Edward Dowling
M, #44076, b. before 1810, d. DECEASED
Vital Facts
| Death | Edward Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born before 1810. Note: (ESTIMATE: Census minus 10 years.)1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1810
Birth
Before 1810
Edward Dowling was born before 1810. Note: (ESTIMATE: Census minus 10 years.)
1820
Census
7 August 1820 | Middleburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USAG Enumerated on the census as Relation to Head: Head.
1820
Residence
7 August 1820 | Middleburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USAG Detail: Occupants: Males: 26-45: 1; Females: 26-45: 1; 45+: 1; Slaves: none.
1820
Occupation
7 August 1820 | Middleburg, Loudoun, Virginia, USAG Agriculture.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward Dowling has the reference number 44076.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S4484] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, EDWARD household of Middleburg, Loudoun, Virginia, United States of America. Nara Series: M33; Nara Roll: 137; Record ID: USC/1820/005156997/00140/025,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2022 through portal or service: Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1820/005156997/00140/025
Census-1820-USA-Dowling-Edward--VA-Loudoun-A
William Dowling
M, #44077, b. before 1810, d. DECEASED
Vital Facts
| Death | William Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born before 1810. Note: (sus minus 10 years.)1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1810
Birth
Before 1810
William Dowling was born before 1810. Note: (sus minus 10 years.)
1820
Census
7 August 1820 | Shepherdstown, Jefferson, Virginia, USA
Enumerated on the census as Relation to Head: Head.
1820
Residence
7 August 1820 | Shepherdstown, Jefferson, Virginia, USA
Detail: near Mills Grove; Occupants: Males: 45+: 1; Females: 26-45: 1; Slaves: Males: to 14: 2; 14-21: 2; 26-45: 1; 45+1; Females: to 14: 6; 14-26: 2; 26-45: 1; =15; Free coloured: Males: to 14: 1; Females: 26-45: 1.
1820
Occupation
7 August 1820 | Shepherdstown, Jefferson, Virginia, USA
Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 44077.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S4485] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1820%2F005156994%2F00096&parentid=USC%2F1820%2F005156994%2F00096%2F002,
Citation Detail: Census for DULLEN, WILLIAM household of Shepherdstown, Jefferson, Virginia, United States of America. Nara Series: M33; Nara Roll: 134; Record ID: USC/1820/005156994/00096/002,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2022 at Page: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1820 | findmypast.co.uk", through portal or service: Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1820/005156994/00096/002
Census-1820-USA-Dullen-William--VA-Jefferson-A
Martha Sheldon1
F, #44079, b. 1801, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: Jeffries (d. before 11 September 1837)
Children:
Partner: Simon Dowling (b. 1796, d. between January and March 1866)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | Martha Sheldon died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1801 in Somerset, EnglandG. Note: Somerset.2 |
| Marriage | She and Jeffries were married before 1828. |
| Marriage | She and Simon Dowling were married on 11 September 1837 in Bathwick, Somerset, EnglandG, Both shown as widowed; By Banns; Witnesses: James Faulkener, Henry White & Ann Cawe.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Event or Activity
Between January and March 1866 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Martha Sheldon was in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England, between January and March 1866. Note: (Death of husband Simon Dowling.)
1797
Birth
1797 | Litton, Somerset, EnglandG She was born in 1797 in Litton, Somerset, England
G. Note: Somerset.
1797
Birth
1797 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She was born in 1797 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Mids Norton, Somerset.
1798
Birth
1798 | Litton, Somerset, EnglandG She was born in 1798 in Litton, Somerset, England
G. Note: Litton, Somerset.
1801
Birth
1801 | Somerset, EnglandG She was born in 1801 in Somerset, England
G. Note: Somerset.
1802
TIMELINE
1802 | United Kingdom
Factory Act introduced. Begins regulation of child labour; early shift in working-class family dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1802.
1802
TIMELINE
1802 | United Kingdom
Treaty of Amiens signed. Temporary peace with France; military families experience brief respite from war. in United Kingdom on 1802.
1803
TIMELINE
1803 | United Kingdom
War resumes with France. Napoleonic conflict reignites; enlistment and wartime disruption affect households. in United Kingdom on 1803.
1805
TIMELINE
21 October 1805 | Cape Trafalgar, Spain
Battle of Trafalgar. Major British naval victory; Admiral Nelson dies. Widows and dependents appear in naval pension records. in Cape Trafalgar, Spain, on 21 October 1805.
1806
TIMELINE
1806 | United Kingdom
Beaufort Scale introduced. Standardises wind measurement; maritime and agricultural communities begin using it. in United Kingdom on 1806.
1807
TIMELINE
1807 | United Kingdom
Slave Trade Act passed. Abolishes slave trade in British Empire; impacts shipping records and abolitionist movements. in United Kingdom on 1807.
1808
TIMELINE
1808 | Spain
Peninsular War begins. British troops deployed to Spain; families affected by military service and correspondence. in Spain on 1808.
1809
TIMELINE
1809 | Corunna, Spain
Battle of Corunna. British forces retreat; General Sir John Moore killed. Military records reflect casualties and pensions. in Corunna, Spain, on 1809.
1810
TIMELINE
1810 | United Kingdom
Prince of Wales becomes Prince Regent. Regency era begins; cultural and political shifts affect public life. in United Kingdom on 1810.
1811
TIMELINE
1811 | Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England
Luddite riots erupt. Workers destroy textile machinery; criminal records and newspaper reports document unrest. in Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England, on 1811.
1812
TIMELINE
1812 | United Kingdom
War declared with United States. British-American conflict affects naval and merchant families. in United Kingdom on 1812.
1813
TIMELINE
1813 | Vittoria, Spain
Battle of Vittoria. British victory under Wellington; military promotions and casualties recorded in service documents. in Vittoria, Spain, on 1813.
1815
TIMELINE
18 June 1815 | Waterloo, Belgium
Battle of Waterloo. Final defeat of Napoleon; widespread impact on veterans, pensions, and national identity. in Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815.
1817
TIMELINE
1817 | Manchester, England
Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
1819
TIMELINE
16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
1820
TIMELINE
29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
1820
TIMELINE
23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, England
G, on 23 February 1820.
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
Before 1828
Death: before 11 September 1837
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1837
11 September 1837 | Bathwick, Somerset, EnglandG Age ~41
Birth in 1796 | Somerset, England
GDeath: between January and March 1866 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She and
Simon Dowling were married on 11 September 1837 in Bathwick, Somerset, England
G, Both shown as widowed; By Banns; Witnesses: James Faulkener, Henry White & Ann Cawe.
1837
Residence
11 September 1837 | Bathwick, Somerset, EnglandG Detail: (at marriage to Simon Dowling.)
1837
Religious Affiliation
11 September 1837 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 11 September 1837 in England
G.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1658) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (120.)
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (24) 4 Midsomer Norton.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 63; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
1862
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, England
G, on 1862.
1862
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, England
G, on 22 August 1862.
1863
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, England
G, on 10 January 1863.
1864
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
1865
TIMELINE
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in England
G, on 6 July 1865.
1867
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
1868
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
1869
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
1870
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
1870
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (44) Farm.
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 74; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Head.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Martha Sheldon had the following associates: "James Faulkener, Henry White & Ann Cawe."
National Origin
The national origin of Martha Sheldon was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Martha Sheldon has the reference number 44079.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S5610] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 7 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, SIMON to MARTHA, JEFFERIS in Bathwick, Somerset, England, on 11 September 1837; Residence: 30 Grove Street; Spouse's residence: 30 Grove Street; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/MAR/001701397/1,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/MAR/001701397/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0939%2F0320&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0003315706,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1658; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315706; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Simon Dowling Male 45 1796 Somerset, England Martha Dowling Female 40 1801 Somerset, England Mansel Dowling Male 16 1825 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 11 1830 Somerset, England Mark Dowling Male 9 1832 Somerset, England Susan Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Male 0 1841 Somerset, England Anne Jeffries Female 13 1828 Somerset, England Elizabeth Jeffries Female 4 1837 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315706 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 384; Page: 29; , Schedule: 120; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000945; Age: 62; Birth year: 1789; Birth place: England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000945. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of Midsomer Norton, 4 Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1680; Folio: 66; Page: 5; Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1861/0009275557; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Simon Dowling Head Married Male 73 1788 Mason Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Martha Dowling Wife Married Female 63 1798 - Litton, Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Son Unmarried Male 20 1841 Boot & shoe maker Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Susan Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 25 1836 - Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0009275557. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F2472%2F0145&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0010805534,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTHA household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 5E; Piece number: 2472; Folio: 72; Page: 8; Schedule: 44; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010805531; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Martha Dowling Head - Female 74 1797 - Litton, Somerset, England Ellen Shearn Niece - Female 13 1858 - Welton, Somerset, England Albert Slade Lodger - Male 25 1846 Groom High Littleton, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010805531. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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- [S4617] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1866%2F1%2FAZ%2F000102&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1866%2F1%2FAZ%2F000102%2F194,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, SIMON in Clutton, Somerset, England; Age: 77; 1789; Index: Clutton - 1866 Jan-Mar; 1866- Volume 5C Page 493,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1866/1/AZ/000102/194. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Dowling-1866-Q1-E&W
Mansel Dowling1,2,3,4
M, #44080, b. before 22 August 1824, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Simon Dowling (b. 1796, d. between January and March 1866) |
| Mother* | Susan Dowling (b. before 1810, d. before 11 September 1837) |
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Mansel Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born before 22 August 1824 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Midsr Norton, Somerset.2,3,4,1 |
| Marriage | He and Ann Dowling were married before 30 March 1851 Married.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1824
Birth
Before 22 August 1824 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mansel Dowling was born before 22 August 1824 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Midsr Norton, Somerset.
1824
Baptism
22 August 1824 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was baptised on 22 August 1824 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1824
Religious Affiliation
22 August 1824 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 22 August 1824 in England
G.
1826
Birth
1826 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was born in 1826 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Somerset.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mason.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1658) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Before 30 March 1851
Birth in 1825 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Death: DECEASED
He and
Ann Dowling were married before 30 March 1851 Married.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (67.)
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Coalminer.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (12) Mount Pleasant, 4 Midsomer Norton.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Coal miner.
1862
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, England
G, on 1862.
1862
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, England
G, on 22 August 1862.
1863
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, England
G, on 10 January 1863.
1864
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
1865
TIMELINE
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in England
G, on 6 July 1865.
1867
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
1868
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
1869
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
1870
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
1870
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
1871
Occupation
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Stone Mason.
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (215) Chamberlains Cottages.
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Head.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mansel Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mansel Dowling has the reference number 44080.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1658; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315706; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Simon Dowling Male 45 1796 Somerset, England Martha Dowling Female 40 1801 Somerset, England Mansel Dowling Male 16 1825 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 11 1830 Somerset, England Mark Dowling Male 9 1832 Somerset, England Susan Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Male 0 1841 Somerset, England Anne Jeffries Female 13 1828 Somerset, England Elizabeth Jeffries Female 4 1837 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315706 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MANCEL household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 378; Page: 16; , Schedule: 67; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000689; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mancel Dowling Head Married Male 27 1824 Coalminer Somerset, England Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 26 1825 His wife Somerset, England Mark Dowling Brother Unmarried Male 18 1833 Coalminer Somerset, England Frederick Dowling Lodger - Male 8 1843 Scholar Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000689. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MANSEL household of Midsomer Norton, 4 Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 6; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Clandown; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1680; Folio: 79; Page: 3; Schedule: 12; Record ID: GBC/1861/0009276056; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mansel Dowling Head Married Male 37 1824 Coal miner Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1825 Dressmaker Temple, Somerset, England Simon Dowling Son - Male 2 1859 - Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Frederic Dowling Lodger Unmarried Male 18 1843 Coal miner Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England James Tabbot Lodger Unmarried Male 20 1841 Coal miner Farrington Gurney, Somerset, England Henry Tabbot Lodger Unmarried Male 17 1844 Coal miner Farrington Gurney, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0009276056. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MANSEL in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 22 August 1824; Denomination: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant); Apparent Gender: Male; Father: Simon & Mother: Susan Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648009; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648009. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MANCELL household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 1E; Piece number: 2472; Folio: 26; Page: 43; Schedule: 215; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010804009; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mancell Dowling Head - Male 45 1826 Shoe maker Mid Norton, Somerset, England Ann Dowling Wife - Female 44 1827 Dress maker Cam?, Somerset, England Simon Dowling Son - Male 12 1859 Mason Mid Norton, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010804009. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Mary Dowling1,2
F, #44081, b. before 6 January 1833, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Simon Dowling (b. 1796, d. between January and March 1866) |
| Mother* | Susan Dowling (b. before 1810, d. before 11 September 1837) |
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Mary Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 6 January 1833 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1830
Birth
1830 | Somerset, EnglandG 1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1833
Birth
Before 6 January 1833 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
1833
Baptism
6 January 1833 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mary Dowling was baptised on 6 January 1833 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1833
Religious Affiliation
6 January 1833 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 6 January 1833 in England
G.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1658) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 44081.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1658; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315706; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Simon Dowling Male 45 1796 Somerset, England Martha Dowling Female 40 1801 Somerset, England Mansel Dowling Male 16 1825 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 11 1830 Somerset, England Mark Dowling Male 9 1832 Somerset, England Susan Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Male 0 1841 Somerset, England Anne Jeffries Female 13 1828 Somerset, England Elizabeth Jeffries Female 4 1837 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315706 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 6 January 1833; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Simon & Mother: Susan Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648656; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 165,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648656. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Mark Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6
M, #44082, b. before 6 January 1833, d. between July and September 1882
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Simon Dowling (b. 1796, d. between January and March 1866) |
| Mother* | Susan Dowling (b. before 1810, d. before 11 September 1837) |
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Mark Dowling and Catherine Creedy were married between July and September 1879 in Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG, Index: Clutton - 1879 Jul-Sep Volume 5C; Page number 751.5 |
| Death | He died between July and September 1882, in Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG. Note: Age: 46; Formerly: Somerset; Index: Clutton - 1882 Jul-Sep; Volume 5C, Page 339.4 |
| Birth | He was born before 6 January 1833 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Midsr Norton, Somerset.2,6,1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Between July and September 1879 | Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG Birth in 1837 | Clandown, Somerset, England
Death: in April 1894 | Clutton, Somerset, England
GMark Dowling and
Catherine Creedy were married between July and September 1879 in Clutton, Somerset, England
G, Index: Clutton - 1879 Jul-Sep Volume 5C; Page number 751.
Residence
Between July and September 1879 | Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG Detail: (at marriage to Catherine Creedy.)
Residence
Between July and September 1882 | Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG 1833
Birth
Before 6 January 1833 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was born before 6 January 1833 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Midsr Norton, Somerset.
1833
Baptism
6 January 1833 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was baptised on 6 January 1833 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1833
Religious Affiliation
6 January 1833 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 6 January 1833 in England
G.
1833
TIMELINE
After 6 January 1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on after 6 January 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1836
Birth
1836 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was born in 1836 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Mid Norton, Somerset.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1658) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Brother.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (67.)
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Coalminer.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: White Hart Inn, Midsomer-Norton.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mason & beerhouse keeper.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between July and September 1882 | Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG Mark Dowling died between July and September 1882, in Clutton, Somerset, England
G. Note: Age: 46; Formerly: Somerset; Index: Clutton - 1882 Jul-Sep; Volume 5C, Page 339.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mark Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mark Dowling has the reference number 44082.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1658; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315706; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Simon Dowling Male 45 1796 Somerset, England Martha Dowling Female 40 1801 Somerset, England Mansel Dowling Male 16 1825 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 11 1830 Somerset, England Mark Dowling Male 9 1832 Somerset, England Susan Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Male 0 1841 Somerset, England Anne Jeffries Female 13 1828 Somerset, England Elizabeth Jeffries Female 4 1837 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315706 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MANCEL household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 378; Page: 16; , Schedule: 67; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000689; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mancel Dowling Head Married Male 27 1824 Coalminer Somerset, England Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 26 1825 His wife Somerset, England Mark Dowling Brother Unmarried Male 18 1833 Coalminer Somerset, England Frederick Dowling Lodger - Male 8 1843 Scholar Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000689. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARK household of Midsomer-Norton, Midsomer-NortonSomerset, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 2428; Folio: 95; Page: 5; Schedule: 793; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0010927229; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mark Dowling Head Married Male 45 1836 Mason & beerhouse keeper Somerset, England Catherine Dowling Wife Married Female 44 1837 - Clandown, Somerset, England Emma Heal Servant Single Male 21 1860 General servt Clandown, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0010927229. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARK in Clutton, Somerset, England; Age: 46; 1836; Index: Clutton - 1882 Jul-Sep; 1882- Volume 5C Page 339,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 27 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1882/3/AZ/000087/143. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: see citation,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, MARK to CATHERINE CREEDY in Clutton, Somerset, England; Index: Clutton - 1879 Jul-Sep Volume 5C; Page number 751,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 27 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1879/3/AZ/000070/205. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARK in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 6 January 1833; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: Simon & Mother: Susan Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648654; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 165,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648654. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Susan Dowling1,2,3
F, #44083, b. before 30 July 1834, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Simon Dowling (b. 1796, d. between January and March 1866) |
| Mother* | Susan Dowling (b. before 1810, d. before 11 September 1837) |
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Susan Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 30 July 1834 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Somerset.1,2,4 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1834
Birth
Before 30 July 1834 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Susan Dowling was born before 30 July 1834 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Somerset.
1834
Baptism
30 July 1834 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She was baptised on 30 July 1834 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1834
Religious Affiliation
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 30 July 1834 in England
G.
1836
Birth
1836 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She was born in 1836 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Midsomer Norton, Somerset.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1658) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Farrington Gurney, Somerset, EnglandG House servant.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Farrington Gurney, Somerset, EnglandG Detail: (21.)
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Farrington Gurney, Somerset, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Servant.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (24) 4 Midsomer Norton.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Susan Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Susan Dowling has the reference number 44083.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1658; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315706; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Simon Dowling Male 45 1796 Somerset, England Martha Dowling Female 40 1801 Somerset, England Mansel Dowling Male 16 1825 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 11 1830 Somerset, England Mark Dowling Male 9 1832 Somerset, England Susan Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Male 0 1841 Somerset, England Anne Jeffries Female 13 1828 Somerset, England Elizabeth Jeffries Female 4 1837 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315706 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, SUSAN in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 30 July 1834; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Simon & Mother: Susan Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648920; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 182,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648920. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of Midsomer Norton, 4 Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1680; Folio: 66; Page: 5; Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1861/0009275557; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Simon Dowling Head Married Male 73 1788 Mason Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Martha Dowling Wife Married Female 63 1798 - Litton, Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Son Unmarried Male 20 1841 Boot & shoe maker Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Susan Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 25 1836 - Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0009275557. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SUSANNAH household of , Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 258; Page: 5; , Schedule: 21; Record ID: GBC/1851/0009997084; Age: 17; Birth year: 1834; Birth place: England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0009997084. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Arthur Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6
M, #44084, b. September 1840, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Arthur Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | He and Mary Box were married between October and December 1865 in Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG, Index: Clutton - 1865 Oct-Dec Volume 5C; Page number 1188.5 |
| Birth | He was born in September 1840 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Somerset.1,2,3,4,6 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Between October and December 1865 | Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG Birth in 1848 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Death: DECEASED
Arthur Dowling and
Mary Box were married between October and December 1865 in Clutton, Somerset, England
G, Index: Clutton - 1865 Oct-Dec Volume 5C; Page number 1188.
Residence
Between October and December 1865 | Clutton, Somerset, EnglandG Detail: (at marriage to Martha Box.)
1840
Birth
September 1840 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was born in September 1840 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Somerset.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1658) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9 months; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (120.)
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Boot & shoe maker.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (24) 4 Midsomer Norton.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
1862
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, England
G, on 1862.
1862
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, England
G, on 22 August 1862.
1863
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, England
G, on 10 January 1863.
1864
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
1865
TIMELINE
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in England
G, on 6 July 1865.
1867
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
1868
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
1869
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
1870
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
1870
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
1871
Occupation
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Brewer's lab.
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (45) Farm.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Stones Cross, Midsomer-Norton.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Cellerman (brewer.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Arthur Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Arthur Dowling has the reference number 44084.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1658; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315706; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Simon Dowling Male 45 1796 Somerset, England Martha Dowling Female 40 1801 Somerset, England Mansel Dowling Male 16 1825 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 11 1830 Somerset, England Mark Dowling Male 9 1832 Somerset, England Susan Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Male 0 1841 Somerset, England Anne Jeffries Female 13 1828 Somerset, England Elizabeth Jeffries Female 4 1837 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315706 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 384; Page: 29; , Schedule: 120; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000945; Age: 62; Birth year: 1789; Birth place: England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000945. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, SIMON household of Midsomer Norton, 4 Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 5; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1680; Folio: 66; Page: 5; Schedule: 24; Record ID: GBC/1861/0009275557; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Simon Dowling Head Married Male 73 1788 Mason Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Martha Dowling Wife Married Female 63 1798 - Litton, Somerset, England Arthur Dowling Son Unmarried Male 20 1841 Boot & shoe maker Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England Susan Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 25 1836 - Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0009275557. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ARTHUR household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Enumeration district: 5E; Piece number: 2472; Folio: 72; Page: 8; Schedule: 45; Record ID: GBC/1871/0010805534; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Arthur Dowling Head - Male 30 1841 Brewer's lab Midsr Norton, Somerset, England Mary Dowling Wife - Female 23 1848 - Midsr Norton, Somerset, England William Box Father-in-law - Male 73 1798 Coal miner Midsr Norton, Somerset, England Fredrick Carter Lodger - Male 22 1849 Coal miner Midsr Norton, Somerset, England Francis Robert Baker ? - Male 2 1869 Scholar Midsr Norton, Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0010805534. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-Arthur-1841-Somerset-Clutton-A
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1865%2F4%2FCM%2F000231&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1865%2F4%2FCM%2F000231%2F039,
Repository: see citation,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, ARTHUR to MARTHA BOX in Clutton, Somerset, England; Index: Clutton - 1865 Oct-Dec Volume 5C; Page number 1188,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1865/4/CM/000231/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ARTHUR household of Midsomer-Norton, Midsomer-NortonSomerset, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 2428; Folio: 78; Page: 2; Schedule: 664; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0010926635; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Arthur Dowling Head Married Male 40 1841 Cellerman (brewer) Somerset, England Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 35 1846 - Somerset, England Francis Box - Single Male 12 1869 Scholar Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 8 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0010926635. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Betsey Dowling1,2
F, #44085, b. 1811, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: Thomas Dowling (b. before 1816, d. before 7 June 1841)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | Betsey Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1811 in Somerset, EnglandG. Note: Somerset.1 |
| Marriage | She and Thomas Dowling were married before 12 September 1830 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.) |
| Marriage | She and George Adams were married between 7 January 1841 and 30 March 1851 Married; (Marriage not actually found on search for George Adams and Betsey Dowling.)3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1811
Birth
1811 | Somerset, EnglandG Betsey Dowling was born in 1811 in Somerset, England
G. Note: Somerset.
1812
TIMELINE
1812 | United Kingdom
War declared with United States. British-American conflict affects naval and merchant families. in United Kingdom on 1812.
1813
Birth
1813 | Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, EnglandG She was born in 1813 in Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England
G. Note: "Ligh, Somerset."
1813
TIMELINE
1813 | Vittoria, Spain
Battle of Vittoria. British victory under Wellington; military promotions and casualties recorded in service documents. in Vittoria, Spain, on 1813.
1815
TIMELINE
18 June 1815 | Waterloo, Belgium
Battle of Waterloo. Final defeat of Napoleon; widespread impact on veterans, pensions, and national identity. in Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815.
1817
TIMELINE
1817 | Manchester, England
Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
1819
TIMELINE
16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
1820
TIMELINE
29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
1820
TIMELINE
23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, England
G, on 23 February 1820.
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1830
Before 12 September 1830
Birth before 1816
Death: before 7 June 1841
She and
Thomas Dowling were married before 12 September 1830 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
1830
Residence
12 September 1830 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of daughter Mercy Dowling.)
Religious Affiliation
Between 12 September 1830 and 18 May 1834 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 12 September 1830 and 18 May 1834 in England
G.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
Residence
8 April 1832 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son George Dowling.)
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1834
Residence
18 May 1834 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of daughter Mary Ann Dowling.)
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
Between 7 January 1841 and 30 March 1851
Birth in 1821 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Death: DECEASED
She and
George Adams were married between 7 January 1841 and 30 March 1851 Married; (Marriage not actually found on search for George Adams and Betsey Dowling.)
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1662) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Widow.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (130.)
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Betsey Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Betsey Dowling has the reference number 44085.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0939%2F0320&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0003315706,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, BETSEY household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1662; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315728; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Betsey Dowling Female 30 1811 Somerset, England Mercy Dowling Female 10 1831 Somerset, England George Dowling Male 8 1833 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Female 1 1840 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315728 -(ORA).
Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-Simon-1796-Somerset-Clutton
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Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 7 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MERCY in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 12 September 1830; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsey Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648404; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 138,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648404. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for ADAMS, GEORGE household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 385; Page: 31; , Schedule: 130; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000992; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Adams Head Married Male 30 1821 Gardeners lab Somerset, England Betsy Adams Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Somerset, England George Dowling Son Unmarried Male 18 1833 Blacksmith (app) Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Daur - Female 10 1841 Scholar Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000992. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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- [S4068] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, SOMERSET), "Parish BAPTISMS; Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records 1538-1975; England, Somerset Index Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY ANN in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 18 May 1834; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsy Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648880; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 180;
- [S4068] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, SOMERSET), "Parish BAPTISMS; Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records 1538-1975; England, Somerset Index Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, GEORGE in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 8 April 1832; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsy Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648543; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 157;
Thomas Dowling1,2,3,4
M, #44086, b. before 1816, d. before 7 June 1841
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Thomas Dowling was born before 1816. Note: (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)2 |
| Marriage | He and Betsey Dowling were married before 12 September 1830 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.) |
| Death | He died before 7 June 1841.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1816
Birth
Before 1816
Thomas Dowling was born before 1816. Note: (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
1830
Before 12 September 1830
Birth in 1811 | Somerset, England
GDeath: DECEASED
He and
Betsey Dowling were married before 12 September 1830 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
1830
Residence
12 September 1830 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of daughter Mercy Dowling.)
1830
Occupation
12 September 1830 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mason.
Religious Affiliation
Between 12 September 1830 and 18 May 1834 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 12 September 1830 and 18 May 1834 in England
G.
1832
Residence
8 April 1832 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son George Dowling.)
1832
Occupation
8 April 1832 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mason.
1834
Residence
18 May 1834 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of daughter Mary Ann Dowling.)
1834
Occupation
18 May 1834 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mason.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 44086.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, BETSEY household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1662; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315728; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Betsey Dowling Female 30 1811 Somerset, England Mercy Dowling Female 10 1831 Somerset, England George Dowling Male 8 1833 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Female 1 1840 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315728 -(ORA).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 7 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MERCY in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 12 September 1830; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsey Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648404; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 138,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648404. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
- [S4068] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, SOMERSET), "Parish BAPTISMS; Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records 1538-1975; England, Somerset Index Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, GEORGE in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 8 April 1832; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsy Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648543; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 157;
- [S4068] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England (England, SOMERSET), "Parish BAPTISMS; Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records 1538-1975; England, Somerset Index Transcripts", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY ANN in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 18 May 1834; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsy Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648880; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 180;
Mercy Dowling1,2
F, #44087, b. before 12 September 1830, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mercy Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 12 September 1830 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: (ESTIMATE: Before Baptism.)2,1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1830
Birth
Before 12 September 1830 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mercy Dowling was born before 12 September 1830 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: (ESTIMATE: Before Baptism.)
1830
Baptism
12 September 1830 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She was baptised on 12 September 1830 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1830
Religious Affiliation
12 September 1830 | EnglandG Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 12 September 1830 in England
G.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1662) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mercy Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mercy Dowling has the reference number 44087.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, BETSEY household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1662; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315728; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Betsey Dowling Female 30 1811 Somerset, England Mercy Dowling Female 10 1831 Somerset, England George Dowling Male 8 1833 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Female 1 1840 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315728 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MERCY in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 12 September 1830; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsey Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648404; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 138,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648404. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
George Dowling1,2,3
M, #44088, b. before 8 April 1832, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | George Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born before 8 April 1832 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: (ESTIMATE: Before Baptism.)2,1,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1832
Birth
Before 8 April 1832 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
George Dowling was born before 8 April 1832 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: (ESTIMATE: Before Baptism.)
1832
Baptism
8 April 1832 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
He was baptised on 8 April 1832 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1832
Religious Affiliation
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 8 April 1832 in England
G.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1662) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (130.)
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Blacksmith (app.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of George Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study George Dowling has the reference number 44088.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, BETSEY household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1662; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315728; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Betsey Dowling Female 30 1811 Somerset, England Mercy Dowling Female 10 1831 Somerset, England George Dowling Male 8 1833 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Female 1 1840 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315728 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, GEORGE in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 8 April 1832; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsy Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648543; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 157,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648543. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for ADAMS, GEORGE household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 385; Page: 31; , Schedule: 130; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000992; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Adams Head Married Male 30 1821 Gardeners lab Somerset, England Betsy Adams Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Somerset, England George Dowling Son Unmarried Male 18 1833 Blacksmith (app) Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Daur - Female 10 1841 Scholar Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000992. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Mary Ann Dowling1
F, #44089, b. before 18 May 1834, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mary Ann Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 18 May 1834 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: (ESTIMATE: Before Baptism.)1,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1834
Birth
Before 18 May 1834 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mary Ann Dowling was born before 18 May 1834 in Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: (ESTIMATE: Before Baptism.)
1834
Baptism
18 May 1834 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She was baptised on 18 May 1834 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England.
1834
Religious Affiliation
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 18 May 1834 in England
G.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1662) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Ann Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Ann Dowling has the reference number 44089.
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Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY ANN in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on 18 May 1834; Denomination: Anglican; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Thomas & Mother: Betsy Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648880; Archive reference: D/D/ RR 280A; Parish Baptism Page: 180,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003648880. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, BETSEY household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1662; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315728; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Betsey Dowling Female 30 1811 Somerset, England Mercy Dowling Female 10 1831 Somerset, England George Dowling Male 8 1833 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Female 1 1840 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315728 -(ORA).
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Elizabeth Dowling1,2
F, #44090, b. 1840, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Elizabeth Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1840 in Somerset, EnglandG. Note: Somerset.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1840
Birth
1840 | Somerset, EnglandG Elizabeth Dowling was born in 1840 in Somerset, England
G. Note: Somerset.
1841
Birth
1841 | Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
She was born in 1841 in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England. Note: Midr Norton, Somerset.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, England
G, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1662) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, England
G, on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, England
G, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Scholar.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital status: -; Relation to Head: Daur.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (130.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Dowling has the reference number 44090.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, BETSEY household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1662; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315728; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Betsey Dowling Female 30 1811 Somerset, England Mercy Dowling Female 10 1831 Somerset, England George Dowling Male 8 1833 Somerset, England Mary Dowling Female 6 1835 Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Female 1 1840 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 May 2022 at "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk" via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315728 -(ORA).
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Citation Detail: Census for ADAMS, GEORGE household of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1939; Folio: 385; Page: 31; , Schedule: 130; Record ID: GBC/1851/0010000992; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Adams Head Married Male 30 1821 Gardeners lab Somerset, England Betsy Adams Wife Married Female 38 1813 - Somerset, England George Dowling Son Unmarried Male 18 1833 Blacksmith (app) Somerset, England Elizabeth Dowling Daur - Female 10 1841 Scholar Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0010000992. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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James Dowling1
M, #44091, b. 1791, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | James Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1791 in Somerset, EnglandG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1791
Birth
1791 | Somerset, EnglandG 1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital status: -.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1650) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Mason.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 44091.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1650; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315664; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place James Dowling Male 50 1791 Somerset, England Sarah Dowling Female 16 1825 Somerset, England James Dowling Male 11 1830 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315664 -(ORA).
Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-James-1791-Somerset-Clutton
(Unknown)
F, #44092, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | (Unknown) died DECEASED. |
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 44092.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
Sarah Dowling1
F, #44093, b. 1825, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Sarah Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1825 in Somerset, EnglandG. Note: Somerset.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1825
Birth
1825 | Somerset, EnglandG Sarah Dowling was born in 1825 in Somerset, England
G. Note: Somerset.
1841
Census
Before 7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1650) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Dowling has the reference number 44093.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0939%2F0319&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0003315664,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1650; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315664; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place James Dowling Male 50 1791 Somerset, England Sarah Dowling Female 16 1825 Somerset, England James Dowling Male 11 1830 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315664 -(ORA).
Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-James-1791-Somerset-Clutton
James Dowling1
M, #44094, b. 1830, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | James Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1830 in Somerset, EnglandG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1830
Birth
1830 | Somerset, EnglandG 1841
Census
Before 7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Welton, Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Somerset, England
Detail: (1650) Welton, Sub district: Midsomer Norton.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 44094.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0939%2F0319&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0003315664,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of , Welton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 939, Schedule: 1650; Record ID: GBC/1841/0003315664; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place James Dowling Male 50 1791 Somerset, England Sarah Dowling Female 16 1825 Somerset, England James Dowling Male 11 1830 Somerset, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 via Service:Findmypast. Transcript: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0003315664 -(ORA).
Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-James-1791-Somerset-Clutton
John Healy1,2
M, #44095, b. 1879, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | John Healy died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1879 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
| Marriage | He and Ellen Dowling were married on 5 March 1905 in Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Castledermot; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: Joseph Breslin & Mary Dunne; Index: Athy - 1905.1,2,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1879
Birth
1879 | Kildare, Ireland
1905
5 March 1905 | Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Age ~24
Birth in 1881 | Kildare, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
John Healy and
Ellen Dowling were married on 5 March 1905 in Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Castledermot; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: Joseph Breslin & Mary Dunne; Index: Athy - 1905.
1905
Residence
5 March 1905 | Prumplestown, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (at Marriage.)
1905
Occupation
5 March 1905 | Prumplestown, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Labourer.
Religious Affiliation
Between 5 March 1905 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 5 March 1905 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1911
Education
He was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Read an write.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Miller.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Healy has the reference number 44095.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002549631/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for HEALY, JOHN household of House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Healy John 32 Male Head of Family R Catholic Kildare Miller Read an write - Married - - - - Healy Ellen 30 Female Wife R Catholic Kildare House Work Read and write - Married - 5 3 1 Healy Marianne 3 Female Daughter R Catholic Kildare - Cannot read - Single - - - - Dowling John 73 Male Relative R Catholic Kildare Labourer Read and write - Widower - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Kildare/Athy_Rural/Ardree/535320/,
- [S3764] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10155/5694976.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: HEALY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ELLEN DOWLING; Date of Event: 5 March 1905; Group Registration ID: 1900529; SR District Reg Area: Athy; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022; from the page "Irish Genealogy" using a "Generic Service" internet portal (via ORA). TRANCRIPT at: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/4adfde1900529?b=https%3A%2F%2Fcivilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie%2Fchurchrecords%2Fcivil-perform-search.jsp%3Fnamefm%3D%26namel%3DDowling%26ddBfrom%3D%26mmBfrom%3D%26yyBfrom%3D%26ddBto%3D%26mmBto%3D%26yyBto%3D%26locationB%3D%26keywordb%3D%26type%3DM%26ddMfrom%3D%26mmMfrom%3D%26yyMfrom%3D%26ddMto%3D%26mmMto%3D%26yyMto%3D%26locationM%3D%26keywordm%3DHealy%26yyDfrom%3D%26yyDto%3D%26locationD%3D%26keywordd%3D%26submit%3DSearch,
Ellen Dowling1,2
F, #44097, b. 1881, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: John Healy (b. 1879, d. DECEASED)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | Ellen Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1881 in Kildare, Ireland.3 |
| Marriage | She and John Healy were married on 5 March 1905 in Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Castledermot; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: Joseph Breslin & Mary Dunne; Index: Athy - 1905.3,2,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1877
Birth
1877 | Kildare, Ireland
1881
Birth
1881 | Kildare, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Woodlands East, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Woodlands East, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 3 Woodlands East, Castledermot.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Woodlands East, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Wash Woman.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Ellen Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1905
5 March 1905 | Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Age ~26
Birth in 1879 | Kildare, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
She and
John Healy were married on 5 March 1905 in Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Castledermot; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: Joseph Breslin & Mary Dunne; Index: Athy - 1905.
1905
Residence
5 March 1905 | Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Barony: Kilkea and Moone; Poor Law Union: Athy; (at Marriage.)
1905
Occupation
5 March 1905 | Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Servant Maid.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
She was shown 1 child still living out of 3 on 2 April 1911 in Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
House Work.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellen Dowling has the reference number 44097.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000898343/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 3 Woodlands East, Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 65 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Car Man Cannot read - Not Married - Dowling Ellen 24 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Wash Woman Read and write - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1901"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Kildare/Castledermot/Woodlands_East/1434004/,
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Source Combined Fields: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10155/5694976.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: HEALY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ELLEN DOWLING; Date of Event: 5 March 1905; Group Registration ID: 1900529; SR District Reg Area: Athy; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022; from the page "Irish Genealogy" using a "Generic Service" internet portal (via ORA). TRANCRIPT at: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/4adfde1900529?b=https%3A%2F%2Fcivilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie%2Fchurchrecords%2Fcivil-perform-search.jsp%3Fnamefm%3D%26namel%3DDowling%26ddBfrom%3D%26mmBfrom%3D%26yyBfrom%3D%26ddBto%3D%26mmBto%3D%26yyBto%3D%26locationB%3D%26keywordb%3D%26type%3DM%26ddMfrom%3D%26mmMfrom%3D%26yyMfrom%3D%26ddMto%3D%26mmMto%3D%26yyMto%3D%26locationM%3D%26keywordm%3DHealy%26yyDfrom%3D%26yyDto%3D%26locationD%3D%26keywordd%3D%26submit%3DSearch,
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002549631/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for HEALY, JOHN household of House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Healy John 32 Male Head of Family R Catholic Kildare Miller Read an write - Married - - - - Healy Ellen 30 Female Wife R Catholic Kildare House Work Read and write - Married - 5 3 1 Healy Marianne 3 Female Daughter R Catholic Kildare - Cannot read - Single - - - - Dowling John 73 Male Relative R Catholic Kildare Labourer Read and write - Widower - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Kildare/Athy_Rural/Ardree/535320/,
John Dowling1,2,3
M, #44098, b. 1838, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: (Unknown) (d. before 31 March 1901)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | John Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1838 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1836
Birth
1836 | Kildare, Ireland
1838
Birth
1838 | Kildare, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Woodlands East, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 65; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Head.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Woodlands East, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 3 Woodlands East, Castledermot.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Woodlands East, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland
Car Man.
1901
Education
John Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 31 March 1901. Cannot read.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1905
Occupation
Before 5 March 1905
Labourer.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 73; Marital Status: Widower; Relation to Head: Relative.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural.
1911
Education
He was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Read & write.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Labourer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 44098.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002549631/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for HEALY, JOHN household of House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Healy John 32 Male Head of Family R Catholic Kildare Miller Read an write - Married - - - - Healy Ellen 30 Female Wife R Catholic Kildare House Work Read and write - Married - 5 3 1 Healy Marianne 3 Female Daughter R Catholic Kildare - Cannot read - Single - - - - Dowling John 73 Male Relative R Catholic Kildare Labourer Read and write - Widower - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Kildare/Athy_Rural/Ardree/535320/,
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000898343/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 3 Woodlands East, Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 65 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Car Man Cannot read - Not Married - Dowling Ellen 24 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Wash Woman Read and write - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1901"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Kildare/Castledermot/Woodlands_East/1434004/,
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Source Combined Fields: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10155/5694976.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: HEALY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ELLEN DOWLING; Date of Event: 5 March 1905; Group Registration ID: 1900529; SR District Reg Area: Athy; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022; from the page "Irish Genealogy" using a "Generic Service" internet portal (via ORA). TRANCRIPT at: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/4adfde1900529?b=https%3A%2F%2Fcivilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie%2Fchurchrecords%2Fcivil-perform-search.jsp%3Fnamefm%3D%26namel%3DDowling%26ddBfrom%3D%26mmBfrom%3D%26yyBfrom%3D%26ddBto%3D%26mmBto%3D%26yyBto%3D%26locationB%3D%26keywordb%3D%26type%3DM%26ddMfrom%3D%26mmMfrom%3D%26yyMfrom%3D%26ddMto%3D%26mmMto%3D%26yyMto%3D%26locationM%3D%26keywordm%3DHealy%26yyDfrom%3D%26yyDto%3D%26locationD%3D%26keywordd%3D%26submit%3DSearch,
Marianne Healy1
F, #44099, b. 1908, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Marianne Healy died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1908 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1908
Birth
1908 | Kildare, Ireland
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ardree, Tankardstown, Kildare, Ireland
-.
1911
Education
Marianne Healy was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Cannot read.
1911
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Marianne Healy has the reference number 44099.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002549631/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for HEALY, JOHN household of House 12 Ardree, Athy Rural, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Healy John 32 Male Head of Family R Catholic Kildare Miller Read an write - Married - - - - Healy Ellen 30 Female Wife R Catholic Kildare House Work Read and write - Married - 5 3 1 Healy Marianne 3 Female Daughter R Catholic Kildare - Cannot read - Single - - - - Dowling John 73 Male Relative R Catholic Kildare Labourer Read and write - Widower - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Kildare/Athy_Rural/Ardree/535320/,
(Unknown)
F, #44100, d. before 31 March 1901
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | (Unknown) died before 31 March 1901.1 |
Events - Death & Burial
1901
Death
Before 31 March 1901
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 44100.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000898343/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 3 Woodlands East, Castledermot, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 65 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Car Man Cannot read - Not Married - Dowling Ellen 24 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Wash Woman Read and write - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2022 at page "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1901"; Portal or Service: Generic Service; via ORA. Transcript: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Kildare/Castledermot/Woodlands_East/1434004/,
