In 1881 Richard Hosking (21) of Gwithian, ag. lab., and wife Martha Hosking (25) of Gwithian were living in Treeve Lane, Gwithian.
In 1891 Richard Hosking (31) of Gwithian, agricultural labourer, and wife Martha Hosking (35) of Gwithian, were living in Treeve Lane, Gwithian. Present were children (born in Gwithian): Stephen J. (9), scholar, Richard (8), scholar, Minnie (5), scholar, Beatrice (3), Joseph (1), boarders Louisa Wilkins (23) of Camborne, employed at explosives factory, Annie Moyle (18) of St. Kevern, employed at explosives factory.
In 1901 Richard Hosking (42) of Gwithian, agricultural labourer, and wife Martha Hosking (45) of Gwithian, were living in Treeve Lane, Gwithian. Present were children: Stephen (19), general labourer, Richard (18), general labourer, Beatrice (14), Harriet (9), Joseph (11), Willie (6), Ethel (4).
In 1911 Richard Hosking (51) of Hayle, farm labourer, and wife of 30 years Martha Hosking (50 or 56) of Hayle (mother of 9 children, 1 deceased), were living in Pulsack Cot, Treeve Lane, Hayle. Present were children: Richard (26), copper miner, Joseph (21), mine clerk, Harriett (19), William (16), farm labourer, Ethel (14).
In the 1939 Register Richard Hosking (b. 13 May 1859), widower, old age pensioner, incapacitated, was (with his daughter Minnie and her family) in Pulsack Cottage Treeve Lane, Hayle, Cornwall.
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Richard Francis Hosking of 12 Treeve Lane Gwithian Hayle died aged 85 years (burial record).