Ann Milne BROWN could easily have been born to John BROWN & Mary KNOWLES after the 1891 census, presumably without the "Milne" recorded on her birth registration or someone would have noticed it by now. While Eva Christian BROWN's mother may have lied on the birth registration because she didn't want to be connected to an illegitimate birth, given that the baby was illegitimate, it would seem a bit pointless. I think the possibility that Eva was brought up by Ann's sister Mary is worth considering. As to no reference to a father, WWI started before Eva was very old, so the man of the house would likely be away and possibly never returned. I agree that the work of the Agency was pathetic! Please do tell us what it says on Jean LEARY nee MONTGOMERY's death certificate! Best wishes, Sheena Ireland