So he is in Toxteth ,Liverpool by 1912 - do you have him in 1911 census ?...is he in Walton or Toxteth ?
I will have a look see if I can find him

I live in Liverpool and there are still Hosier family here
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He is in Toxteth 1911 census
Margaret is in Haydock ?...is that correct ?
Wilfred was registered dec qtr 1904 - Margaret was admitted to the Workhouse 1904
Name Margt Ellen Hosier
Event Type Workhouse admission
Event Date 1904
Event Year 1862 - 1905
Event Place Lancashire, England