Arthur William HARRIS, born Great Marlow 1878

[Heatha]

My great uncle was Arthur William HARRIS born 1877/1878 in Great Marlow. His birth was registered in the first quarter of 1878 and he was baptised in 24th April 1878.

The story, from the family, says that he had a row with his parents, walked out and was never seen again.

In 1901 he was living at home in Queen's Road, Marlow, and was a brewer's labourer.
In 1911 he in no longer at home but the census return states that all six children are still living.
I think I have eliminated all entries for Arthur Harris born around 1877/1878 in the 1921 census.

For years I have tried to find Arthur. If anyone can think of anything that I have missed please let me know. I keep returning to the mystery as it a constant niggling irritation in the back of my mind.

[heywood]

There is this man in 1911 - Alfred William Harris

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XW2P-TST

I can’t see a birth for that name.

In 1921 index, there is no birth place for him.

[Kay99]

Have you discounted Arthur Harris b 1876 Bucks living in Derbyshire in 1921??

Kay

[Heatha]

Yes, he is the son of William and Charlotte Sarah who are not in my tree. Thanks anyway!

I am still looking into Alfred William HARRIS but cannot find a suitable marriage. I suspect that the mother's maiden name is AYRES. Of course, they may not have actually been married and that might be why there was a row. Winifred May was originally registered as Winifred Rose and the middle name was subsequently changed.  I am struggling to find the family in 1921. Edit: Just found them!

[Heatha]

We can definitely discount Alfred William HARRIS. He is already in my tree. He is Arthur William HARRIS's first cousin! Sorry!

[heywood]

I think I have found Alfred now after lots of searching previously!
I was so hopeful.

[Heatha]

thank you very much. I had forgotten about Alfred but your prompts have lead be to find (Lizzie) his wife's death. I still cannot find Alfred's death! The daughter died, unmarried in 1959. Their other two children died young - aged 3-4 and 5.