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Nicks ~ Eighth Generation

    Issue of Anthony Filkens Nicks and Ann Burrows  
1.   Henry NICKS
Bap of Henry Nicks privately 27 Feb 1831 at Farringdon, Devon, received into the church 27 Apr 1831, son of Anthony & Ann; residence Farringdon, Carpenter (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms Inn.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
Henry Nicks. Son. Unm. Age 20. Painter. Born Devon Farringdon.

Marr 24 Dec 1856 at Exeter Holy Trinity of Henry Nicks to Susannah GOVIER; Henry was age 25, bachelor, Painter, of Holloway Street, son of Anthony Nicks, Carpenter; Susannah was age 26, spinster, same street, dau of Thomas Govier, Maltster; Banns; witnesses John Govier & (?) (ref fmp Devon Marriages image). Bap of Susanna Govier 14 Feb 1830 at Bradninch, dau of Thomas & Mary; occupation Carrier (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).

Ref 1871 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Fore Street.
Henry Nicks. Head. Mar. Age 40. Plumber Painter etc. Born Devon Farringdon.
Susanna Nicks. Wife. Mar. Age 41. Born Devon Bradninch.
Ann Nicks. Dau. Age 12. Scholar. Born Devon Bradninch.
Jane Nicks. Dau. Age 7. Scholar. Born Devon Bradninch.
Ann Nicks. Mother. Wid. Age 65. Annuitant. Born Devon Clisthydon.

Birth reg of Ann Nicks Mar qtr 1859 at Tiverton dist, mother's name Govier (ref GRO Index).
Birth reg of Jane Nicks Jun qtr 1863 at Tiverton dist, mother's name Govier (ref GRO Index).




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2.   William Anthony NICKS
Bap of William Anthony Nicks 7 Jan 1836 at Bradninch, Devon, son of Anthony & Ann, residence Spread Eagle Inn, Innkeeper (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms Inn.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
William A Nicks. Son. Age 15. At home. Born Devon Bradninch.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms.
Together with his parents and 2 siblings:
William Nicks. Son. Unm. Age 24. Carpenter. Born Devon Bradninch.

In 1891 William was an executor for his uncle William Nicks:
"NICKS William. Personal Estate £22,233 14s. 29 January. The Will with a Codicil of William Nicks late of 48 Charlwood-street Pimlico in the County of Middlesex who died 12 January 1891 at 48 Charlwood-street was proved at the Principal Registry by Hannah Nicks of 48 Charlwood-street Widow the Relict William Walker Urwick of 60 St. George's-road Pimlico in the said County Chemist William Brown Ward of 49 Howbury-road Nunhead in the County of Surrey Draper and William Anthony Nicks [nephew] of Bradninch in the County of Devon Builder the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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3.   John NICKS
Birth reg of John Nicks Sep qtr 1837 at Tiverton dist, Devon, mother's name Burrows (ref GRO).
Bap of John Nicks 11 Aug 1839 at Bradninch, Devon, son of Anthony & Ann; residence Bradninch Arms Inn, Innkeeper (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton & Dulverton. Address: Bradninch Arms Inn.
Together with his parents and uncle:
John Nicks. Age 2. Born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms Inn.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
John Nicks. Son. Age 13. Scholar. Born Devon Bradninch.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms.
Together with his parents and 2 siblings:
John Nicks. Son. Unm. Age 22. Carpenter. Born Devon Bradninch.




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4.   Ann NICKS
Birth reg of Ann Nicks Sep qtr 1844 at Tiverton dist, Devon, mother's name Burrow (ref GRO). Twin.
Born at Bradninch, as she was twin of Mary.
Death reg of Ann Nicks Sep qtr 1850 at Tiverton dist age 6 (ref GRO).
 
5.   Mary NICKS
Birth reg of Mary Nicks Sep qtr 1844 at Tiverton dist, Devon, mother's name Burrow (ref GRO). Twin.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms Inn.
Together with her parents and 3 siblings:
Mary Nicks. Dau. Age 6. Scholar. Born Devon Bradninch.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Bradninch. Registration district of Tiverton. Address: Bradninch Arms.
Together with her parents and 2 siblings:
Mary Nicks. Dau. Age 16. Born Devon Bradninch.



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    Issue of William Drake and Elizabeth Osborn  
1.   John DRAKE
Born c1835 at Cheriton Bishop, Devon (ref census).
Bap of John Drake 2 Oct 1836 at Hittisleigh, Devon, son of William & Elizabeth, residence Dennis' Down, Publican (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
This occurred on the same day as the bap of sister Elizabeth but they were not twins.

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas The Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Higher Exwick.
Together with his parents, Drake grandparents and 3 siblings:
John Drake. Age 6. Born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
John Drake. Son. Age 15. Errand Boy. Born Devon Cheriton Bishop.





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2.   Elizabeth DRAKE
Born c1836 at Hittisleigh, Devon (ref census).
Bap of Elizabeth Drake 2 Oct 1836 at Hittisleigh, Devon, dau of William & Elizabeth, residence Dennis' Down, Publican (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
This occurred on the same day as the bap of brother John but they were not twins.

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas The Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Higher Exwick.
Together with her parents, Drake grandparents and 3 siblings:
Elizabeth Drake. Age 5. Born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with her parents and 6 siblings:
Elizabeth Drake. Dau. Age 14. Wood Sorter. Born Devon Hittisleigh.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Mary Major. Registration district of Exeter. Address: Preston Street.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Elizabeth Drake. Dau. Unm. Age 24. Dressmaker. Born Devon Idsley [Hittisleigh].





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3.   William DRAKE (1)
Birth reg of William Drake Jun qtr 1838 at Exeter dist, Devon (ref FreeBMD). Not found in GRO.
Bap of William Drake 10 Jun 1838 at Exeter Holy Trinity, Devon, son of William & Elizabeth; residence Friars, Porter (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 his parents, Drake grandparents and 3 siblings:
William Drake. Age 3. Born in Devon.

Death reg of William Drake Dec qtr 1846 at St Thomas dist age 8 (ref GRO Index).




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4.   Ann DRAKE
Born c1839 not found in GRO or FreeBMD.
Bap of Ann Drake 29 Dec 1839 at Exeter St Thomas, Devon, dau of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Death or burial not found.

Bap of Anne Drake 28 Nov 1841 at Exeter St Thomas, dau of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Birth registration not found. Working on assumption that these two entries are for the same person.

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas The Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Higher Exwick.
Together with her parents, Drake grandparents and 3 siblings:
Ann Drake. Age 2. Born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with her parents and 6 siblings:
Ann Drake. Dau. Age 11. Born Devon St Thomas.

Marr reg Mar qtr 1860 at Exeter dist of Ann Drake to William HILL; the marriage was 24 Mar 1860 at Exeter St Mary Major; William was age 21, bachelor, Farmer, residence Brampford Speke, son of John Hill, Farmer; Ann was age 20, spinster, residence Preston St, dau of William Drake, Porter; Banns; witnesses John Drake, Ann Gomidin Pedrick (?) (ref fmp Devon Marriages image).








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5.   Philip DRAKE
Birth reg of Philip Drake Mar qtr 1843 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Osborn (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Philip Drake 18 Jan 1843 at Exeter St Andrew, Devon, son of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image)

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
Philip Drake. Son. Age 8. Scholar. Born Devon St Thomas.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Mary Major. Registration district of Exeter. Address: Preston Street.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
Philip Drake. Son. Age 18. Porter. Born Devon Exwick.




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6.   David DRAKE
Birth reg of David Drake Dec qtr 1844 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Osborn (ref GRO Index).
Bap of David Drake 23 Oct 1844 at Exeter St Andrew, Devon, son of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Death reg of David Drake Jun qtr 1845 at St Thomas dist age 0 (ref GRO Index).
 
7.   Emma DRAKE
Birth reg of Emma Drake Sep qtr 1846 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Osborne (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Emma Drake 13 May 1846 at Exeter St Thomas, dau of William & Elizabeth, residence Exwick, Laborer (ref fmp Devon Baptism image). There is an incorrect index for 13 May 1847.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with her parents and 6 siblings:
Emma Drake. Dau. Age 4. Scholar. Born Devon St Thomas.



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8.   Myra DRAKE
Birth reg of Myra Drake Mar qtr 1848 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Osborn (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Mira [sic] Drake 23 Jan 1848 at Exeter St Thomas, Devon, dau of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with her parents and 6 siblings:
Myra Drake. Dau. Age 3. Scholar. Born Devon St Thomas.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Mary Major. Registration district of Exeter. Address: Preston Street.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Myra Drake. Dau. Age 13. Born Devon Exwick.

Ref 1871 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St George. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 6 St George Sq.
William Drake. Head. Wid. Age 57. Grocer's Warehouseman. Born Devon Ide.
Myra Drake. Dau. Unm. Age 23. Laundress. Born Devon St Thomas.
Mary J Drake. Grand dau. Age 5. Scholar. Born Devon Ashton.

Bap of Mary Jane Drake 9 Sep 1868 at Exeter St David, dau of Myra, residence Caryl's Court (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).




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9.   Mary Jane DRAKE
Birth reg of Mary Jane Drake Sep qtr 1850 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Osborne (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Mary Jane Drake 29 Aug 1850 at Exeter St Andrew, Devon, dau of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cottage hermitage Exwick.
Together with her parents and 6 siblings:
Mary Jane Drake. Dau. Age 7 mths. Born Devon St Thomas.

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Mary Major. Registration district of Exeter. Address: Preston Street.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Mary J Drake. Dau. Age 10. Born Devon Exwick.




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10.   William DRAKE (2)
Birth reg of William Drake Sep qtr 1852 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Osborne (ref GRO Index).
Bap of William Drake 1 Aug 1852 at Exeter St Andrew, Devon, son of William & Elizabeth; residence Exwick, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1861 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Mary Major. Registration district of Exeter. Address: Preston Street.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
William Drake. Son. Age 8. Scholar. Born Devon Exwick.




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    Issue of Matthew Nicks and Caroline Thomas  
1.   Ann Thomas NICKS
Bap of Ann Thomas Nicks 2 Dec 1827 at Exeter St Thomas, Devon, dau of Matthew & Caroline; residence Cowic St Exeter, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).Burial of Ann Nicks 18 May 1828 at Exeter St Thomas, dau of Matthew & Ann [sic], residence Cowick St (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
 
2.   John NICKS (1)
Bap of John Nicks 19 Apr 1829 at Exeter St Thomas, Devon, son of Matthew & Caroline; residence Cowic St Exeter, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Burial of John Nicks 1 Jul 1831 at East Stonehouse, Devon, age 2 (ref fmp Devon Burials).
 
3.   Matthew NICKS
Bap of Matthew Nicks 24 Jan 1830 at Exeter St Thomas, Devon, son of Matthew & Caroline; residence Cowic St Exeter, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village.
Together with his Nicks grandparents and other relatives:
Matthew Nicks. Age 11. Born in Devon.



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4.   John NICKS (2)
Birth of John Nicks Nov 1831 at Plymouth Devon, bap 7 Jul 1833 at Ide, Devon, son of Matthew & Caroline; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Dunsford Road.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
John Nicks. Age 10. Born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cowick Street.
Together with his parents, 2 siblings and cousin:
John Nicks. Son. Age 19. Labourer. Born Plymouth Devon.

Ref 1881 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Edmund. Registration dist of Exeter. Address: Frog Street.
Together with his mother:
John Nicks. Son. Mar.[sic] Age 35.[sic] General Dealer. Born Devon Devonport.



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5.   William NICKS
Bap of William Nicks 14 May 1833 at Ide, Devon, son of Matthew & Caroline; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Dunsford Road.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
William Nicks. Age 8. Born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cowick Street.
Together with his parents, 2 siblings and cousin:
William Nicks. Son. Age 17. Labourer. Born Ide Devon.



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6.   Richard NICKS
Bap of Richard Nicks 27 Sep 1835 at Ide, Devon, son of Matthew & Caroline; residence St Thomas, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Dunsford Road.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
Richard Nicks. Age 5. Born in Devon.



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7.   Caroline NICKS
Bap of Caroline Nickes [sic] 18 Feb 1838 at St John The Baptist, Bedminster, Somerset, dau of Matthew & Caroline; residence Charlotte St, Labourer (ref fmp Somerset Baptisms).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Dunsford Road.
Together with her parents and 3 siblings:
Caroline Nicks. Age 3. Not born in Devon.

Ref 1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Exeter St Thomas the Apostle. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Cowick Street.
Together with her parents, 2 siblings and cousin:
Caroline Nicks. Dau. Age 14. Scholar. Born Bristol Somerset.




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8.   Eleanor NICKS
Bap of Eleanor Nickes [sic] 18 Feb 1838 at St John The Baptist, Bedminster, Somerset, dau of Matthew & Caroline; residence Charlotte St, Labourer (ref fmp Somerset Baptisms).

Died 1838 - . Death not registered.
Burial of Eleanor Nickes [sic] 30 Apr 1838 at St John the Baptist, Bedminster, Somerset, age 3 mths, residence Charlotte St (ref fmp Somerset Archives).
 
9.   Mary Ann NICKS
Birth reg of Mary Ann Nicks Dec qtr 1844 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Thomas (ref GRO Index).
Baptism of Mary Ann Nix [stet] 3 Jan 1846 at Exeter St Thomas, dau of Matthew & Caroline; residence Cowick St, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Death reg of Mary Ann Nicks Mar qtr 1846 at St Thomas dist age 1 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of Mary Ann Nicks 11 Jan 1846 at Exeter St Thomas, infant, residence Cowick St (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
 
    Issue of Sarah Ann Nicks and Thomas Wills  
1.   Eleanor WILLS
Bap of Eleanor Wills 3 Jun 1827 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village.
Together with her parents and 2 sisters:
Elenor Wills. Age 14. Born in Devon.



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2.   Sarah Ann WILLS
Bap of Sarah Ann Wills 18 Oct 1829 at Exeter St Thomas, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah Ann; residence Cowic St, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village.
Together with her parents and 2 sisters:
Sarah Wills. Age 11. Born in Devon.



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3.   Elizabeth WILLS (1)
Bap of Elizabeth Wills 20 Apr 1832 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah Ann; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Burial of Elizabeth Wills 24 Feb 1833 at Ide age 10 months (ref fmp Devon Baptism image)
 
4.   Mary Anna Emma WILLS
Bap of Mary Anna Emma Wills 22 Jun 1834 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Death reg of Mary Anna Emma Wills Mar qtr 1840 at St Thomas dist age 5 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of Mary Anna Emma Wills 5 Jan 1840 at Ide age 5 (ref fmp Devon Burials).
 
5.   Elizabeth WILLS (2)
Bap of Elizabeth Wills 8 Jan 1837 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah Ann; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Death reg of Elizabeth Wills Sep qtr 1839 at St Thomas dist age 3 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of Elizabeth Wills 18 Jul 1839 at Ide, age 3 (ref fmp Devon Burials).
 
6.   Hannah WILLS (1)
Birth reg of Hannah Wills Dec qtr 1838 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Nicks (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Anna Wills 23 Dec 1838 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah Ann; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).
Death reg of Hannah Wills Mar qtr 1840 at St Thomas dist age 1 (ref GRO Index).
Burial of Hannah Wills 15 Jan 1840 at Ide age 1 year 1 month (ref fmp Devon Burials image).
 
7.   Anna Maria WILLS (2)
Birth reg of Anna Maria Wills Mar qtr 1841 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Nicks (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Anna Maria Wills 27 Dec 1840 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah Ann; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village.
Together with her parents and 2 sisters:
Anna Wills. Age 6 mths. Born in Devon.

1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Halscombe.
Together with her parents and sister:
Hannah Wills. Dau. Age 10 Born Devon Ide.




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8.   Jane WILLS
Birth reg of Jane Wills Dec qtr 1843 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Nicks (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Jane Wills 31 Dec 1843 at Ide, Devon, dau of Thomas & Sarah Ann; residence Ide, Labourer (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

1851 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Halscombe.
Together with her parents and sister:
Jane Wills. Dau. Age 7. Born Devon Ide.




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    Issue of Elizabeth Nicks and unknown  
1.   William NICKS
Bap of William Nicks 8 Jan 1837 at Ide, Devon, son of Elizabeth, Single Woman, abode Ide (ref fmp Devon Baptisms image).

Ref 1841 census. Devon, England. Civil Parish of Ide. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Village.
Together with his Nicks grandparents, other relatives, and his mother:
William Nicks. Age 5. Born in Devon.



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