So you've dragged your Mum into it now have you? Haven't we got enough problems?!
I think it highly unlikely that John is her father. He would only have been about 13!
I found him on the 1901 using his name, year of birth and Pelton.
Re: Maggie - same applies - you would have to buy death cert I'm afraid.
Suggest you hang fire until the others get back from the pub!
Giggsy