In 1841 Mary Sparnon, aged about 40, born in the county, and husband Philip Sparnon, aged about 40, born in the county, copper miner, were living in Tuckingmill, Camborne, Cornwall. With them were children William (15), copper miner, Catherine (10), ore dresser, Henry (10), stamps boy, Elizabeth (8), Caroline (6), Richard (4), Susan (5m).
In 1851 Mary Sparnon, aged 50, born in Camborne, and husband Phillip Sparnon, aged 52, born in Camborne [sic], copper miner, were living in Tucking Mill, Camborne. With them were children (born in Camborne) Hy. (21), copper miner, Elizth (18), copper miner, Rd. (13), copper miner, Susan (10), scholar, and Jno. (8), scholar.
In 1861 Mary Sparnon, aged 62, born in Camborne, widow, was living in Dolcoath Road, Camborne. With her were children Richard (23), copper miner, Susan (21), copper ore dresser, and John (18), copper miner.
In 1871 Mary Sparnon, aged 73, born in Camborne, widow, was living in Camborne. With her was daughter Susan (30) of Camborne, mine labourer at surface.
In 1881 Mary Sparnon, aged 81, born in Camborne, widow, was living at 11 Factory Row, Camborne. Present was daughter Susan Sparnon (38), tin mining girl.
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Mary Sparnon of Tuckingmill died aged 83 years (burial record).