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1. Edwin Nicks
   1. Fanny Southard
      1. Edwin Francis Nicks
         1. Ellen Sweetland
            1. Arthur George Nicks
            2. Gertrude Ellen Nicks
            3. Edwin John Nicks
            4. Edith May Nicks
            5. Walter Sweetland Nicks
            6. Ernest Francis Nicks
      2. Walter John Nicks
      3. William Henry Nicks
      4. Arthur George Nicks

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Source References

1. 1891 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG12/1387/61/37
2. Certificate on file
   1. • Date: 17 July 1854
      • Page: Birth - Edwin Francis Nicks
   2. • Date: 3 February 1877
      • Page: Marriage - Edwin Francis Nicks / Ellen Sweetland
3. 1861 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG9/1393/113/22
4. 1871 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG10/2061/112/9 f.
5. 1881 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG11/ 2149/77/53
6. 1911 United Kingdom Census
   1. • Page: RG14/12676/56
7. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
   1. • Date: 30 May 2018
      • Page: Edwin & Ellen Nicks, Higher Cemetery Exeter
      • 
      • Citation:

        In loving memory of
        Edwin Francis Nicks
        died Dec 20th 1933
        aged 79 years.
        Also Ellen
        wife of the above
        died Feb 12th 1937
        aged 81 years.
        Peace.

   2. • Date: 30 May 2018
      • Page: Walter John & Kate Nicks, Higher Cemetery Exeter
      • 
      • Citation:

        In remembrance of
        Walter John Nicks
        many years Colour Sergeant First R.V.
        died 29th June 1910
        aged 54 years

        also of
        Kate
        wife of the above
        died 21st Decr 1928
        aged 64 years

8. Exeter City Council: Higher Cemetery burial index cards
   1. • Page: Nicks
9. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette
   1. • Date: 22 December 1933
      • Page: Page 19
      • Citation:

        EXONIAN'S DEATH.

        Mr. E. F. Nicks, Member of the Old 1st R.V.

        A lengthy association with the 1st R.V> was that of Mr. Edwin Francis Nicks, whose death took place yesterday at his residence, 23, Portland-street, Exeter, aged 79. Deceased was for many years on the printing staff of the "Western Times," and later on the "Express and Echo." Engaged on the former paper, which was then in Fore-street, Exeter, by Mr. George Latimer, at that time the Editor, he had interesting memories of his associates of that day. One of three brothers, he was an enthusiastic member of the 1st R. V., and never failed to attend the annual camp. Mr. Nicks, in his early days as a sergeant in that Corps, gave recruits their first drills. His service to the 1st R.V. was untiring and conscientious, and one of his proud possessions was a long service medal, bearing the insignia of Queen Victoria, and a cup from "C" Company, which he was awarded in 1892. The inscription reads: "Presented to Sergt. E. Nicks by the members of 'C' Company 1st R.V. as a mark of good fellowship and appreciation of his services as Hon. Secretary of the Company Shooting Committee. 8th March, 1893." There are three sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving the house at noon.

10. Western Times
    1. • Date: 22 September 1879
       • Page: Page 4
       • Citation:

         EXETER REGISTRATION COURT.

         The revision of the list of voters, both Municipal and Parliamentary, was resumed on Saturday at the Guildhall by the Revising Barrister (G. F. Speke, Esq.). Mr. Harris, solicitor, and Mr. E. J. Piper (Secretary of the Exeter Reform Association) appeared for the Liberals; and the Tories were represented by Mr. W. Friend, solicitor, and Mr. Gould, of the Tory Union.

         ...

         Edwin Nicks (L.), occupier of a house in Portland-street, Newtown, was objected to by the Tories on the ground that he was not entitled to claim in succession, as the premises he previously occupied in Summerland Buildings were rented as lodgings, whereas he now claimed as occupier. It was, however, proved that last year he occupied a portion of a house, and that he simply claimed as a lodger because it was safer then to do so. Vote retained.

    2. • Date: 4 July 1910
       • Page: Page 3
       • Citation:

         LATE COL-SERGT. NICKS

         Funeral at the Higher Cemetery
         Exeter

         The funeral of the late Colr-Sergt. W. J. Nicks took place on Saturday at two o'clock at the Higher Cemetery. At the special desire of Mrs. W. J. Nicks, widow, the ceremony was of a quiet and simple character, but was attended by a number of the late Colr.-Sergt.'s old Volunteer friends, some of whom had served with him in C Company of the 1st. R.V. Others had signified their regret at being unable to attend in order to pay a last tribute to their old comrade owing to a Territorial engatement at Honiton.

         The service was conducted by the Rev. A. O. C. Longridge, and the coffin, which was of polished elm with brass mountings, bore the inscription: "Walter John Nicks, aged 54, died June 28th, 1910." The grave was situated near to that of the late Sergt.-Major Lee.

         The chief mourners were Mrs. W. J. Nicks (the widow), Mr E. F. Nicks and Mr. W. H. Nicks (brothers), Mrs E. F. Nicks (sister-in-law), Mr. Henry Lear (cousin), Mrs. Crick (sister-in-law), and Mr. Mayne (friend). Among deceased's old friends at the graveside were Bugle-Major Bourke, Colr.-Sergt. Manning, Sergt. Harrison, Sergt. H. Way, Sergt. R. Webber, Sergt. Williams, Q.M.S. Towill, Q.M.S. Piper (retired), Pte. S. Way, Sergt. Dowell, Lance-Corpl. Denham, Pte. G. Searle Smale (nephew of deceased), Corpl. Forward, Mr. H. Gore, Mr. S. Melhuish, Pte. G. Down, Pte. F. Kerslake, Mr. W. Searle, Mr. Marshall Jose, Mr. F. Pretty, Mr. H. Bishop, Pte. R. T. Harris, Mr. H. Lamacraft, Pte. J. Blachford, Sergt. Western.

         The hearse and carriages were supplied by Mrs. Bickford.

         The three wreaths on the coffin were: In affectionate remembrance. He giveth His beloved sleep; from the widow; Edwin and all at 23, Portland-street; Brother Bill. The others being: With heartfelt sympathy from Louie, George and family; With sincere sympathy from loving niece, Ethel; With love and dear sorrow, niece, Emily; In loving memory of dear Walter, from Minnie, Jack and children, Braunton; In loving memory of my dear Uncle Walter, Little Minnie; From his loving niece, Louie; With deepest sympathy from a few personal friends; A tribute of sincere sympathy from J. Lamacraft and family; With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. T. Oliver and family; With deepest sympathy from E. Douglas; In loving memory of Uncle Walter, Ivy; With deepest sympathy from Mr. Geo. Down and Mr. Fred Kerslake (former members of C Company); With deepest sympathy from old comrades in the 1st R.V.; In remembrance, from his old comrade, H. H. Brimblecombe; With sympahty from Mr. and Mrs. J. Short; Mr. and Mrs. Pattison, Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs and Mr. Gardiner (London), and Rosie and Bertie.

11. findmypast.co.uk / Devon FHS: Parish Registers - Devon
    1. • Date: 5 August 1907
       • Page: Marriage - Walter Sweetland Nicks / Maud Eleanor Spicer (Ellacombe)
12. 1921 United Kingdom Census
    1. • Page: RG15/10387/15
13. General Register Office: England & Wales Birth Index
14. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
15. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index