In 1861 Susan Thomas, aged 17, born in Camborne, mine girl, was with her widowed mother in Trelowarren St., Camborne.
In 1871 Susan A Hocking, aged 26, born in Camborne, and husband Tobias Hocking, aged 28, born in Camborne, tin & copper miner, were living in Carnarton Street, Camborne. With them were daughters (born in Camborne) Sarah J (2) and Susan (5 mo), and Susan's mother Sarah Thomas (55) of Camborne, widow, nurse.
In 1881 Susan A Hocking, aged 36, born in Camborne, married, was living at 7 Adelaide Street, Camborne. Present were children (born in Camborne) Sarah J (12), scholar, Tobias (7), scholar, Lillie (5), Eddy (4), Susan's widowed mother Sarah Thomas (61) of Camborne, and Susan's sister Elizabeth Thomas (39) of Camborne, unmarried, tin miner.
In 1891 Susan Ann Hocking, aged 46, born in Camborne, and husband Tobias Hocking, aged 48, born in Camborne, tin miner, were living at 7 Adelaide Street, Camborne. With them were children (born in Camborne) Sarah Jane (22), dressmaker, Susan (20), fuse manufactory, Tobias T. (17), tin miner, and Edward (14), grocer's assistant.
In June 1899 Susan Ann Hocking, widow, was granted Administration of her late husband's personal effects.
In 1901 Susan A Hocking, aged 54, born in Camborne, widow, was living in Adelaide Street, Camborne. With her were children Lillie Hocking (24) of Camborne, general domestic servant, son Edward Hocking (23) of Camborne, insurance agent, and grandson Percy Hocking (1) of Camborne.
In 1911 Susan Ann Hocking, aged 64, born in Camborne, widow (mother of 6 children, 1 deceased), was living in Camborne Cornwall. With her were daughter Lillie Hocking (34) of Camborne, single, charwoman, and grandson Percy Hocking (11) of Camborne.
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LATE MRS. HOCKING, CAMBORNE
The death took place at Adelaide-street, Camborne, on Thursday, of Mrs. Susan Ann Hocking, aged 77, widow of the late Tobias Hocking, who died 32 years ago. Deceased, who was ill only three weeks, was the oldest member of Centenary Wesleyan Society. She leaves five children—Mrs. N. Pascoe (Penzance), Mrs. Edwards (Camborne), Miss L. Hocking (Westgate), and Messrs. Tobias and Edward Hocking, in U.S.A.
The funeral took place at Centenary Wesleyan Church on Monday, when the Rev. W. W. Corin (superintendent minister) officiated, and Mr. A. E. Trezise, who was at the organ, rendered "O, rest in the Lord" and "The Dead March." Deceased's favourite hymns were sung. Representatives of the Centenary Wesleyan Society acted as bearers.
The relatives and friends present were Messrs. Leslie Pascoe and Percy Hocking (grandsons), Nicholas Pascoe, Penzance (son-in-law), James Vague, J. Sleeman (representing T. C. Quintrell), S. J. Liddicoat, W. Pooley, J. M. Martin, J. White, R. Kneebone, J. Quick, J. Osborne, W. Brokenshire, J. Hart, W. C. Nicholls, W. H. Plint, and Commandant Towell (representing the Salvation Army)....
The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, Thursday, 8 Feb 1923, p. 4
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