
every attempt fruitless. One poor
fellow was upon the shrouds till three O’Clock in the afternoon, when a
violent swell obliged him to quit his hold, and he was seen no more.
Wed.
Feb. 5th. Mr. Mann and Mr. Camble
by the interference of a few friends settled their Law-suit without the
advice of Justice Roberts. Camble
acknowledgd himself in fault, promised not to be guilty of the like again, and
spent a half crown.
Sat.
Feb. 8th. Died aged 88 Mrs Ann
Frost, Widow of the late Mr. Robert Frost of Cranbrook in this parish.
Mon.
Feb. 10th. Died, suddenly aged
Sarah Shute
Tue.
Feb. 11th. Died in the 60th year of
her age Mrs Joan Harvey Mother of Mr. Daniel Harvey Malster. This afternoon, the
last funeral rites were paid to the remains of Mrs Ann Frost, and a Sermon was
delivered on the occasion by the Rev. Mr.Rowland.
Text 5 Chapter Job, 26
verse.
Wed.
Feb. 12th. Married Mr. George
Jackson to Miss Susanna Potter.
Mon.
Feb. 17th. Died aged 32 Mrs.
Lambacraft of Kingwell in this Parish
Tue.
Feb. 18th. Last night the members
of the Lottery Club met at the Red Lion, and closed their books.
No. of members were 241, each of which has subscribed £1.5.0 (viz)
£1.2.0
to the fund and 3/- spent in Ale: amount
to purchase Lottery Tickets £265.2.0
Tue.
Feb. 25th. Shrove Tuesday. Alias
Pan Cake Day. Sat off for London
Mr. Jabez Jackson, his daughter Miss Ann, and George, son of Mr. Samuel Jackson.
Wed.
Mar. 12th. Being appointed for a
day of general fast, was observed accordingly, Public Worship performed at
Church and the different Meetings. This
Morning died aged 80 John Hearn. Died
at the Punch Bowl Mrs. Williams Sister of Mrs Bruce.
Thur.
Mar. 13th. Married with Licence Mr.
John Mann to his first Cousin Miss Ann Mann daughter of Mr. Wm. Mann of Week, in
the Parish of North Bovey. They
live in the House lately occupied by Mr. Joshua Lang Blacksmith.
Fri.
Mar. 14th. A new Alighting
Stone erected at the lower end of the Shambles by subscription .
Mon.
Mar. 17th. Farmer Cole of Ellicomb
in the Parish of North Bovey, paid five Guineas as a compromise for selling four
Bushels of Wheat less then measure, to William Camble, Baker of this Town.
Justice Roberts ordered that the five Guineas should be given to the poor
.
Tue.
Mar. 18th. Rev. Nicholas Lightfoot
chosen Master of the Grammar School at Crediton.
This day Mr Bolt, one of the Constables of Tavistock and several other eminent
persons of that place passed through Moreton in their way to Exeter having
business at the Assize.
Sat.
Mar. 22nd. The
smallest quantity of meat, corn, and potatoes in the Market ever remembered.
In the evening the Poor appeared in a large body desiring to have
Potatoes for the money they had got, but very few were supplied with any. They
did not appear any ways riotous or menacing and by a few persons telling them
that some method should be taken to supply them with that necessary article of
Life they dispersed.
Sun.
Mar. 23rd. A
Vestry meeting called to take into consideration the distresses of the Poor. They came to a resolution to supply the Poor with Potatoes at
10d for 22 lbs (that weight is supposed to be something more than a peck) and
agreed to enter into a subscription .
Mon.
Mar. 24th. Rev Wm. Clack and
the two Church-Wardens collected the Town for the above purpose
Lord Courtenay subscribed ten Guineas.
Edward Bates and his Wife Jane sat off for Plymouth
in Mr. Hemens’ Waggon, about Peek-Gate the Waggon turn’d over by which means
Jane had one of her legs broken and other ways much bruised, Edward received no
material damage.
Thur.
Apr. 3rd. Died aged 52 Mr. Edward
White, Fellmonger & [tanner ?].
Sat.
Apr. 5th. William Johns and Ann
Saunders detected in stealing Barley from Mr. Peters’ Barn at Cold-East, they
were carried before Justice Roberts, he did not think proper to commit them, but
said they should remain in Custody till Monday, when there would be a meeting of
the Justices at Crockernwell, accordingly they were brought back to Moreton and
put under a Guard at the White Horse.
Sun.
Apr. 6th. 12 at noon Johns
desired liberty to speak with his Wife in a back Chamber, the Constable and
Guard permitted him, as soon as they were in the room Johns let him self out to
the window by the curtain of the Bed, and escaped over the Coutwall [Court wall
??] . immediately on it’s discovery the whole Town was alarmed, and several
Persons sat off in search of him, about 2 O’Clock P.M. they found him secreted
in an Hay loft at Ship-meth about ½ mile from the Town. He was brought back
Hand-cuffed, and his Wife prevented from having any communication with him.
Mon.
Apr. 7th. They were taken to Crockernwell, and after a short examination were
committed to Bridewell.
Tue.
Apr. 8th. Mrs Bruce gave notice to
Mr.Pinsent that she should quit the Punch-Bowl, The House was immediately taken
by John Steer.
Mon.
Apr. 21st. A Sale at the Punch-Bowl
for Mrs Bruce’s House hold Goods and Furniter.
Mon.
Apr. 28th. Farmer John Steer took
possession of the Punch-Bowl. Sessions Week. No Bill found against Johns &
Saunders.
Tue.
Apr. 29th. Two Men of Tavistock
carried through this Town in their way to High-Gaol, Crime, Sheep stealing.
Tue.
May 6th. Mr. Lambacraft of
Kingwell married with Licence to his late Wife’s sister.
Sat.
May 10th. The Bell Inn sold for 440£.
Mr. Hillman reserved his Shop and two other rooms that he now occupies
for 60 years if he so long lives, paying annually £2.10.0. The Purchaser Mr.
Wolland of Drewsteignton.
Mon.
May 12th. On Thursday last two of this Town bought of a Smuggler four Kegs of
Brandy for which they gave eleven Guineas, on their taping the Kegs to draw off
they found them to contain nothing but water except about a halfpint of good
Brandy which was in a tin cup curiously fastned inside the head of each Keg.
This is a species of fraud never heard of in Moreton before.
Wed.
May 14th. Lord George Lenox
pass’d thro’ Moreton
Sat.
May 17th. Nearly all this day, tempestuous weather,(wind N.W) which has done
considerable damage to the Gardens &c.
Mon.
May 19th. By this mornings
Post the following intelligence was received - on Thursday morning last the
grenadier battalion of the Guards had a grand field-day in Hyde Park in the
presence of His Majesty &c. &c. Just
at the commencement of their evolutions a Gentleman named Ongley, standing as a
spectator recvd. a musket-ball through the upper part of his left thigh. The
ball passed near his Majesty, after a proper investigation, his Majesty said,
and was satisfied, “It was accidental”.
The same evening his Majesty went to Drury Lane Theatre where a Man
attempted to shoot his Majesty by firing a Horse-Pistol at him, the assassin was
immediately secured, his name was James Hadfield, a Silversmith, had served in
the 15th Light Dragoons fought for his King & Country, and received several
wounds, he appeared to be insane - At the conclusion of the farce, the following
Stanza, composed impromptu by Mr.Sheridan, was sung as the concluding
verse of “God save the King”:
“From
every latent foe,
Thur.
May 29th. No ringing on account of
several Persons being ill that live near the Church. But a profusion of Oak was
displayed on the occasion.
Fri.
May 30th. Died aged 25 Mr. James
Symons officer of Excise, he was a native of Fowey in Cornwall, had been settled
in Moreton about two years & half, he bore an excellent character and was
universally beloved, at is rather remarkable that the oldest Person now living
in Moreton can remember but two Excisemen dying here and both of the same name.
Sat.
May 31st.
Great Market, and the largest ever remembered, the Market usually used to
be held on the 1st Saturday in June but by public advertisement it was this year
held the Saturday before Whitsunday and so to be continued in future.
Wed.
June 4th. His Majesty Birth
Day very little Ringing for the same reason that it was omitted on 29th of last
month, but every mark of loyalty was shewn in every other respect. In the
afternoon a concert of Instrumental Music on the Cross Tree. Just at
the conclusion of the performance Jack Austin rather intoxicated and
shewing some feats of agility, which he was desired to desist from, but
regardless of this advice, he tumbled head downwards on the broad stones that
surround the Tree, and was taken up apparently dead, he remained insensible for
many hours, but no fracture of any kind and is likely to do well again.
Fri.
June 6th. Died aged Mrs Mary Jackson, Wife of Mr.
Samuel Jackson, she was an affectionate Wife & a tender Mother and what
renders her loss still more distressing, is that Mr.J. held during her life two
Estates value £120 per annum, which on her decease falled into the hands of Mr.
Wm. Davy.
Sun.
June 8th. 6.A.M. The remains of Mrs
Mary Jackson, privately interred in the Baptist Burying Ground.
Banns of Marriage published for the first time
between Mr Silvester Treleaven and Miss Grace Ponsford.
Tue.
June 10th. Married at Brixham Miss
Sophia Tallamy of this Town to Mr. John Bates 'hindmast man & ordinary
Seaman of his Majesty’s Ship Royal George.
Wed.
June 25th Married with licence Mr. Joseph Pinsent of London to Miss Elizabeth
Pinsent, daughter of Mr. John Pinsent Junr. of this Place.
Thur.
June 26th. Mr. Robert Smale Junr
sat off for London
Sat.
June 28th. This afternoon died
suddenly of an Apopletic Fit aged 64 Mr. George Gray, who to sincerity and
uprightness added universal benevolence, and whose life was a continued scene of
friendly and kind offices.
Years
which first attacked him in his eyes and baffled all medical advice, he had
the appearance for some time before his decease of one worn out by disease and
the infirmities of old age.
Mon.
June 30th. The remains of Mr. George Gray interred and a funeral sermon
preached on the occasion by the Rev . Charles Davy. Text 14th Chapter Job
& part of the 14th Verse. All the Days of my appointed time will I wait,
till my change comes.
Mon
July 7th. Married Mr. Silvester
Treleaven to Miss Grace Ponsford, few attended the Bride and Bridegroom but
the spectators were very numerous.
Wed.
July. 9th. Mr. Samuel Jackson sat
off for London, having an appointment in the Customs, in that Port.
Sat.
July 12th. Wheat sold for 20s pr.
Bushel such a price never remembered.
Thur.
July 17th Fair Day. Not a great number of Cattle. The price rather on the
decline. The weather was
extremely warm, and the country Lads with their old red waistcoats white coats
and leather Breeches, the smirk (??) cherry-cheeked lasses with there cotton
stockings delicate white petticoats Lavender-scented linen &c. all
sallied forth in the afternoon covered with sweat and dust their mouths all of
a sooty colour blackness from their feeding heartily on the favourite Moreton
Whort Pie. About 4 O’Clock we
began to hear the sound of a Hand organ (perhaps the winding up of a Kitching
Jack or the noise of young pigs
would have been equally as harmonious to a musical ear as the sound of this
old rubbish of a thing) which was accompanied with a Tambarine, pretty
cleverly handled, this announced that Two dancing Bears, dancing Dogs, Monkeys
&c were to be seen for 3d only. Immediately we were roused from another
quarter with the screech of an old crazy Trumpet, blown by a very ill looking
fellow who declared one of the grandest Exhibitions ever shown to the public
was to be seen for 2d only at the Ring of Bells.
Just by the Shambles an old worn out invalided seaman fixed his stand
with his ½ peep, who declared he had the honour of showing it to the greatest
part of the Nobility of this
Kingdom. I believe these
Exhibitions were thinly attended. In
the Evening a Ball at the White Hart as usual.
I cannot pass over this Day without mentioning another remarkable
circumstance which greatly attracted the attention of the Public, (viz) Two
Young Knights of the Thimble, from Plymouth-Dock. One in Regimentals with a
large Hanger or Sword by his side, and from his not being of the common
stature, this great weapon of war dragg’d in the ground as he strutted along
his half Boots were rather of a preposterous kind with large bobs or
tassels hanging to them something
of the same kind that some old Gentlemeen have got hanging to their canes,
this altogether gave him a wonderful appearance - The other was dressed quite
in a coxcomical stile with his Watch chain nearly down to his knee, without
dwelling any longer on this subject I shall end it with their names 1st Field Marshal Nichols,
2nd Count Wither-combe !!
Fri.
July 18th. Weather very
warm the People strolling about looking as if Morpheus had not quite left
them. A neat Watch lost by Miss Mary Pinsent between Dunsford and Moreton - a
½ Guinea offered to any Person that should restore it to the owner. A person
not publicly known lost a Pocket Book near the Town of Moreton containing
Papers of value - The Watch was found but the Pocket Book not.
Sun.
July 20th. Mr. Jacob Heard Junr.
of Biddeford, (some years since of Moreton) here on a visit to his Sister Mrs
Bishop, this morning was taken ill of a Fever, which rendered him in a few
hours quite delirious, in so much that four or five men were obliged to be
constantly with him to keep him in Bed.
Fri.
July 25th. Mr. Jacob Heard
departed this life aged 27, he had scarce an interval of reason after he was
taken ill, till he died. He was a young man of good parts, amiable to his
disposition and universally esteemed by all who had the pleasure of being
acquainted with him, for some years previous to his death, he had been
afflicted with epileptic Fits, which at times made him rather melancholy.
Sun.
July 27th. The remains of Jacob
Heard interred in the Baptist Burying Ground and a Funeral Sermon preached by
the Rev. Mr. Isaac, from the 90th Psalm and 6th verse.
Wed.
July 30th. Died after 6 months
illness Mrs Joanna Hamlin (maiden name “Medland”)
Thur.
July 31st. A Letter recvd giving
an account of the Death of William Wotton, he was an Apprentice to Mr. Jabez
Jackson, but an opportunity offering of his going to Sea which was supposed
would be of advantage to him & by his desire Mr. J. gave up his time and
Wotton sat off in March for London, embarked on board the Capt. Hutchinson and
sailed for the Baltic, they arrived at Cronstadt a principal Port in Russia,
unloaded their vessel and was taking in a home cargoe, when Wotton in a
playful giddy humour fell overboard, and did not rise again as was expected.
In about ten minutes the Capt. fished him up, but found him quite dead
the usual means were tried to restore him but in vain.
Wed.
Aug. 5th [sic].
Last night about ½ past 10 an alarm and cry of Fire on enquiry found
to be at Mr. Osburns in Court Street, Taylor. It happened from a spark falling
from a candle on a Muslin Apron, it soon communicated with a Tea-Caddie which
contained the greatest part of Mr O’s valuables but happily 'twas discovered
in time to secure this piece of furniture from being Destroyed.
a number of people collected together and the flames were soon
extinguished without any material damage.
In the midst of the bustle, a humourous fellow was heard to say “
'Twas not worth notice for ‘twas only the D---l got among the Taylors, and
had sat Mr. O----n’s ----
---- on fire.
Fri.
Aug 15th. Mr. S.Allent in driving
Mr. Wm. White’s Cart to Exeter about 3 miles from Moreton he accidentally
fell & the Cart Wheel passed over his thighs, fractred the bone of one and
bruised the other. he was taken
in the same cart to the Devon & Exeter Hospital.
Tue.
Aug 19th. This morning between
the hours of one & six, a violent Storm of lightning and thunder, attended
with rain was felt hear, at Exeter the Church of St. Edmund on the bridge in
that city, received much injury, but not so as to endanger the building. At the village of Ide, about a mile from Exeter a farmer’s
man leading a horse loaded with reed, the man and horse were both struck down
by the lightning. the man lay, he
supposes about ten minutes before he recovered his senses, but one hand &
arm continued useless for above two hours; the horse fell on his belly with
head erect, as if alive, but never moved after he was struck.
The man’s hat and one shoe were found about twenty feet from the spot
where he fell and the shoe torn to pieces.
Wed.
Aug. 20th. This afternoon we had
a storm of lightning Thunder & rain which continued for several hours. Died Mrs Agnes Trend aged 84.
Sat.
Aug. 23rd. The remains of Mrs A.
Trend privately deposited in her Family Vault in the North Aisle of Moreton
Church.
Tue
Sep. 2nd. Died William Hutchings
Carpenter Aged 50 who by industry rear’d up a family with decency and
credit.
Tue.
Sep. 9th. Mr Hancock got a
Licence for his House “The London Inn and Tavern”.
The other Public Houses Licensed as usual.
Mr. Saml. Can, that Married Mary Dayment has taken the Red Lion.
Mr. John Gray is going to open a Shop nearly opposite.
Mr. Wm. Bidder Junr. has taken and entered on the unfortunate
Bake-House sometime since occupied by Mr. Saml. Allent.
Thur.
Sep. 18th.
Amery aged 15 (a nephew and servant of Mr. George Wills of South-Moore
in this Parish) as he was to work in a field apparently in perfect Health,
drop’d down and expired in an instant.
Sat.
Sep. 20th. Mr Passmore, Currier,
and Mr. George Norrish, Cordwainer, were this day sworn (by Mr. William Mardon
Portreeve of this Borough) Examiners of Hides and Skins, agreeably to an Act
passed this last Sessions of Parliament.
They immediately proceeded to the execution of their Office, their
demand was a 1d for ever Hide and ½ for each Skin examined.
Mon.
Sep. 22nd. Anniversary of his
present Majesty’s Coronation. The Bells were rang as usual and in the
afternoon the Ringers repaired to the London Inn, to Eat and Drink his
Majesty’s Health. The Evening finished with a few skirmishes.
Mon.
Sep. 29th. Rev. Charles
Davy Curate of North Bovey appointed Curate of this Parish, vice Rev.
Thomas Clack Junr. who is going to serve (his own Living) Milton-Damerall.
Tue.
Sep. 30th General Simcoe and
several other officers visited Moreton.
Fri.
Oct. 3rd. Died aged 9 months
C.R.S. Clack son of Rev. Thos. Clack Junr.
Immediately on its death the Bell toll’d one hour, according to the
custom of the place where Mrs Clack came from.
Tues.
Oct. 7th. The remains of Mary
Holman Intered, she died suddenly at Mr Sharland’s in Exeter where she lived
a servant
Fri.
Oct. 10th. Birth Mrs Hillman of a
son.
Sat.
Oct 11th. Died after a long
illness aged 77 Mr. John Pinsent.
Mon.
Oct.13th. Mr. Wm. Parr being on
Business at Whitestone was taken ill in the Palsey, he was drawn in a Chaise
to Exeter.
Tue.
Oct. 14th. The last funeral rites
paid to the remains of Mr John Pinsent the
Corps was rested in the Methodist Meeting during the afternoon service a Sermon was delivered on the solemn occasion by Mr Hatch of
Exeter Text Isaiah 12th &
2nd. A great number attended his
funeral.
Sat.
Oct 18th. Mr. Kaltenback’s
Musical Clocks to be seen this Evening in the Concert Room at the Bell Inn.
Tue.
Oct. 21st. This day Mr. Robert
Frost took and entered on the Black Horse.
Thur.
Oct. 23rd. A sale at Mr.
Nelson Gribbles at Wreyland in the Parish of Bovey-Tracey for the sale of all
his Household Goods and Furniter
Sat.
Oct. 25th. Anniversary of his
Majesty’s Ascension to the Throne, who enters the 41st year of his Reign. The day was observed as usual