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Richard Hocken 1696–1766

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Hocken in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1696 · Ruan Major, Cornwall, England
Died 29 Apr 1766 · Grade, Cornwall, England
Spouse Jane Pearce
Children Hannah Hockin

Researchers connected through Richard Hocken 1696–1766

and 1 more tree owner connected with Richard Hocken 1696–1766

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Jane Pearce

Biography

The story of Richard Hocken began in 1696 in Ruan Major, Cornwall, England. Richard Hocken married jane pearce, and had children including hannah hockin. Richard Hocken passed away in 1766 in Grade, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Richard Hocken in Ruan Major, Cornwall, England
Birth
1766
Death of Richard Hocken in Grade, Cornwall, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Hocken

This ancestor line traces from Ruan Minor, Cornwall, England (1639) to Ruan Major, Cornwall, England (1696) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Hocken (1696–1766) was born in Ruan Major, Cornwall, England and died in Grade, Cornwall, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Richard Hocken's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Hocken PTP
1696–1766
Ruan Major, Cornwall, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Richard Hocken's Descendants

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Richard Hocken PTP 1696–1766