Story

John Wicks was born in 1830 in Worthing Sussex to George and Sarah Wicks (nee Ridley). George’s occupation was a fisherman/Mariner.

John had 6 siblings-

Ann born 1823 Worthing Sussex, William born 1825 Worthing Sussex, Edward born 1830 Worthing Sussex, Sarah born 1828 Worthing Sussex and Mary born 1833 Worthing Sussex

In 1841 the family are living at 2 Chapel Street (Now Portland Road) Worthing Sussex. They remained at Chapel Street until 1871 when the family are living with John’s Sister Ann at 1 Prospect Place Worthing Sussex. Ann has married John Stevens, a Tailor from Plumpton Sussex.

John is working as a Cabinet Maker Journeyman, which means he travelled to do his job.

John died in Worthing in 1879 and was buried in Heene Cemetery on 6^th March 1879.

Researcher: Jackie Rooney

Date of Death: 00/00/1879

Cause of death: Unknown

Town: Worthing

County: Sussex

Country: England

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Personal Effects

Money left to others: No value recorded

Current value of effects: Not calculated

1841

Chapel Street Worthing Sussex

George Wicks age 40, Sarah age 40, Ann age 18, William age 16, John age 11, Edward age 11, Sarah age 13, Mary age 8

1851

2 Chapel Street Worthing Sussex

George Wicks (Head) age 60, Sarah (Wife) age 56, John (Son) age 21, Edward (Son) age 21, Mary (Daughter) age 18,

1861

2 Chapel Street Worthing Sussex

George Wicks (Head) age 69, Sarah (Wife) age 64, John (Son) age 31, Sarah Stevens (Granddaughter) age 13

1871

1 Prospect Place Worthing Sussex

Ann Stevens (Head) age 47, Edwin (Son) age 8, Ann (Daughter) age 6, George Wicks (Father) age 78, Sarah (Mother) age 75, John (Brother) age 40,