
Portrait-0-Female-clear-single
Eliza Wells1
F, #28851, b. before 17 April 1822, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Eliza Wells died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 17 April 1822 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1822
Birth
Before 17 April 1822 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
1822
Baptism
17 April 1822 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Eliza Wells has the reference number 28851.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S2327] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Church of England (Boston, Lincolnshire, England). "England Births and Christenings 1538-1975".,
Repository: Internet Service: Family Search,
Citation Detail: Record for ELIZA WELLS,
Citation Text: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYVY-Z9R : 11 February 2018, John Wells in entry for Eliza Wells, 17 Apr 1822); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 421,932, 421,933, 421,933, 421,934.

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Esther Wells1
F, #28852, b. before 16 December 1816, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Esther Wells died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 16 December 1816 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1816
Birth
Before 16 December 1816 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
1816
Baptism
16 December 1816 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Esther Wells has the reference number 28852.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S2327] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Church of England (Boston, Lincolnshire, England). "England Births and Christenings 1538-1975".,
Repository: Internet Service: Family Search,
Citation Detail: Record for ESTHER WELLS,
Citation Text: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGQX-48L : 11 February 2018, John Wells in entry for Esther Wells, 16 Dec 1816); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 421,932, 421,933, 421,933, 421,934.

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George M Wells1
M, #28853, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | George M Wells died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | He and Eliza Krauss were married on 18 June 1844 in Cecil, Maryland, USAG.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1844
18 June 1844 | Cecil, Maryland, USAG
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study George M Wells has the reference number 28853.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S2328] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America, MARYLAND. Cecil. "Maryland MARRIAGES 1666-1970".,
Repository: Internet Service: Family Search,
Citation Detail: Record for GEORGE M WELLS to ELIZA KRAUSS,
Citation Text: "Maryland Marriages, 1666-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4VW-NZX : 11 February 2018), George M. Wells and Eliza Krauss, 18 Jun 1844; citing Cecil,Maryland, reference ; FHL microfilm 13,866.

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Eliza Krauss1
F, #28854, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Eliza Krauss died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | She and George M Wells were married on 18 June 1844 in Cecil, Maryland, USAG.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1844
18 June 1844 | Cecil, Maryland, USAG
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Eliza Krauss has the reference number 28854.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S2328] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America, MARYLAND. Cecil. "Maryland MARRIAGES 1666-1970".,
Repository: Internet Service: Family Search,
Citation Detail: Record for GEORGE M WELLS to ELIZA KRAUSS,
Citation Text: "Maryland Marriages, 1666-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4VW-NZX : 11 February 2018), George M. Wells and Eliza Krauss, 18 Jun 1844; citing Cecil,Maryland, reference ; FHL microfilm 13,866.

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Sarah M Crawley
F, #28855, b. 1857, d. 1895
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Sarah M Crawley was born in 1857 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAG. |
| Marriage | She and Henry Alexander Wells were married on 7 July 1890 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USAG. |
| Death | She died in 1895, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAG. |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1857
Birth
1857 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAG 1890~33
7 July 1890 | Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USAG Age 42
Birth on 1 February 1848 | Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA
GDeath: on 21 December 1915 | Oaklyn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
G
Events - Death & Burial
1895~38
Death
1895 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAG
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah M Crawley has the reference number 28855.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |

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Elizabeth Schmehl1
F, #28856, b. 1843, d. 28 November 1898
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Elizabeth Schmehl was born in 1843.1 |
| Marriage | She and Wentzel were married before 1865. |
| Marriage | She and Jonas Christman were married before 1882. |
| Marriage | She and George Washington Dowling were married on 10 December 1886 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, George a bachelor, Elizabeth a widow.2 |
| Death | She died on 28 November 1898, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 54.1 |
| Burial | She was buried after 28 November 1898 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 138500292.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1843
1844
1865
1882
Before 1882
Birth in 1811
Death: in 1882
1886~43
10 December 1886 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Age 40
Birth on 28 June 1846
Death: on 28 April 1911 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Schmehl and
George Washington Dowling were married on 10 December 1886 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, George a bachelor, Elizabeth a widow.
1886~43
Residence
10 December 1886 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
1898~55
Death
28 November 1898 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Schmehl died on 28 November 1898, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 54.
1898
Burial
After 28 November 1898 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
She was buried after 28 November 1898 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 138500292.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Schmehl has the reference number 28856.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for ELIZABETH SCHMEHL Dowling,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Elizabeth Schmehl Dowling (1843–28 Nov 1898), Find A Grave Memorial no. 138500292, citing Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775) .
- [S2339] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "Pennsylvania County MARRIAGES, 1885-1950".
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 5 March 2019. County courthouses, Pennsylvania.,
Repository: Internet Service: Family Search,
Citation Detail: Record for GEORGE W DARLING to ELIZABETH CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: Name: George W. Darling; Event Type: Marriage; Event Date: 10 Dec 1886; Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; Gender: Male; Age: 39; Race: White; Birth Year (Estimated): 1847; Birthplace: America; Mother's Name: Catharine Darling; Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Christman; Spouse's Gender: Female; Spouse's Age: 42; Spouse's Race: W; Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1844; Spouse's Birthplace: America; Spouse's Mother's Name: Rachel Christman

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- [S2337] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "United States MARRIAGES".
FamilySearch film number: 000020810; Record set: United States Marriages; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Subcategory: Civil Marriage & Divorce; Collections from: Americas, United States,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES E WERTZ to MARY E DOWLING,
Citation Text: First name(s): Mary E?; Last name: Dowling; Sex: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Unmarried; Age: 18; Birth year: 1886; Father's first name(s): George W; Father's last name: -; Mother's first name(s): Elizabeth; Mother's last name: -; Event: Marriage; Year: 1904; Event date: 16 Jul 1904; Location: Reading; Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; County: Berks; State: Pennsylvania; Country: United States; Spouse's first name(s): Charles E.; Spouse's last name: Wertz; Spouse's sex: Male; Spouse's race: White; Spouse's Marital Status: Unmarried; Spouse's age: 22; Spouse's birth year: 1882; Spouse's father's first name(s): Jacob; Spouse's father's last name: -; Spouse's mother's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's mother's last name: -,

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- [S2333] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: 1910 census of United States of America, PENNSYLVANIA. BERKS. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of Reading Ward 16, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004973382/00781/013; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 22 1888 Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 22 1888 Edward J Wertz Son Single Male 5 1905 Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 2 1908,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 using portal or service: Findmypast. Via ORA. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004973382/00781/013,

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Mary Elizabeth Dowling1
F, #28857, b. May 1886, d. 6 April 1948
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Mary Elizabeth Dowling was born in May 1886 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.2,1,3 |
| Marriage | She and Charles Edward Wertz were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.4,1,5,6 |
| Death | She died on 6 April 1948, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 58.4 |
| Burial | She was buried after 6 April 1948 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 138504081.4 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1886
Birth
May 1886 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1887
Birth
1887 | Pennsylvania, USA
1888
Birth
1888 | Pennsylvania, USA
1889
190014
Residence
7 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 525 Wunder Street, Ward 10.
190014
Census
7 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Border with George Goodman.
190418
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Age 22
Birth on 6 August 1881 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: on 5 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
GMary Elizabeth Dowling and
Charles Edward Wertz were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.
190418
Residence
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 528 Wunder Street.
190418
Religious Affiliation
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Friendship on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
191023
Children
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
She was shown 2 children still living out of 2 on 20 April 1910 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
191023
Census
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
191023
Residence
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
192033
Education
13 January 1920 | USA
She was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
192033
Census
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
192033
Residence
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
193043
Census
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
193043
Residence
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
194053
Census
3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
194357
Residence
8 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 431 Chestnut Street.
Events - Death & Burial
194861
Death
6 April 1948 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Elizabeth Dowling died on 6 April 1948, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 58.
1948
Burial
After 6 April 1948 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
She was buried after 6 April 1948 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 138504081.
Facts - Non-Chronological
194053
Ethicity
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Mary Elizabeth Dowling was shown as American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Elizabeth Dowling has the reference number 28857.

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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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- [S2337] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "United States MARRIAGES".
FamilySearch film number: 000020810; Record set: United States Marriages; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Subcategory: Civil Marriage & Divorce; Collections from: Americas, United States,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES E WERTZ to MARY E DOWLING,
Citation Text: First name(s): Mary E?; Last name: Dowling; Sex: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Unmarried; Age: 18; Birth year: 1886; Father's first name(s): George W; Father's last name: -; Mother's first name(s): Elizabeth; Mother's last name: -; Event: Marriage; Year: 1904; Event date: 16 Jul 1904; Location: Reading; Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; County: Berks; State: Pennsylvania; Country: United States; Spouse's first name(s): Charles E.; Spouse's last name: Wertz; Spouse's sex: Male; Spouse's race: White; Spouse's Marital Status: Unmarried; Spouse's age: 22; Spouse's birth year: 1882; Spouse's father's first name(s): Jacob; Spouse's father's last name: -; Spouse's mother's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's mother's last name: -,

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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004114992%2F00880&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004114992%2F00880%2F022,
Citation Detail: Census for GOODMAN, GEORGE household including DOWLINGS at 525 Wunder Street, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America; NARA series: 1241378; George Goodman 1876 A?nnie Goodman 1881 Emma Goodman 1898 Lilly Goodman 1899 George Dowling 1849 James B Dowling 1850 Mary Dowling 1886 Lottie Dowling 1888 Franklin Christman 1866,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study in 2019:-

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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005456821%2F00562&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1533281069,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, CHARLES E household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 3681; Record ID: USC/1940/1533281069; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Charles E Wertz Head Married Male 59 1881 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 54 1886 Pennsylvania John E Wertz Son Single Male 35 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin R Bessler Nephew Single Male 23 1917 Pennsylvania Mable Wertz Daughter Single Female 10 1930 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1533281069

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- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for MARY DOWLING,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Mary Dowling Wertz (6 May 1889–6 Apr 1948), Find A Grave Memorial no. 138504081, citing Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775) .

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- [S2342] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543%2F034,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, C EDWARD household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2002; Record ID: USC/1930/004952945/00543/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place C Edward Wertz Head Married Male 48 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 43 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 25 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 22 1908 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004952945/00543/032

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- [S2333] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: 1910 census of United States of America, PENNSYLVANIA. BERKS. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of Reading Ward 16, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004973382/00781/013; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 22 1888 Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 22 1888 Edward J Wertz Son Single Male 5 1905 Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 2 1908,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 using portal or service: Findmypast. Via ORA. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004973382/00781/013,

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- [S5016] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of , Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967690/00343/020; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 38 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 33 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 14 1906 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 12 1908 Pennsylvania Roberts Wertz Brother Single Male 31 1889 Pennsylvania Frank G May Brother-in-law Widowed Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967690/00343/020

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- [S2329] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. West Reading. DEATH Certificate.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record of C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: 5 July 1843

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- [S2330] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Charles Edward Wertz1,2
M, #28858, b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Charles Edward Wertz was born on 6 August 1881 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.1,3,2,4 |
| Marriage | He and Mary Elizabeth Dowling were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.5,2,6,7 |
| Death | He died on 5 July 1943, in West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; 431 Chestnut Street.1,3,8 |
| Burial | He was buried on 8 July 1943 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 187515245.1,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1881
Birth
6 August 1881 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1882
Birth
1882 | Pennsylvania, USA
1888
Birth
1888 | Pennsylvania, USA
190422
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Age 18
Birth in May 1886 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: on 6 April 1948 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Charles Edward Wertz and
Mary Elizabeth Dowling were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.
190422
Residence
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 544 Wunder Street.
190422
Religious Affiliation
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Friendship on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
190422
Occupation
16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Driver; Teamster.
191028
Occupation
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Wagon Driver for Bakery.
191028
Residence
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
191028
Census
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
192038
Occupation
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Street Car Conductor.
192038
Residence
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
192038
Census
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
192038
Education
13 January 1920 | USA
He was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
193048
Occupation
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Labourer at Bennett Hardware.
193048
Residence
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
193048
Census
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
194058
Occupation
3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Hardware Company Foreman.
194058
Census
3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 59; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1943
Residence
Before 5 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 431 Chestnut Street.
1943
Occupation
Before 5 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Assistant Foreman at Penn Hardware.
Events - Death & Burial
194361
Death
5 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Charles Edward Wertz died on 5 July 1943, in West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
G. Note: Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; 431 Chestnut Street.
Cause: Cerebral haemorrhage; 8 days; due to Cerebral osteris Scleronis?; 2 years
1943
Burial
8 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
He was buried on 8 July 1943 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 187515245.
Facts - Non-Chronological
194058
Ethicity
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Charles Edward Wertz was shown as American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Charles Edward Wertz has the reference number 28858.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Charles Edward Wertz (6 Aug 1881–5 Jul 1943), Find A Grave Memorial no. 187515245, citing Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Pat D. (contributor 48072349) .
- [S2337] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "United States MARRIAGES".
FamilySearch film number: 000020810; Record set: United States Marriages; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Subcategory: Civil Marriage & Divorce; Collections from: Americas, United States,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES E WERTZ to MARY E DOWLING,
Citation Text: First name(s): Mary E?; Last name: Dowling; Sex: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Unmarried; Age: 18; Birth year: 1886; Father's first name(s): George W; Father's last name: -; Mother's first name(s): Elizabeth; Mother's last name: -; Event: Marriage; Year: 1904; Event date: 16 Jul 1904; Location: Reading; Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; County: Berks; State: Pennsylvania; Country: United States; Spouse's first name(s): Charles E.; Spouse's last name: Wertz; Spouse's sex: Male; Spouse's race: White; Spouse's Marital Status: Unmarried; Spouse's age: 22; Spouse's birth year: 1882; Spouse's father's first name(s): Jacob; Spouse's father's last name: -; Spouse's mother's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's mother's last name: -,

Marriage-Wertz-Charles-E-Dowling-Mary-E-1904-07-16-USA-PA-Reading

Marriage-Wertz-Charles-Edward-Dowling-Mary-Elizabeth-1904-07-16-USA-PA-Reading
- [S2329] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. West Reading. DEATH Certificate.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record of C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: 5 July 1843

Death-Werts-C-Edward-1943-07-05-USA-PA-Reading
- [S2343] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005456821%2F00562&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1533281069,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, CHARLES E household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 3681; Record ID: USC/1940/1533281069; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Charles E Wertz Head Married Male 59 1881 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 54 1886 Pennsylvania John E Wertz Son Single Male 35 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin R Bessler Nephew Single Male 23 1917 Pennsylvania Mable Wertz Daughter Single Female 10 1930 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1533281069

Census-1940-USA-Wertz-Charles-E-1881-PA-Berks-A
- [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Record for MARY DOWLING

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- [S2342] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543%2F034,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, C EDWARD household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2002; Record ID: USC/1930/004952945/00543/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place C Edward Wertz Head Married Male 48 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 43 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 25 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 22 1908 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004952945/00543/032

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Census-1930-USA-Wertz-C-Edward-1882-PA-Berks-A
- [S2333] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: 1910 census of United States of America, PENNSYLVANIA. BERKS. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of Reading Ward 16, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004973382/00781/013; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 22 1888 Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 22 1888 Edward J Wertz Son Single Male 5 1905 Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 2 1908,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 using portal or service: Findmypast. Via ORA. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004973382/00781/013,

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Census-1910-USA-Wertz-Mary-E-1888-PA-Berks-A
- [S2330] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of , Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967690/00343/020; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 38 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 33 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 14 1906 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 12 1908 Pennsylvania Roberts Wertz Brother Single Male 31 1889 Pennsylvania Frank G May Brother-in-law Widowed Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967690/00343/020

Census-1920-USA-Wertz-Edward-C-1882-PA-Berks-A
Jacob Wertz1,2,3
M, #28859, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Jacob Wertz died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in Pennsylvania, USA.2 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Jacob Wertz has the reference number 28859.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Charles Edward Wertz (6 Aug 1881–5 Jul 1943), Find A Grave Memorial no. 187515245, citing Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Pat D. (contributor 48072349) .
- [S2329] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. West Reading. DEATH Certificate.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record of C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: 5 July 1843

Death-Werts-C-Edward-1943-07-05-USA-PA-Reading
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Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "United States MARRIAGES".
FamilySearch film number: 000020810; Record set: United States Marriages; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Subcategory: Civil Marriage & Divorce; Collections from: Americas, United States,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES E WERTZ to MARY E DOWLING,
Citation Text: First name(s): Mary E?; Last name: Dowling; Sex: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Unmarried; Age: 18; Birth year: 1886; Father's first name(s): George W; Father's last name: -; Mother's first name(s): Elizabeth; Mother's last name: -; Event: Marriage; Year: 1904; Event date: 16 Jul 1904; Location: Reading; Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; County: Berks; State: Pennsylvania; Country: United States; Spouse's first name(s): Charles E.; Spouse's last name: Wertz; Spouse's sex: Male; Spouse's race: White; Spouse's Marital Status: Unmarried; Spouse's age: 22; Spouse's birth year: 1882; Spouse's father's first name(s): Jacob; Spouse's father's last name: -; Spouse's mother's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's mother's last name: -,

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Marriage-Wertz-Charles-Edward-Dowling-Mary-Elizabeth-1904-07-16-USA-PA-Reading
Sarah Annie Bowers1
F, #28860, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Sarah Annie Bowers died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in Pennsylvania, USA.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Annie Bowers has the reference number 28860.
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Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Charles Edward Wertz (6 Aug 1881–5 Jul 1943), Find A Grave Memorial no. 187515245, citing Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Pat D. (contributor 48072349) .
- [S2329] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. West Reading. DEATH Certificate.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record of C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: 5 July 1843

Death-Werts-C-Edward-1943-07-05-USA-PA-Reading
- [S2337] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "United States MARRIAGES".
FamilySearch film number: 000020810; Record set: United States Marriages; Category: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records; Subcategory: Civil Marriage & Divorce; Collections from: Americas, United States,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Record for CHARLES E WERTZ to MARY E DOWLING,
Citation Text: First name(s): Mary E?; Last name: Dowling; Sex: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Unmarried; Age: 18; Birth year: 1886; Father's first name(s): George W; Father's last name: -; Mother's first name(s): Elizabeth; Mother's last name: -; Event: Marriage; Year: 1904; Event date: 16 Jul 1904; Location: Reading; Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; County: Berks; State: Pennsylvania; Country: United States; Spouse's first name(s): Charles E.; Spouse's last name: Wertz; Spouse's sex: Male; Spouse's race: White; Spouse's Marital Status: Unmarried; Spouse's age: 22; Spouse's birth year: 1882; Spouse's father's first name(s): Jacob; Spouse's father's last name: -; Spouse's mother's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's mother's last name: -,

Marriage-Wertz-Charles-E-Dowling-Mary-E-1904-07-16-USA-PA-Reading

Marriage-Wertz-Charles-Edward-Dowling-Mary-Elizabeth-1904-07-16-USA-PA-Reading

Portrait-0-Female-clear-single
Mabel Wertz1
F, #28861, b. 1930, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mabel Wertz died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1930 in Pennsylvania, USA.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1930
Birth
1930 | Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
1940
Census
3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1943
Residence
6 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
1940
Ethicity
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Mabel Wertz was shown as American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mabel Wertz has the reference number 28861.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S2330] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005456821%2F00562&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1533281069,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, CHARLES E household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 3681; Record ID: USC/1940/1533281069; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Charles E Wertz Head Married Male 59 1881 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 54 1886 Pennsylvania John E Wertz Son Single Male 35 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin R Bessler Nephew Single Male 23 1917 Pennsylvania Mable Wertz Daughter Single Female 10 1930 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1533281069

Census-1940-USA-Wertz-Charles-E-1881-PA-Berks-A

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J Edward Wertz1,2,3
M, #28862, b. 1905, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | J Edward Wertz died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA.2,4,5 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1905
Birth
1905 | Pennsylvania, USA
1906
Birth
1906 | Pennsylvania, USA
1910
Residence
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
1910
Census
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1920
Occupation
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Stocking Topper at Stocking Factory.
1920
Education
13 January 1920 | USA
J Edward Wertz was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
1920
Residence
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
1920
Census
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1930
Residence
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
1930
Occupation
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Needle Straightener at Knitting Mill.
1930
Census
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
1940
Occupation
3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Needle Straightener at Hosiery Mill.
1940
Census
3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1943
Residence
7 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
1940
Ethicity
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG J Edward Wertz was shown as American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study J Edward Wertz has the reference number 28862.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543%2F034,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, C EDWARD household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2002; Record ID: USC/1930/004952945/00543/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place C Edward Wertz Head Married Male 48 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 43 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 25 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 22 1908 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004952945/00543/032

Census-1930-USA-Wertz-C-Edward-1882-PA-Berks-A
- [S5016] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of , Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967690/00343/020; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 38 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 33 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 14 1906 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 12 1908 Pennsylvania Roberts Wertz Brother Single Male 31 1889 Pennsylvania Frank G May Brother-in-law Widowed Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967690/00343/020

Census-1920-USA-Wertz-Edward-C-1882-PA-Berks-A
- [S2343] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005456821%2F00562&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1533281069,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, CHARLES E household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 3681; Record ID: USC/1940/1533281069; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Charles E Wertz Head Married Male 59 1881 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 54 1886 Pennsylvania John E Wertz Son Single Male 35 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin R Bessler Nephew Single Male 23 1917 Pennsylvania Mable Wertz Daughter Single Female 10 1930 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1533281069

Census-1940-USA-Wertz-Charles-E-1881-PA-Berks-A
- [S2333] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: 1910 census of United States of America, PENNSYLVANIA. BERKS. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of Reading Ward 16, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004973382/00781/013; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 22 1888 Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 22 1888 Edward J Wertz Son Single Male 5 1905 Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 2 1908,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 using portal or service: Findmypast. Via ORA. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004973382/00781/013,

Census-1910-USA-Wertz-Mary-E-1888-PA-Berks-A

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Mervin J Wertz1,2,3
M, #28863, b. 1908, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mervin J Wertz died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.1,2,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1908
Birth
1908 | Pennsylvania, USA
1910
Census
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1910
Residence
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
1920
Education
13 January 1920 | USA
Mervin J Wertz was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
1920
Census
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1920
Residence
13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
1930
Census
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1930
Occupation
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Cold Storage Delivery Man.
1930
Residence
11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
1943
Residence
6 June 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Race
Mervin J Wertz was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mervin J Wertz has the reference number 28863.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004952945%2F00543%2F034,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, C EDWARD household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2002; Record ID: USC/1930/004952945/00543/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place C Edward Wertz Head Married Male 48 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 43 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 25 1905 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 22 1908 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004952945/00543/032

Census-1930-USA-Wertz-C-Edward-1882-PA-Berks-A
- [S5016] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967690%2F00343%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of , Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967690/00343/020; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 38 1882 Pennsylvania Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 33 1887 Pennsylvania J Edward Wertz Son Single Male 14 1906 Pennsylvania Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 12 1908 Pennsylvania Roberts Wertz Brother Single Male 31 1889 Pennsylvania Frank G May Brother-in-law Widowed Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967690/00343/020

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Source Combined Fields: 1910 census of United States of America, PENNSYLVANIA. BERKS. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.,
Citation Detail: Census for WERTZ, EDWARD C household of Reading Ward 16, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004973382/00781/013; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward C Wertz Self Married Male 22 1888 Mary E Wertz Wife Married Female 22 1888 Edward J Wertz Son Single Male 5 1905 Mervin J Wertz Son Single Male 2 1908,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2023 using portal or service: Findmypast. Via ORA. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004973382/00781/013,

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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Kate Wertz1
F, #28864, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Kate Wertz died DECEASED. |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1943
Residence
6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Kate Wertz has the reference number 28864.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Wise1
M, #28865, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1943
Residence
6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Wise has the reference number 28865.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Emma Wertz1
F, #28866, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Emma Wertz died DECEASED. |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1943
Residence
6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Emma Wertz has the reference number 28866.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Bossler1
M, #28867, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Bossler died DECEASED. |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1943
Residence
6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Bossler has the reference number 28867.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for C EDWARD WERTZ,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle newspaper carried his obituary July 6, 1943, page 20. As Follows:
C. Edward Wertz, 61, died yesterday in his home, 431 Chestnut Street. He was an assistant foreman at the Penn Hardware Co.
Wertz was a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Union Fire Co., Union Fire Company Relief Assoc., Court Wyomissing, Foresters of America. Surviving are his widow Mary (Dowling), a daughter Mabel, at home; two sons, J. Edward and Mervin, both of West Reading; sisters, Mrs. Kate Wise, and Mrs. Emma Bossler , both of Reading; and two grandchildren.
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Jonas Christman
M, #28868, b. 1811, d. 1882
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Jonas Christman was born in 1811. |
| Marriage | He and Elizabeth Schmehl were married before 1882. |
| Death | He died in 1882.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1811
1882
Before 1882
Birth in 1843
Death: on 28 November 1898 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Jonas Christman has the reference number 28868.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. Reading. "Pennsylvania County MARRIAGES, 1885-1950".
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 5 March 2019. County courthouses, Pennsylvania.,
Repository: Internet Service: Family Search,
Citation Detail: Record for GEORGE W DARLING to ELIZABETH CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: Name: George W. Darling; Event Type: Marriage; Event Date: 10 Dec 1886; Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; Gender: Male; Age: 39; Race: White; Birth Year (Estimated): 1847; Birthplace: America; Mother's Name: Catharine Darling; Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Christman; Spouse's Gender: Female; Spouse's Age: 42; Spouse's Race: W; Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1844; Spouse's Birthplace: America; Spouse's Mother's Name: Rachel Christman

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Wentzel
M, #28869, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Wentzel died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | He and Elizabeth Schmehl were married before 1865. |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1865
Before 1865
Birth in 1843
Death: on 28 November 1898 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Wentzel has the reference number 28869.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |

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Ernst U Christman1
M, #28870, b. 10 May 1850, d. 17 January 1901
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Ernst U Christman was born on 10 May 1850 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG. Note: Stadtkreis.1 |
| Marriage | He and (Unknown) were married before 1896.1 |
| Marriage | He and Marie Elizabeth Dowling were married in 1896.1 |
| Death | He died on 17 January 1901, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 50.1,2 |
| Burial | He was buried after 17 January 1901 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Saint John's Cemetery; Memorial ID: 186609994.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Name Ernst Huge Christman
1850
Birth
10 May 1850 | Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG Ernst U Christman was born on 10 May 1850 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
G. Note: Stadtkreis.
1870~20
1896
1896~46
1896
Age ~36
Birth on 7 November 1860 | Pennsylvania, USA
Death: on 20 May 1946 | Mount Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
G1901
Occupation
Before 17 January 1901 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Painter & Paper-hanger.
190150
Residence
17 January 1901 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1019 Cotton Street.
Events - Death & Burial
190150
Death
17 January 1901 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Ernst U Christman died on 17 January 1901, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 50.
Cause: Heart Failure
1901
Burial
After 17 January 1901 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
He was buried after 17 January 1901 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Saint John's Cemetery; Memorial ID: 186609994.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ernst U Christman has the reference number 28870.
*In the 1900 Reading Census, Anna Hains (b. Jan. 1880) and Nettie Hains (b. Dec. 1883) are identified as granddaughters, however, they were his step-daughters.
Anna M. (Haynes/Haines) Patterson Stong. Daughter of Edward G. Haynes/Haines and Mary E. Dowling. Married 1. Edward Patterson. Married 2. Chester Stong. Her address given as Miami FL, when she signed her sister's death certificate.
Nettie (Haines) Hill, daughter of Edward G. Haynes/Haines and Mary E. Dowling; wife of Harry Hill. 1883-1955, Reading. FAG# 175536799
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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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Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for ERNST U CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Mary E Dowling Christman (7 Nov 1860–20 May 1946), Find A Grave Memorial no. 138500705, citing Aulenbach's Cemetery, Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775) .
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for ERNST HUGE CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried his obituary January 17, 1901, page 1. Excerpted as follows:
Ernst Huge Christman, 1019 Cotton Street, died of heart failure at 12:45 am today, aged 50 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Deceased was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and came to this country 31 years ago. He was a painter and paper-hanger by trade and carried on business for himself at the southwest corner of Maple and Cotton Streets. His widow Elizabeth and 2 daughters, Anna and Nettie* remain, besides several brothers and sisters in the old country. Deceased was a member of St. John's German Lutheran Church., the Wooden Ducks Association, and the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
Reading Eagle Newspaper, January 19, 1901. Additional information page 1. Ernest Huge Christman, who died in this city, leaves 5 children by his first wife. All reside in New York.
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Reading Death Index has his name as Ernest U. Christman.
(Unknown)
F, #28871, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | (Unknown) died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | She and Ernst U Christman were married before 1896.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1896
Before 1896
Birth on 10 May 1850 | Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
GDeath: on 17 January 1901 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 28871.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: "Memorials". Transcriptions, images and personal knowledge. Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA. Find-A-Grave. www.findagrave.com : See citation.
email address,
Citation Detail: Record for ERNST U CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2019), memorial page for Mary E Dowling Christman (7 Nov 1860–20 May 1946), Find A Grave Memorial no. 138500705, citing Aulenbach's Cemetery, Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775) .

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Anna Christman1
F, #28872, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Anna Christman died DECEASED. |
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Anna Christman has the reference number 28872.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for ERNST HUGE CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried his obituary January 17, 1901, page 1. Excerpted as follows:
Ernst Huge Christman, 1019 Cotton Street, died of heart failure at 12:45 am today, aged 50 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Deceased was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and came to this country 31 years ago. He was a painter and paper-hanger by trade and carried on business for himself at the southwest corner of Maple and Cotton Streets. His widow Elizabeth and 2 daughters, Anna and Nettie* remain, besides several brothers and sisters in the old country. Deceased was a member of St. John's German Lutheran Church., the Wooden Ducks Association, and the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
Reading Eagle Newspaper, January 19, 1901. Additional information page 1. Ernest Huge Christman, who died in this city, leaves 5 children by his first wife. All reside in New York.
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Reading Death Index has his name as Ernest U. Christman.

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Nettie Christman1,2
F, #28873, b. 25 December 1882, d. 30 July 1955
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Nettie Christman was born on 25 December 1882 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.2 |
| Death | She died on 30 July 1955, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 72.2 |
| Burial | She was buried after 30 July 1955 in Mount Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG, Aulenbach's Cemetery; Plot: Section E Lot 405 N Grave 1; Memorial ID: 175536799.2 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1882
Birth
25 December 1882 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Events - Death & Burial
195572
Death
30 July 1955 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Nettie Christman died on 30 July 1955, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 72.
1955
Burial
After 30 July 1955 | Mount Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG She was buried after 30 July 1955 in Mount Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
G, Aulenbach's Cemetery; Plot: Section E Lot 405 N Grave 1; Memorial ID: 175536799.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Nettie Christman has the reference number 28873.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: The Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania, United States of America. Reading, Berks.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record for ERNST HUGE CHRISTMAN,
Citation Text: The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried his obituary January 17, 1901, page 1. Excerpted as follows:
Ernst Huge Christman, 1019 Cotton Street, died of heart failure at 12:45 am today, aged 50 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Deceased was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and came to this country 31 years ago. He was a painter and paper-hanger by trade and carried on business for himself at the southwest corner of Maple and Cotton Streets. His widow Elizabeth and 2 daughters, Anna and Nettie* remain, besides several brothers and sisters in the old country. Deceased was a member of St. John's German Lutheran Church., the Wooden Ducks Association, and the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
Reading Eagle Newspaper, January 19, 1901. Additional information page 1. Ernest Huge Christman, who died in this city, leaves 5 children by his first wife. All reside in New York.
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Reading Death Index has his name as Ernest U. Christman.
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Source Combined Fields: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175536799,
Citation Detail: Grave for HILL, NETTIE C. in Aulenbach's Cemetery, Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 25 December 1882, Birth Place: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 30 July 1955, Death Place: Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175536799/nettie-c-hill: accessed 24 February 2023), memorial page for Nettie C. Haynes Hill (25 Dec 1882–30 Jul 1955), Find a Grave Memorial ID 175536799, citing Aulenbach's Cemetery, Mount Penn, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Marvin & Samme Templin (contributor 426307).; Record ID: 175536799,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 24 February 2023, from page: "Nettie C. Haynes Hill (1882-1955) - Find a Grave Memorial"; Portal or Service: Find a Grave; (via ORA),

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Harry Oscar Dowling1
M, #28874, b. 4 August 1897, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Harry Oscar Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born on 4 August 1897 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.2,1 |
| Marriage | He and Myrtle B Snaith were married in 1920.3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1897
Birth
4 August 1897 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1898
Birth
1898 | Pennsylvania, USA
1900
Census
4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1900
Residence
4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1023 Cotton Street, Ward 10.
1910
Census
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Brother-in-Law.
1910
Residence
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 718 North Tenth Street, Ward 12.
1918
Military
24 August 1918 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Age: 21; Draft Registration.
1918
Occupation
24 August 1918 | Pittsburgh City, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Worker at Westinghouse Electrical Company, East Pittsburg.
1918
Description
24 August 1918 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Described as: Height: Medium; Build: Medium; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Marks: None.
1918
Residence
24 August 1918 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 546 Jordan Street.
1920
1920
Age ~22
Birth in 1898 | Pennsylvania, USA
Death: DECEASED
1920
Education
6 January 1920 | USA
Harry Oscar Dowling was educated in USA on 6 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
1920
Census
6 January 1920 | Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Married.
1920
Residence
6 January 1920 | Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 425 South Street.
1920
Occupation
6 January 1920 | Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USAG Bridge Works Electrician.
1930
Census
7 April 1930 | Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1930
Residence
7 April 1930 | Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Detail: 104 Bernhart Avenue, Hyde Park, (Laureldale.)
1930
Occupation
7 April 1930 | Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG Transit Electrician.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 5 April 1940 | Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 104 Bernhart Street, Hyde Villa.
1940
Occupation
5 April 1940 | Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
General Foreman with W.P.A.
1940
Census
5 April 1940 | Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 42; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1941
Residence
11 January 1941 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 104 Bernhart Avenue, Hyde Park, (Laureldale.)
1941
Event or Activity
16 January 1941 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
He was in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, on 16 January 1941. Note: Informant for mother's death certificate.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
1940
Ethicity
Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Harry Oscar Dowling was shown as American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Harry Oscar Dowling has the reference number 28874.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: "United States of America World War I Draft Registration Cards". Images. Find My Past. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.
Record set: World War I Draft Registration Cards; Category: Military, armed forces & conflict: Subcategory: First World War; Collections from: Americas, United States,
Citation Detail: Record for HARRY OSCAR DOWLING,
Citation Text: Sex: Male; Birth year: 1897; Birth date: 04 Aug 1897; Place of birth as transcribed: Reading,Pennsylvania: Birth country: United States; Registration year: 1917-1918; Citizenship country: United States; Residence: Reading City No 4; State: Pennsylvania; Country: United States

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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004114992%2F00842&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004114992%2F00842%2F028,
Citation Detail: Record for DOWLING, HENRY O household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America,
Citation Text: 2019:- First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Gender; Age; Birth year; Birth place;
Henry O; Dowling; Self; Married; Male; 58; 1842; Pennsylvania;
Launa J; Dowling; Wife; Married; Female; 38; 1862; Pennsylvania;
Mamie; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 18; 1882; Pennsylvania;
Monna M; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 14; 1886; Pennsylvania;
Edith P; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 10; 1890; Pennsylvania;
Hary O Jr; Dowling; Son; Single; Male; 3; 1897; Pennsylvania;
NARA series: 1241378,

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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004952942%2F00967&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004952942%2F00967%2F004,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HARRY O household of Laureldale, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 1999; Record ID: USC/1930/004952942/00967/004; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Harry O Dowling Head Married Male 32 1898 Pennsylvania Mytle B Dowling Wife Married Female 32 1898 Pennsylvania Henry O Dowling Father Divorced Male 78 1852 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 24 February 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004952942/00967/004
- [S2333] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004973382%2F00090&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004973382%2F00090%2F007,
Citation Detail: Census for THOMPSON, HARRY P houseold of Readin, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America; First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Gender; Age; Birth year; Harry P; Thompson; Self; Married; Male; 24; 1886; Annie M; Thompson; Wife; Married; Female; 23; 1887; Dorothy P; Thompson; Daughter; Single; Female; 2; 1908; H Meredith; Thompson; Son; Single; Male; 1; 1909; Edith P; Dowling; Sister-in-law; Single; Female; 19; 1891; Laura J; Kendall; Mother-in-law; Divorced; Female; 45; 1865; Harry O; Dowling; Brother-in-law; Single; Male; 12; 1898,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thgomas Dowling (1955-) 2019:-

Census-1910-USA-Thompson-Harry-P-1886-PA-Reading
- [S4942] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004968649%2F00231&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004968649%2F00231%2F024,
Citation Detail: Census for SNAITH, THOMAS household of , Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968649/00231/022; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Thomas Snaith Self Married Male 51 1869 England Annie Snaith Wife Married Female 48 1872 Pennsylvania Harry Dowling - Married Male 22 1898 Pennsylvania Myrtle Dowling Wife Married Female 22 1898 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 24 February 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968649/00231/022

Census-1920-USA-Snaith-Thomas-1869-PA-Montgomery-A
- [S2343] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005456574%2F00422&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1538197560,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HARRY household of Bernharts, Hyde Villa, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 3434; Record ID: USC/1940/1538197560; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Harry Dowling Head Married Male 42 1898 Pennsylvania Mertal Dowling Wife Married Female 42 1898 Pennsylvania Laura Dowling Mother Widowed Female 76 1864 Pennsylvania Doris Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1922 Pennsylvania Robert Dowling Son Single Male 16 1924 Pennsylvania William Dowling Son Single Male 6 1934 Pennsylvania,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 24 February 2023 at , Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1538197560

Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Harry-1898-PA-Berks-A
- [S2329] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: United States of America. Berks, Pennsylvania. West Reading. DEATH Certificate.,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Record of LAURA KENDALL Dowling,
Citation Text: 11JAN1941

Death-Dowling-Laura-1941-01-11-USA-PA-Reading

Portrait-0-Female-clear
Edith Pearl Dowling1
F, #28875, b. 5 June 1890, d. 22 May 1981
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Edith Pearl Dowling was born on 5 June 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA.2,1 |
| Death | She died on 22 May 1981. Note: Age: 90.1 |
| Burial | She was buried after 22 May 1981 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 244308033.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1890
Birth
5 June 1890 | Pennsylvania, USA
1891
Birth
1891 | Pennsylvania, USA
19009
Residence
4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 1023 Cotton Street, Ward 10.
19009
Census
4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
19009
Occupation
4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
At School.
191019
Residence
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Detail: 718 North Tenth Street, Ward 12.
191019
Census
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister-in-Law.
191019
Occupation
20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Closer at Shoe Factory.
Events - Death & Burial
198190
Death
22 May 1981
Edith Pearl Dowling died on 22 May 1981. Note: Age: 90.
1981
Burial
After 22 May 1981 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
She was buried after 22 May 1981 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 244308033.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Edith Pearl Dowling has the reference number 28875.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244308033,
Citation Detail: Grave for YEAGER-KAUFFMAN, EDITH PEARL in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 5 June 1890, Death Date: 22 May 1981; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244308033/edith-pearl-yeager-kauffman: accessed 24 February 2023), memorial page for Edith Pearl Dowling Yeager-Kauffman (5 Jun 1890–22 May 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 244308033, citing Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775).; Record ID: 244308033,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 24 February 2023, from page: "Edith Pearl Dowling Yeager-Kauffman (1890-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial"; Portal or Service: Find a Grave; (via ORA),
- [S2332] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004114992%2F00842&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004114992%2F00842%2F028,
Citation Detail: Record for DOWLING, HENRY O household of Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America,
Citation Text: 2019:- First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Gender; Age; Birth year; Birth place;
Henry O; Dowling; Self; Married; Male; 58; 1842; Pennsylvania;
Launa J; Dowling; Wife; Married; Female; 38; 1862; Pennsylvania;
Mamie; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 18; 1882; Pennsylvania;
Monna M; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 14; 1886; Pennsylvania;
Edith P; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 10; 1890; Pennsylvania;
Hary O Jr; Dowling; Son; Single; Male; 3; 1897; Pennsylvania;
NARA series: 1241378,

Census-1900-USA-Dowling-Henry-O-1852-PA-Reading
- [S2333] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004973382%2F00090&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004973382%2F00090%2F007,
Citation Detail: Census for THOMPSON, HARRY P houseold of Readin, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States of America; First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Gender; Age; Birth year; Harry P; Thompson; Self; Married; Male; 24; 1886; Annie M; Thompson; Wife; Married; Female; 23; 1887; Dorothy P; Thompson; Daughter; Single; Female; 2; 1908; H Meredith; Thompson; Son; Single; Male; 1; 1909; Edith P; Dowling; Sister-in-law; Single; Female; 19; 1891; Laura J; Kendall; Mother-in-law; Divorced; Female; 45; 1865; Harry O; Dowling; Brother-in-law; Single; Male; 12; 1898,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thgomas Dowling (1955-) 2019:-

Census-1910-USA-Thompson-Harry-P-1886-PA-Reading
- [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Record for HENRY O DOWLING