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- John inherited Boskenna when his father James died in 1800. He remained unmarried. He lived, together with his mother at the home from 1800onwards.He was a magistrate and much respected, very learned and engrossed in his books.
Bibliotheca Cornubiensis:
Reference to Gentleman's Magazine, xxvii, 206 (1847) - see below.
Author of "On the Employment of Gas Water as Manure" in Journal of Royal Agricultural Society of England, i, 45-46 (1840).
Obituary in "Gentleman"s Magazine" 1847:
Died Jan 2 at his seat, Boskenna, near Penzance, in his 56th year, John Paynter, Esq., an active magistrate for Cornwall.
He was educated at Oxford. For many years after quitting the University he prosecuted his studies in retirement. This may have increased thenaturalshyness and reserve of his character - a disposition which often deprives the world of superior talent. But a strong sense of duty impelledhim tobreak through this restraint, and for the last twenty years engaged him in the bustle of active life, and in the promotion of the publicwelfare,until his physical powers sank beneath the generous exertion.
He had been for many years an indefatigable magistrate - fulfilling the duties of his office with the highest credit to himself and great benefittothe community.
In politics he was a consistent Whig, and on several important occasions zealously promoted the cause which he conscientiously espoused - butwithsuch good feeling that he never lost the respect of those from whom he differed.
He was indeed so much and so generally valued for his thorough knowledge of Cornish interests, and his devotion to public business - which seemedtobe his ruling passion - that we have frequently heard men of all parties concur in regarding him as one who would worthily represent hisnativeCounty in Parliament. On this subject it is now sufficient to say, that whatever measure promised substantial advantages to Cornwall, was suretoobtain his energetic support.
In his own district, he was President of the Natural History and Antiquarian Society, which rising Institution was much indebted to hisfosteringcare. He was frequently also the Chairman at the meetings of agricultural and horticultural societies, and delighted and instructed theirmemberswith those rich stores of information relating to their pursuits which he had diligently collected during a long residence on the Continent.
He was a considerate landlord and always accessible to the poor of his parish. He was not only their liberal benefactor in distress, but the kindandChristian reconciler to whom they were always ready to submit the arrangement of their disputes - whilst the more opulent often gladyavailedthemselves of his judicious arbitration in questions of property.
His health, it seems, had been declining for some time, but even his most intimate friends were not apprehensive of any immediate danger.
On New Years Day, according to a good old usage of his family, he entertained at his house about thirty of his poorer Neighbours, who, whilsttheyrepaid his bounty with grateful wishes of good health, long life and every blessing, little thought how soon they should be deprived of theirkindfriend and patron.
When these guests had left, the servants who went to apprise their master found him insensible and almost lifeless, sitting in his study nearthegrate, in which the fire had gone out. He was partially revived with their care, before a messenger, who had been dispatched to Penzance,returnedwith his cousin, Mr Francis Paynter, and two medical men. They found him still below stairs, but in a very exhausted state, and aconsiderable timeelapsed before he was able to reach his bedroom with their assistance. Afterwards he expressed his feeling that he was feelingbetter and warmlyacknowledged the kindness of those around him - but in a few hours he sank into a slumber from which he never awoke.
Mr Paynter was unmarried. He has left a brother, Thomas Paynter, Esq., sometime Recorder of Penzance, and now one of the Police MagistratesatKensington near London. He married Anne, daughter of W. Moody, Esq., of Kingsdon, Somersetshire, and has issue.
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John inherited Boskenna when his father James died in 1800. He remained unmarried. He lived, together with his mother at the home from 1800 onwards.He was a magistrate and much respected, very learned and engrossed in his books.
Bibliotheca Cornubiensis:
Reference to Gentleman's Magazine, xxvii, 206 (1847) - see below.
Author of "On the Employment of Gas Water as Manure" in Journal of Royal Agricultural Society of England, i, 45-46 (1840).
Obituary in "Gentleman"s Magazine" 1847:
Died Jan 2 at his seat, Boskenna, near Penzance, in his 56th year, John Paynter, Esq., an active magistrate for Cornwall.
He was educated at Oxford. For many years after quitting the University he prosecuted his studies in retirement. This may have increased the naturalshyness and reserve of his character - a disposition which often deprives the world of superior talent. But a strong sense of duty impelled him tobreak through this restraint, and for the last twenty years engaged him in the bustle of active life, and in the promotion of the public welfare,until his physical powers sank beneath the generous exertion.
He had been for many years an indefatigable magistrate - fulfilling the duties of his office with the highest credit to himself and great benefit tothe community.
In politics he was a consistent Whig, and on several important occasions zealously promoted the cause which he conscientiously espoused - but withsuch good feeling that he never lost the respect of those from whom he differed.
He was indeed so much and so generally valued for his thorough knowledge of Cornish interests, and his devotion to public business - which seemed tobe his ruling passion - that we have frequently heard men of all parties concur in regarding him as one who would worthily represent his nativeCounty in Parliament. On this subject it is now sufficient to say, that whatever measure promised substantial advantages to Cornwall, was sure toobtain his energetic support.
In his own district, he was President of the Natural History and Antiquarian Society, which rising Institution was much indebted to his fosteringcare. He was frequently also the Chairman at the meetings of agricultural and horticultural societies, and delighted and instructed their memberswith those rich stores of information relating to their pursuits which he had diligently collected during a long residence on the Continent.
He was a considerate landlord and always accessible to the poor of his parish. He was not only their liberal benefactor in distress, but the kindand Christian reconciler to whom they were always ready to submit the arrangement of their disputes - whilst the more opulent often glady availedthemselves of his judicious arbitration in questions of property.
His health, it seems, had been declining for some time, but even his most intimate friends were not apprehensive of any immediate danger.
On New Years Day, according to a good old usage of his family, he entertained at his house about thirty of his poorer Neighbours, who, whilst theyrepaid his bounty with grateful wishes of good health, long life and every blessing, little thought how soon they should be deprived of their kindfriend and patron.
When these guests had left, the servants who went to apprise their master found him insensible and almost lifeless, sitting in his study near thegrate, in which the fire had gone out. He was partially revived with their care, before a messenger, who had been dispatched to Penzance, returnedwith his cousin, Mr Francis Paynter, and two medical men. They found him still below stairs, but in a very exhausted state, and a considerable timeelapsed before he was able to reach his bedroom with their assistance. Afterwards he expressed his feeling that he was feeling better and warmlyacknowledged the kindness of those around him - but in a few hours he sank into a slumber from which he never awoke.
Mr Paynter was unmarried. He has left a brother, Thomas Paynter, Esq., sometime Recorder of Penzance, and now one of the Police Magistrates atKensington near London. He married Anne, daughter of W. Moody, Esq., of Kingsdon, Somersetshire, and has issue.
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1790 - 1847 (56 years)