In 1821 Grace Hocking and her husband John Hocking were present at the marriage of Grace's brother John Lean to Dorothy Jenkin.
In 1841 Grace Hocking, aged about 40, working in a safety fuze factory, was living in Union St., Camborne, Cornwall. With her were children Richard, aged about 15, copper miner, John, aged about 15, copper miner, Catherine, aged about 14, and Mary, aged about 11.
In 1851 Grace Hocking (55) of Camborne, miner's widow, was living in Union St., Camborne, Cornwall. At home were children (born in Camborne): Richard (28), copper miner, Catherine (24), dress maker, Mary (21), safety fuse factory girl.
In 1861 Grace Hocking (65) of Camborne, widow, milliner, was living in Union St., Camborne, Cornwall. Present was daughter Catherine Trevean (31) of Camborne, married, milliner.
In 1871 Grace Hocking (74) of Camborne, widow, was living in Union St., Camborne, Cornwall. With her were daughter Catherine Trevean (37) of Camborne, married, house keeper, grandchildren (born in Camborne): Annie Glanville (12), scholar, Catherine Glanville (10), scholar, and Richard Glanville (6), scholar.
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Grace Hocking, widow of John Hocking, a tin miner, died as a result of paralysis aged 76 years, E. Dunstan of Trelowarren Street Camborne present at death. 3