In 1841 William Vivian, aged about 55, born in the county, Ind[ependent], and wife Susanna Vivian, aged about 60, born in the county, were living in Bodriggy, Phillack, Cornwall. With them were daughter Susan (20), and Eleanor Symons (15), F. S.
In 1851 William Vivian, aged 68, born in Phillack, farmer of 32 acres employing 2 labourers, and wife Susan Vivian, aged 76 [sic], born in Phillack, were living in Bodriggy, Phillack. Visiting were Edward Cardell (44) of St. Erth, gentleman, Susan Cardell or Cardew (27) of Cuby.
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William Vivian of Bodriggy died aged 71 years (burial record)
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At Bodriggy, near Hayle, on the 7th instant, highly respected, Mr. W. Vivian, aged 71 years.
The Cornish Telegraph, Wednesday, 21 Jun 1854, p. 3
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William Vivian late of the parish of Phillack, gentleman and widower, died without making a will. Administration of his goods &c was granted to John Vivian of the parish of Redruth in the county of Cornwall, accountant, brother of the deceased, on 11 Jul 1854, effects sworn under £300 . Second grant 3 Sep 1856, effects re-sworn under £450. 3
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