In April 1852 Richard White Tregoning was named as a beneficiary in the will of his paternal grandfather Sampson Tregoning of Rosevidney.
In 1871 Richard Tregonning, aged 29, born in Budock, farmer of 110 acres employing 1 labourer & 2 boys, and wife Minnie, aged 21, born in Madron, were living in 1 Rosevidney, Ludgvan. Present were sons (born in Ludgvan): John (1) and Henry (2m), infant, two farm servants
In 1891 Richard W. Tregoning, aged 49, born in Budock, relieving officer, and wife M. B., aged 41, born in Madron, were living in Lower Poltair, Madron. Present were sons (born in Ludgvan): Richard J. (21), grocer's assistant, Harry (20), assistant schoolmaster.