Headstone 292
~ Sandstone ~ Round top with semi-circular shoulders

- John Hocking 1776 – 19 March 1855
- Aged 79 years
- of Polkeeves, Talland Parish
- Husband of Jenny Hocking
- Parish Records show
- Buried 23 March 1855
- Surname spelt Hocken
- Jenny Hocking 1777 – 13 March 1856
- Aged 79 years
- Possible connection Headstone 301
Will of John Hocken, Yeoman, of Talland, dated 1855. PROB 11/2218/378 National Archives. Will has been transcribed and amongst the many beneficiaries are his two sons, Daniel & Nathaniel Hocken.


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