James HOSKING of Treeve Lane
- Born: 1820, Gwithian, Cornwall
- Christened: 24 Sep 1820, Gwithian, Cornwall 1
- Married: 22 Apr 1843, Gwithian, Cornwall 1
- Died: 27 Nov 1906, Treeve Lane, Gwithian, Cornwall
- Buried: 29 Nov 1906, Gwithian, Cornwall 1
Research Notes:
In 1851, Alice Hosking (26) was married and living in Connor Downs, Gwithian with her two children Catharine J. (6) & Tobias (1)
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1861 England Census (surname spelt Hoskin):
Age given: 40 years
Birthplace given: Gwithian, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Conor Downs, Gwithian, Cornwall
Occupation: Ag. Lab.
Present were wife Alice (37) of Gwithian, children (all born in Gwithian): Catherine J. (16), work to a mine, Tobias (11), work to a mine, Samuel (8), scholar, Alice A. (5), scholar. James's parents were living nextdoor.
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1871 England Census:
Age given: 50 years
Birthplace given: Gwithian, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Trevarnon Moor, Gwithian, Cornwall
Occupation: [....] builder
Present were wife Alice (48) of Gwinear, children (born in Gwithian): Tobias (21), mine labourer, Samuel (18), [....] builder, Alice A. (15), Amelia (9), scholar, James (5)
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1881 England Census:
Age given: 60 years
Birthplace given: Gwithian, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Treeve Lane, Gwithian, Cornwall
Occupation: Ag. Lab.
Present were wife Alice (57) of Gwinear, daughter Amelia (19), ag. lab., son James (15), ag. lab. Son Samuel and his family were living nearby.
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1891 England Census:
Age given: 70 years
Birthplace given: Gwithian, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Treeve Lane, Gwithian, Cornwall
Occupation: Farm Labourer
Present was wife Alice (68) of Gwithian [sic]
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1901 England Census:
Age given: 80 years
Birthplace given: Gwithian, Cornwall
Dwelling Place: Treeve Lane, Gwithian, Cornwall
Occupation: Agricultural Labourer
Status: widowed
Lodging with his son Tobias and his family.
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James Hosking of Treve Lane died aged 84 years (burial record). [Note: despite all reports, his actual age was closer to 86.]
"It is with much regret we chronicle the death of the late Mr. James Hosking, of Treeve Lane, who died on Tuesday, 27th November, at the ripe old age of 84 years. His remains were conveyed to St. Gwithian Churchyard for interment on Thursday. The chief mourners were Mr. Tobias Hosking, Treeve Lane (son), Mrs. W. H. Cock, Gwithian (daughter), Mr. W. H. Cock, Gwithian (son-in-law), Miss Cock, Gwithian (grand-daughter), Mr. Charles Cock, Hayle (son-in-law), Mr. A. Rowe, Connor Downs (nephew). The coffin was made of pitchpine with brass furniture, and the breastplate bore the following inscription: 'James Hosking, died Nov. 27th, 1906, aged 84 years.'...." 2
Marriage Information:
James married Alice STEVENS, daughter of Tobias STEVENS and Ann CURRY, on 22 Apr 1843 in Gwithian, Cornwall 1. (Alice STEVENS was born about 1823 in Gwinear, Cornwall, christened on 4 Apr 1824 in Gwinear, Cornwall 1 and was buried on 27 Nov 1894 in Gwithian, Cornwall 1.)
Marriage Notes:
James Hosking, 21, of Upton, bachelor, husbandman, son of James Hosking, husbandman, and
Alice Stevens, 19, of Upton, spinster, daughter of Tobias Stevens, miner
Married by Banns
Witnesses: John Andrewartha, Caroline Matilda Farr
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