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15. Hosking

Hosking and its variants is a surname that, more than most, seems to trigger disagreement over its origins. The consensus among the surname experts is that Hosking and its various spelling variants emerged from Middle English Osekin. The theory is that it was a pet form of first names beginning Os-, such as Osborne, Osmond … Continue reading 15. Hosking →

Mixed fortunes at Breage

Priscilla Carter was born at Trescowe, Breage, the second child of Francis and Elizabeth. Francis worked as a tin miner, as did the majority of the men of the parish. Priscilla grew up at Trescowe Hill and by 1871 she and a younger sister were at the dressing floors, while her elder brother and father … Continue reading Mixed fortunes at Breage →