Family name also spelled HOCKING and HOCKEN.
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In 1761 John Hocking was the sole executor of the will of his father Nicholas Hocking of Camborne.
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Abstract of the Will of John Hockin of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, Weaver, written 3 Jul 1768, proved 11 Jul 1769. 4
Gives to his wife Susanah Hockin his tenement of land called North Trewean in the parish of Crowan. He also gives her $5 and a pair of his best blankets.
Gives to his wife Susanah Hockin the rent charge of £4 that is paid yearly by her son Humphry Harvey.
Gives to each of his grandchildren 5 shillings.
Appoints his daughters Honor Prideaux, Theodosia Hockins and Prudence Beaker co-executrices of his last will and testament.
(signed)
Witnesses: Arthur Woolf, Henry Pentier