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Percival's birth was registered between October 1886 and December 1886 in Isle of Wight, Hampshire.¹
He was listed in the 1891 census, boarding at 96 Gough St in Tower Hamlets, Poplar, London, Middlesex, with his parents, under the Weston surname.²
He was listed in the 1901 census at 49 Campbell Rd in Portsmouth, Hampshire, living with his mother, her mother Caroline and his Uncle Samuel.³ Percy renamed himself to Percy Bernard WESTON (sometimes WICKS WESTON) at some time before the 1911 census (where he is listed as WESTON). He used the WICKS name in England, but WESTON in Scotland, as his father had used WESTON as the family name during their time in Glasgow prior to 1899. His probate record identifies all the variations.⁴
He was listed as a lodger in Barbara Jane Frost's household in the 1911 Census at 98 Pollock St in Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, under the name of Percival WESTON. He was an engineer fitter, and claimed to be 29 years old, rather than the correct 24. This made him closer in age to his landlady, who he would shortly marry.⁵

He married Barbara Jane Frost at 102 West Nile St in Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, on 29 June 1911. The marriage entry is significant in that Percy claims his surname is WESTON (and therefore his father's surname was WESTON, rather than WICKS). Both parties lied about their age - Percy claiming to be 29 (actually 24) and Barbara also 29 (actually 38!).⁴

He was appointed administrator of Sarah Ann Holman's estate in London on 24 August 1934.⁶

Percival died on 13 August 1954 in Elie, Fife.⁷

Percy Reginald Wicks was born in Wooburn, Buckinghamshire, on 28 February 1887.^2,1,3
The siblings Harold, Cyril, Percy and William were listed in the 1891 census in Wooburn Green, Wooburn, Buckinghamshire, with their parents, Richard Robert Wicks and Emily Dunn.⁴
The siblings Harold, Cyril, Percy, William, Richard and Dorothy were listed in the 1901 census at Bourne Rd in Bourne End, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with their parents, Richard Robert Wicks and Emily Dunn.²

He married Olive Maggie Allen at Parish church of St Mary in Islington, London, Middlesex, on 9 October 1912. He gave his occupation as 'telegraphist.⁵'

He was listed in the 1921 census as Head of Family at Roselea Down Rd in Guildford, Surrey, with his wife Olive; he was a Post Office sorting clerk and telegraphist at the Guildford Post Office. Their children Richard and Margaret were listed as living with them.⁶

He was listed in the 1939 Register at The Gables, Elles Ave in Guildford, Surrey, with Olive Maggie Allen; he was a Post Office overseer.³

He was widowed at age 80 on the death of his wife Olive on 14 October 1967.^7,8

He was appointed administrator of Olive Maggie Allen's estate in Oxford on 4 December 1967.⁸

Percy died on 13 October 1968 in Eton, Buckinghamshire, at age 81.^9,10

His will was probated in London on 20 February 1969 with effects of £767.¹⁰

Richard Buckingham Wicks was born in Guildford, Surrey, on 13 February 1914.^2,1,3
The siblings Richard and Margaret were listed in the 1921 census at Roselea Down Rd in Guildford, Surrey, with their parents, Percy Reginald Wicks and Olive Maggie Allen.²

Richard died on 19 August 1977 in Wraysbury, Berkshire, at age 63.^4,3

His will was probated in Oxford on 31 January 1978 with an estate of £24305.⁴

Richard Henry Wicks was born in Wooburn, Buckinghamshire, on 28 August 1893.^1,3,4,5
The siblings Harold, Cyril, Percy, William, Richard and Dorothy were listed in the 1901 census at Bourne Rd in Bourne End, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with their parents, Richard Robert Wicks and Emily Dunn.¹
The siblings Richard and Dorothy were listed in the 1911 census at The Parade in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, with their parents, Richard Robert Wicks and Emily Dunn. Richard was a clerk, possibly in the family business.²
The siblings Richard and Dorothy were listed in the 1921 census in Bourne End, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with their parents, Richard Robert Wicks and Emily Dunn. Richard was working as an upholsterer, probably with his blind father and Dorothy was helping in the family shop.⁶

Richard's marriage to Dorothy Mary Lacey was registered between April 1929 and June 1929 in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.^4,7

He was listed in the 1939 Register at Lundy, Gypsy Lane in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with Dorothy Mary Lacey; he was an upholsterer (bedding manufacturer) and was a Special Constable.⁴

He was widowed at age 73 on the death of his wife Dorothy on 23 February 1967.⁸

He was appointed administrator of Dorothy Mary Lacey's estate in Oxford on 11 May 1967.⁸

Richard died on 3 July 1974 in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, at age 80.^9,10

His will was probated in Oxford, Oxfordshire, on 28 October 1974 with his estate valued at £30624.¹⁰

He was baptised at St Marys in Portsea, Hampshire, on 15 April 1855.³
The siblings Arthur, Richard and Ernest were listed in the 1861 census at 9 Victoria St in Portsea, Hampshire, with their mother Sarah Elizabeth Buckingham.⁴
The siblings Richard and Ernest were listed in the 1871 census at 9 Victoria St in Portsea, Hampshire, with their mother Sarah Elizabeth Buckingham. Richard was an errand boy.⁵

Richard's marriage to Emily Dunn was registered between October 1879 and December 1879 in Portsea, Hampshire.^6,7

He was listed in the 1881 census as Head of Family at Wycombe Rd in Wooburn, Buckinghamshire, with his wife Emily; they were both upholsterers with a sideline as dealers in china. Their child Harold was listed as living with them.⁸

He was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family in Wooburn Green, Wooburn, Buckinghamshire, with his wife Emily; he was still an upholsterer. Their children Harold, Cyril, Percy and William were listed as living with them, as was his widowed mother Sarah.⁹

He was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at Bourne Rd in Bourne End, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with his wife Emily; he was still working as an upholsterer. Their children Harold, Cyril, Percy, William, Richard and Dorothy were listed as living with them.⁶

He was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at The Parade in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, with his wife Emily; he was now a stationer and she was assisting in the business. The census form was filled in by Emily, as she noted her husband had been blind since he was 51. Their children Richard and Dorothy were listed as living with them.¹

It is interesting to compare Richard's stated occupation in the census records with his shop-front in the 1920s. Both he and Emily claimed to be upholsterers in 1881 (with a sideline in china). The shop picture from the '20s clearly states 'Stationer' (matching the 1911 census) but there are several signs advertising Lipton's Tea and a curious extra cabinet to the right of the shop displaying chinaware.

He was listed in the 1921 census as Head of Family in Bourne End, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with his wife Emily; he was listed as a blind upholsterer. Their children Richard and Dorothy were listed as living with them.¹⁰

Richard died on 27 September 1933 in Windsor, Berkshire, at age 78.^11,12

His will was probated in London, Middlesex, on 23 October 1933 with Dorothy Mabel Wicks appointed executor with his estate valued at £269/12/5.¹²

Robert Wicks was born in England circa 1757. (Based on age at death).

He married Sophia Poulter at St Alphege in Greenwich, Kent, on 2 March 1792.¹

Robert died on 26 March 1839 at the 'Red Lion' in Chatham, Kent, of 'general decay.^2,3'

He was baptised at H M Dockyard Church in Sheerness, Kent, on 6 March 1796.¹

Ronald's birth was registered between April 1901 and June 1901 in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.¹ He was baptised in Wooburn, Buckinghamshire, on 30 June 1901.²
He was listed in the 1911 census as an inmate at Royal Earlswood Institution in Reigate, Surrey, the first establishment in England to cater specifically for people with developmental disabilities.³

Ronald died on 27 February 1917 in Reigate, Surrey.^4,5

Ronald Owen Wicks was born in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire, on 22 November 1907.^1,2,3,4
The siblings Ronald and Geoffrey were listed in the 1911 census at Wickham Lane in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire, with their parents, Harold Buckingham Wicks and Elizabeth Martha Hildreth.¹
The siblings Ronald, Geoffrey, Thora and Mary were listed in the 1921 census at Burke Cottage in Cookham Rise, Cookham, Berkshire, with their mother Elizabeth Martha Hildreth.⁵

Ronald's marriage to Annie Louisa Whyte was registered between July 1932 and September 1932 in Romford, Essex.⁶

He was listed in the 1939 Register at 63 Pymmes Green Rd in East Barnet, Hertfordshire, with Annie Louisa Whyte; he was an Equipment and Planning Engineer, also an Air Raid warden.⁴

Ronald died on 18 August 1985 in Worthing, Sussex, at age 77.^3,7

His will was probated in Winchester on 12 March 1986 with effects of £15398.⁷

She was baptised in Queenborough, Kent, on 6 January 1803.¹

Sarah's death was registered between July 1840 and September 1840 in Gravesend, Kent.²