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- [S701] 1939 Register.
- [S1018] Census 1891 Westminster, London RG12 / 86 / 92 / 35, (RG12 / 86 / 92 / 35).
- [S1019] Census 1901 Epsom, Surrey RG13 / 583 / 104 / 12, (RG13 / 583 / 104 / 12).
- [S1020] Census 1911 Prestwood, Bucks RG14 / 7784 / 160, (RG14 / 7784 / 160).
- [S36] National Probate Calendar.
- [S1] GRO Index, Q3 1944 Amersham 3a 1260.
- [S36] National Probate Calendar.
GILKS Kate of Kenilworth Prestwood Great Missenden Buckinghamshire (wife of John William Gilks) died 27 July 1944 Probate Llandudno 14 October to the said John William Gilks retired police-officer. Effects £239 19s.
- [S1] GRO Index, Q1 1886 Paddington 1a 11.
- [S173] England Marriages and Banns 1754-1921.
- [S35] Bucks Herald, Prestwood Golden Wedding, 13 Mar 1936.
A commercial traveller, of Prestwood, aged 72, and his wife, aged 71, will celebrate thir golden wedding next Wednesday. They are Mr. William John Gilks and Mrs. Kate Gilks of Kenilworth, Prestwood, who were married at All Saints Church, Norfolk Square, London.
Mr. Gilks was born in Kimble, but left his native village at the age of 19 to go to London, where he eventually joined the Metropolitan Police Force. He met his wife in London. She was a country girl, her home being at the little village of Filkins, in Oxfordshire. As a policeman Mr. Gilks was stationed in "C" Division, Piccadily, for 10 years. His service, which extended over some 27 years, included a period at Epsom. He concluded his police service at Bow Police Station, where he was pensoned off. Mr. and Mrs. Gilks came straight to Prestwood to live and Mr. Giulks went into business as a commercial traveller.
They have three children, two sons and a daughter. They also have two grandchildren.
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