Nicks/

Nicks ~ Sixth Generation

		Issue of William Nicks and Mary Taylor
1.		Francis NICKS Bap of Francis Nicks 25 Dec 1764 at Clyst Honiton, Devon, son of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Marr 22 Oct 1793 at Rockbeare of Francis Nicks 9written as Nix by the minister) to Deborah BANKS; Francis was of the parish of Farringdon, Deborah was of this parish of Rockbeer; witnesses were Ellis (?) and William Nicks (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Deborah Banks privately 4 Jul 1762 at Rockbeare, received into the church 28 Jul 1762, dau of Thomas & Elizabeth Banks (ref fmp Devon Baptism image). Burial of Deborah Nicks 22 May 1834 at Rockbeare, age 71, residence Rockbeare (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Death of Francis not found.
		Child:
	1.	Francis NICKS bap 1796 at Farringdon, Devon
2.		John NICKS Bap of John Nicks 21 Jun 1767 at Aylesbeare, Devon, son of Willm & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
3.		Robert NICKS Bap of Robert Nicks 21 Aug 1769 at Aylesbeare, Devon, son of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial of Robert Nicks 7 May 1795 at Aylesbeare, no age given (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
4.		Grace NICKS (1) Bap of Grace Nicks 8 Dec 1771 at Aylesbeare, Devon, dau of Willm & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial of Grace Nicks 23 Mar 1777 at Aylesbeare, dau of William & Mary Nicks (ref FS Bishop's transcripts image)
5.		Joseph NICKS Bap of Joseph Nicks 14 Nov 1773 at Aylesbeare, Devon, son of Wm & Mary; twin (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
6.		Mary NICKS Bap of Mary Nicks 14 Nov 1773 at Aylesbeare, Devon, dau of Wm & Mary; twin (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial not found - the one in 1803 was probably her mother.
7.		Elizabeth NICKS Bap of Elizabeth Nicks 3 Sep 1775 at Aylesbeare, Devon, dau of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image & FS Devon Bishop's transcripts image).
8.		Anthony NICKS Bap of Anthony Nicks 20 Jul 1777 at Aylesbeare, Devon, son of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image & FS Devon Bishop's transcripts image). Marriage 10 Jul 1804 at Rockbeare, Devon of Anthony Nicks to Mary COWD; Anthony was batchelor of the parish of Aislsbear, Mary was spinster of the parish of Rockbear; Banns; witnesses John Cowd, Mary Still (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Mary Cowd 9 Apr 1775 at Farringdon, dau of Thomas & Mary (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Death reg of Anthony Nicks Mar qtr 1839 at St Thomas dist, Devon age 61 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Anthony Nicks 19 Jan 1839 at Farringdon age 61, residence Farringdon (ref fmp Devon burials image). Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Farringdon. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Perkings Village. Mary Nicks. Age 65. Ind. Born in Devon. Death reg of Mary Nicks Sep qtr 1844 at Tiverton dist, Devon age 69 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Mary Nicks 8 Aug 1844 at Farringdon, age 69, residence Bradninch (ref fmp Devon burials image). Anthony was a carpenter (ref baps of sons John & William)	1841 census
		Children:
	1.	Anthony Filkens NICKS bap 1806 at Farringdon, Devon
	2.	Marianna NICKS bap 1809 at Farringdon, Devon
	3.	John NICKS bap 1813 at Farringdon, Devon
	4.	William NICKS bap 1818 at Farringdon, Devon
9.		Grace Taylor NICKS (2) Bap of Gracey Taylor Nicks 1 Jan 1780 at Aylesbeare, Devon, dau of William & Mary (ref FS Bishop's Transcript image, no image in fmp). No further information found.
		Issue of Frances Nicks and Samuel Harris
1.		Sarah HARRIS Bap of Sarah Harris 24 Sep 1775 at Farringdon, Devon, dau of Samuel & Frances; "Sarah daughter of Samuel Harris & Frances his wife of Aylesbeer " (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial of Sarah Harris 19 Jan 1803 at Clyst Honiton, Devon; "Sarah Harris of Pinhoe" (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
2.		Elizabeth HARRIS Bap of Elizabeth Harris 24 Sep 1780 at Clyst Honiton, Devon, dau of Samuel & Francis (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Marr 26 Aug 1802 at Pinhoe, Devon of Elizabeth Harris to Thomas MIDDLETON; both were of this parish, bachelor and Spinster; Banns; witnesses Sarah Harris, Wm Harris (ref fmp Devon Marriages image).
3.		Samuel HARRIS Bap of Samuel Harris 19 Apr 1782 at Clyst Honiton, Devon, son of Samuel & Francis (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). There are Banns for a marriage in 1810 but not actual marriage found.
4.		Francis HARRIS Bap of Francis Harris 10 Jun 1784 at Clyst Honiton, Devon, son of Samuel & Francis (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Marriage 9 Jul 1812 at Clyst Honiton of Francis Harris to Maria DIGBY; Francis was of the parish of Pinhoe, Maria of this parish; Banns; witnesses Susana Harris, Mary Vic(?) (ref fmp Devon Marriages).
		Children:
	1.	Francis HARRIS bap 1812 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
	2.	John HARRIS bap 1814 at Pinhoe, Devon
	3.	Sally HARRIS bap 1816 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
	4.	Maria HARRIS bap 1818 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
	5.	William HARRIS bap 1821 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
	6.	Elizabeth HARRIS bap 1824 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
	7.	Mark HARRIS bap 1827 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
	8.	Matthew HARRIS bap 1827 at Clyst Honiton, Devon
5.		Susanna HARRIS Bap of Susanna Harris 4 Jun 1787 at Clyst Honiton, Devon, son of Samuel & Francis (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Marr 6 Feb 1817 at Pinhoe, Devon of Susanna Harris to Charles HOOPER; both of this parish, bachelor & spinster; Banns; witnesses Maria Harris, Matthew Hooper (ref fmp Devon Marriages image).
		Issue of John Bulley and Mary Tremlett
1.		Humphrey BULLY (1) Bap of Humphrey Bully 8 Dec 1779 at Ide, Devon, received into the church 4 May 1780 (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Note that the Bishop's Transcript in FS is completely wrong for Humphrey's baptism as the dates of the transcript are out of alignment. Burial of Humphrey Bully 6 Oct 1785 at Ide, Devon (ref fmp Devon burials image).
2.		Elizabeth BULLY Bap 10 Mar 1782 at Ide, Devon, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).
3.		John BULLY (1) Bap of John Bully 28 Oct 1784 at Ide, Devon, son of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms) Burial of John Bulley 3 Jul 1788 at Ide (ref fmp Devon burials image).
4.		Humphrey BULLEY (2) Bap of Humphrey Bulley 16 Apr 1786 at Ide, Devon, son of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms)
5.		William BULLEY Bap of William Bulley 3 Feb 1788 at Kenn, Devon, son of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms)
6.		Mary BULLEY Bap of Mary Bulley 21 Mar 1790 at Kenn, Devon, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms)
7.		John BULLY (2) Bap of John Bully 29 Sep 1793 at Exeter Independent, son of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms)
8.		Sarah BULLY Bap of Sarah Bully 7 Jul 1799 at Ide, Devon, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms)
9.		Frances BULLEY Bap of Frances Bulley 23 May 1802 at Ide, Devon, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms)
		Issue of William Bulley and Mary Owen
1.		William BULLEY Bap of William Bulley 25 Sep 1791 at Ide, Devon, son of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).
2.		Ebenezer BULLEY Birth of Ebenezer Bulley 24 Oct 1797, bap 6 Jun 1803 at Castle St, Exeter (Independent), son of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).
3.		Francis BULLEY Birth of Francis Bulley 21 Jan 1799, bap 6 Jun 1803 at Castle St, Exeter (Independent), son of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).
4.		Elizabeth BULLEY Birth of Elizabeth Bulley 28 Dec 1800, bap 6 Jun 1803 at Castle St, Exeter (Independent), dau of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).
5.		Ann BULLEY Birth of Ann Bulley 14 Apr 1803, bap 6 Jun 1803 at Castle St, Exeter (Independent), dau of William & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).
		Issue of Elizabeth Nicks and John Mayne
1.		Elizabeth MAYNE Born 1778 at Ide, Devon. Baptism not found, but 1851 census confirms date and place. Marriage 18 Sep 1802 at Exeter St Martin, Exeter of Elizabeth Mayne to John DRAKE; John was Yeoman of the parish of Ide, Elizabeth was spinster of the parish of St Pancras, Exeter; Licence; witnesses Francis Drake, Amey Arthur, Caroline Gullett, Georgiana Reeve Gullett (?) (ref fmp Devon marriages image). Bap of John Drake 26 Feb 1779 at Chulmleigh, Devon, son of John & Ann (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas The Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Higher Exwick. Together with son William (25) and family, and unknown James Drake (15): John Drake. Age 60. Ag Lab. Born in Devon. Elizabeth Drake. Age 60. Born in Devon. Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas The Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Foxhays Farm. Together with son Francis (49): John Drake. Head. Mar. Age 72. Farmer of 40 acres empl 2 labs. Born Devon Chulmleigh. Elizabeth Drake. Wife. Mar. Age 73. Born Devon Ide. Death reg of Elizabeth Drake Sep qtr 1853 at St Thomas dist, Devon age 75 (ref GRO Index). Burial of Elizabeth Drake 23 Aug 1853 at Ide, Devon, residence St Thomas (ref fmp Devon burials image). Death reg of John Drake Mar qtr 1861 at St Thomas dist age 81 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of John Drake 21 Jan 1861 at Exeter St Thomas, residence Buddle Lane (ref fmp Devon burials image).	1841 census 1851 census
		Children:
	1.	Elizabeth DRAKE (1) bap 1803 at Alphington, Devon
	2.	John DRAKE bap 1805 at Alphington, Devon
	3.	Francis DRAKE bap 1808 at Alphington, Devon
	4.	Elizabeth DRAKE (2) bap 1811 at Alphington, Devon
	5.	William DRAKE bap 1813 at Alphington, Devon
2.		Ann MAYNE Bap 23 Sep 1779 at Ide, Devon in the name of Mean (ref fmp Devon Baptisms). Marriage 21 Mar 1811 at Ide, Devon of Ann Mayne to Philip HELLYER; Philip was of this parish, bachelor; Ann was of this parish, spinster; Licence; witnesses John Mayne & John Hellyer (ref fmp Devon marriages image). Bap of Philip Helyer 2 Dec 1775 at Alphington, Devon, son of Philip & Mary (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial of Philip Hellyer 24 Jul 1822 at Ide, Devon, age 47, abode Ide (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Burial of Ann Hellier [sic] 16 Apr 1831 at Ide, age 51, abode Ide (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
		Children:
	1.	John Mayne HELLYER bap 1812 at Ide, Devon
	2.	Ann HELLYER bap 1814 at Ide, Devon
	3.	Philip HELLYER bap 1816 at Ide, Devon
	4.	Mary HELLYER born 1818, bap 1819 at Ide, Devon
	5.	Lucinda HELLYER bap 1819 at Ide, Devon
		Issue of Matthew Nicks and Sarah Haskins
1.		Matthew NICKS Bap of Matthew NICX [sic] 9 May 1779 at St James, Bristol, son of Matthew & Sarah Nicx [sic] (ref Ancestry Bristol CofE Baps Marr & Burials image). Marriage 3 Feb 1801 at Alphington, Devon of Matthew Nicks to Sarah Robbins HELLYER; both were of this parish; Licence; witnesses Philip Hellyer, Ann Nicks (ref fmp Devon Parish Marriages image). Bap of Sarah Robbins Hellyer or Hellier 11 Feb 1781 at Alphington, dau of Philip and Eleanor (ref fmp Devon Baptisms). Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village. Together with children Elizabeth (25), Anna (20), Philip (15), Jane (15) and grandsons Matthew (11), son of Matthew, and William (5), son of Elizabeth: Matthew Nicks. Age 60. Ag. Lab. Not born in Devon. Sarah Nicks. Age 60. Born in Devon. Death reg of Sarah Nicks Mar qtr 1849 at St Thomas dist, Devon, age 68 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Sarah Nicks 25 Mar 1849 at Ide, Devon age 69 (ref fmp Devon Burials). Death reg of Matthew Nicks Mar qtr 1850 at St Thomas dist, Devon (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Burial of Matthew Nicks 13 Jan 1850 at Ide, age 71 (ref fmp Devon Burials).	1841 census
		Children:
	1.	Matthew NICKS bap 1801 at Ide, Devon
	2.	Sarah Ann NICKS bap 1803 at Ide, Devon
	3.	Eleanor Hellyer NICKS bap 1805 at Ide, Devon
	4.	Francis NICKS bap 1808 at Ide, Devon
	5.	Elizabeth NICKS bap 1811 at Ide, Devon
	6.	Mary NICKS bap 1813 at Ide, Devon
	7.	Nancy NICKS bap 1815 at Ide, Devon
	8.	Hannah NICKS bap 1819 at Ide, Devon
	9.	Phillip NICKS bap 1821 at Ide, Devon
	10.	Jane NICKS bap 1824 at Ide, Devon
2.		Ann NICKS Bap of Ann Nicks 22 Jul 1781 at Ide, Devon, dau of Matthew & Sarah; privately baptised 15 Apr 1781, received into the church 22 Jul 1781 (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Marriage 27 Sep 1804 at Ide of Ann Nicks to John SNOW; John was of Ide parish, Ann was resident in the parish of Sandford, Spinster; Banns; witnesses Matthew Nicks, Nancy Hellyer (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). John was born c1771, most likely baptism is 27 Sep 1772 at Washfield, Devon, son of Thomas & Ann (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: New Inn, Ide. John Snow. Age 70. Farmer. Born in Devon. Ann Snow. Age 60. Born in Devon. Death reg of Ann Snow Mar qtr 1850 at St Thomas dist, Devon, age 69 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Ann Snow 27 Jan 1850 at Ide, age 69 (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Hawkers. John Snow. Head. Wid. Age 81. Gardener. Born Devon Washfield. Death reg of John Snow Mar qtr 1855 at St Thomas dist age 84 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of John Snow 31 Dec 1854 at Ide, age 84 (ref fmp Devon Burials image).	1841 census 1851 census
		Children:
	1.	John SNOW bap 1805 at Ide, Devon
	2.	Matthew SNOW bap 1808 at Ide, Devon
	3.	William SNOW (1) bap 1814 at Ide, Devon
	4.	Francis Nicks SNOW bap 1817 at Ide, Devon
	5.	William SNOW (2) bap 1820 at Ide, Devon
3.		Francis NICKS Bap of Francis Nicks 9 Feb 1783 at Ide, Devon, son of Matthew & Sarah (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). His wife Mary was born c1774 at Shepperton, Middlesex (ref 1851 census). No marriage found. Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of St Anne Limehouse. Registration district of Stepney. Address: Old Road. Francis Nicks. Age 58. Carpenter. Not born in Middlesex. Mary not found. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Civil Parish of Limehouse. Registration district of Stepney. Address: 3 Old Road. Francis Nicks. Head. Mar. Age 68. Carpenter Journeyman. Born Ide nr Exeter Devon. Mary Nicks. Wife. Mar. Age 75. Born Middlesex Shepperton. Mary White. Granddau. Age 19. Servant. Born Hampshire Eversley. [unknown] Burial of Mary Nicks 23 Dec 1857 in London, residence 3 Old Manor Road Limehouse, age 83 (ref Ancestry City of London Cemetery Registers). Francis's death not found.	1841 census 1851 census
4.		William NICKS Bap of William Nicks 23 Oct 1785 at Ide, Devon, son of Matthew & Sarah (ref fmp Devon baptisms image).
5.		John NICKS Bap of John Nicks 25 May 1788 at Ide, Devon, son of Matthew & Sarah (ref fmp Devon baptisms image).
6.		Elizabeth NICKS Bap of Elizabeth Nicks 18 Mar 1792 at Ide, Devon, dau of Matthew & Sarah (ref fmp Devon baptisms image).
		Issue of Roger Nicks and Elizabeth Ratcliffe Coom
1.		Ann NICKS Bap of Ann Nicks 6 May 1784 at Ide, Devon, dau of Roger & Elizabeth; twin (ref FS Bishop's Transcripts & fmp Devon baptisms image). Burial of Ann Nicks 28 May 1784 at Ide (ref fmp Devon burials image).
2.		Elizabeth NICKS (1) Bap of Elizabeth Nicks 6 May 1784 at Ide, Devon, dau of Roger & Elizabeth; twin (ref FS Bishop's Transcripts & fmp Devon baptisms image). Burial of Elizabeth Nicks 28 Oct 1784 at Ide (ref fmp Devon burials image).
3.		Roger NICKS Bap of Roger Nicks 7 May 1785 privately at Ide, Devon, received into the church 26 Oct 1785, son of Roger & Elizabeth (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Marr 7 Jul 1809 at Crediton, Devon of Roger Nicks to Elizabeth MILTON; Roger was of the Parish of Pinhoe, Batchelor; Elizabeth was of this parish, Spinster; Licence; witnesses Jane Milton, Wm Anning (?) (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Betty Milton 24 Jun 1783 at Crediton Devon, dau of William & Elizabeth (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial of Roger Nicks 14 Mar 1833 at Alphington, age 47 (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Elizabeth not found in 1841 census. Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Alphington. Registration district of St Thomas. Addrress: Ide Lane. Together with daus Mary Ann (33), Emily Frances (24): Elizabeth Nicks. Head. Wid. Age 67. Farmers Wife. Born Devon Crediton. Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Alphington. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village. Together with dau Mary A (49): Betty Nicks. Head. Wid. Age 77. Born Devon Crediton. Death reg of Betty Nicks Jun qtr 1863 at St Thomas dist, Devon age 79 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Betty Nicks 13 May 1863 at Alphington, age 79, abode Alphington (ref fmp Devon Burials image).	1851 census 1861 census
		Children:
	1.	Elizabeth NICKS (1) bap 1809 at Crediton, Devon
	2.	Mary Anne NICKS bap 1813 at Clyst St Mary, Devon
	3.	Charles William NICKS bap 1821 at Pinhoe, Devon
	4.	Elizabeth NICKS (2) bap 1825 at Alphington, Devon
	5.	Emily Frances NICKS bap 1830 at Alphington, Devon
4.		Elizabeth NICKS (2) Bap of Elizabeth Nicks 26 Nov 1786 privately at Ide, Devon, received into the church 30 Jan 1787, dau of Roger & Elizabeth (ref fmp Devon baptisms image).
5.		Matthew NICKS Bap of Matthew Nicks 19 Oct 1788 at Ide, Devon, son of Roger & Elizabeth (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Marr 17 Apr 1816 at Exminster, Devon of Matthew Nicks to Elizabeth BAKER; Matthew was of the parish of Woodbury, Devon, Yeoman and Elizabeth was Spinster & Minor of the parish; License; witnesses James Baker, William Nicks, Christine Waters, John Baker, Joseph Reeve (?), (?) Haycraft (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Elizabeth Baker 3 Aug 1797 at Exminster St Martin, dau of Henry & Hanna (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). She was sister of Mary Baker, see below. Burial of Matthew Nicks 25 May 1835 at Woodbury, Devon, age 46, residence Gulliford (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Woodbury. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Gulliford Farm. Together with children John (20), Elizabeth (10), Ann (13), Matthew (20), Francis (20), Robert (15), Mark (8): Elizabeth Nicks. Age 40. Farmer. Born in Devon. Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Woodbury. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Road Exeter. Together with children John (33), Robert (25), Ann (23), Elizabeth (20), Mark (18): Elizabeth Nicks. Head. Wid. Age 54. Farming 234 Acres. Born Devon Exminster. Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Lympstone. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Thorn Farm. Together with children John (44), Ann (33), Mark (28): Elizabeth Nicks. Head. Wid. Age 64. Farmer 14 Acres. Born Devon Exminster. Ref 1871 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Lympstone. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Thorn. Together with sons John (54), Mark (38): Elizabeth Nicks. Head. Wid. Age 74. Farmer of 60 acres. Born Devon Exminster. Elizabeth died 18 Sep 1871. Death reg of Elizabeth Nicks Sep qtr 1871 at St Thomas dist, Devon, age 74 (ref GRO Index). Burial of Elizabeth Nicks 23 Sep 1871 at Woodbury, age 74, residence Thorn Farm Lympstone (ref fmp Devon Burials image). "NICKS Elizabeth. Effects under £450. 2 October. The Will of Elizabeth Nicks late of Lympstone in the county of Devon Widow who died 18 September 1871 at Lympstone was proved at Exeter by John Nicks of Lympstone Yeoman the Son the sole executor." (ref Ancestry National Probate)	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census
		Children:
	1.	John NICKS bap 1817 at Woodbury, Devon
	2.	Matthew NICKS bap 1820 at Woodbury, Devon
	3.	Francis NICKS bap 1822 at Woodbury, Devon
	4.	Elizabeth NICKS (1) bap 1824 at Woodbury, Devon
	5.	Robert NICKS bap 1826 at Woodbury, Devon
	6.	Ann NICKS bap 1828 at Woodbury, Devon
	7.	Elizabeth NICKS (2) bap 1830 at Woodbury, Devon
	8.	Mark NICKS bap 1832 at Woodbury, Devon
6.		Christian NICKS Bap of Christian Nicks 5 Jan 1791 at Ide, Devon, dau of Roger & Elizabeth (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
		Issue of William Nicks and Grace Wotton
1.		Grace NICKS Bap of Grace Nicks 22 Apr 1787 at Alphington, Devon, dau of William & Grace (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Marriage 28 Feb 1809 at Exeter St Sidwell of Grace Nicks to William PITTS (ref fmp Devon Marriages). No information found, see below. Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exminster. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Shillingford, Exminster. Together with children Eliza (25), John (10): Wm Pitts. Age 60. Ag Lab. Born in Devon. Grace Pitts. Age 50. Born in Devon. [about 54] Death reg of Grace Pitts Dec qtr 1845 at St Thomas dist, Devon age 59 (ref GRO Index). Burial of Grace Pitts 18 Dec 1845 at Alphington age 56 [sic]; abode Exminster (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Death reg of William Pitts Mar qtr 1847 at Exeter dist age 76 [sic] (ref GRO Index). Burial of William Pitts 24 Jan 1847 at Exeter, St Mary Major, residence Coombe St, age "about 60" (ref fmp Devon Burials image). He is not found in the 1851 census and these appear to be the only two possible entries for his death. Hence there is a wide field for William's birth: 1771 (from death reg), 1781 (from 1841 census), 1787 (from burial). If he was about 10 years older than Grace as per the 1841 census, then it would be 1777.	1841 census
		Children:
	1.	William PITTS bap 1810 at Alphington, Devon
	2.	Mary PITTS bap 1812 at Alphington, Devon
	3.	John PITTS (1) bap 1814 at Alphington, Devon
	4.	Eliza PITTS bap 1816 at Alphington, Devon
	5.	Anne PITTS (1) bap 1818 at Alphington, Devon
	6.	Ann PITTS (2) bap 1820 at Alphington, Devon
	7.	Robert PITTS bap 1824 at Alphington, Devon
	8.	James PITTS bap 1827 at Alphington, Devon
	9.	John PITTS (2) bap 1829 at Alphington, Devon
	10.	Henry PITTS bap 1834 at Alphington, Devon
2.		William NICKS Bap of William Nicks 4 Sep 1788 at Alphington, Devon, son of William & Grace (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Marr 15 Sep 1811 at Exminster, Devon of William Nicks to Mary BAKER; William was of the Parish of Alphington, and Mary was of this Parish; Licence; witnesses Wm Baker, Wm Motton (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Mary Baker 12 Jan 1789 at Exminister St Martin, dau of Henry & Hannah (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). She was sister of Elizabeth Baker, see above. Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Alphington. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Matford Mills. Together with children William (20), John (15), Mary (15): William Nicks. Age 45. Farmer. Born in Devon. Mary Nicks. Age 45. Born in Devon. Death reg of William Nicks Mar qtr 1851 at St Thomas dist, Devon age 63 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of William Nicks 26 Feb 1851 at Alphington age 63, residence Alphington (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exminster. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Place. Together with son William (35) and niece Mary Baker (32): Mary Nicks. Head. Wid. Age 62. Retired Farmer's widow. Born Devon Exminster. Death reg of Mary Nicks Mar qtr 1853 at St Thomas dist age 65 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Mary Nicks 7 Mar 1853 at Alphington age 65, residence Alphington (ref fmp Devon Burials image).	1841 census 1851 census
		Children:
	1.	Hannah Hutchings NICKS bap 1812 at Alphington, Devon
	2.	Elizabeth NICKS bap 1814 at Alphington, Devon
	3.	William NICKS bap 1816 at Alphington, Devon
	4.	Anne NICKS bap 1818 at Alphington, Devon
	5.	John NICKS bap 1820 at Alphington, Devon
	6.	Mary NICKS bap 1825 at Alphington, Devon
3.		Francis NICKS Bap of Francis Nicks 20 Jan 1796 at Alphington, Devon, son of William & Grace (ref fmp Devon baptisms image). Marr 3 Nov 1814 at Ide, Devon of Francis Nicks to Dorothy WHITE; Francis was of Alphington Parish, Dorothy of this Parish; Banns; witnesses Nicholas & John White (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Dorothy White 30 Oct 1796 at Ide, dau of John & Sarah (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Burial of Francis Nicks 24 Oct 1825 at Alphington, age 30 (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Marr 28 Jan 1828 at Ide of Dorothy Nicks to John HEDGEMAN; John was of the Parish of East Warlington, Devon, Yeoman, Bachelor; Dorothy was of this Parish, a Widow; Licence; witnesses Richard Read, Sally Hedgeman (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Birth of John Hedgeman 17 Oct 1795, bap 12 Nov 1795 at Witheridge, Devon, son of William & Elizabeth (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image). Death reg of John Hedgman Jun qtr 1841 at St Thomas dist, Devon age 45 (ref GRO Index). Burial of John Hedgeman 14 Apr 1841 at Ide, age 45 (ref fmp Devon Burials image). Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Alphington. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Pole House. Together with children Alfred (12, bap 17 Jan 1829), Caroline (9, bap 18 Nov 1831), George (5, bap 1 Jan 1835), Emily (4, bap 22 Sep 1836): Dorothy Hedgeman. Age 45. Born in Devon. Dorothy died 24 Aug 1863. Death reg of Dorothy Hedgman Sep qtr 1863 at St Thomas dist age 67 (ref GRO Index). "HEDGMAN Dorothy. Effects under £1,000. 9 September. The Will of Dorothy Hedgman formerly of Alphington but late of St. Thomas the Apostle both in the County of Devon Widow deceased who died 24 August 1863 at St. Thomas the Apostle aforesaid was proved at Exeter by the oaths of Francis Nicks of St. Thomas the Apostle aforesaid Railway Policeman and William Nicks of ide in the said County Corn Dealer the Sons the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)	1841 census
		Children of Francis & Dorothy:
	1.	Francis NICKS bap 1815 at Alphington, Devon
	2.	Sarah Ann NICKS bap 1816 at Alphington, Devon
	3.	William NICKS bap 1818 at Alphington, Devon
	4.	Eliza NICKS bap 1820 at Alphington, Devon
	5.	John NICKS bap 1821 at Alphington, Devon
	6.	Edwin NICKS bap 1823 at Alphington, Devon
	7.	Elizabeth Dorothy White NICKS bap 1825 at Alphington, Devon
4.		John NICKS Bap of John Nicks 26 Dec 1799 at Alphington, Devon, son of William & Grace (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image) Burial of John Nicks 5 Jun 1808 at Alphington, son of William & Grace, age 8 (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
5.		Matilda NICKS Bap of Matilda Nicks 14 Mar 1803 at Alphington, Devon, dau of William & Grace (ref fmp Devon baptisms image) Burial of Matilda Nicks 19 Mar 1803 at Alphington, dau of William & Grace, age 2 months (ref fmp Devon Burials image).

Created 31 Dec 2020