William James H. HOCKING

   General Notes:

1880 U.S. Federal Census:

Age given: 2 years
Birthplace given: Michigan, USA
Dwelling Place: Franklin Twp., Houghton, Michigan

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1910 U.S. Federal Census (called William J.):

Age given: 32 years
Birthplace given: Michigan, USA
Dwelling Place: Portage Twp., Houghton, Michigan
Occupation: Butcher

William and his wife Emma E. (18) of Michigan were staying with William's widowed mother.

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1920 U.S. Federal Census (called James):

Age given: 41 years
Birthplace given: Michigan, USA
Dwelling Place: Baraga, Baraga, Michigan
Occupation: Meat Cutter

Present were wife Emily (28) of Michigan, sons (born in Michigan): Charlton (9), Clifford (4)

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Another 4 children are listed in the 1930 Census but their names are illegible.

   Marriage Information:

William married Emily SHOSA, daughter of Eugene SHOSA and Harriet FORCIA, on 15 Dec 1909 in Houghton, Houghton Co., MI, USA. (Emily SHOSA was born about 1892 in Baraga, MI, USA.)