My Mother passed away when I was 4 years old and unfortunately my Father never kept in touch with that side of the family. Her Mother was Hilda May Hobby born 1903 in Southampton and gave birth to my Mother 1925 (Hazel Joan Hobby). Hilda's parents were George Hobby and Florence Hobby nee Middleton, I would love to know if George and Florence had any other children.
Many Thanks Janp
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If they lived in England - have you found George Hobby in 1901 census? maybe with wife and children older than Hilda. In 1903 mother's maiden name wasn't in register but a bit later on mother's maiden name was added.
In the 1901 census there is a George Hobby with a wife Florence, and a son Charles W. aged 3 mths, living in Shriely Southampton.
As Aghadowey says, the mother's maiden name doesn't appear in the register until 1911. however Charles William Hobby was registered Q1. 1901 in South Stoneham, and Hilda May Hobby was registered Q4. 1903 in South Stoneham.
There are 3 other Hobby children registered there between 1901 and 1908, and two of those are distinct possibilities: George Sydney Q1. 1906 and Florence Louise Q1. 1908. Of course, you would need to get their birth certificates to confirm that these are your family.