In 1851 John Hosking (28) of Gwithian, ag. lab., and wife Sally Hosking (27) of Crowan, were living in Prazeloar, Crowan. Present were children (born in Gwithian): John H. (3), James T. (1)
In 1861 John Hosking (39) of Gwithian, ag. lab., and wife Sally Hosking (37) of Crowan were living in Conor Downs, Gwithian. Present were children (born in Gwithian): John (13), copper ore miner, Susan M. (6), scholar, Richard F. (2), scholar
In 1871 John Hosking (50) of Gwithian and wife Sarah Hosking (48) of Crowan were living in Treiva Lane, Gwithian. Present were children (born in Gwithian): James T. (21), tin miner, Susan A. (15), Richard S. (12), Sarah J. (9), scholar, Phillip (7), scholar, Joseph (5), scholar, Samuel (2)
In 1881 John Hosking (57) of Gwithian, ag. lab., and wife Sarah Hosking (56) of Crowan were living on Treeve Lane, Gwithian. Present were children (born in Gwithian): John H. (35), tin miner, Sarah J. (19), ag. lab., Philip (17), ag. lab., Joseph (15), tin miner, Samuel (12), scholar
In 1891 John Hosking (69) of Gwithian, farm labourer (em'ee), and wife Sarah Hosking (66) of Crowan were living on Treeve Lane, Gwithian. Present were children (born in Gwithian): Sarah J. (28), Samuel (22), farm labourer (em'ee), boarder Emily Moyle (19) of Gwithian, single, emp. at explosives.
In 1901 John Hosking (79) of Gwithian, widower, living on own means, was in Treeve Lane, Gwithian. With him was daughter Sarah Hosking (39) of Gwithian, single.
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John Hosking of Connor Downs died aged 83 years (burial record).