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Hello
Thank you so much for your reply...... I wasn't holding out much hope!

There is a1911 census Henry James George 1878-1927 GY, living with his wife Alice (nee Spencer),1846- 1914 living with their children - including Annie, at no.16 Row22 which I believe was on the corner of the Conge, Market Place end.
One of the children is Alice Sarah George(1904-1983) which would be the Aunt Alice you mentioned.

I have an image of Henry James George and his military record which has thrown up a couple of mysteries in itself.
Also, the parents of Alice- William Watts Spencer and Sarah( nee Steward)  seem to have a colourful history including bigamy and running away to Australia!

It was said to discover the fate of Arthur John George particularly as I have been told that he told his mother when he left for war that he knew he would never return.

So, Annie had 7 siblings for which I have information on except for Hilda, she literally disappeared!
Following some nifty detective work and good luck I have met with Thelma Mather( living
In Halvergate, Katie Smith(Ewles) and Pauline Smith both living in Great Yarmouth.

Would be more than happy to share anything else I have with you
Best Wishes

Hello all, a newbie here hoping for help! Thank you in advance if anyone can.

I have the birth certificate for Alice Kate Mary Ann Spencer born Great Yarmouth 22 October 1876.
Her father was William Watts Spencer, b 1854 Chelsea, house carpenter. His father has same name.
Her mother was Sarah Spencer ( nee Steward, father John farmer). Sarah born 1851 Stokesby Norfolk. They married 5th June 1876, Fulham London.

I have marriage certificate for Alice Kate Spencer, aged 23, to Henry George 1st April 1900 Great Yarmouth.
Her father named as William Watts Spencer, carpenter.
The banns on 26th Feb1900 says Alice was residing in Great Yarmouth with her mother, no mention of father.

I have traced a William Watts Spencer ( carpenter aged 21) emigrating to Australia, Port Adelaide on 29 th July 1876, arriving November 1876. In 1878 he married Grace Ann Gillard in Yongala, Australia.
marriage certificate says he is a bachelor.

There is a Sarah Spencer who died in London 1876, but this can't be her as the banns of her daughter Alice says they are living together in 1900.

Obviously, anything is possible but does anyone else think this is what happened:
William Watts Spencer and Sarah Spencer married June 1876
WWS emigrated July 1876
Sarah returned to Great Yarmouth alone and their daughter Alice was born Oct 1876
WWS married again illegally in Australia 2 years later.

Does this sound feasible..... or am I missing something obvious!