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William J. Hocking and Jessie De Viell

Married

There is an entry in the GRO indices for the marriage of a Jessie De Viell in Oct/Nov/Dec 1879 in Plymouth (volume 5b, page 518), however there doesn't appear to be a William Hocking on this page.

At the time of the 1891 census, the family were living at 17, Follett Buildings, St. Mary Major, Exeter.

At the time of the 1901 census, the family are living with Jessie's father at 3, Bullers' Cottages, Exwick, Devon.
Husband:   William J. Hocking

Born: 1859
Died:  
Father: James Hockin / Mules
Mother: Anna Lemon

Occupation: Tailor
There is an entry in the GRO indices for Jan/Feb/Mar 1860 for the birth of a William Mules in Bideford (volume 5b page 563). There is also an entry later in the year. This is for Oct/Nov/Dec 1860, for the birth of a "William Henry Mules" again in Bideford (volume 5b page 492). However, the earlier of the two seems more likely, given that this would correlate with the age given in the 1881 census.

Aged 11 at the time of the 1871 census, "William J. Hocking" appears living with his parents, and his place of birth is recorded as "Devon, Bideford".

Aged 21 at the time of the 1881 census, and named "William Mules". His birthplace is recorded as Bideford, and his occupation is Tailor.

Aged 31 at the time of the 1891 census, and named "William J. Hockin". Here he is the head of the family, living with his wife and four young children. His occupation is again entered as tailor.

Aged 41 at the time of the 1901 census, "William J. Hocking" appears living with his family and father-in-law. His place of birth is again Bideford, and his occupation is entered as "Journeyman Tailor".

Wife:   Jessie De Viell

Born: 1855
Died:  
Father: John De Viell
Mother: Ann


Aged 6 at the time of the 1861 census, her place of birth is entered as St Thomas.

Aged 33 at the time of the 1891 census. Her place of birth is entered as "Exwick, Devon".

Her age is entered as 45 at the time of the 1901 census, and her place of birth again Exwick. Her occupation is entered as "Laundress with own account at home".

Male  Child 1:   Edward S. Hocking

Born: 1886
Died:  
Spouse:
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Aged 4 at the time of the 1891 census, his birthplace is entered as "Devon, Exeter".

Aged 14 at the time of the 1901 census, his birthplace is again entered as Exeter. Here his occupation is entered as "Newsboy (Smith and Son)".

Male  Child 2:   Horace E. Hocking

Born: 1887
Died:  
Spouse:
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Aged 3 at the time of the 1891 census, his birthplace is entered as "Devon, Exeter".

Aged 13 at the time of the 1901 census, his birthplace is again entered as Exeter. Here his occupation is entered as "Errand boy (lithographer)".

Female  Child 3:   Selina Florence Hocking

Born: 1889
Died:  
Spouse:
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An entry appears in the GRO indices for the birth of a "Selina Florence Hocking" in Apr/May/Jun 1889 in Exeter (volume 5a, page 88).

Aged 1 at the time of the 1891 census, her birthplace is entered as "Devon, Exeter".

Aged 11 at the time of the 1901 census, her birthplace is again entered as Exeter.

Male  Child 4:   Percy Clyde Hocking

Born: 1890
Died:  
Spouse:
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There is an entry in the GRO indices for the birth of a "Percy Clyde Hocking" in Apr/May/Jun 1890 in Exeter (volume 5b, page 85). This seems to be a likely match.

Aged 11 months at the time of the 1891 census, his birthplace is entered as "Devon, Exeter".

Aged 10 at the time of the 1901 census, her birthplace is again entered as Exeter.