This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hocking Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TSj.2ACIB/119.2 Message Board Post: Yes, Joseph & Silas were prolific writers of their time. The rest of the family is as follows: Mahala Mary - eldest sister. Died Sept 18, 1939 in her 87th year in Hornsea, London, in her 87th year Jabez - eldest son, died in California Simeon, second son, died in Canada Salome, youngest daughter, married Arther Fifield Silas Kitto (Kitto is mothers name) 3rd son, died at Highgate London Thiraz - daughter who died in her 17th year - does that relate to the illness you spoke of? died 29 oct 1872 Joseph - married to Annie Parents were James & Elizabeth Hocking. All this information came from their grave site. I have photos of the grave stones if you want them, we went to St. Stephens in Cornwall this past December, as I am interested in Silas Hocking, the author. Hope this helps somewhat. Would you let me know where you found out their occupations, etc?