• Born: 1748, Illogan, Cornwall
• Christened: 1 Jan 1749, Illogan, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 11 Jun 1767, Illogan, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 7 Jun 1838, St. Ives, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

On 11 May 1775 Blanch Hockin was granted Administration of the goods &c of John Hichens late of Illogan, gentleman, who died intestate. ²

In 1801 Blanch Hichens, widow, became a beneficiary of her mother's will, receiving 2 guineas.

In 1828 Blanch Hichens, widow, became a beneficiary of the will of her sister Jane Hockin of Illogan, spinster, receiving £100.

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Blanch Hichens of St. Ives died aged 90 years (burial record).

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At. St. Ives, Mrs. Blanch Hichens, widow of the late Mr. John Hichens, aged 93. This venerable woman was distinguished through life by every good quality of heart and mind, and she retained her excellent understanding, unimpaired to the last.

The Falmouth Express and Colonial Journal, 6 Jun 1838, p. 8

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At St. Ives, Mrs. Blanch Hichens, aged 90 years, she has been blind for the last 15 years....

The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, Friday, 8 Jun 1838, p. 2