I have followed John and then his father Thomas (and GrandfatherJohn) back and it seems John had a brother Willie -
1881
Pearls Lane Wragholme Lincs
Thomas Dowlman Hed M 51 ag lab Habetoft
Elizabeth wife 41 Yarboro
Willie son 23 Fulstow
JOHN son 10 Saltfleetby
Edward Stubs servant 19 Lincs
RG11 3266 38 5
strange thing is it seems Willie was illegit!
1871 Willie 14 is described as son of Thomas (and Elizabeth) and John is 1 month old
RG10 3410 28 8
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Suz