I do apologise, but still having trouble with John Hobson.
I've found 2 census - both for different John Hobson's, but both are in the coal trade, and by 1936 when Edward is in Nuneaton England alot of the families inc his wifes close/near family are also in coal trade - so wondering if this could be a link and he they moved due to work?
The two census that I've identified as possibilities are:
1891 Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, living in Drumbowie Village,
John Hobson b. 1876 Airdrie, Lodger with William Duncan age 35, Wife Ellen age 32 and 5 issue.
John's occ Coal Miner
Roll CSSCT1891_152 ED 4 Line 12 House Sched 11
1901 Census Denny parish, Stirlingshire
John Hobson b. 1875 Bowhill, Lanark
Address Parkfoo, Haggs, Stirlingshire
Lodging with John McEwan age 60 & wife Matilda 59
John's Occ, Coal Miner Hewer.
Roll - CSSCT1901_154 Line 14 House Sched 94
Am I missing searchin for something that could prove either of these census results to be my John? At the moment I don't think there is anyway of proving either of these 2 census
Kindest regards