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Although her birth was registered under WICKS, due to her father's name change she married under the name of WESTON. Myrtle Wicks was born in New Zealand on 5 December 1899.^2,3

She married Joseph James George Australia Thornton in New Zealand in 1920.⁴

She was widowed on the death of her husband Joseph in 1923.⁵

Myrtle's second marriage was to George Alexander Currie Kellow in 1924 in New Zealand.⁶

She was widowed at age 72 on the death of her husband George on 19 June 1972.^7,8

Myrtle died on 17 January 1985 in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, at age 85.^9,8 She was buried on 18 January 1985 at the Rotorua Cemetery, Sala St in Rotorua.⁸

Norman Wicks was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, on 8 January 1923.¹

He joined up in 1942 and was initially assigned to HMS Duke (a shore establishment for new entry Stokers), but by April 1943 had joined the Fleet Air Arm and was training at HMS Gosling and HMS Condor (both shore bases), with rank of Naval Airman 2nd class.
In May 1943 he was at HMS Daedalus at Loughborough, where he met his future wife.
On 27 Dec 1943 he was promoted to be a Probationary Temporary Midshipman (Air) in the RNVR for aircraft engineering duties; by May 1944 he was Probationary Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Air Engineering), RNVR and after further training at the HMS Kestrel shore base he was assigned to the escort carrier HMS Chaser from 17 Jan to 7 July 1945, serving as Asst Air Engineer Officer.
During this period Chaser transported 20 Seafire aircraft (the naval version of the Spitfire) for 899 Squadron to the Pacific Fleet, arriving in Sydney in May 1945. She was then assigned to Fleet Train (Task Forse 112) of the British Pacific Fleet, based at Manus, Admiralty Islands, transferring new aircraft to the fleet carriers and collecting unserviceable aircraft for repair. She was also involved in Operation Iceberg II, the attacks on the airfields in the Sakishima-Gunto group in late May, during which time he observed the kamikaze attacks on HMS Imdomitable, although they inflicted relatively minor damage due the British carrier's armoured flight deck.
By July 1945 he had transferred to HMS Indomitable, then undergoing a refit in Sydney, as Air Engineer Officer. She left Sydney on VJ Day (Aug 15) and travelled via Manus, Leyte and the Phillipines to join in the re-occupation of Hong Kong in Sep 1945.^2,3,4

When HMS Indomitable was part of the force in Hong Kong in September 1945, he managed to find his relations (Eric William Sharp, Peggy Christine Sharp, Robert John Minnitt CMG and Annie (---?---)) amongst the Stanley Camp internees, and invited them aboard for a meal - Robert had no shoes at the time, and had to be given a Navy issue pair to wear.
Norman remained on the Indomitable for her return to Sydney in Oct/Nov 1945, then her voyage via Fremantle, Colombo and Aden before arriving back in the UK on 12 Dec 1945. He remained with her until being de-mobbed in Jul 1946.^5,3

Norman died on 22 July 1999 in Harlow, Essex, at age 76.⁶ His ashes were buried at Torteval Cemetery in Torteval.

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