Another newbie, more than happy with what I have, thanks all.

[Stas]

Hi Trish
Owen married Ann Elizabeth Broughton 21.02.1886 in the Church of St Barnabus, Hull, I have copies of his birth, marriage and now his death certs.
Am now trying to trace their children, but only found 3/4 so far, and I am sure Harry said he came from a very large family.
Also, currently trying to track down records of Owens father and mother, who I believe to be John Owers, born about 1820 in Holme. Norfolk, and a Harriet Mills, born about 1827 in Great Yarmouth. I am told they married around 1860 in Norwich and only ever had the one child - Owen.
OK off I go again 

[lizdb]

Am now trying to trace their children, but only found 3/4 so far, and I am sure Harry said he came from a very large family.

the 1911 census that was found earlier had children Frank, George, William, and Harry on it.

Here is the familyin 1901 with 2 more siblings.

Rg13 4478 66 13
14 Georges Terrace, Hassle
Owen 33 Compositer Printer bn Stratford London
Ann E 35 wife bn Hull
Annie 14 Candidate Pupil Teacher bn Hull
John J 10 b Hull
Frank 3 bn Hull

[lizdb]

1891 doesnt produce any more though!

RG12 3941 6 8
3 Adelaide Place Hull
Owen 23 Printer Compositer bn Essex Stratford
Ann E 25 bn Hull
Annie 4 bn hull
John J 10mths bn Hull

[lizdb]

And 1881 does take us to the parents that you thought might be his

RG11 4757 6 5
22 Charlotte Street Hull
John 60 Shoemaker? bn Nofolk Holme
Harriet 54 bn Grt Yarmouth
Owen 13 Errand Boy bn Stratford

[lizdb]

Cant see them in 1871 at all.

Here they are in 1861 (they do get around dont they? Born Norfolk, Ipswich in 1861, Stratford when Owen born, Hull after that!)

Rg9 1165 123 5
16 Upper Barclay Street Ipswich

John 40 shoemaker bn Norfolk Holme
Harriet 34 dressmaker  bn Yarmouth

[Stas]

Yes, I wondered how come they moved about so much too.
I did note from the 1901 census, the year before she died, she was just a boarder, I dont know any of the names there, and the poor soul was noted as blind too.
There should also be a George A. I know Frank died 1918, machine gunner, buried Bienvillers Cemetary.
It's so frustrating when you know there is more, and can only get oddments.
Maybe I need a few years experience 

[trish1120]

Hi Stas,

You are doing really well 

As I said the marriage reg. for Owen in 1886 Hull does not have spouse as Ann.E. so there is something wrong in their transcribing

Here is marriage of John and Harriet;
John OWERS
Maria Harriet MILLS
December 1860
Norwich
4b 405

[lizdb]

I did note from the 1901 census, the year before she died, she was just a boarder, I dont know any of the names there, and the poor soul was noted as blind too.
There should also be a George A.

who are we talking about here? !!
Ann E (Owens wife) couldnt have died 1901 as he is on 1911 with Owen and more children incl your ancestor Harry bn 1907.  Aha - sorry, I see we were a generation further back and talking about Harriet.
And this George A you mention? We have found a sibling of Harry's called George, though seems to be George Stanley, not 'A'.  Or is George A the previous generation too - a sibling of Owen? Or even of John? but no, he's in the same sentance as Frank!

[Stas]

Liz, I am so sorry I am not making myself clear. Told you I was stumbling. 
Trish, yes it must be the transcribing, as I have a copy of Owen & Ann's marriage certificate in front of me as I type.
Witnesses were Ann's mum & dad, Joseph Curtis Broughton, and Lavinia Broughton.

I had a natter with my sister last night (step) and she remembers Harry asking her to name one of her sons after his brother, Peter. So there is another sibling name for me to search for.

I wonder why folks were so reticent back then about discussing family