Sylvan Thomas Newick 1895-1986
Sylvan Thomas NEWICK is my great grandfather. He was born in Mayfield, Sussex on 27 January 18951. His parents are Henry NEWICK and Emily DUPLOCK. His name has been spelt several ways over the records: Silvan, Silven, Sylven and Sylvan. I have decided to use Sylvan, which was the spelling that the family have always known him by.
| When and Where Born | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, Surname and Maiden Name of Mother | Occupation of Father | Informant | When Registered |
| 27 January 1895. Hampdens Lodge, Mayfield | Silvan Thomas | Boy | Henry NEWICK | Emily NEWICK formerly DUPLOCK | Farm labourer | E NEWICK. Mother. Hampdens Lodge, Mayfield | 12 March 1895 |
Baptism
Sylvan Thomas NEWICK was baptised on 07 April 1895 at St Dunstan’s Church, Mayfield, Sussex. Sylvan’s father Henry was a labourer from Mayfield, Sussex.
| Date of Baptism | Given Names | Parents’ Names | Residence | Father’s Occupation |
| 07 April 1895 | Sylvan Thomas | Henry & Emily NEWICK | Mayfield | Labourer |
1901 Census
In 1901, Sylvan Thomas NEWICK was living at 1 Darby’s Cottages2 with his parents Henry & Emily NEWICK, and 9 of his 11 siblings.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition as to Marriage | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Henry NEWICK | Head | Married | 43 | Carter on farm | Ticehurst, Stonegate, Sussex |
| Emily NEWICK | Wife | Married | 40 | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Harry NEWICK | Son | Single | 17 | Stock man on farm | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Charlie NEWICK | Son | Single | 15 | Carters boy on farm | Mayfield, Sussex |
| William NEWICK | Son | 13 | Carters boy on farm | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Albert NEWICK | Son | 12 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| James NEWICK | Son | 11 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Arthur NEWICK | Son | 10 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Frank NEWICK | Son | 9 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| May NEWICK | Daur. | 8 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Sylvan NEWICK | Son | 6 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Emily NEWICK | Daur. | 4 | Scholar | Mayfield, Sussex |
1911 Census
In 1911, Sylvan Thomas NEWICK (Sylven) was living at home with his parents Henry & Emily at Darby’s Cottages, Wadhurst3 (the same address as in 1901). Sylvan was working as a labourer on a farm.
| Name and Surname | Relationship to Head | Age | Particulars as to Marriage | Profession or Occupation | Birth Place |
| Henry NEWICK | Head | 53 | Married | Waggoner on farm | Stonegate, Sussex |
| Emily NEWICK | Wife | 50 | Married 28 years. 12 children, 12 living, 0 died | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Albert Henry NEWICK | Son | 22 | Single | Labourer on farm | Mayfield, Sussex |
| James Duplock NEWICK | Son | 21 | Single | Waggoner on farm | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Arthur Ernest NEWICK | Son | 20 | Single | Labourer on farm | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Frank NEWICK | Son | 18 | Single | Gardener (domestic) | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Sylven Thomas NEWICK | Son | 14 | Single | Labourer on farm | Mayfield, Sussex |
| Emily NEWICK | Daughter | 14 | School | Mayfield, Sussex | |
| Edward Kingsley NEWICK | Son | 8 | Wadhurst, Sussex |
Sylvan Thomas NEWICK was a Lance Corporal in the Royal Engineers during WWI. The family story is that during his service in France, he got trench-foot and lost his big toe.
Marriage
Sylvan Thomas NEWICK (Sylvan) married Etta Dorcas VIDLER (Hetty) at St Peter’s Church, Stonegate, Sussex on 14 November 19174.
| When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence | Father’s Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |
| 14 November 1917 | Sylvan Thomas NEWICK | 22 | Bachelor | Lance Corporal. Royal Engineers | Stonegate | Henry NEWICK | Waggoner |
| Hetty Dorcas VIDLER | 21 | Spinster | Stonegate | Richard Joseph VIDLER | Farm labourer |
1939 Register
In 1939, Sylvan and Etta NEWICK were living at 49 Kirkdale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent5 with their two sons Thomas and Ronald. Sylvan was working as an assistant carpenter.
| Surname and Other Names | M or F | Birth Day and Year | S M W or D | Personal Occupation |
| Sylvan T NEWICK | M | 27 January 1895 | M | Assisting carpenter |
| Etta D NEWICK | F | 12 April 1896 | M | House duties |
| Thomas R NEWICK | M | 16 March 1921 | S | Cleaner windows |
| Ronald W NEWICK | M | 09 December 1923 | S | Porter chemists |
Death
Sylvan Thomas NEWICK died on 20 July 1986 at Pembury Hospital, Pembury, Kent6. He is buried at Kent and Sussex Cemetery and Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells, with his wife Etta.
| Date and Place of Death: | 20 July 1986. Pembury Hospital, Pembury |
| Name and Surname: | Sylvan Thomas NEWICK |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date and Place of Birth: | 27 January 1895. Wadhurst, East Sussex |
| Occupation and Usual Address: | Builder’s labourer (retired). 77 Greggs Wood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent |
| Name and Surname of Informant: | Thomas Richard NEWICK |
| Qualification: | Son. In attendance |
| Usual Address: | Poke Hill Farm, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent |
| Cause of Death: | 1a. Bronchopneumonia. 2. Ischaemic heart disease |
| Date of Registration: | 21 July 1986 |
Family Members:
| Wife: | Etta Dorcas VIDLER 1896-1968 |
| Father: | Henry NEWICK 1857-1939 |
| Mother: | Emily DUPLOCK 1861-1943 |
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Sources:
- Births (CR) England. Mayfield, Sussex. 27 January 1895. NEWICK, Silven Thomas. Entry No. 290.
- Census Records. England. Wadhurst, Sussex. 01 April 1901. NEWICK, Henry (head). ED 6. PN 894. FN 62. p. 2. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 June 2021.
- Census Records. England. Wadhurst, Sussex. 02 April 1911. NEWICK, Henry (head). RD 73. ED 06. PN 4913. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 June 2021.
- Marriages (CR) England. Stonegate, Sussex. 14 November 1917. NEWICK, Sylvan Thomas and VIDLER, Hetty Dorcas. Entry no. 135.
- 1939 Register. England & Wales. Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. NEWICK, Sylvan T. 29 September 1939. Ref: RG 101/1771H. National Archives (Great Britain), Kew, England. Collection: 1939 Register; http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 28 June 2021.
- Deaths (CR) England. Tunbridge Wells, Kent. 20 July 1986. NEWICK, Sylvan Thomas. Entry No. 220.
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