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Maria Woolcott

F, #25201, b. 1860, d. DECEASED
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Father*Isaac Woolcott (b. 1827, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Martha (Unknown) (b. 1822, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMaria Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1860 in Woodford, Wiltshire, England.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1860
    Birth
    1860 | Woodford, Wiltshire, England

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Maria Woolcott has the reference number 25201.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Wiltshire - ALL
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Elizabeth Woolcott

F, #25202, b. 1821, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathElizabeth Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1821. Note: TWIN.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1821
    Birth
    1821
    Elizabeth Woolcott was born in 1821. Note: TWIN.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Woolcott has the reference number 25202.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Abraham Woolcott

M, #25203, b. 1831, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathAbraham Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1831. Note: TWIN.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1831
    Birth
    1831
    Abraham Woolcott was born in 1831. Note: TWIN.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Abraham Woolcott has the reference number 25203.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Thomas Woolcott

M, #25204, b. 1831, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathThomas Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1831. Note: TWIN.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1831
    Birth
    1831
    Thomas Woolcott was born in 1831. Note: TWIN.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Woolcott has the reference number 25204.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Anna Woolcott

F, #25205, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnna Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1833.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1833
    Birth
    1833

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Anna Woolcott has the reference number 25205.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Fanny Woolcott

F, #25206, b. 1834, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathFanny Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1834 in Milverton, Somerset, England.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1834
    Birth
    1834 | Milverton, Somerset, England

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Fanny Woolcott has the reference number 25206.
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John Woolcott

M, #25207, b. 1836, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathJohn Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1836.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1836
    Birth
    1836

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Woolcott has the reference number 25207.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Benjamin Woolcott

M, #25208, b. 1838, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathBenjamin Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1838.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1838
    Birth
    1838

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Benjamin Woolcott has the reference number 25208.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Martha Woolcott

F, #25209, b. 1840, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathMartha Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1840.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1840
    Birth
    1840

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Martha Woolcott has the reference number 25209.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Jacob Woolcott

M, #25210, b. 1842, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathJacob Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1842.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1842
    Birth
    1842

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Jacob Woolcott has the reference number 25210.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Henry Woolcott

M, #25211, b. 1842, d. DECEASED
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Father*Abraham Woolcott (b. 1792, d. 14 November 1866)
Mother*Maria Mills (b. 1795, d. October 1871)
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Vital Facts

DeathHenry Woolcott died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1842.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1842
    Birth
    1842

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Woolcott has the reference number 25211.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Elizabeth Maria Dowling

F, #25212, b. January 1864, d. January 1864
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Father*George Dowling (b. 1819, d. January 1892)
Mother*Elizabeth Woolcott (b. 1829, d. between 3 April 1881 and 5 April 1891)
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Vital Facts

BirthElizabeth Maria Dowling was born in January 1864 in Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
DeathShe died in January 1864, in Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1864
    Birth
    January 1864 | Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1864~0
    Death
    January 1864 | Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Maria Dowling has the reference number 25212.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Henry Dowling

M, #25213, b. 1867, d. April 1893
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Father*George Dowling (b. 1819, d. January 1892)
Mother*Elizabeth Woolcott (b. 1829, d. between 3 April 1881 and 5 April 1891)
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Vital Facts

BirthHenry Dowling was born in 1867 in Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
DeathHe died in April 1893, in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1867
    Birth
    1867 | Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1893~26
    Death
    April 1893 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Dowling has the reference number 25213.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
England, Hampshire
The Goodworth-Clatford Parish Dowlings
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John Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

M, #25214, b. 1733, d. before 28 February 1815
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Father*George Dowling (b. 1695, d. 23 January 1774)
Mother*Amey Cole (b. 1700, d. 1768)
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Partner: Anne Fishlock (b. 1734, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Anne Dowling (b. before 30 September 1755, d. before 30 September 1755)

Partner: Elizabeth Davis (b. 1734, d. 1816)

Children:

Son*Isaac Dowling (b. before 19 July 1758, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Elizabeth Dowling (b. before 17 April 1761, d. DECEASED)
Son*John Dowling (b. before 16 May 1765, d. before 3 May 1767)
Son*John Dowling+ (b. before 7 April 1768, d. 16 July 1834)
Son*Edward Dowling (b. November 1770, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Sarah Dowling (b. before 31 May 1773, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Amy Dowling (b. 1778, d. DECEASED)

Partner: Sarah Spragg (b. 1750, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Elizabeth Dowling (b. before 4 August 1782, d. April 1857)
Son*Thomas Dowling (b. 1783, d. 1817)
Son*Joseph Dowling+ (b. February 1784, d. 9 October 1843)
Daughter*Sarah Dowling+ (b. before 20 August 1786, d. April 1869)
Son*William Dowling+ (b. before 10 May 1789, d. before 4 June 1824)
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Vital Facts

BirthJohn Dowling was born in 1733 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: or Clatford.
MarriageHe and Anne Fishlock were married on 25 November 1753 in Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England.
MarriageHe and Elizabeth Davis were married on 14 April 1758 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG, Parish; John a widower.1
MarriageHe and Sarah Spragg were married on 1 November 1781 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Parish.12
DeathHe died before 28 February 1815, in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Age: 81; Parish.13
BurialHe was buried on 28 February 1815 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England Parish.13

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1733
    Birth
    1733 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    John Dowling was born in 1733 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: or Clatford.
  • 1734
    Birth
    1734
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  • 1753~20
    Marriage | Anne Fishlock
    25 November 1753 | Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England
    Anne Fishlock
    Age ~19
    Birth in 1734 | Great Bedwin, Wiltshire, England
    Death: DECEASED
  • 1755~22
    Residence
    9 April 1755 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Anne.
    Citation: 2
  • 1758~25
    Marriage | Elizabeth Davis
    14 April 1758 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Elizabeth Davis
    Age ~24
    Birth in 1734 | Fyfield By Marlborough, Wiltshire, England
    Death: in 1816 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    He and Elizabeth Davis were married on 14 April 1758 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG, Parish; John a widower.
    Citation: 1
  • 1758~25
    Residence
    14 April 1758 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Marriage to Elizabeth Davis.
    Citation: 1
  • 1758~25
    Residence
    19 July 1758 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son Isaac.
    Citation: 3
  • 1761~28
    Residence
    17 April 1761 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Elizabeth.
    Citation: 4
  • 1765~32
    Residence
    16 May 1765 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son John Dowling.)
    Citation: 5
  • 1767
    Birth
    1 November 1767
    He was born on 1 November 1767. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 1754 to 10 May1829 is 21 years without consent, with consent it was 12 for females and 14 for males.)
    Citation: 12
  • 1768~35
    Residence
    7 April 1768 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son John.
    Citation: 6
  • 1770~37
    Residence
    November 1770 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son Edward.
    Citation: 7
  • 1773~40
    Residence
    31 May 1773 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Sarah.
    Citation: 8
  • 1781~48
    Marriage | Sarah Spragg
    1 November 1781 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Sarah Spragg
    Age ~31
    Birth in 1750 | Hampshire, EnglandG
    Death: DECEASED
    He and Sarah Spragg were married on 1 November 1781 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Parish.
    Citation: 12
  • 1781~48
    Residence
    1 November 1781 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; Marriage to Sarah Spragg.
    Citation: 12
  • 1782~49
    Residence
    4 August 1782 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Elizebeth.
    Citation: 11
  • 1786~53
    Residence
    20 August 1786 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; (Baptism of daughter Sarah.)
    Citation: 9
  • 1789~56
    Residence
    10 May 1789 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son William.
    Citation: 10
  • 1815
    Religious Affiliation
    Before 28 February 1815 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England before 28 February 1815 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 13
  • 1815
    Residence
    Before 28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Citation: 13

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1815
    Death
    Before 28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    John Dowling died before 28 February 1815, in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Age: 81; Parish.
    Citation: 13
  • 1815
    Burial
    28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    He was buried on 28 February 1815 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England Parish.
    Citation: 13

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 25214.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
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England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Goodworth Clatford
England, Wiltshire - ALL
The Goodworth-Clatford Parish Dowlings
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  1. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F810049657%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN to ELIZABETH DAVIS in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 5-Apr-2020:- 14-Apr-1758; John a widower; ALSO DUPLICATE AT https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_856003960

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  2. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_930896096,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ANNE in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 5-Apr-2020:- 9-Apr-1755; to John & Anne Dowling; ALSO DUPLICATE ENTRY AT https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FB%2F800113188%2F1

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  3. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ISAAC in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, England;
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  4. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ELIZABETH in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England;
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  5. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England;
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  6. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England; Father: John Dowling, Mother: Elizabeth
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  7. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, EDWARD in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire; England;
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  8. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, SARAH in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire; England;
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  9. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, SARAH in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;
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  10. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;
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  11. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ELIZEBETH in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;
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  12. [S2971] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish MARRIAGES 1538-1973; Hampshire Marriages Transcripts", Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN to SARAH SPRAGG in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;
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  13. [S3728] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 16 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Burial of DOWLING, JOHN in Longstock, Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;' on 28 Feb 1815; Age: 81; Birth year: 1734; Record ID: GBPRS/D/805423339/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England, Newspaper Death Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/D/805423339/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Anne Fishlock

F, #25215, b. 1734, d. DECEASED
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Partner: John Dowling (b. 1733, d. before 28 February 1815)

Children:

Daughter*Anne Dowling (b. before 30 September 1755, d. before 30 September 1755)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnne Fishlock died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1734 in Great Bedwin, Wiltshire, England.
MarriageShe and John Dowling were married on 25 November 1753 in Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England.


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Anne Dowling
    Citation: 1
  • 1734
    Birth
    1734 | Great Bedwin, Wiltshire, England
  • 1753
    Marriage | John Dowling
    25 November 1753 | Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England
    John Dowling
    Age ~20
    Birth in 1733 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Death: before 28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
  • 1755
    Residence
    9 April 1755 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Anne.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Anne Fishlock has the reference number 25215.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
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England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Goodworth Clatford
England, Wiltshire - ALL
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  1. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_930896096,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ANNE in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 5-Apr-2020:- 9-Apr-1755; to John & Anne Dowling; ALSO DUPLICATE ENTRY AT https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FB%2F800113188%2F1

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Elizabeth Davis1

F, #25216, b. 1734, d. 1816
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Father*Nathaniel Davies (b. 1710, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Right (b. 1714, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: John Dowling (b. 1733, d. before 28 February 1815)

Children:

Son*Isaac Dowling (b. before 19 July 1758, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Elizabeth Dowling (b. before 17 April 1761, d. DECEASED)
Son*John Dowling (b. before 16 May 1765, d. before 3 May 1767)
Son*John Dowling+ (b. before 7 April 1768, d. 16 July 1834)
Son*Edward Dowling (b. November 1770, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Sarah Dowling (b. before 31 May 1773, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Amy Dowling (b. 1778, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

BirthElizabeth Davis was born in 1734 in Fyfield By Marlborough, Wiltshire, England.
MarriageShe and John Dowling were married on 14 April 1758 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG, Parish; John a widower.1
DeathShe died in 1816, in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG.


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Elizabeth Dowling
    Citations: 2,3,4,5,6
  • 1734
    Birth
    1734 | Fyfield By Marlborough, Wiltshire, England
  • 1746
    Birth
    Before 14 April 1746
    Elizabeth Davis was born before 14 April 1746. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 1754 to 10 May1829 is 21 years without consent, with consent it was 12 for females and 14 for males.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1758~24
    Marriage | John Dowling
    14 April 1758 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    John Dowling
    Age ~25
    Birth in 1733 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Death: before 28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    She and John Dowling were married on 14 April 1758 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG, Parish; John a widower.
    Citation: 1
  • 1758~24
    Residence
    14 April 1758 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Marriage.
    Citation: 1
  • 1758~24
    Residence
    19 July 1758 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son Isaac.
    Citation: 2
  • 1761~27
    Residence
    17 April 1761 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Elizabeth.
    Citation: 3
  • 1765~31
    Residence
    16 May 1765 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son John.
    Citation: 4
  • 1768~34
    Residence
    7 April 1768 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son John.)
    Citation: 7
  • 1770~36
    Residence
    November 1770 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son Edward.
    Citation: 5
  • 1773~39
    Residence
    31 May 1773 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Sarah.
    Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1816~82
    Death
    1816 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Davis has the reference number 25216.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
1700s All
Cause of Death
Death Age
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Goodworth Clatford
England, Wiltshire - ALL
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  1. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F810049657%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN to ELIZABETH DAVIS in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 5-Apr-2020:- 14-Apr-1758; John a widower; ALSO DUPLICATE AT https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_856003960

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  2. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_930490135,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ISAAC in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 5-Apr-2020:- 19-Jul-1758; to John & Elizabeth Dowling; ALSO DUPLICATE AT https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FB%2F800113207%2F1 with "priv, recd 14 Sep",

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  3. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ELIZABETH in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England;
    Map-ENG-Hampshire-Goodworth-Clatford-Ang-Parish
  4. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England;
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  5. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, EDWARD in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire; England;
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  6. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, SARAH in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire; England;
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  7. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England; Father: John Dowling, Mother: Elizabeth
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Sarah Spragg1

F, #25217, b. 1750, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
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Partner: John Dowling (b. 1733, d. before 28 February 1815)

Children:

Daughter*Elizabeth Dowling (b. before 4 August 1782, d. April 1857)
Son*Thomas Dowling (b. 1783, d. 1817)
Son*Joseph Dowling+ (b. February 1784, d. 9 October 1843)
Daughter*Sarah Dowling+ (b. before 20 August 1786, d. April 1869)
Son*William Dowling+ (b. before 10 May 1789, d. before 4 June 1824)
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Vital Facts

DeathSarah Spragg died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1750 in Hampshire, EnglandG.
MarriageShe and John Dowling were married on 1 November 1781 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Parish.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Sarah Dowling
  • 1750
    Birth
    1750 | Hampshire, EnglandG
  • 1769
    Birth
    Before 1 November 1769
    Sarah Spragg was born before 1 November 1769. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 1754 to 10 May1829 is 21 years without consent, with consent it was 12 for females and 14 for males.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1781
    Marriage | John Dowling
    1 November 1781 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    John Dowling
    Age ~48
    Birth in 1733 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Death: before 28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    She and John Dowling were married on 1 November 1781 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Parish.
    Citation: 1
  • 1781
    Residence
    1 November 1781 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; Marriage.
    Citation: 1
  • 1782
    Residence
    4 August 1782 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of daughter Elizebeth.
    Citation: 2
  • 1786
    Residence
    20 August 1786 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; (Baptism of daughter Sarah.)
    Citation: 3
  • 1789
    Residence
    10 May 1789 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Parish; Baptism of son William.
    Citation: 4
  • 1815
    Event or Activity
    28 February 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    She was in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, on 28 February 1815. Note: (Death and Burial of husband John, Dowling aged: 81.)
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Spragg has the reference number 25217.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
1700s All
England - All
England, Hampshire
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  1. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F810065687%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN to SARAH SPRAGG in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 14-Apr-2020:- 1-Nov-1781,

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  2. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FB%2F800287963%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ELIZEBETH in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 14-Apr-2020:- 4-Aug-1782; to John & Sarrah Dowling,

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  3. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, SARAH in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;
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  4. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;
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  5. [S3728] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 16 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Burial of DOWLING, JOHN in Longstock, Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;' on 28 Feb 1815; Age: 81; Birth year: 1734; Record ID: GBPRS/D/805423339/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England, Newspaper Death Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/D/805423339/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

John Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, #25218, b. before 7 April 1768, d. 16 July 1834
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Father*John Dowling (b. 1733, d. before 28 February 1815)
Mother*Elizabeth Davis (b. 1734, d. 1816)
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Partner: Ruth Widdick (b. 1787, d. 1 May 1852)

Children:

Daughter*Mary Widdick (b. 1809, d. 23 January 1861)
Daughter*Jane Dowling (b. before 27 August 1813, d. 4 August 1862)
Son*Henry Dowling (b. before 10 May 1815, d. between April and June 1851)
Son*William Dowling+ (b. before 5 October 1817, d. 28 May 1882)
Son*John Dowling (b. 1818, d. DECEASED)
Son*Thomas Dowling+ (b. before 5 September 1819, d. between April and June 1855)
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Vital Facts

BirthJohn Dowling was born before 7 April 1768 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Parish.1,6
MarriageHe and Ruth Widdick were married on 21 October 1812 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, St Edmund Church; Both in 1st marriage; By Bonds; Bondsman: John Warn tailor of Salisbury.7
DeathHe died on 16 July 1834, in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
BurialHe was buried on 20 July 1834 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England Parish.6

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1768
    Birth
    Before 7 April 1768 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    John Dowling was born before 7 April 1768 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Parish.
    Citations: 1,6
  • 1768
    Baptism
    7 April 1768 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    He was baptised on 7 April 1768 in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG.
    Citations: 1,3
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 7 April 1768 and 20 July 1834 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 7 April 1768 and 20 July 1834 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 3,4,9,10,6
  • 1772
    Birth
    1772
    Citation: 7
  • 1812
    Occupation
    29 September 1812 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Mealman (Dealer in meal or grain products such as flour, distributer of grain or cereal products.)
    Citation: 7
  • 1812
    Residence
    29 September 1812 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Age: 40; at marriage to Ruth Widdick.)
    Citation: 7
  • 1812
    Marriage | Ruth Widdick
    21 October 1812 | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
    Ruth Widdick
    Age ~25
    Birth in 1787 | Bucklers, Hampshire, England
    Death: on 1 May 1852 | Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England
    He and Ruth Widdick were married on 21 October 1812 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, St Edmund Church; Both in 1st marriage; By Bonds; Bondsman: John Warn tailor of Salisbury.
    Citation: 7
  • 1813
    Residence
    27 August 1813 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Baptism of daughter Jane Dowling.
    Citation: 4
  • 1813
    Occupation
    27 August 1813 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 4
  • 1815
    Occupation
    10 May 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 11
  • 1815
    Residence
    10 May 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son Henry Dowling.)
    Citation: 3
  • 1817
    Residence
    5 October 1817 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son William Dowling.)
    Citation: 9
  • 1817
    Occupation
    5 October 1817 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 9
  • 1819
    Residence
    5 September 1819 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son Thomas Dowling.)
    Citation: 10
  • 1819
    Occupation
    5 September 1819 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 10
  • 1834
    Residence
    Before 20 July 1834 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1834
    Death
    16 July 1834 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
  • 1834
    Death
    Before 20 July 1834 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    John Dowling died before 20 July 1834, in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Age: 66; Parish.
    Citation: 6
  • 1834
    Burial
    20 July 1834 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    He was buried on 20 July 1834 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England Parish.
    Citation: 6

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 25218.
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(Research Note: John is shown as the father of Mary Widdick/Whittick OR Dowling on her marriage in 1849 to Henry Cole Spencer).
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
1700s All
Cause of Death
Death Age
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Goodworth Clatford
England, Wiltshire - ALL
Millers
The Goodworth-Clatford Parish Dowlings
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  1. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_930490012,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Goodworth Clatford parish, Hampshire, England; Father: John Dowling, Mother: Elizabeth,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 6-Apr-2020:- 7-Apr-1768; to John & Elizabeth Dowling; ALSO DUPLICATE ENTRY AT https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FB%2F800113273%2F1 with "priv, recd 3 May",

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  2. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 9 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, THOMAS to CHARLOTTE HENWOOD nee MOTH in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, on 9 February 1854; 1854; Record ID: R_856211870,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 9 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_856211870. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  3. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, HENRY in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 10 May 1815, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288235/1;
  4. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JANE in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 27 Aug 1813, daughter of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288210/1;
  5. [S2971] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish MARRIAGES 1538-1973; Hampshire Marriages Transcripts", Citation Detail: Marriage of WHITTICK OR DOWLING, MARY to HENRY COLE SPENCER in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, on 1849; 1849; Record ID: R_843015931/2;
  6. [S3728] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 16 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Burial of DOWLING, JOHN in Longstock, Longstock parish, Hampshire, England;' on 20 Jul 1834; Age: 66; Birth year: 1768; Record ID: GBPRS/D/805423989/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Burials | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/D/805423989/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  7. [S6514] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 16 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN DOWLING, to WIDDICK Hampshire, England, 1812; Longstock; Record ID: GBPRS/M/98038984/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/98038984/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  8. [S6516] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F3%3A1%3A3Q9M-CSW5-Q74J-P%3Fcc%3D2562514&parentid=R_106287248612,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, RUTH; Sex: Female; in Salisbury, England, Hampshire, Wiltshire; Death date: 15 May 1852; Death year: 1852; Publication title: Salisbury And Winchester Journal; Publication year: 1852; Publication date: 15 May 1852 in Record ID: R_106287248612,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 16 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: England, Newspaper Death Notices | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_106287248612&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_106287248612&expand=true&tab=this,

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  9. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Oct 1817, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288268/1;
  10. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, THOMAS in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Sep 1819, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288295/1;
  11. [S4618] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1851%2F2%2FAI%2F000665&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1851%2F2%2FAI%2F000665%2F011,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, HENRY in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England; Index: Stockbridge - 1851 Apr-Jun; 1851- Volume 7 Page 166,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Baptisms in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1851/2/AI/000665/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ruth Widdick1

F, #25219, b. 1787, d. 1 May 1852
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Partner: John Dowling (b. before 7 April 1768, d. 16 July 1834)

Children:

Daughter*Mary Widdick (b. 1809, d. 23 January 1861)
Daughter*Jane Dowling (b. before 27 August 1813, d. 4 August 1862)
Son*Henry Dowling (b. before 10 May 1815, d. between April and June 1851)
Son*William Dowling+ (b. before 5 October 1817, d. 28 May 1882)
Son*John Dowling (b. 1818, d. DECEASED)
Son*Thomas Dowling+ (b. before 5 September 1819, d. between April and June 1855)
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Vital Facts

BirthRuth Widdick was born in 1787 in Bucklers, Hampshire, England.2
MarriageShe and John Dowling were married on 21 October 1812 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, St Edmund Church; Both in 1st marriage; By Bonds; Bondsman: John Warn tailor of Salisbury.1
DeathShe died on 1 May 1852, in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England. Note: Age: 65-67; Formerly: Wiltshire; Index: Stockbridge - 1852 Apr-Jun; Volume 2C, Page 42.3,4,5


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18416
1850
Census
30 Mar 18512

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Ruth Dowling
    Citations: 2,6,7,8,9,10,3,4,5
  • 1785
    Birth
    1785
    Citation: 4
  • 1787
    Birth
    1787 | Bucklers, Hampshire, England
    Citation: 2
  • 1791
    Birth
    1791 | Hampshire, EnglandG
    Citation: 6
  • 1801~14
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1801 | United Kingdom
    Acts of Union unite Great Britain and Ireland. Creates the United Kingdom; affects legal and administrative records. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1801.
  • 1801~14
    TIMELINE
    2 April 1801 | Copenhagen, Denmark
    Battle of Copenhagen. British naval victory under Admiral Nelson; impacts military enlistment and pension records. in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 April 1801.
  • 1802~15
    TIMELINE
    1802 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act introduced. Begins regulation of child labour; early shift in working-class family dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1802.
  • 1802~15
    TIMELINE
    1802 | United Kingdom
    Treaty of Amiens signed. Temporary peace with France; military families experience brief respite from war. in United Kingdom on 1802.
  • 1803~16
    TIMELINE
    1803 | United Kingdom
    War resumes with France. Napoleonic conflict reignites; enlistment and wartime disruption affect households. in United Kingdom on 1803.
  • 1805~18
    TIMELINE
    21 October 1805 | Cape Trafalgar, Spain
    Battle of Trafalgar. Major British naval victory; Admiral Nelson dies. Widows and dependents appear in naval pension records. in Cape Trafalgar, Spain, on 21 October 1805.
  • 1806~19
    TIMELINE
    1806 | United Kingdom
    Beaufort Scale introduced. Standardises wind measurement; maritime and agricultural communities begin using it. in United Kingdom on 1806.
  • 1807~20
    TIMELINE
    1807 | United Kingdom
    Slave Trade Act passed. Abolishes slave trade in British Empire; impacts shipping records and abolitionist movements. in United Kingdom on 1807.
  • 1808~21
    TIMELINE
    1808 | Spain
    Peninsular War begins. British troops deployed to Spain; families affected by military service and correspondence. in Spain on 1808.
  • 1809~22
    TIMELINE
    1809 | Corunna, Spain
    Battle of Corunna. British forces retreat; General Sir John Moore killed. Military records reflect casualties and pensions. in Corunna, Spain, on 1809.
  • 1810~23
    TIMELINE
    1810 | United Kingdom
    Prince of Wales becomes Prince Regent. Regency era begins; cultural and political shifts affect public life. in United Kingdom on 1810.
  • 1811~24
    TIMELINE
    1811 | Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England
    Luddite riots erupt. Workers destroy textile machinery; criminal records and newspaper reports document unrest. in Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England, on 1811.
  • 1812~25
    TIMELINE
    1812 | United Kingdom
    War declared with United States. British-American conflict affects naval and merchant families. in United Kingdom on 1812.
  • 1812~25
    Residence
    29 September 1812 | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
    Detail: St Edmund parish; (Age: 30; at marriage to John Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1812~25
    Marriage | John Dowling
    21 October 1812 | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
    John Dowling
    Birth before 7 April 1768 | Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Death: on 16 July 1834 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Ruth Widdick and John Dowling were married on 21 October 1812 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, St Edmund Church; Both in 1st marriage; By Bonds; Bondsman: John Warn tailor of Salisbury.
    Citation: 1
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 21 October 1812 and 5 September 1819 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 21 October 1812 and 5 September 1819 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 7,9,10
  • 1813~26
    TIMELINE
    1813 | Vittoria, Spain
    Battle of Vittoria. British victory under Wellington; military promotions and casualties recorded in service documents. in Vittoria, Spain, on 1813.
  • 1813~26
    Residence
    27 August 1813 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of daughter Jane Dowling.)
    Citation: 7
  • 1815~28
    Residence
    10 May 1815 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son Henry Dowling.)
    Citation: 8
  • 1815~28
    TIMELINE
    18 June 1815 | Waterloo, Belgium
    Battle of Waterloo. Final defeat of Napoleon; widespread impact on veterans, pensions, and national identity. in Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815.
  • 1817~30
    TIMELINE
    1817 | Manchester, England
    Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
  • 1817~30
    Residence
    5 October 1817 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son William Dowling.)
    Citation: 9
  • 1819~32
    TIMELINE
    16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
    Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
  • 1819~32
    Residence
    5 September 1819 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son Thomas Dowling.)
    Citation: 10
  • 1820~33
    TIMELINE
    29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
    King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
  • 1820~33
    TIMELINE
    23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
    Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
  • 1823~36
    TIMELINE
    1823 | United Kingdom
    Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
  • 1824~37
    TIMELINE
    1824 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
  • 1825~38
    TIMELINE
    1825 | United Kingdom
    Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
  • 1826~39
    TIMELINE
    1826 | United Kingdom
    Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
  • 1828~41
    TIMELINE
    1828 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
  • 1829~42
    TIMELINE
    1829 | United Kingdom
    Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
  • 1830~43
    TIMELINE
    1830 | United Kingdom
    William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
  • 1831~44
    TIMELINE
    1831 | Southern England
    Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
  • 1832~45
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
    Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
  • 1833~46
    TIMELINE
    1833 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
  • 1834~47
    TIMELINE
    1834 | United Kingdom
    Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
  • 1837~50
    TIMELINE
    20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
    Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
  • 1837~50
    TIMELINE
    1 July 1837 | England and Wales
    Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
  • 1840~53
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
    Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
  • 1841~54
    TIMELINE
    4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
    Storms of in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
  • 1841~54
    Occupation
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Independent Means.
    Citation: 6
  • 1841~54
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status:-; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • 1841~54
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: High Street next to Wagon & Horses Inn.
    Citation: 6
  • 1842~55
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1842~55
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1843~56
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844~57
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845~58
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846~59
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847~60
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848~61
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849~62
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850~63
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851~64
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 64; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1851~64
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: High Street near Waterloo Place.
    Citation: 2
  • 1851~64
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Rent of Property Mills & C.
    Citation: 2
  • 1852~65
    Residence
    1 May 1852 | Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England
    Citations: 3,4,5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1852~65
    Death
    1 May 1852 | Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England
    Ruth Widdick died on 1 May 1852, in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England. Note: Age: 65-67; Formerly: Wiltshire; Index: Stockbridge - 1852 Apr-Jun; Volume 2C, Page 42.
    Cause: Suddenly
    Citations: 3,4,5

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ruth Widdick was English.
    Citations: 2,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ruth Widdick has the reference number 25219.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
1700s All
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, Nottinghamshire - ALL
England, Wiltshire - ALL
Wales - All
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  1. [S6514] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 16 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN DOWLING, to WIDDICK Hampshire, England, 1812; Longstock; Record ID: GBPRS/M/98038984/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/98038984/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  2. [S2972] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4356340%2F00368&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0006609576,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RUTH household of High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Sex; Age; Birth year; Occupation; Birth place; Ruth; Dowling; Head; Widow; Female; 64; 1787; Rent Of Property Mills & C; Hampshire, England; John; Dowling; Son; Unmarried; Male; 33; 1818; -; Longstock, Hampshire, England; Jane; Dowling; Daughter; Unmarried; Female; 35; 1816; -; Longstock, Hampshire, England; Amy; Dowling; Sister-In-Law; Unmarried; Female; 73; 1778; -; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 6-May-2020:-

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-Ruth-1787-Hampshire-Stockbridge.jpg
  3. [S4618] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1852%2F2%2FDR%2F000025&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1852%2F2%2FDR%2F000025%2F011,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, RUTH in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England; Index: Stockbridge - 1852 Apr-Jun; 1852- Volume 2C Page 42,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1852/2/DR/000025/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1852-Q2-E&W
  4. [S6515] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-6296B7A0-DAC0-440E-96A7-49BA4414A000&page=4,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, RUTH; Sex: Female; in Stockbridge, England, Hampshire; Death date: 1 May 1852; Death year: 1852; Publication title: Wiltshire County Mirror; Page number: 4; Publication year: 1852; Publication date: 11 May 1852 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; Publication region: South West; Record ID: FN-D-6296B7A0-DAC0-440E-96A7-49BA4414A000; Note: Article states "widow of the late Mr G Dowling of Longstock" - this is belived to be in error (for Mr J Doiwling) and cannot be corroborated however the Salisbury and Winchester Journal carries the same Notice and contradicts the Wiltshire County Mirror with Ruth being, believed correctly, shown as widow of Mr John Dowling.,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 16 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-6296B7A0-DAC0-440E-96A7-49BA4414A000&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-6296B7A0-DAC0-440E-96A7-49BA4414A000&expand=true&tab=this,

    News-Dowling-Ruth-1852-5-11-ENG-Wiltshire-Salisbury--Wiltshire-County-Mirror-4-Clip
  5. [S6516] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F3%3A1%3A3Q9M-CSW5-Q74J-P%3Fcc%3D2562514&parentid=R_106287248612,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, RUTH; Sex: Female; in Salisbury, England, Hampshire, Wiltshire; Death date: 15 May 1852; Death year: 1852; Publication title: Salisbury And Winchester Journal; Publication year: 1852; Publication date: 15 May 1852 in Record ID: R_106287248612,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 16 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: England, Newspaper Death Notices | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_106287248612&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_106287248612&expand=true&tab=this,

    News-Dowling-Ruth-1852-5-15-ENG-SalisburyandWinchesterJournal-74J-P
  6. [S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0215&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013477209,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RUTH household of High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Sex; Age; Birth year; Birth place; Ruth; Dowling; Female; 50; 1791; Hampshire, England; Mary; Dowling; Female; 30; 1811; -; Jane; Dowling; Female; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; John; Dowling; Male; 23; 1818; Hampshire, England; Amy; Dowling; Female; 60; 1781; Hampshire, England; Harriet; Dowling; Female; 3; 1838; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 7-Jun-2020:-

    Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-Ruth-1791-Hampshire-Stockbridge
  7. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JANE in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 27 Aug 1813, daughter of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288210/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Baptisms in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/800288210/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  8. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, HENRY in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 10 May 1815, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288235/1;
  9. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Oct 1817, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288268/1;
  10. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, THOMAS in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Sep 1819, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288295/1;

Jane Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #25220, b. before 27 August 1813, d. 4 August 1862
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Father*John Dowling (b. before 7 April 1768, d. 16 July 1834)
Mother*Ruth Widdick (b. 1787, d. 1 May 1852)
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Vital Facts

BirthJane Dowling was born before 27 August 1813 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.3,6
DeathShe died on 4 August 1862, in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 48; Formerly: Wiltshire; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Jul-Sep; Volume 2C, Page 41.4,5


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18412
1850
Census
30 Mar 18511
1860
Census
7 Apr 18616

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1813
    Birth
    Before 27 August 1813 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Citations: 3,6
  • 1813
    Baptism
    27 August 1813 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Jane Dowling was baptised on 27 August 1813 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
    Citation: 3
  • 1813
    Religious Affiliation
    27 August 1813 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 27 August 1813 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 3
  • 1816
    Birth
    1816 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1817
    TIMELINE
    1817 | Manchester, England
    Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
  • 1819
    TIMELINE
    16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
    Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
  • 1820
    TIMELINE
    29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
    King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
  • 1820
    TIMELINE
    23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
    Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
  • 1823
    TIMELINE
    1823 | United Kingdom
    Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
  • 1824
    TIMELINE
    1824 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
  • 1825
    TIMELINE
    1825 | United Kingdom
    Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
  • 1826
    TIMELINE
    1826 | United Kingdom
    Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
  • 1828
    TIMELINE
    1828 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
  • 1829
    TIMELINE
    1829 | United Kingdom
    Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
  • 1830
    TIMELINE
    1830 | United Kingdom
    William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
  • 1831
    TIMELINE
    1831 | Southern England
    Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
  • 1832
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
    Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
  • 1833
    TIMELINE
    1833 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
  • 1834
    TIMELINE
    1834 | United Kingdom
    Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
    Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    1 July 1837 | England and Wales
    Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
  • 1840
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
    Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
  • 1841
    TIMELINE
    4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
    Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: High Street next to Wagon & Horses Inn.
    Citation: 2
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1841
    Occupation
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Independent Means.
    Citation: 2
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1843
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: High Street near Waterloo Place.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
    Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
  • 1852
    TIMELINE
    1852 | United Kingdom
    Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
  • 1852
    Event or Activity
    1 May 1852 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    She was in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG, on 1 May 1852. Note: Death of mother Ruth Widdick Dowling.
    Citation: 7
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
    Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (110) High Street, 2 Stockbridge.
    Citation: 6
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 47; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Sister in law to Henry Cole Spencer.
    Citation: 6
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Independent.
    Citation: 6
  • 1862
    Residence
    Before 4 August 1862 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: Longstock Mill.
    Citations: 4,5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1862
    Death
    4 August 1862 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Jane Dowling died on 4 August 1862, in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 48; Formerly: Wiltshire; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Jul-Sep; Volume 2C, Page 41.
    Cause: Apoplexy (stroke)
    Citations: 4,5

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Jane Dowling was English.
    Citations: 3,1,2,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Jane Dowling has the reference number 25220.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Census 1861 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
The Goodworth-Clatford Parish Dowlings
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  1. [S2972] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4356340%2F00368&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0006609576,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RUTH household of High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Sex; Age; Birth year; Occupation; Birth place; Ruth; Dowling; Head; Widow; Female; 64; 1787; Rent Of Property Mills & C; Hampshire, England; John; Dowling; Son; Unmarried; Male; 33; 1818; -; Longstock, Hampshire, England; Jane; Dowling; Daughter; Unmarried; Female; 35; 1816; -; Longstock, Hampshire, England; Amy; Dowling; Sister-In-Law; Unmarried; Female; 73; 1778; -; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 6-May-2020:-

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-Ruth-1787-Hampshire-Stockbridge.jpg
  2. [S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0215&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013477209,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RUTH household of High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Sex; Age; Birth year; Birth place; Ruth; Dowling; Female; 50; 1791; Hampshire, England; Mary; Dowling; Female; 30; 1811; -; Jane; Dowling; Female; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; John; Dowling; Male; 23; 1818; Hampshire, England; Amy; Dowling; Female; 60; 1781; Hampshire, England; Harriet; Dowling; Female; 3; 1838; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 7-Jun-2020:-

    Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-Ruth-1791-Hampshire-Stockbridge
  3. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JANE in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 27 Aug 1813, daughter of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288210/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Baptisms in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/800288210/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  4. [S4618] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1862%2F3%2FAG%2F000623&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1862%2F3%2FAG%2F000623%2F032,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, JANE in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Jul-Sep; 1862- Volume 2C Page 41,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Baptisms in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1862/3/AG/000623/032. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S6505] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-43F0540B-862C-414F-9025-AADAB576B46D&page=8,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, JANE; Sex: Female; in Stockbridge, England, Hampshire; Death date: 4 August 1862; Death year: 1862; Father's first name(s): John; Publication title: Salisbury And Winchester Journal; Page number: 8; Publication year: 1862; Publication date: 9 August 1862 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; Publication region: South West; Record ID: FN-D-43F0540B-862C-414F-9025-AADAB576B46D,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 10 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Search Results for Parish Baptisms in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-43F0540B-862C-414F-9025-AADAB576B46D&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-43F0540B-862C-414F-9025-AADAB576B46D&expand=true&tab=this,

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  6. [S2969] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F0688%2F00371A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0004391038,
    Citation Detail: Census for SPENCER, HENRY C household of Stockbridge, 2 Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 688; Folio: 87; Page: 18; Schedule: 110; Record ID: GBC/1861/0004391038; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Henry C Spencer Head Widower Male 60 1801 Butchers & grocer Andover, Hampshire, England Henry C Spencer Junior Son Unmarried Male 34 1827 Butchers & grocers son Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Ann M Dowling Niece Unmarried Female 16 1846 Assistant grocer Houghton, Hampshire, England William Dowling Nephew - Male 14 1847 Assistant grocer Longstock, Hampshire, England John Dowling Brother in law - Male 45 1816 ... keeper Longstock, Hampshire, England Amy Dowling Aunt - Female 84 1777 Independent Hampshire, England Jane Dowling Sister in law - Female 47 1814 Independent Longstock, Hampshire, England Charlotte Dowling Sister in law - Female 46 1815 Sempstress Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Frederick Dowling Son in law - Male 11 1850 Scholar Longstock, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0004391038. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Spencer-Henry-C-1801-Hampshire-Stockbridge-A
  7. [S4618] SOURCE (Short):, Title: ENGLAND, HAMPSHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, RUTH in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England; Index: Stockbridge - 1852 Apr-Jun; 1852- Volume 2C Page 42;
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William Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

M, #25221, b. before 5 October 1817, d. 28 May 1882
Family Explorer
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Dowling (b. before 7 April 1768, d. 16 July 1834)
Mother*Ruth Widdick (b. 1787, d. 1 May 1852)
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Partner: Anne Maria Gilbert (b. 1812, d. between October and December 1885)

Children:

Daughter*Ann Maria Dowling+ (b. between January and March 1846, d. 22 February 1922)
Daughter*Augusta Churchod Dowling (b. between April and June 1852, d. 26 January 1937)
Daughter*Harriet Clara Dowling (b. before 22 July 1838, d. 2 January 1906)
Son*William John Dowling (b. before 5 August 1840, d. 1 March 1858)
Daughter*Mary Drusilla Dowling+ (b. before 6 July 1856, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Adeline Elizabeth Dowling+ (b. before 9 October 1859, d. between January and March 1906)
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Vital Facts

BirthWilliam Dowling was born before 5 October 1817 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Longstock Mill.13,2
MarriageHe and Anne Maria Gilbert were married on 12 October 1837 in Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Andover; Index: Andover - 1837 Oct-Dec Volume 7 Page 63.3,1
DeathHe died on 28 May 1882, in Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 64; Formerly: Hampshire; Index: Christchurch - 1882 Apr-Jun; Volume 2B, Page 421.10,11


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18412
1850
Census
30 Mar 18516
1860
Census
7 Apr 18617
1870
Census
2 Apr 18718
1880
Census
3 Apr 18819

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Residence
    Between January and March 1846 | Houghton, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Ann Maria Dowling.)
    Citations: 14,5
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1852 | Atherstone, Warwickshire, West Midlands, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Augustine Curchod Dowling.)
    Citation: 15
  • 1817
    Birth
    Before 5 October 1817 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    William Dowling was born before 5 October 1817 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Longstock Mill.
    Citations: 13,2
  • 1817
    Baptism
    5 October 1817 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    He was baptised on 5 October 1817 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
    Citation: 13
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 5 October 1817 and 10 May 1846 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 5 October 1817 and 10 May 1846 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 16,5,17,13
  • 1818
    Birth
    1818 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Citations: 6,7,8,9,10,11
  • 1819
    TIMELINE
    16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
    Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
  • 1820
    TIMELINE
    29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
    King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
  • 1820
    TIMELINE
    23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
    Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
  • 1823
    TIMELINE
    1823 | United Kingdom
    Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
  • 1824
    TIMELINE
    1824 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
  • 1825
    TIMELINE
    1825 | United Kingdom
    Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
  • 1826
    TIMELINE
    1826 | United Kingdom
    Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
  • 1828
    TIMELINE
    1828 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
  • 1829
    TIMELINE
    1829 | United Kingdom
    Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
  • 1830
    TIMELINE
    1830 | United Kingdom
    William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
  • 1831
    TIMELINE
    1831 | Southern England
    Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
  • 1832
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
    Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
  • 1833
    TIMELINE
    1833 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
  • 1834
    TIMELINE
    1834 | United Kingdom
    Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
    Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    1 July 1837 | England and Wales
    Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
  • 1837
    Marriage | Anne Maria Gilbert
    12 October 1837 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
    Anne Maria Gilbert
    Age ~25
    Birth in 1812 | Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Death: between October and December 1885 | Poole, Dorset, EnglandG
    He and Anne Maria Gilbert were married on 12 October 1837 in Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Andover; Index: Andover - 1837 Oct-Dec Volume 7 Page 63.
    Citations: 3,1
  • 1837
    Residence
    12 October 1837 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Anne Maria Gilbert.)
    Citations: 3,1
  • 1838
    Residence
    Before 22 July 1838 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Harriet Clara Dowling.)
    Citations: 18,16
  • 1838
    Occupation
    22 July 1838 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 16
  • 1840
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
    Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
  • 1840
    Residence
    5 August 1840 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son William John Dowling.)
    Citation: 17
  • 1840
    Occupation
    5 August 1840 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 17
  • 1841
    TIMELINE
    4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
    Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
  • 1841
    Occupation
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 2
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Longstock.
    Citation: 2
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1843
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (24) Atherstone.
    Citation: 6
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • 1851
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Corn millers agent.
    Citation: 6
  • 1851
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
    Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
  • 1852
    TIMELINE
    1852 | United Kingdom
    Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
    Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    Occupation
    6 July 1856 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, England
    Miller.
    Citation: 19
  • 1856
    Residence
    6 July 1856 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Baptism of daughter Mary Druscilla Dowling.)
    Citation: 19
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1858
    Event or Activity
    1 March 1858 | Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1 March 1858. Note: Death of only son William John Dowling , aged 18 years.
    Citations: 12,20
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    Residence
    9 October 1859 | Caldecote, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Baptism of daughter Adeline Elizabeth Dowling.)
    Citations: 21,22
  • 1859
    Occupation
    9 October 1859 | Caldecote, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Clerk in Mill.
    Citation: 21
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (10) Hartshill Manor House, Hartshill Park, 1 Atherstone.
    Citation: 7
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 43; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 7
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Miller.
    Citation: 7
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 53; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 8
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (113) Hartshill Manor House.
    Citation: 8
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Millers agent.
    Citation: 8
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afganistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England
    Corn miller.
    Citation: 9
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Mancetter, Christchurch.
    Citation: 9
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 63; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 9
  • 1882
    Residence
    28 May 1882 | Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Citations: 10,11

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1882
    Death
    28 May 1882 | Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG
    William Dowling died on 28 May 1882, in Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 64; Formerly: Hampshire; Index: Christchurch - 1882 Apr-Jun; Volume 2B, Page 421.
    Citations: 10,11

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of William Dowling was English.
    Citations: 2,14,6,7,8,9,13
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 25221.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1841 England
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Census 1881 England
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England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Andover
England, Lancashire - ALL
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Wales - All
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  1. [S5317] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD%2FM%2F1837%2F4%2FAZ%2F000159%2F088,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WILLIAM to ANN MARIA GILBERT in Andover, Hampshire, England; - Index: Andover - 1837 Oct-Dec Volume 7 Page 63,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on 14-Mar-2020 for the Dowling One-Name Study;,

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1837-Q4-E&W
  2. [S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0189&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013476321,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Sex; Age; Birth year; Birth place; William; Dowling; Male; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; Ann; Dowling; Female; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; William John; Dowling; Male; 0; 1841; Hampshire, England; Jane; Geary; Female; 13; 1828; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 14-Jun-2020:-

    Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-William-1816-Hampshire-Stockbridge
  3. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F810018368%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WILLIAM to ANN MARIA GILBERT in Andover parish, Hampshire, England, on 12 Oct 1837; Andover; Record ID: GBPRS/M/810018368/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 September 2021 on the page "Record Transcription: England Marriages 1538-1973 | findmypast.co.uk"using Service or Portal: Findmypast; (via ORA),
  4. [S2971] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish MARRIAGES 1538-1973; Hampshire Marriages Transcripts", Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA to JOSIAH BECK in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, on 24 April 1862; 1862; Record ID: R_856212049/2;
  5. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 12 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ANNE MARIA in, Hampshire, England William & Anne Maria Dowling; Record ID: R_931901668,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_931901668. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  6. [S6507] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4299085%2F00746&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0012030391,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 18A; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2064; Folio: 385; Page: 7; , Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1851/0012030391; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 33 1818 Corn millers agent Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter - Female 12 1839 Scholar Hampshire, England William John Dowling Son - Male 10 1841 Scholar Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1846 Scholar Houghton, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0012030391. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Warwickshire-Atherstone-A
  7. [S3246] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2193%2F00606A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0011831989,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, 1 Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 23; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2193; Folio: 114; Page: 3; Schedule: 10; Record ID: GBC/1861/0011831987; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 43 1818 Miller Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 48 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 22 1839 Governess Longstock, Hampshire, England Augusta Churchard Dowling Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Mary Jane Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1856 Scholar Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Adeline Elizabeth Dowling Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Alfred Hutchine Meler Boarder Unmarried Male 20 1841 Book keeper Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England Francis Spencer Boarder Unmarried Male 18 1843 Apprentice Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, England Elizabeth Chinn Servant - Female 15 1846 General servant Atherstone, Warwickshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0011831987. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Warwickshire-Atherstone-A
  8. [S4359] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3167%2F0363&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0020275465,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Hartshill, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 23; Piece number: 3167; Folio: 176; Page: 20; Schedule: 113; Record ID: GBC/1871/0020275465; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head - Male 53 1818 Millers agent Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife - Female 59 1812 Agents wife Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Daughter - Female 25 1846 Governess to sisters Hampshire, England Augusta Cuscher Dowling Daughter - Female 18 1853 Pupil & domestic servant Warwickshire, England Mary Drucilla Dowling Daughter - Female 15 1856 Pupil & house maid Warwickshire, England Adeline Elizabeth Dowling Daughter - Female 11 1860 Pupil & rabbit feeder Warwickshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0020275465. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Warwickshire-Atherstone-A
  9. [S1805] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307354%2F00452&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0005754112,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancotter, Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1195; Folio: 74; Page: 86; Schedule: 540; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0005754112; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 63 1818 Corn miller Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Ann M Dowling Wife Married Female 69 1812 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Ann D Dean Daughter Married Female 35 1846 Lodging house keeper Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Augusta Dowling Daughter Single Female 28 1853 Assistant (inn serv) Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Adeline E Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1860 Assistant (inn serv) Hartshill, Warwickshire, England William H Dean Grand son Single Male 4 1877 - Leamington, Warwickshire, England Amy Dean Grand daughter Single Female 4 1877 - Leamington, Warwickshire, England Herbert Clarke Boarder Single Male 18 1863 - Dalston, Cumberland, England Ethel Tizard Boarder Single Female 25 1856 Annuitant Tisbury, Wiltshire, England Catharine M Tizard Boarder Single Female 27 1854 Annuitant Tisbury, Wiltshire, England Ellen Deeicas Servant Single Female 22 1859 Domestic serv Shaftesbury, Dorset, England Julia Bailey Servant Single Female 16 1865 Domestic serv Alderholt, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0005754112. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1881-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Hampshire-Christchurch-B
    Census-1881-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Hampshire-Christchurch-A
  10. [S4618] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1882%2F2%2FAZ%2F000093&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1882%2F2%2FAZ%2F000093%2F232,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Christchurch, Hampshire, England; Age: 64; 1818; Index: Christchurch - 1882 Apr-Jun; 1882- Volume 2B Page 421,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1882/2/AZ/000093/232. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1882-Q2-E&W
  11. [S6508] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-1EEA6EEB-66F3-4760-B6D0-EB19EA25CB27&page=4,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, WILLIAM; Sex: Male; in Bournemouth, England, Dorset, Hampshire; Death date: 28 May 1882; Death year: 1882; Publication title: Christchurch Times; Page number: 4; Publication year: 1882; Publication date: 3 June 1882 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England; Publication region: South West; Record ID: FN-D-1EEA6EEB-66F3-4760-B6D0-EB19EA25CB27,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 13 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-1EEA6EEB-66F3-4760-B6D0-EB19EA25CB27&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-1EEA6EEB-66F3-4760-B6D0-EB19EA25CB27&expand=true&tab=this,

    News-Dowling-William-1882-6-3-ENG-Hampshire-Christchurch-Christchurch-Times.
  12. [S6510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C&page=4,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN; Sex: Male; in Wigan, England, Lancashire; Death date: March 1858; Death year: 1858; Father's first name(s): William; Publication title: Coventry Standard; Page number: 4; Publication year: 1858; Publication date: 12 March 1858 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England; Publication region: West Midlands; Record ID: FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 14 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C&tab=this,

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  13. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Oct 1817, son of John & Ruth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288268/1;
  14. [S5324] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1846%2F1%2FAG%2F000962&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1846%2F1%2FAG%2F000962%2F007,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ANN MARIA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England;Index: Stockbridge - 1846 Jan-Mar Volume 7 Page 245,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1846/1/AG/000962/007. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1846-Q1-E&W
  15. [S5787] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1852%2F2%2FAH%2F001036&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1852%2F2%2FAH%2F001036%2F011,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, AUGUSTINE CURCHOD; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Atherstone, Partly Leicestershire Until 1932, England;Index: Atherstone - 1852 Apr-Jun Volume 6D Page 306,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1852/2/AH/001036/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1852-Q2-E&W
  16. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, HARRIETT CLARA in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 22 Jul 1838, daughter of William & Anne Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288532/1;
  17. [S3727] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, HAMPSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISMS 1538-1975; Hampshire Baptisms Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Aug 1840, son of William & Ann Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288554/1;
  18. [S5324] SOURCE (Short):, Title: ENGLAND, HAMPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England;Index: Stockbridge - 1838 Apr-Jun Volume 7 Page 188;
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  19. [S5343] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=S2%2FGBPRS%2FWARWICKSHIRE%2FPR-NONEXC%2FCALDECOTE%2FDR0222-01-00017&parentid=GBPRS%2FWARWICKSHIRE%2FBAP%2F001299249,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY DRUSCILLA in Warwickshire, England, on 6 July 1856, William & Ann Maria Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/WARWICKSHIRE/BAP/001299249,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/WARWICKSHIRE/BAP/001299249. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Birth-Dowling-Mary Druscilla-1856-7-6-ENG-Warwickshire--Baptism
  20. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1858%2F1%2FCM%2F000126&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1858%2F1%2FCM%2F000126%2F024,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN in Wigan, Lancashire, England; Index: Wigan - 1858 Jan-Mar; 1858- Volume 8C Page 35,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1858/1/CM/000126/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1858-Q1-E&W
  21. [S5343] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, WARWICKSHIRE), "Parish BAPTISM Index Transcripts1538-1975", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, ADELINE ELIZABETH in Warwickshire, England, on 9 October 1859, William & Ann Maria Towling; Record ID: GBPRS/WARWICKSHIRE/BAP/001299257;
    Birth-Dowling-Mary Druscilla-1856-7-6-ENG-Warwickshire--Baptism
  22. [S5787] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, WARWICKSHIRE, WEST MIDLANDS, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ADELINE ELIZABETH; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Atherstone, Partly Leicestershire Until 1932, England;Index: Atherstone - 1859 Oct-Dec Volume 6D Page 320;
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Anne Maria Gilbert1,2

F, #25222, b. 1812, d. between October and December 1885
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Partner: William Dowling (b. before 5 October 1817, d. 28 May 1882)

Children:

Daughter*Ann Maria Dowling+ (b. between January and March 1846, d. 22 February 1922)
Daughter*Augusta Churchod Dowling (b. between April and June 1852, d. 26 January 1937)
Daughter*Harriet Clara Dowling (b. before 22 July 1838, d. 2 January 1906)
Son*William John Dowling (b. before 5 August 1840, d. 1 March 1858)
Daughter*Mary Drusilla Dowling+ (b. before 6 July 1856, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Adeline Elizabeth Dowling+ (b. before 9 October 1859, d. between January and March 1906)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnne Maria Gilbert died between October and December 1885, in Poole, Dorset, EnglandG. Note: Age: 73; Formerly: Dorset; Index: Poole - 1885 Oct-Dec; Volume 5A, Page 167.3
BirthShe was born in 1812 in Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Houghton Mill.4,5,3
MarriageShe and William Dowling were married on 12 October 1837 in Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Andover; Index: Andover - 1837 Oct-Dec Volume 7 Page 63.2,1


Census Summary

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30 Mar 18517
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7 Apr 18618
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2 Apr 18714
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Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Gilbert
    Citations: 9,10,11,12
  • Name Ann Maria Dowling
    Citations: 7,8,4,3,13,14
  • Name Ann M Dowling
    Citation: 5
  • Name Ann Dowling
    Citations: 6,15
  • Aka Anna Maria Dowling
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1846 | Houghton, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Ann Maria Dowling.)
    Citations: 9,16
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1852 | Atherstone, Warwickshire, West Midlands, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Augustine Curchod Dowling.)
    Citation: 11
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1885 | Poole, Dorset, EnglandG
    Citation: 3
  • 1812
    Birth
    1812 | Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Anne Maria Gilbert was born in 1812 in Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Houghton Mill.
    Citations: 4,5,3
  • 1813
    Birth
    1813 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1813 in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Stockbridge, Hampshire.
    Citations: 7,8
  • 1816
    Birth
    1816 | Hampshire, EnglandG
    Citation: 6
  • 1817
    TIMELINE
    1817 | Manchester, England
    Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
  • 1819
    TIMELINE
    16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
    Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
  • 1820
    TIMELINE
    29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
    King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
  • 1820
    TIMELINE
    23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
    Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
  • 1823
    TIMELINE
    1823 | United Kingdom
    Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
  • 1824
    TIMELINE
    1824 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
  • 1825
    TIMELINE
    1825 | United Kingdom
    Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
  • 1826
    TIMELINE
    1826 | United Kingdom
    Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
  • 1828
    TIMELINE
    1828 | United Kingdom
    Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
  • 1829
    TIMELINE
    1829 | United Kingdom
    Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
  • 1830
    TIMELINE
    1830 | United Kingdom
    William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
  • 1831
    TIMELINE
    1831 | Southern England
    Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
  • 1832
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
    Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
  • 1833
    TIMELINE
    1833 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
  • 1834
    TIMELINE
    1834 | United Kingdom
    Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
    Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
  • 1837
    TIMELINE
    1 July 1837 | England and Wales
    Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
  • 1837
    Marriage | William Dowling
    12 October 1837 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
    William Dowling
    Birth before 5 October 1817 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Death: on 28 May 1882 | Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG
    She and William Dowling were married on 12 October 1837 in Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Andover; Index: Andover - 1837 Oct-Dec Volume 7 Page 63.
    Citations: 2,1
  • 1837
    Residence
    12 October 1837 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to William Dowling.)
    Citations: 2,1
  • 1838
    Residence
    Before 22 July 1838 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Harriet Clara Dowling.)
    Citations: 10,17
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 22 July 1838 and 10 May 1846 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 22 July 1838 and 10 May 1846 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 17,16,15
  • 1840
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
    Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
  • 1840
    Residence
    5 August 1840 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son William John Dowling.)
    Citation: 15
  • 1841
    TIMELINE
    4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
    Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
    Citation: 6
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Longstock.
    Citation: 6
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1843
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 7
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (24) Atherstone.
    Citation: 7
  • 1851
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
    Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
  • 1852
    TIMELINE
    1852 | United Kingdom
    Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
    Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    Residence
    6 July 1856 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Baptism of daughter Mary Druscilla Dowling.)
    Citation: 13
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1858
    Event or Activity
    1 March 1858 | Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1 March 1858. Note: Death of only son William John Dowling , aged 18 years.
    Citations: 18,19
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    Residence
    9 October 1859 | Caldecote, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Baptism of daughter Adeline Elizabeth Dowling.)
    Citations: 14,12
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 8
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (10) Hartshill Manor House, Hartshill Park, 1 Atherstone.
    Citation: 8
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 59; Marital status: Married-; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 4
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Agents wife.
    Citation: 4
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Hartshill, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (113) Hartshill Manor House.
    Citation: 4
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afganistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 69; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 5
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Mancetter, Christchurch.
    Citation: 5
  • 1882
    Event or Activity
    28 May 1882 | Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG
    She was in Christchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG, on 28 May 1882. Note: Death of husband William Dowling.
    Citations: 20,21

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between October and December 1885 | Poole, Dorset, EnglandG
    Anne Maria Gilbert died between October and December 1885, in Poole, Dorset, EnglandG. Note: Age: 73; Formerly: Dorset; Index: Poole - 1885 Oct-Dec; Volume 5A, Page 167.
    Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Anne Maria Gilbert was English.
    Citations: 6,7,8,4,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Anne Maria Gilbert has the reference number 25222.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S5317] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD%2FM%2F1837%2F4%2FAZ%2F000159%2F088,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WILLIAM to ANN MARIA GILBERT in Andover, Hampshire, England; - Index: Andover - 1837 Oct-Dec Volume 7 Page 63,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on 14-Mar-2020 for the Dowling One-Name Study;,

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  2. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F810018368%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WILLIAM to ANN MARIA GILBERT in Andover parish, Hampshire, England, on 12 Oct 1837; Andover; Record ID: GBPRS/M/810018368/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 September 2021 on the page "Record Transcription: England Marriages 1538-1973 | findmypast.co.uk"using Service or Portal: Findmypast; (via ORA),
  3. [S4518] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1885%2F4%2FAZ%2F000095&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1885%2F4%2FAZ%2F000095%2F119,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, ANN MARIA in Poole, Dorset, England; Age: 73; 1812; Index: Poole - 1885 Oct-Dec; 1885- Volume 5A Page 167,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1885/4/AZ/000095/119. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S4359] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3167%2F0363&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0020275465,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Hartshill, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 23; Piece number: 3167; Folio: 176; Page: 20; Schedule: 113; Record ID: GBC/1871/0020275465; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head - Male 53 1818 Millers agent Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife - Female 59 1812 Agents wife Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Daughter - Female 25 1846 Governess to sisters Hampshire, England Augusta Cuscher Dowling Daughter - Female 18 1853 Pupil & domestic servant Warwickshire, England Mary Drucilla Dowling Daughter - Female 15 1856 Pupil & house maid Warwickshire, England Adeline Elizabeth Dowling Daughter - Female 11 1860 Pupil & rabbit feeder Warwickshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0020275465. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S1805] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307354%2F00452&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0005754112,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancotter, Holdenhurst, Christchurch, Hampshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1195; Folio: 74; Page: 86; Schedule: 540; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0005754112; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 63 1818 Corn miller Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Ann M Dowling Wife Married Female 69 1812 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Ann D Dean Daughter Married Female 35 1846 Lodging house keeper Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Augusta Dowling Daughter Single Female 28 1853 Assistant (inn serv) Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Adeline E Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1860 Assistant (inn serv) Hartshill, Warwickshire, England William H Dean Grand son Single Male 4 1877 - Leamington, Warwickshire, England Amy Dean Grand daughter Single Female 4 1877 - Leamington, Warwickshire, England Herbert Clarke Boarder Single Male 18 1863 - Dalston, Cumberland, England Ethel Tizard Boarder Single Female 25 1856 Annuitant Tisbury, Wiltshire, England Catharine M Tizard Boarder Single Female 27 1854 Annuitant Tisbury, Wiltshire, England Ellen Deeicas Servant Single Female 22 1859 Domestic serv Shaftesbury, Dorset, England Julia Bailey Servant Single Female 16 1865 Domestic serv Alderholt, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0005754112. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0189&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013476321,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Sex; Age; Birth year; Birth place; William; Dowling; Male; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; Ann; Dowling; Female; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; William John; Dowling; Male; 0; 1841; Hampshire, England; Jane; Geary; Female; 13; 1828; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 14-Jun-2020:-

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  7. [S6507] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4299085%2F00746&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0012030391,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 18A; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2064; Folio: 385; Page: 7; , Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1851/0012030391; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 33 1818 Corn millers agent Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter - Female 12 1839 Scholar Hampshire, England William John Dowling Son - Male 10 1841 Scholar Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1846 Scholar Houghton, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0012030391. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  8. [S3246] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2193%2F00606A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0011831989,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, 1 Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 23; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2193; Folio: 114; Page: 3; Schedule: 10; Record ID: GBC/1861/0011831987; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 43 1818 Miller Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 48 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 22 1839 Governess Longstock, Hampshire, England Augusta Churchard Dowling Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Mary Jane Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1856 Scholar Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Adeline Elizabeth Dowling Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Alfred Hutchine Meler Boarder Unmarried Male 20 1841 Book keeper Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England Francis Spencer Boarder Unmarried Male 18 1843 Apprentice Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, England Elizabeth Chinn Servant - Female 15 1846 General servant Atherstone, Warwickshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0011831987. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  9. [S5324] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1846%2F1%2FAG%2F000962&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1846%2F1%2FAG%2F000962%2F007,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ANN MARIA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England;Index: Stockbridge - 1846 Jan-Mar Volume 7 Page 245,
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    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, AUGUSTINE CURCHOD; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Atherstone, Partly Leicestershire Until 1932, England;Index: Atherstone - 1852 Apr-Jun Volume 6D Page 306,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1852/2/AH/001036/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY DRUSCILLA in Warwickshire, England, on 6 July 1856, William & Ann Maria Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/WARWICKSHIRE/BAP/001299249,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/WARWICKSHIRE/BAP/001299249. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Aug 1840, son of William & Ann Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288554/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/800288554/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN; Sex: Male; in Wigan, England, Lancashire; Death date: March 1858; Death year: 1858; Father's first name(s): William; Publication title: Coventry Standard; Page number: 4; Publication year: 1858; Publication date: 12 March 1858 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England; Publication region: West Midlands; Record ID: FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C,
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    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN in Wigan, Lancashire, England; Index: Wigan - 1858 Jan-Mar; 1858- Volume 8C Page 35,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1858/1/CM/000126/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, WILLIAM; Sex: Male; in Bournemouth, England, Dorset, Hampshire; Death date: 28 May 1882; Death year: 1882; Publication title: Christchurch Times; Page number: 4; Publication year: 1882; Publication date: 3 June 1882 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England; Publication region: South West; Record ID: FN-D-1EEA6EEB-66F3-4760-B6D0-EB19EA25CB27,
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    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Christchurch, Hampshire, England; Age: 64; 1818; Index: Christchurch - 1882 Apr-Jun; 1882- Volume 2B Page 421,
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Harriet Clara Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #25223, b. before 22 July 1838, d. 2 January 1906
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Father*William Dowling (b. before 5 October 1817, d. 28 May 1882)
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Vital Facts

BirthHarriet Clara Dowling was born before 22 July 1838 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Houghton; Index: Stockbridge - 1838 Apr-Jun Volume 7 Page 188.1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
MarriageShe and Josiah Beck were married on 24 April 1862 in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG, Anglican / Church of England parish of Stockbridge; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Apr-Jun Volume 6C; Page number 133.2,3
MarriageShe and Thomas Rose were married before 3 April 1881.11
DeathShe died on 2 January 1906, in Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG. Note: Age: 67; Formerly: Devon; Index: Plymouth - 1906 Jan-Mar; Volume 5B, Page 150.10


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 184112
1850
Census
30 Mar 18515
1860
Census
7 Apr 18616
1870
Census
2 Apr 18717
1880
Census
3 Apr 188111
1890
Census
5 Apr 18918
1900
Census
31 Mar 19019

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Harriet C Rose
    Citations: 8,9
  • Name Harriet C Beck
    Citation: 7
  • Name Harriet Dowling
    Citation: 12
  • Name Harriet Clara Rose
    Citations: 11,10
  • TIMELINE
    Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
    Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1838
    Birth
    Before 22 July 1838 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Harriet Clara Dowling was born before 22 July 1838 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Houghton; Index: Stockbridge - 1838 Apr-Jun Volume 7 Page 188.
    Citations: 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • 1838
    Baptism
    22 July 1838 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    She was baptised on 22 July 1838 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
    Citation: 4
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 22 July 1838 and 24 April 1862 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 22 July 1838 and 24 April 1862 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 2,4
  • 1840
    Birth
    1840 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    She was born in 1840 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Longstock, Hampshire.
    Citation: 11
  • 1841
    TIMELINE
    4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
    Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: High Street next to Wagon & Horses Inn.
    Citation: 12
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Granddaughter.
    Citation: 12
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1843
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (24) Atherstone.
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: -; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
    Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
  • 1852
    TIMELINE
    1852 | United Kingdom
    Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • 1853
    TIMELINE
    1853 | United Kingdom
    Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
    Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | Scotland
    General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
  • 1855
    TIMELINE
    1855 | United Kingdom
    Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
    Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
  • 1856
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
    Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
  • 1857
    TIMELINE
    1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
    South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
  • 1858
    TIMELINE
    1858 | United Kingdom
    Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1859
    TIMELINE
    1859 | United Kingdom
    Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
  • 1860
    TIMELINE
    1860 | France
    Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Governess.
    Citation: 6
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (10) Hartshill Manor House, Hartshill Park, 1 Atherstone.
    Citation: 6
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 6
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    Marriage | Josiah Beck
    24 April 1862 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Josiah Beck
    Age ~23
    Birth in 1839 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
    Death: DECEASED
    She and Josiah Beck were married on 24 April 1862 in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG, Anglican / Church of England parish of Stockbridge; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Apr-Jun Volume 6C; Page number 133.
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1862
    Residence
    24 April 1862 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to Josiah Beck.)
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 7
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Detail: (51) River Terrace Thames Side.
    Citation: 7
  • 1874
    TIMELINE
    1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
  • 1878
    TIMELINE
    November 1878 | Afganistan
    Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
  • 1879
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1879 | Africa
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
  • 1880
    TIMELINE
    28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Marriage | Thomas Rose
    Before 3 April 1881
    Thomas Rose
    Birth in 1850 | Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 11
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Rotherfield-Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Detail: 7, River Terrace, Henley.
    Citation: 11
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Rotherfield-Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Lodging house keeper wife.
    Citation: 11
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Rotherfield-Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 11
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
    British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG
    Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG, on 26 September 1881.
  • 1882
    TIMELINE
    11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG
    Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, EnglandG, on 11 July 1882.
  • 1883
    TIMELINE
    26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
  • 1884
    TIMELINE
    6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
    Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
  • 1885
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
    British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
  • 1886
    TIMELINE
    July 1886 | London, EnglandG
    London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
  • 1887
    TIMELINE
    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 1888
    TIMELINE
    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 1889
    TIMELINE
    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 1890
    TIMELINE
    July 1890 | United Kingdom
    Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Rotherfield Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 52; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 8
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Rotherfield Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Detail: 7, River Terrace, Henley.
    Citation: 8
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throught year contimued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Detail: 7, River Terrace.
    Citation: 9
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 62; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 9
  • 1906
    Residence
    2 January 1906 | Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG
    Citation: 10

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1906
    Death
    2 January 1906 | Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG
    Harriet Clara Dowling died on 2 January 1906, in Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG. Note: Age: 67; Formerly: Devon; Index: Plymouth - 1906 Jan-Mar; Volume 5B, Page 150.
    Citation: 10

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Harriet Clara Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,4,12,5,6,7,11,8,9,10
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Harriet Clara Dowling has the reference number 25223.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
Census 1881 England
Census 1891 England
Census 1901 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Devon - ALL
England, Hampshire
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, Oxfordshire - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Warwickshire - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
The Goodworth-Clatford Parish Dowlings
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  1. [S5324] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1838%2F2%2FAZ%2F000234&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1838%2F2%2FAZ%2F000234%2F065,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England;Index: Stockbridge - 1838 Apr-Jun Volume 7 Page 188,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1838/2/AZ/000234/065. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1838-Q2-E&W
  2. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA to JOSIAH BECK in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, on 24 April 1862; 1862; Record ID: R_856212049/2,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_856212049/2. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  3. [S5323] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1862%2F2%2FAZ%2F000547&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1862%2F2%2FAZ%2F000547%2F024,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA to JOSIAH BECK in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Apr-Jun Volume 6C; Page number 133,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1862/2/AZ/000547/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1862-Q2-E&W
  4. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, HARRIETT CLARA in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 22 Jul 1838, daughter of William & Anne Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288532/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/800288532/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  5. [S6507] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4299085%2F00746&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0012030391,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 18A; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2064; Folio: 385; Page: 7; , Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1851/0012030391; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 33 1818 Corn millers agent Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter - Female 12 1839 Scholar Hampshire, England William John Dowling Son - Male 10 1841 Scholar Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1846 Scholar Houghton, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0012030391. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Warwickshire-Atherstone-A
  6. [S3246] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2193%2F00606A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0011831989,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, 1 Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 23; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2193; Folio: 114; Page: 3; Schedule: 10; Record ID: GBC/1861/0011831987; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 43 1818 Miller Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 48 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 22 1839 Governess Longstock, Hampshire, England Augusta Churchard Dowling Daughter - Female 8 1853 Scholar Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Mary Jane Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1856 Scholar Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Adeline Elizabeth Dowling Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Hartshill, Warwickshire, England Alfred Hutchine Meler Boarder Unmarried Male 20 1841 Book keeper Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England Francis Spencer Boarder Unmarried Male 18 1843 Apprentice Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, England Elizabeth Chinn Servant - Female 15 1846 General servant Atherstone, Warwickshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0011831987. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Warwickshire-Atherstone-A
  7. [S6509] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1426%2F0091&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0016591944,
    Citation Detail: Census for BECK, JOSIAH household of Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England; Enumeration district: 13; Piece number: 1426; Folio: 44; Page: 8; Schedule: 51; Record ID: GBC/1871/0016591944; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Josiah Beck Head - Male 32 1839 Batchmaker Andover, Hampshire, England Harriet C Beck Wife - Female 32 1839 - Houghton, Hampshire, England Ellen King Servant - Female 14 1857 General servant domestic Henley, Oxfordshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0016591944. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Beck-Josiah-1839-Oxfordshire-Henley-A
  8. [S4573] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F1157%2F0078&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0008714450,
    Citation Detail: Census for ROSE, THOMAS household of Rotherfield Greys, Henley, Henley, Oxfordshire, England; , Enumeration district: 13, Parliamentary borough or division: Henley, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Holy Trinity, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 1157, Folio: 37, Page: 10, Schedule: 67; Record ID: GBC/1891/0008714450; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Thomas Rose Head Married Male 41 1850 Retired leather merchant Henley, Oxfordshire, England Harriet C Rose Wife Married Female 52 1839 - Longstock, Hampshire, England Charlotte Cook Servant Single Female 25 1866 General servant Henley, Oxfordshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0008714450. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1891-ENG-Rose-Thomas-1850-Oxfordshire-Henley-A
    Census-1891-ENG-Rose-Thomas-1850-Oxfordshire-Henley-B
  9. [S4572] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F1369-1371%2F0158&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0010726912,
    Citation Detail: Census for ROSE, THOMAS household of Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, England; , Enumeration district: 11, Parliamentary borough or division: Southern or Henley, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Holy Trinity, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 1369, Folio: 79, Page: 13, Schedule: 95; Record ID: GBC/1901/0010726912; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Thomas Rose Head Married Male 51 1850 Retired leather merchant Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England Harriett C Rose Wife Married Female 62 1839 - Longstock, Hampshire, England Marian Denton Servant Single Female 21 1880 Housemaid (domestic) Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England Alice E Bailey Servant Single Female 17 1884 Kitchen maid Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0010726912. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Rose-Thomas-1850-Oxfordshire-Henley-A
  10. [S5796] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1906%2F1%2FAZ%2F000322&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1906%2F1%2FAZ%2F000322%2F349,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of ROSE, HARRIET CLARA in Plymouth, Devon, England; Age: 67; 1839; Index: Plymouth - 1906 Jan-Mar; 1906- Volume 5B Page 150,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1906/1/AZ/000322/349. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Rose-1906-Q1-E&W
  11. [S4574] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4307434%2F00393&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0007043572,
    Citation Detail: Census for ROSE, THOMAS household of Rotherfield-Greys, HenleyOxfordshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 1488; Folio: 91; Page: 8; Schedule: 717; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0007043572; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Thomas Rose Head Married Male 31 1850 Lodging house keeper Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England Harriet Clara Rose Wife Married Female 41 1840 Lodging house keeper wife Longstock, Hampshire, England Charlotte Cook Servant Single Female 17 1864 Housemaid domestic serv Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England Elizabeth Cook Servant Single Female 15 1866 Kitchenmaid domestic serv Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England Mary A Langford Servant Single Female 21 1860 Housemaid domestic serv Pishill, Oxfordshire, England Benjamin V S Brodie Lodger Single Male 18 1863 Baronet (no occ) Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Arthur W Fuller Lodger Single Male 28 1853 M.a cambridge b.sc (london) army & unvrsty tutor mathematics & nat science Derby, Derbyshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0007043572. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1881-ENG-Rose-Thomas-1850-Oxfordshire-Henley-A
  12. [S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0215&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013477209,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RUTH household of High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Sex; Age; Birth year; Birth place; Ruth; Dowling; Female; 50; 1791; Hampshire, England; Mary; Dowling; Female; 30; 1811; -; Jane; Dowling; Female; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; John; Dowling; Male; 23; 1818; Hampshire, England; Amy; Dowling; Female; 60; 1781; Hampshire, England; Harriet; Dowling; Female; 3; 1838; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 7-Jun-2020:-

    Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-Ruth-1791-Hampshire-Stockbridge

Josiah Beck1,2,3

M, #25224, b. 1839, d. DECEASED
Family Explorer
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Father*John Beck (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJosiah Beck died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1839 in Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England.3
MarriageHe and Harriet Clara Dowling were married on 24 April 1862 in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG, Anglican / Church of England parish of Stockbridge; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Apr-Jun Volume 6C; Page number 133.1,2


Census Summary

1870
Census
2 Apr 18713

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1839
    Birth
    1839 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
    Citation: 3
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
  • 1862
    Marriage | Harriet Clara Dowling
    24 April 1862 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Harriet Clara Dowling
    Birth before 22 July 1838 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Death: on 2 January 1906 | Plymouth, Devon, EnglandG
    Josiah Beck and Harriet Clara Dowling were married on 24 April 1862 in Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG, Anglican / Church of England parish of Stockbridge; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Apr-Jun Volume 6C; Page number 133.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1862
    Religious Affiliation
    24 April 1862 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 24 April 1862 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1862
    Residence
    24 April 1862 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to Harriet Clara Dowling.)
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1862
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    6 July 1865 | EnglandG
    Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
  • 1867
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Batchmaker.
    Citation: 3
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 3
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England
    Detail: (51) River Terrace Thames Side.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Josiah Beck was English.
    Citation: 3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Josiah Beck has the reference number 25224.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
American Civil War
Census 1871 England
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Andover
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Oxfordshire - ALL
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  1. [S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 10 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA to JOSIAH BECK in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, on 24 April 1862; 1862; Record ID: R_856212049/2,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_856212049/2. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  2. [S5323] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1862%2F2%2FAZ%2F000547&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1862%2F2%2FAZ%2F000547%2F024,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HARRIET CLARA to JOSIAH BECK in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England; Index: Stockbridge - 1862 Apr-Jun Volume 6C; Page number 133,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1862/2/AZ/000547/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1862-Q2-E&W
  3. [S6509] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F1426%2F0091&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0016591944,
    Citation Detail: Census for BECK, JOSIAH household of Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England; Enumeration district: 13; Piece number: 1426; Folio: 44; Page: 8; Schedule: 51; Record ID: GBC/1871/0016591944; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Josiah Beck Head - Male 32 1839 Batchmaker Andover, Hampshire, England Harriet C Beck Wife - Female 32 1839 - Houghton, Hampshire, England Ellen King Servant - Female 14 1857 General servant domestic Henley, Oxfordshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0016591944. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Beck-Josiah-1839-Oxfordshire-Henley-A

William John Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #25225, b. before 5 August 1840, d. 1 March 1858
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Father*William Dowling (b. before 5 October 1817, d. 28 May 1882)
Mother*Anne Maria Gilbert (b. 1812, d. between October and December 1885)
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Vital Facts

BirthWilliam John Dowling was born before 5 August 1840 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Longstock Mill; Index: Stockbridge - 1840 Jul-Sep Volume 7 Page 187.1,2,3,4
DeathHe died on 1 March 1858, in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 18; Index: Wigan - 1858 Jan-Mar; Volume 8C, Page 35.5,6


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18411
1850
Census
30 Mar 18513

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1840
    Birth
    Before 5 August 1840 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    William John Dowling was born before 5 August 1840 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Note: Longstock Mill; Index: Stockbridge - 1840 Jul-Sep Volume 7 Page 187.
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • 1840
    Baptism
    5 August 1840 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    He was baptised on 5 August 1840 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
    Citation: 2
  • 1840
    Religious Affiliation
    5 August 1840 | EnglandG
    Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 5 August 1840 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10 months; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
    Detail: Longstock.
    Citation: 1
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | United Kingdom
    Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
  • 1842
    TIMELINE
    1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
  • 1843
    TIMELINE
    1843 | United Kingdom
    Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
  • 1844
    TIMELINE
    1844 | United Kingdom
    Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
  • 1845
    TIMELINE
    1845 | United Kingdom
    Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
    Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
  • 1846
    TIMELINE
    1846 | United Kingdom
    Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
  • 1847
    TIMELINE
    1847 | United Kingdom
    Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
  • 1848
    TIMELINE
    1848 | London, EnglandG
    Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
  • 1849
    TIMELINE
    1849 | United Kingdom
    Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
  • 1850
    TIMELINE
    1850 | United Kingdom
    Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital status: -; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 3
  • 1851
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 3
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Mancetter, Warwickshire, EnglandG
    Detail: (24) Atherstone.
    Citation: 3
  • 1858
    Residence
    Before 1 March 1858 | Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1858
    Death
    1 March 1858 | Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG
    William John Dowling died on 1 March 1858, in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 18; Index: Wigan - 1858 Jan-Mar; Volume 8C, Page 35.
    Cause: Suddenly
    Citations: 5,6

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of William John Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William John Dowling has the reference number 25225.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, Warwickshire - ALL
The Goodworth-Clatford Parish Dowlings
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  1. [S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0189&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013476321,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; First name(s); Last name; Sex; Age; Birth year; Birth place; William; Dowling; Male; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; Ann; Dowling; Female; 25; 1816; Hampshire, England; William John; Dowling; Male; 0; 1841; Hampshire, England; Jane; Geary; Female; 13; 1828; Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 14-Jun-2020:-

    Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-William-1816-Hampshire-Stockbridge
  2. [S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 12 March 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 5 Aug 1840, son of William & Ann Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288554/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/800288554/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  3. [S6507] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4299085%2F00746&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0012030391,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Mancetter, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England; Enumeration district: 18A; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2064; Folio: 385; Page: 7; , Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1851/0012030391; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 33 1818 Corn millers agent Longstock, Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Stockbridge, Hampshire, England Harriet Clara Dowling Daughter - Female 12 1839 Scholar Hampshire, England William John Dowling Son - Male 10 1841 Scholar Hampshire, England Ann Maria Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1846 Scholar Houghton, Hampshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Hampshire Baptisms | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0012030391. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-William-1818-Warwickshire-Atherstone-A
  4. [S5324] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1840%2F3%2FAL%2F000784&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1840%2F3%2FAL%2F000784%2F021,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Gilbert; in Stockbridge, Wiltshire, England;Index: Stockbridge - 1840 Jul-Sep Volume 7 Page 187,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1840/3/AL/000784/021. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1840-Q3-E&W
  5. [S6510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C&page=4,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN; Sex: Male; in Wigan, England, Lancashire; Death date: March 1858; Death year: 1858; Father's first name(s): William; Publication title: Coventry Standard; Page number: 4; Publication year: 1858; Publication date: 12 March 1858 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England; Publication region: West Midlands; Record ID: FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 14 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-5FD1FAA0-30F9-475E-B164-5EFB215E0C1C&tab=this,

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  6. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1858%2F1%2FCM%2F000126&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1858%2F1%2FCM%2F000126%2F024,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM JOHN in Wigan, Lancashire, England; Index: Wigan - 1858 Jan-Mar; 1858- Volume 8C Page 35,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1858/1/CM/000126/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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