Transcript

of

Joseph Pullibank [Obituary]

Trans. Devon. Assoc., 1878, Vol X, p. 58.

by

Rev. W. Harpley

Prepared by Michael Steer

The Kingsbridge and Dodbrooke Literary and Scientific Institution was established in 1848, and had a library, museum, and frequent lectures and discussions. The Institute was initially created to provide library and lecture facilities for the Town’s folk. The article, from a copy of a rare and much sought-after journal can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Google has sponsored the digitisation of books from several libraries. These books, on which copyright has expired, are available for free educational and research use, both as individual books and as full collections to aid researchers.

Joseph Pullibank was born at Aveton Gilford, in this county, on August 9th, 1807. He settled at Kingsbridge, where for many years he carried on successfully the business of a builder, and took an important part in all matters affecting the well-being of the place. He was a good speaker, and, as one of the leading members of the Literary and Scientific Institution in Kingsbridge, he did good work in advocating the employment of a high class of lectures for that Institution. On the occasion of the visit of the Association to Kingsbridge last year, although then in failing health, Mr. Pullibank became a member, and took an active part in the arrangements, rendering much assistance to the local committee. He died in November, 1877.