Preece Family Tree

[DEATHS.]

February 28, late of Matford, Devon, in the 65th year of her age, Mary, relict of Mr. William Nicks, of the same place, long and deservedly respected amongst a numerous circle of friends.

[COUNTY COURT. - SATURDAY, APRIL 30.]

ROBERT POTTER v. WILLIAM NICKS. - Mr. Stogden appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Fryer for defendant. The plaintiff sought to recover £3 14s. 1d. for cheese, part of which was supplied to defendant's father, who at that time occupied an estate at Matford, part on the occasion of his funeral, and part afterwards to defendant's mother. The defendant was sued as executor. Plaintiff stated that payment had always been promised by old Mr. Nicks, and after his death by his wife; and that on one occasion, defendant himself previous to his mother's death, promised to make up the bill to him. A good deal of property had been left, among the rest a great number of "cows and horses," and this was held by defendant. Defendant, on being sworn, said that during his father's life there was an execution put in by the landlord (Sir L. Palk), that the stock was sold and that his father died insolvent. Some money also which he had advanced on the farm had been entirely lost. His mother had not left him anything; and the stock referred to by plaintiff was bought with money which he had borrowed on security of his wife's property. Mr. Stogden admitted that this was an answer to the case, and at his desire a nonsuit was entered.

In memory of Matilda Nicks died April 1803 aged 5 months
Also Jon Nicks died May 30 1808 aged 8 years
Also Grace wife of Wm. Nicks yeoman and mother of the above two children died July 15th 1808 aged 45 years
Also Wm. Nicks husband of the above who died May the 20th 1811 aged 50 years
Also Eliz and Hannah daughters of William and Mary Nicks and granddaughters of the above
Elizth died the 20th June 1816 aged 2 years
Hannah died the 25th June 1816 aged 4 years
Also Francis Nicks son of the above who died October 19th 1825 in the 30th year of his age leaving a widow and ??? children to lament his loss
William Nicks died Feb 19th 1851 aged 63 years
Also Mary wife of the last named died Feb 28th 1852 aged 65 years