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1. William Nicks
   1. Grace Wotton
      1. Grace Nicks
      2. William Nicks
         1. Mary Baker
            1. Hannah Nicks
            2. Elizabeth Nicks
            3. William Nicks
            4. Anne Nicks
            5. John Nicks
            6. Mary Nicks
      3. Francis Nicks
      4. John Nicks
      5. Matilda Nicks

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Source References

1. findmypast.co.uk / Devon FHS: Parish Registers - Devon
   1. • Date: 4 September 1788
      • Page: Baptism - William Nicks (Alphington)
   2. • Date: 25 June 1816
      • Page: Burial - Eliz Nicks (Alphington)
   3. • Date: 29 June 1816
      • Page: Burial - Hannah Nicks (Alphington)
   4. • Date: 16 February 1814
      • Page: Baptism - Elizabeth Nicks (Alphington)
   5. • Date: 15 September 1811
      • Page: Marriage - William Nicks / Mary Baker (Exminster)
   6. • Date: 17 April 1816
      • Page: Marriage - Matthew Nicks / Elizabeth Baker (Exminster)
   7. • Date: 18 August 1816
      • Page: Baptism - William Nicks (Alphington)
   8. • Date: 23 June 1818
      • Page: Baptism - Anne Nicks (Alphington)
   9. • Date: 12 January 1820
      • Page: Baptism - Anne Nicks (Alphington)
   10. • Date: 14 September 1820
       • Page: Baptism - John Nicks (Alphington)
   11. • Date: 23 July 1825
       • Page: Baptism - Mary Nicks (Alphington)
   12. • Date: 28 September 1843
       • Page: Marriage - John Nicks / Elizabeth Tapper (Alphington)
   13. • Date: 26 February 1851
       • Page: Burial - William Nicks (Alphington)
2. National Archives, Kew: Registers of Legacy Duty, Succession Duty and Estate Duty (IR 26)
   1. • Date: 19 July 1811
      • Page: IR 26/336/243 - Abstract of Will of William Nicks of Alphington, Devon
3. Exeter Flying Post
   1. • Date: 3 March 1853
      • Page: Page 8
      • Citation:

        [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.

   2. • Date: 5 May 1853
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        [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.

   3. • Date: 1 January 1846
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        A Fat Wether Hog Sheep was killed and carried off from the farm of Matford, Alphington, occupied by Mr. William Nicks, on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning last. We trust the offenders will be speedily detected, as a reward has been offered and every publicity has been given to the felonious act. - (See advt.)

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        FIVE SOVEREIGNS REWARD.

        WHEREAS, some evil-disposed Person or Persons did on SATURDAY Night or early on SUNDAY Morning last, feloniously kill and carry away A FAT WETHER HOG SHEEP, Leaving the Head, Skin, Foreparts and Entrails, from the Farm of Matford, occupied by Mr. Nicks, situated in the Parish of Alphington.

        Whoever will give Information of the Offender or Offenders, on Conviction, shall receive the above Reward.

        Or at any time hereafter like Depredations are committed, whoever will discover the Offender or Offenders, shall on Conviction, receive FIVE SOVEREIGNS REWARD.

        Given under my Hand, this 30th day of December, 1845.

        WILLIAM NICKS.

   4. • Date: 17 February 1820
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        TO be LET, at Lady-Day next, a GENTEEL HOUSE, with a GARDEN and ORCHARD, pleasantly situated about two miles from Exeter, on the Starcross Road.

        For particulars, apply to Mr. Reeves, St. John-street; or Mr. William Nicks, Matford, who will show the premises.

        Dated Exeter, Feb. 9th, 1820.

   5. • Date: 2 February 1826
      • Page: Page 1
      • Citation:

        NOTICE.

        ALL PERSONS who have any Demands upon the Effects of JOHN PRIOR, late of Ide, in the County of Devon, Cattle Jobber, deceased, are requested to send the paticulars thereof to Mr. WILLIAM NICKS, of Matford, in the parish of Alphington; - and all Persons Indebted in the said JOHN PRIOR, or who have any of his Effects are to pay or deliver the same to the said William Nicks, who is duly authorised by Mr Robert Prior, the Administrator, to receive the same. - Dated 27th January, 1826.

   6. • Date: 6 December 1838
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE. - Mr. Nix, of Matford, Alphington, last year planted a pink-ey'd potatoe;- the produce from it this year was 104 potatoes weighing 64 lbs.!

   7. • Date: 4 July 1816
      • Page: Page 4
      • Citation:

        Died, on Friday the 21st. ult. at Matford Farm, in the parish of Alphington, after a few days illness, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. Nicks; and on the Tuesday following, Hannah, the eldest daughter of the said Mr. Nicks.

4. 1841 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: HO107/262/2/10/14
5. 1851 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: HO107/1867/542/28
6. Devon Family History Society: Devon Memorial Inscriptions
   1. • Page: Grave Ref N03/10698
7. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
8. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
   1. • Date: 25 October 2021
      • Page: Nicks family, St Michael's Alphington
      • 
      • Citation:

        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

9. FamilySearch: Wills for the Diocese of Exeter (County of Devon), 1812-1857
   1. • Page: Francis Nicks (1821)