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Eliza Wells1

F, #28851, b. before 17 April 1822, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Benjamin Wells (b. 10 May 1788, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Mahan (b. about 1788, d. between 1841 and 1849)
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Vital Facts

DeathEliza Wells died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born before 17 April 1822 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1822
    Birth
    Before 17 April 1822 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
    Citation: 1
  • 1822
    Baptism
    17 April 1822 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Eliza Wells has the reference number 28851.
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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:-
England - All
England, Lincolnshire - ALL
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  1. [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
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Father*John Benjamin Wells (b. 10 May 1788, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Mahan (b. about 1788, d. between 1841 and 1849)
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Vital Facts

DeathEsther Wells died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born before 16 December 1816 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1816
    Birth
    Before 16 December 1816 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
    Citation: 1
  • 1816
    Baptism
    16 December 1816 | Boston, Lincolnshire, England
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Esther Wells has the reference number 28852.
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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:-
England - All
England, Lincolnshire - ALL
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  1. [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
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Father*John Benjamin Wells (b. 10 May 1788, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Mahan (b. about 1788, d. between 1841 and 1849)
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Vital Facts

DeathGeorge M Wells died DECEASED.
MarriageHe and Eliza Krauss were married on 18 June 1844 in Cecil, Maryland, USAG.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study George M Wells has the reference number 28853.
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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:-
USA, Maryland - All
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  1. [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
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Vital Facts

DeathEliza Krauss died DECEASED.
MarriageShe and George M Wells were married on 18 June 1844 in Cecil, Maryland, USAG.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Eliza Krauss has the reference number 28854.
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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:-
USA, Maryland - All
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  1. [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
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Vital Facts

BirthSarah M Crawley was born in 1857 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAG.
MarriageShe and Henry Alexander Wells were married on 7 July 1890 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USAG.
DeathShe 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, USAG
    Death: on 21 December 1915 | Oaklyn, Camden, New Jersey, USAG

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.
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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:-
USA, New Jersey
USA, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Schmehl1

F, #28856, b. 1843, d. 28 November 1898
Pedigree Link
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Mother*Rachel Witman (b. 16 May 1828, d. 20 March 1874)
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Partner: George Washington Dowling (b. 28 June 1846, d. 28 April 1911)

Children:

Daughter*Mary Elizabeth Dowling+ (b. May 1886, d. 6 April 1948)
Daughter*Lottie Dowling (b. 1888, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

BirthElizabeth Schmehl was born in 1843.1
MarriageShe and Wentzel were married before 1865.
MarriageShe and Jonas Christman were married before 1882.
MarriageShe and George Washington Dowling were married on 10 December 1886 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, George a bachelor, Elizabeth a widow.2
DeathShe died on 28 November 1898, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 54.1
BurialShe 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)

  • Name Elizabeth
    Citation: 3
  • Name Elizabeth Christman
    Citation: 2
  • Birth
    Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 4
  • 1843
    Birth
    1843
    Citation: 1
  • 1844
    Birth
    1844
    Citation: 2
  • 1865
    Marriage | Wentzel
    Before 1865
    Death: DECEASED
  • 1882
    Marriage | Jonas Christman
    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.
    Citation: 2
  • 1886~43
    Residence
    10 December 1886 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 2

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.
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Schmehl has the reference number 28856.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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) .
  2. [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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  3. [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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  4. [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
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Father*George Washington Dowling (b. 28 June 1846, d. 28 April 1911)
Mother*Elizabeth Schmehl (b. 1843, d. 28 November 1898)
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Partner: Charles Edward Wertz (b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943)

Children:

Son*J Edward Wertz (b. 1905, d. DECEASED)
Son*Mervin J Wertz (b. 1908, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mabel Wertz (b. 1930, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

BirthMary Elizabeth Dowling was born in May 1886 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.2,1,3
MarriageShe and Charles Edward Wertz were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.4,1,5,6
DeathShe died on 6 April 1948, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 58.4
BurialShe was buried after 6 April 1948 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 138504081.4


Census Summary

1900
Census
7 Jun 19002
1910
Census
20 Apr 19106
1920
Census
13 Jan 19207
1930
Census
11 Apr 19305
1940
Census
3 Apr 19403

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Mary Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Name Mary E Wertz
    Citations: 8,5,3,7,6
  • Name Mary Dowling
    Citations: 4,9
  • Name Mary E Dowling
    Citations: 8,1
  • 1886
    Birth
    May 1886 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 2,1,3
  • 1887
    Birth
    1887 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 5,7
  • 1888
    Birth
    1888 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 6
  • 1889
    Birth
    6 May 1889
    Citation: 4
  • 190014
    Residence
    7 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 525 Wunder Street, Ward 10.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 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, USAG
    Mary Elizabeth Dowling and Charles Edward Wertz were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.
    Citations: 4,1,5,6
  • 190418
    Residence
    16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 528 Wunder Street.
    Citation: 1
  • 190418
    Religious Affiliation
    16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Friendship on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
    Citation: 6
  • 191023
    Census
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 6
  • 191023
    Residence
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
    Citation: 6
  • 192033
    Education
    13 January 1920 | USA
    She was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
    Citation: 7
  • 192033
    Census
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 7
  • 192033
    Residence
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
    Citation: 7
  • 193043
    Census
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 5
  • 193043
    Residence
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
    Citation: 5
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
    Citation: 3
  • 194053
    Census
    3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 194357
    Residence
    8 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 431 Chestnut Street.
    Citation: 8

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.
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
    Citation: 4

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 194053
    Ethicity
    Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Mary Elizabeth Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 5,1,7,6
  • 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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Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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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  2. [S2332] SOURCE: (Full),
    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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  3. [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

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  4. [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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  5. [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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  6. [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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  7. [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
  8. [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
  9. [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
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Father*Jacob Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Sarah Annie Bowers (d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Mary Elizabeth Dowling (b. May 1886, d. 6 April 1948)

Children:

Son*J Edward Wertz (b. 1905, d. DECEASED)
Son*Mervin J Wertz (b. 1908, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mabel Wertz (b. 1930, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

BirthCharles Edward Wertz was born on 6 August 1881 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.1,3,2,4
MarriageHe and Mary Elizabeth Dowling were married on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Both in 1st marriage.5,2,6,7
DeathHe died on 5 July 1943, in West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; 431 Chestnut Street.1,3,8
BurialHe was buried on 8 July 1943 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 187515245.1,3


Census Summary

1910
Census
20 Apr 19107
1920
Census
13 Jan 19209
1930
Census
11 Apr 19306
1940
Census
3 Apr 19404

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Edward C Wertz
    Citations: 9,7
  • Name Charles E Wetz
    Citations: 2,4
  • Name C Edward Wertz
    Citations: 3,6
  • 1881
    Birth
    6 August 1881 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 1,3,2,4
  • 1882
    Birth
    1882 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 6,9
  • 1888
    Birth
    1888 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 7
  • 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.
    Citations: 5,2,6,7
  • 190422
    Residence
    16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 544 Wunder Street.
    Citation: 2
  • 190422
    Religious Affiliation
    16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Friendship on 16 July 1904 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Citation: 2
  • 190422
    Occupation
    16 July 1904 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Driver; Teamster.
    Citation: 2
  • 191028
    Occupation
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Wagon Driver for Bakery.
    Citation: 7
  • 191028
    Residence
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
    Citation: 7
  • 191028
    Census
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 7
  • 192038
    Occupation
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Street Car Conductor.
    Citation: 9
  • 192038
    Residence
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
    Citation: 9
  • 192038
    Census
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 9
  • 192038
    Education
    13 January 1920 | USA
    He was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
    Citation: 9
  • 193048
    Occupation
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Labourer at Bennett Hardware.
    Citation: 6
  • 193048
    Residence
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
    Citation: 6
  • 193048
    Census
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
    Citation: 4
  • 194058
    Occupation
    3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Hardware Company Foreman.
    Citation: 4
  • 194058
    Census
    3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 59; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 4
  • 1943
    Residence
    Before 5 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 431 Chestnut Street.
    Citation: 3
  • 1943
    Occupation
    Before 5 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Assistant Foreman at Penn Hardware.
    Citations: 3,8

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, USAG. Note: Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; 431 Chestnut Street.
    Cause: Cerebral haemorrhage; 8 days; due to Cerebral osteris Scleronis?; 2 years
    Citations: 1,3,8
  • 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.
    Citations: 1,3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 194058
    Ethicity
    Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Charles Edward Wertz was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 6,2,4,9,7
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Charles Edward Wertz has the reference number 28858.
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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:-
Bakers
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Labourers
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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 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) .
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [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
  5. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Record for MARY DOWLING
    Grave-Wertz-Mary-1889-1948-USA-PA-Berks-Trinity-Lutheran-Church-Cemetery-A
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  6. [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

    Census-1930-USA-Wertz-C-Edward-1882-PA-Berks-A
    Census-1930-USA-Wertz-C-Edward-1882-PA-Berks-A
  7. [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
    Census-1910-USA-Wertz-Mary-E-1888-PA-Berks-A
  8. [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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  9. [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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Jacob Wertz1,2,3

M, #28859, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Sarah Annie Bowers (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Kate Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Emma Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*(Placeholder) Wertz+ (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*(Placeholder) Wertz (d. before 13 January 1920)
Son*Charles Edward Wertz+ (b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943)
Son*Roberts Wertz (b. 1889, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJacob Wertz died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in Pennsylvania, USA.2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Jacob Wertz has the reference number 28859.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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 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) .
  2. [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
  3. [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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Sarah Annie Bowers1

F, #28860, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Jacob Wertz (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Kate Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Emma Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*(Placeholder) Wertz+ (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*(Placeholder) Wertz (d. before 13 January 1920)
Son*Charles Edward Wertz+ (b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943)
Son*Roberts Wertz (b. 1889, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathSarah Annie Bowers died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in Pennsylvania, USA.2


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Annie Bowers
    Citation: 2
  • Name Ann
    Citation: 3
  • Birth
    Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Annie Bowers has the reference number 28860.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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 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) .
  2. [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
  3. [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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Mabel Wertz1

F, #28861, b. 1930, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Charles Edward Wertz (b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943)
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Dowling (b. May 1886, d. 6 April 1948)
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Vital Facts

DeathMabel Wertz died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1930 in Pennsylvania, USA.2


Census Summary

1940
Census
3 Apr 19402

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1930
    Birth
    1930 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 2
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
    Citation: 2
  • 1940
    Census
    3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1943
    Residence
    6 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citations: 1,2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1940
    Ethicity
    Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Mabel Wertz was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mabel Wertz has the reference number 28861.
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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:-
Census 1940 USA
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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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  2. [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

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J Edward Wertz1,2,3

M, #28862, b. 1905, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Charles Edward Wertz (b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943)
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Dowling (b. May 1886, d. 6 April 1948)
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Vital Facts

DeathJ Edward Wertz died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA.2,4,5


Census Summary

1910
Census
20 Apr 19105
1920
Census
13 Jan 19203
1930
Census
11 Apr 19302
1940
Census
3 Apr 19404

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Edward J Wertz
    Citation: 5
  • Name James Edward Wertz
  • Aka John E Wertz
    Citation: 4
  • 1905
    Birth
    1905 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 2,4,5
  • 1906
    Birth
    1906 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 3
  • 1910
    Residence
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
    Citation: 5
  • 1910
    Census
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 5
  • 1920
    Occupation
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Stocking Topper at Stocking Factory.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Education
    13 January 1920 | USA
    J Edward Wertz was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Residence
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Census
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 3
  • 1930
    Residence
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
    Citation: 2
  • 1930
    Occupation
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Needle Straightener at Knitting Mill.
    Citation: 2
  • 1930
    Census
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 52 North Carroll Street.
    Citation: 4
  • 1940
    Occupation
    3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Needle Straightener at Hosiery Mill.
    Citation: 4
  • 1940
    Census
    3 April 1940 | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 4
  • 1943
    Residence
    7 July 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1940
    Ethicity
    Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    J Edward Wertz was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,4,3,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study J Edward Wertz has the reference number 28862.
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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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Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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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  2. [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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  3. [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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  4. [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

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  5. [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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Mervin J Wertz1,2,3

M, #28863, b. 1908, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Charles Edward Wertz (b. 6 August 1881, d. 5 July 1943)
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Dowling (b. May 1886, d. 6 April 1948)
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Vital Facts

DeathMervin J Wertz died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.1,2,3


Census Summary

1910
Census
20 Apr 19103
1920
Census
13 Jan 19202
1930
Census
11 Apr 19301

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Mervin Wertz
    Citation: 4
  • 1908
    Birth
    1908 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • 1910
    Census
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 3
  • 1910
    Residence
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 1321 Cotton Street, Ward 16.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Education
    13 January 1920 | USA
    Mervin J Wertz was educated in USA on 13 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Census
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Residence
    13 January 1920 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 502 South Fifteenth Street.
    Citation: 2
  • 1930
    Census
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1930
    Occupation
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Cold Storage Delivery Man.
    Citation: 1
  • 1930
    Residence
    11 April 1930 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 217 Gregg Avenue, 18th Ward, Block 1094.
    Citation: 1
  • 1943
    Residence
    6 June 1943 | West Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Race
    Mervin J Wertz was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mervin J Wertz has the reference number 28863.
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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:-
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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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  2. [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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  3. [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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  4. [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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Kate Wertz1

F, #28864, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Jacob Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Sarah Annie Bowers (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathKate Wertz died DECEASED.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1943
    Residence
    6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Kate Wertz has the reference number 28864.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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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Wise1

M, #28865, d. DECEASED
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Vital Facts

DeathWise died DECEASED.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1943
    Residence
    6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Wise has the reference number 28865.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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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Emma Wertz1

F, #28866, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Jacob Wertz (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Sarah Annie Bowers (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEmma Wertz died DECEASED.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1943
    Residence
    6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Emma Wertz has the reference number 28866.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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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Bossler1

M, #28867, d. DECEASED
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Vital Facts

DeathBossler died DECEASED.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1943
    Residence
    6 July 1943 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Bossler has the reference number 28867.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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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Jonas Christman

M, #28868, b. 1811, d. 1882
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Vital Facts

BirthJonas Christman was born in 1811.
MarriageHe and Elizabeth Schmehl were married before 1882.
DeathHe died in 1882.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1882~71
    Death
    1882
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Jonas Christman has the reference number 28868.
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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. [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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Wentzel

M, #28869, d. DECEASED
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Vital Facts

DeathWentzel died DECEASED.
MarriageHe and Elizabeth Schmehl were married before 1865.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Wentzel has the reference number 28869.
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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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Ernst U Christman1

M, #28870, b. 10 May 1850, d. 17 January 1901
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Partner: Marie Elizabeth Dowling (b. 7 November 1860, d. 20 May 1946)

Children:

Daughter*Anna Christman (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Nettie Christman (b. 25 December 1882, d. 30 July 1955)
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Vital Facts

BirthErnst U Christman was born on 10 May 1850 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG. Note: Stadtkreis.1
MarriageHe and (Unknown) were married before 1896.1
MarriageHe and Marie Elizabeth Dowling were married in 1896.1
DeathHe died on 17 January 1901, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 50.1,2
BurialHe 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
    Citation: 2
  • 1850
    Birth
    10 May 1850 | Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG
    Ernst U Christman was born on 10 May 1850 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG. Note: Stadtkreis.
    Citation: 1
  • 1870~20
    Arrival
    1870 | USA
    Citation: 2
  • 1896
    Marriage | (Unknown)
    Before 1896
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1896~46
    1896
    Age ~36
    Birth on 7 November 1860 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: on 20 May 1946 | Mount Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    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.
    Citation: 2

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
    Citations: 1,2
  • 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.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ernst U Christman has the reference number 28870.
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*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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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [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 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) .
  2. [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 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
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Vital Facts

Death(Unknown) died DECEASED.
MarriageShe and Ernst U Christman were married before 1896.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1896
    Before 1896
    Birth on 10 May 1850 | Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG
    Death: on 17 January 1901 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 28871.
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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. [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 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
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Father*Ernst U Christman (b. 10 May 1850, d. 17 January 1901)
Mother*Marie Elizabeth Dowling (b. 7 November 1860, d. 20 May 1946)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnna Christman died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Anna Christman has the reference number 28872.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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 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
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Father*Ernst U Christman (b. 10 May 1850, d. 17 January 1901)
Mother*Marie Elizabeth Dowling (b. 7 November 1860, d. 20 May 1946)
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Vital Facts

BirthNettie Christman was born on 25 December 1882 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.2
DeathShe died on 30 July 1955, in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 72.2
BurialShe 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
    Citation: 2

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.
    Citation: 2
  • 1955
    Burial
    After 30 July 1955 | Mount Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    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.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Nettie Christman has the reference number 28873.
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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:-
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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 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.
  2. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    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
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Father*Henry Oscar Dowling (b. 16 March 1852, d. 21 October 1935)
Mother*Laura J Kendall (b. July 1863, d. 11 January 1941)
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Partner: Myrtle B Snaith (b. 1898, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Dorris Ruth Dowling (b. 1922, d. 1985)
Son*Robert Dowling (b. 1924)
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Vital Facts

DeathHarry Oscar Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born on 4 August 1897 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.2,1
MarriageHe and Myrtle B Snaith were married in 1920.3


Census Summary

1900
Census
4 Jun 19002
1910
Census
20 Apr 19104
1920
Census
6 Jan 19205
1930
Census
7 Apr 19303
1940
Census
5 Apr 19406

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Harry O Dowling
    Citations: 4,2,3
  • Aka Harry Dowling
    Citations: 5,6
  • 1897
    Birth
    4 August 1897 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 2,1
  • 1898
    Birth
    1898 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 4,3,5,6
  • 1900
    Census
    4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900
    Residence
    4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 1023 Cotton Street, Ward 10.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 1910
    Residence
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 718 North Tenth Street, Ward 12.
    Citation: 4
  • 1918
    Military
    24 August 1918 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Age: 21; Draft Registration.
    Citation: 1
  • 1918
    Occupation
    24 August 1918 | Pittsburgh City, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Worker at Westinghouse Electrical Company, East Pittsburg.
    Citation: 1
  • 1918
    Description
    24 August 1918 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Described as: Height: Medium; Build: Medium; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Marks: None.
    Citation: 1
  • 1918
    Residence
    24 August 1918 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 546 Jordan Street.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Marriage | Myrtle B Snaith
    1920
    Age ~22
    Birth in 1898 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Education
    6 January 1920 | USA
    Harry Oscar Dowling was educated in USA on 6 January 1920. Read: Yes; Write: Yes.
    Citation: 5
  • 1920
    Census
    6 January 1920 | Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Married.
    Citation: 5
  • 1920
    Residence
    6 January 1920 | Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 425 South Street.
    Citation: 5
  • 1920
    Occupation
    6 January 1920 | Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Bridge Works Electrician.
    Citation: 5
  • 1930
    Census
    7 April 1930 | Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 3
  • 1930
    Residence
    7 April 1930 | Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: 104 Bernhart Avenue, Hyde Park, (Laureldale.)
    Citation: 3
  • 1930
    Occupation
    7 April 1930 | Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Transit Electrician.
    Citation: 3
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 5 April 1940 | Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 104 Bernhart Street, Hyde Villa.
    Citation: 6
  • 1940
    Occupation
    5 April 1940 | Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    General Foreman with W.P.A.
    Citation: 6
  • 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.
    Citation: 6
  • 1941
    Residence
    11 January 1941 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 104 Bernhart Avenue, Hyde Park, (Laureldale.)
    Citation: 7
  • 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.
    Citation: 7

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1940
    Ethicity
    Hyde Villa, Muhlenberg, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Harry Oscar Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 6
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 3,5,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Harry Oscar Dowling has the reference number 28874.
  • Suffix
    Citation: 2
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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 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
Military Service
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [S2772] SOURCE: (Full),
    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

    DocMilitary-Dowling-Harry-Oscar-1897-USA-PA-Reading-Draft-Registration
  2. [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
  3. [S2342] SOURCE: (Full),
    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
  4. [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:-

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  5. [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
  6. [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

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  7. [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

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Edith Pearl Dowling1

F, #28875, b. 5 June 1890, d. 22 May 1981
Pedigree Link
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Father*Henry Oscar Dowling (b. 16 March 1852, d. 21 October 1935)
Mother*Laura J Kendall (b. July 1863, d. 11 January 1941)
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Vital Facts

BirthEdith Pearl Dowling was born on 5 June 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA.2,1
DeathShe died on 22 May 1981. Note: Age: 90.1
BurialShe was buried after 22 May 1981 in Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery; Memorial ID: 244308033.1


Census Summary

1900
Census
4 Jun 19002
1910
Census
20 Apr 19103

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Edith Dowling
    Citation: 4
  • Name Edith P Dowling
    Citations: 3,2
  • 1890
    Birth
    5 June 1890 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 2,1
  • 1891
    Birth
    1891 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 3
  • 19009
    Residence
    4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 1023 Cotton Street, Ward 10.
    Citation: 2
  • 19009
    Census
    4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 19009
    Occupation
    4 June 1900 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    At School.
    Citation: 2
  • 191019
    Residence
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Detail: 718 North Tenth Street, Ward 12.
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 191019
    Occupation
    20 April 1910 | Reading City, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Closer at Shoe Factory.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • 198190
    Death
    22 May 1981
    Edith Pearl Dowling died on 22 May 1981. Note: Age: 90.
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Edith Pearl Dowling has the reference number 28875.
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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 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
USA, Pennsylvania James Dowling (28752) for Mike Wells (28836)
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  1. [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),
  2. [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
  3. [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
  4. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Record for HENRY O DOWLING