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Allan Dowling1

M, #57101, b. between October and December 1923, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Samuel Dowling (b. 6 February 1896, d. 2 March 1958)
Mother*Annie Etherington (b. 1895, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAllan Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born between October and December 1923 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 421.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Between October and December 1923 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Allan Dowling was born between October and December 1923 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 421.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Allan Dowling was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Allan Dowling has the reference number 57101.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1923%2F4%2FAZ%2F000341&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1923%2F4%2FAZ%2F000341%2F089,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ALLAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Etherington; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 421,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1923/4/AZ/000341/089. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1923-Q4-E&W

James Etherington1

M, #57104, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner:

Children:

Daughter*Annie Etherington+ (b. 1895, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJames Etherington died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study James Etherington has the reference number 57104.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S5068] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 29 September 2025,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of ETHERINGTON, ANNIE to SAMUEL, DOWLING, in Great Harwood, Lancashire, England, on 22 Apr 1916; Record ID: R_850811569,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_850811569. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Hannah Heys1

F, #57105, b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943
Pedigree Link
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Father*Heys (d. before 31 March 1901)
Mother*Mary A Heys (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: James Henry Dowling (b. between July and September 1873, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*Ellis Dowling (b. between January and March 1900, d. DECEASED)
Son*James Dowling (b. between April and June 1894, d. DECEASED)
Son*Thomas Dowling (b. between July and September 1898, d. DECEASED)
Son*Samuel Dowling+ (b. 6 February 1896, d. 2 March 1958)
Son*David Dowling (b. 18 June 1902, d. 14 January 1956)
Daughter*Hannah Dowling (b. 16 April 1913, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathHannah Heys died between January and March 1943, in Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 69; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Darwen - 1943 Jan-Mar; Volume 8E, Page 468.2
BirthShe was born on 6 January 1874 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.3,4,1,5,2
MarriageShe and James Henry Dowling were married in 1894 Married.3


Census Summary

Census
31 Mar 19014
Census
2 Apr 19113
Census
19 Jun 19211
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19395

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Heys
    Citations: 6,7,8
  • Name Heyes
    Citations: 9,10
  • Name Hannah Dowling
    Citations: 3,4,1,5,2
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1900 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Ellis Dowling.)
    Citation: 7
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1943 | Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 2
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1894 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of son James Dowling.)
    Citation: 10
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1913 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Hannah Dowling.)
    Citation: 8
  • Event or Activity
    Between July and September 1895 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Hannah Heys was in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, between July and September 1895. Note: (Death of James Dowling.)
    Citation: 11
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1898 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Thomas Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1902 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Birth of son David Dowling.)
    Citation: 12
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
    World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1874
    Birth
    6 January 1874 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Citations: 3,4,1,5,2
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
  • 1894
    1894
    Birth between July and September 1873 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Death: DECEASED
    She and James Henry Dowling were married in 1894 Married.
    Citation: 3
  • 1896
    Residence
    6 February 1896 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Samuel Dowling.)
    Citation: 9
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 19, Wellington Street.
    Citation: 4
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 4
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
    Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
  • 1902
    TIMELINE
    31 May 1902 | South Africa
    Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
    Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
  • 1904
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    March 1906 | United Kingdom
    School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
  • 1907
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 1911
    Children
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    She was shown 4 children still living out of 5 on 2 April 1911 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 3
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 134 Queen Street Great Harwood, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 3
  • 1913
    TIMELINE
    4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
    British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1916
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
    Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1918 and 1920 | World
    Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
    Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 1921
    TIMELINE
    19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
    1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Home Duties; At Home.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 47 years, 5 months; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: Lancashire; 54 Princess Street; Parish: Great Harwood.
    Citation: 1
  • 1922
    TIMELINE
    15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
    BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
  • 1925
    TIMELINE
    28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
    Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
  • 1926
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
    General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
    Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | World
    Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930
    TIMELINE
    1930 | United Kingdom
    Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
  • 1931
    Census
    26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
    Enumerated on the census as Hannah Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
  • 1932
    TIMELINE
    1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
    Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
  • 1936
    TIMELINE
    5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
    Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
  • 1937
    TIMELINE
    12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
    Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
  • 1938
    TIMELINE
    30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
    Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 65; Marital status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Cotton Weaver Retired.
    Citation: 5
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 54 Princess Street, Great Harwood.
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between January and March 1943 | Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Hannah Heys died between January and March 1943, in Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 69; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Darwen - 1943 Jan-Mar; Volume 8E, Page 468.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Hannah Heys was English.
    Citations: 3,4,1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Hannah Heys has the reference number 57105.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1901 England
Census 1911 England
Census/Register 1939 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
France
Weaving
World War 1
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  1. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395%2F02,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of 54 Princess Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Lancashire PC, Clitheroe Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01; Registration district number: 474; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 14; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 20351; Schedule number: 197; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 474 RS 2 ED 14; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Hannah Dowling Head Female 1874 47 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Home Duties - David Dowling Son Male 1902 19 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Coal Miner Hewer Altham Colliery Co, Altham Geo Mill Alpins Hannah Dowling Daughter Female 1913 8 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England - - John Thomas Heys Brother Male 1872 49 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Cotton Weaver Out Of Work,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  2. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1943%2F1%2FAZ%2F000272&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1943%2F1%2FAZ%2F000272%2F089,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, HANNAH in Darwen, Lancashire, England; Age: 69; 1874; Index: Darwen - 1943 Jan-Mar; 1943- Volume 8E Page 468,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1943/1/AZ/000272/089. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1943-Q1-E&W
  3. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES HENRY household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 25011;Schedule: 12; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Henry Dowling Head Married Male 37 1874 Sewerage labourer works Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Hannah Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1874 - Great Harwood Lancashire Samuel Dowling Son Single Male 15 1896 Coal miners tramer below gd Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Thomas Dowling Son - Male 12 1899 Cotton mill wharhouse boy part time Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Ellis Dowling Son - Male 11 1900 School Clayton Le Moors Lancashire David Dowling Son - Male 8 1903 School Great Harwood Lancashire James Heys Brother in law Single Male 28 1883 Bricklayer's labourer Great Harwood Lancashire,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-James-Henry-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn
  4. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3898-3900%2F0354&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0024284594,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 2, Parliamentary borough or division: Accrington North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Clayton Le Moors All Saints, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3900, Folio: 26, Page: 7, Schedule: 40; Record ID: GBC/1901/0024284592; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Dowling Head Married Female 27 1874 None Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Thomas Dowling Son Single Male 2 1899 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Ellis Dowling Son Single Male 1 1900 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0024284592. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  5. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773H%2F020&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773H%2F020%2F08,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of 54 Princess Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4773H/020/8, Piece number: 4773H, E D letter code: NUXH, Item number: 20, Line number: 8, Record ID: TNA/R39/4773/4773H/020/08, Schedule: 242A, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1874; Birth place: .,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4773/4773H/020/08. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Lancashire-Great-Harwood-UD-A
  6. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1898%2F3%2FAZ%2F000169&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1898%2F3%2FAZ%2F000169%2F124,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, THOMAS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heys; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1898 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 349,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1898/3/AZ/000169/124. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  7. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ELLIS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heys; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 335;
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  8. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, HANNAH; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Heys; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1913 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 576;
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  9. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, SAMUEL; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heyes; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1896 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 338;
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  10. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JAMES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heyes; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1894 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 330;
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  11. [S4807] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, JAMES in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 1; 1894; Index: Blackburn - 1895 Jul-Sep; 1895- Volume 8E Page 254;
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  12. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, DAVID; Apparent Gender: Male; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1902 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 23;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1902-Q3-E&W

Thomas Dowling1,2,3

M, #57106, b. between July and September 1898, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Henry Dowling (b. between July and September 1873, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Heys (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
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Vital Facts

DeathThomas Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born between July and September 1898 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1898 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 349.3,2,1


Census Summary

Census
31 Mar 19012
Census
2 Apr 19111

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Between July and September 1898 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Dowling was born between July and September 1898 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1898 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 349.
    Citations: 3,2,1
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 19, Wellington Street.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
    Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
  • 1902
    TIMELINE
    31 May 1902 | South Africa
    Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
    Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
  • 1904
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    March 1906 | United Kingdom
    School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
  • 1907
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 1911
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Cotton Mill Wharhouse Boy Part Time.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 134 Queen Street Great Harwood, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Thomas Dowling was English.
    Citations: 2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 57106.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1901 England
Census 1911 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES HENRY household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 25011;Schedule: 12; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Henry Dowling Head Married Male 37 1874 Sewerage labourer works Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Hannah Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1874 - Great Harwood Lancashire Samuel Dowling Son Single Male 15 1896 Coal miners tramer below gd Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Thomas Dowling Son - Male 12 1899 Cotton mill wharhouse boy part time Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Ellis Dowling Son - Male 11 1900 School Clayton Le Moors Lancashire David Dowling Son - Male 8 1903 School Great Harwood Lancashire James Heys Brother in law Single Male 28 1883 Bricklayer's labourer Great Harwood Lancashire,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-James-Henry-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn
  2. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3898-3900%2F0354&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0024284594,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 2, Parliamentary borough or division: Accrington North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Clayton Le Moors All Saints, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3900, Folio: 26, Page: 7, Schedule: 40; Record ID: GBC/1901/0024284592; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Dowling Head Married Female 27 1874 None Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Thomas Dowling Son Single Male 2 1899 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Ellis Dowling Son Single Male 1 1900 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0024284592. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  3. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1898%2F3%2FAZ%2F000169&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1898%2F3%2FAZ%2F000169%2F124,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, THOMAS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heys; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1898 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 349,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1898/3/AZ/000169/124. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1898-Q3-E&W

Ellis Dowling1,2,3

M, #57107, b. between January and March 1900, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Henry Dowling (b. between July and September 1873, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Heys (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
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Vital Facts

DeathEllis Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born between January and March 1900 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 335.1,2,3


Census Summary

Census
31 Mar 19012
Census
2 Apr 19111

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Between January and March 1900 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Ellis Dowling was born between January and March 1900 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 335.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 19, Wellington Street.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
    Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
  • 1902
    TIMELINE
    31 May 1902 | South Africa
    Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
    Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
  • 1904
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    March 1906 | United Kingdom
    School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
  • 1907
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 1911
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    School.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 134 Queen Street Great Harwood, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ellis Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellis Dowling has the reference number 57107.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1901 England
Census 1911 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES HENRY household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 25011;Schedule: 12; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Henry Dowling Head Married Male 37 1874 Sewerage labourer works Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Hannah Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1874 - Great Harwood Lancashire Samuel Dowling Son Single Male 15 1896 Coal miners tramer below gd Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Thomas Dowling Son - Male 12 1899 Cotton mill wharhouse boy part time Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Ellis Dowling Son - Male 11 1900 School Clayton Le Moors Lancashire David Dowling Son - Male 8 1903 School Great Harwood Lancashire James Heys Brother in law Single Male 28 1883 Bricklayer's labourer Great Harwood Lancashire,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-James-Henry-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn
  2. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3898-3900%2F0354&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0024284594,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 2, Parliamentary borough or division: Accrington North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Clayton Le Moors All Saints, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3900, Folio: 26, Page: 7, Schedule: 40; Record ID: GBC/1901/0024284592; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Hannah Dowling Head Married Female 27 1874 None Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Thomas Dowling Son Single Male 2 1899 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Ellis Dowling Son Single Male 1 1900 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0024284592. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  3. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1900%2F1%2FAZ%2F000171&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1900%2F1%2FAZ%2F000171%2F226,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ELLIS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heys; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 335,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1900/1/AZ/000171/226. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1900-Q1-E&W

David Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #57108, b. 18 June 1902, d. 14 January 1956
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Henry Dowling (b. between July and September 1873, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Heys (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
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Vital Facts

MarriageDavid Dowling and Elise Heyes were married between October and December 1923 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 673.4
BirthHe was born on 18 June 1902 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1902 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 23.2,1,3,5,6,7
DeathHe died on 14 January 1956, in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 53; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Blackburn - 1956 Jan-Mar; Volume 10B, Page 444.7,3
BurialHe was buried after 14 January 1956 in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England, Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium; Memorial ID: 241271412.3


Census Summary

Census
2 Apr 19111
Census
19 Jun 19215
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19396

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Residence
    Between January and March 1956 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 7
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
    World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
  • Marriage | Elise Heyes
    Between October and December 1923 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth on 4 April 1904
    Death: on 12 January 1962 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    David Dowling and Elise Heyes were married between October and December 1923 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 673.
    Citation: 4
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1923 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to Elsie Heyes.)
    Citation: 4
  • 1902
    Birth
    18 June 1902 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    He was born on 18 June 1902 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1902 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 23.
    Citations: 2,1,3,5,6,7
  • 19041
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 19063
    TIMELINE
    March 1906 | United Kingdom
    School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
  • 19074
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 19085
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 19107
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 19108
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 19118
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 134 Queen Street Great Harwood, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 1
  • 19118
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    School.
    Citation: 1
  • 19118
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 191310
    TIMELINE
    4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
    British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
  • 191412
    TIMELINE
    28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
  • 191412
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 191613
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
    Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1918 and 1920 | World
    Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
  • 191815
    TIMELINE
    6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
    Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
  • 191816
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 192018
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 192018
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 192119
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Altham Colliery Co, Altham Geo Mill Alpins (030): Coal Miner Hewer.
    Citation: 5
  • 192119
    TIMELINE
    19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
    1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
  • 192119
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: Lancashire; 54 Princess Street; Parish: Great Harwood.
    Citation: 5
  • 192119
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 19 years; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 5
  • 192220
    TIMELINE
    15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
    BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
  • 192523
    TIMELINE
    28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
    Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
  • 192623
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
    General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
  • 192926
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
    Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
  • 192927
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | World
    Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930~28
    TIMELINE
    1930 | United Kingdom
    Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
  • 193128
    Census
    26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
    Enumerated on the census as David Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
  • 1932~30
    TIMELINE
    1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
    Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
  • 193634
    TIMELINE
    5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
    Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
  • 193734
    TIMELINE
    12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
    Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
  • 193836
    TIMELINE
    30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
    Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
  • 193937
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
  • 193937
    TIMELINE
    3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
  • 193937
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 9 Hutchinson Street, Blackburn.
    Citation: 6
  • 193937
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • 193937
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Coal Miner Below Ground Duty.
    Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

  • 195653
    Death
    14 January 1956 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    David Dowling died on 14 January 1956, in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 53; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Blackburn - 1956 Jan-Mar; Volume 10B, Page 444.
    Citations: 7,3
  • 1956
    Burial
    After 14 January 1956 | Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
    He was buried after 14 January 1956 in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England, Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium; Memorial ID: 241271412.
    Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of David Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2,5,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study David Dowling has the reference number 57108.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census 1911 England
Census/Register 1939 England
Coal Miners
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
France
Mining
World War 1
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  1. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES HENRY household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 25011;Schedule: 12; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Henry Dowling Head Married Male 37 1874 Sewerage labourer works Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Hannah Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1874 - Great Harwood Lancashire Samuel Dowling Son Single Male 15 1896 Coal miners tramer below gd Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Thomas Dowling Son - Male 12 1899 Cotton mill wharhouse boy part time Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Ellis Dowling Son - Male 11 1900 School Clayton Le Moors Lancashire David Dowling Son - Male 8 1903 School Great Harwood Lancashire James Heys Brother in law Single Male 28 1883 Bricklayer's labourer Great Harwood Lancashire,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-James-Henry-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn
  2. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F3%2FAZ%2F000172&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F3%2FAZ%2F000172%2F177,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, DAVID; Apparent Gender: Male; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1902 Jul-Sep Volume 8E Page 23,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1902/3/AZ/000172/177. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1902-Q3-E&W
  3. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/185/UNCEM_2140585_1b341823-edf5-43d8-8bb3-59392c10884e.jpeg?v=1657025876,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, DAVID in Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England; , Birth Date: 1903, Death Date: 14 January 1956; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241271412/david-dowling: accessed September 22, 2025), memorial page for David Dowling (1903–14 Jan 1956), Find a Grave Memorial ID 241271412, citing Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 241271412,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "David Dowling (1903-1956) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241271412. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-David-1903-1956-England-Lancashire-BlackburnwithDarwenUnitaryAuthority-Pleasington-Cemetery-and-Crematorium-A
  4. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1923%2F4%2FAZ%2F000300&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1923%2F4%2FAZ%2F000300%2F052,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, DAVID to ELSIE HEYES in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 673,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1923/4/AZ/000300/052. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1923-Q4-E&W
  5. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395%2F02,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of 54 Princess Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Lancashire PC, Clitheroe Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01; Registration district number: 474; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 14; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 20351; Schedule number: 197; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 474 RS 2 ED 14; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Hannah Dowling Head Female 1874 47 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Home Duties - David Dowling Son Male 1902 19 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Coal Miner Hewer Altham Colliery Co, Altham Geo Mill Alpins Hannah Dowling Daughter Female 1913 8 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England - - John Thomas Heys Brother Male 1872 49 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Cotton Weaver Out Of Work,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  6. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4224%2F4224D%2F014&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4224%2F4224D%2F014%2F40,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, DAVID household of 9 Hutchinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4224D/014/40, Piece number: 4224D, E D letter code: NBBT, Item number: 14, Line number: 40, Record ID: TNA/R39/4224/4224D/014/40, Schedule: 208, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1902; Birth place: .,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4224/4224D/014/40. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-David-1902-Lancashire-Lancashire-Blackburn-C-B-A
  7. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1956%2F1%2FAZ%2F000349&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1956%2F1%2FAZ%2F000349%2F074,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, DAVID in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 53; 1903; Index: Blackburn - 1956 Jan-Mar; 1956- Volume 10B Page 444,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1956/1/AZ/000349/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1956-Q1-E&W

Heys

M, #57109, d. before 31 March 1901
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Mary A Heys (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*John Thomas Heys (b. 1872, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Hannah Heys+ (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
Daughter*Emma Heys (b. 1876, d. DECEASED)
Son*James Heys (b. 1883, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathHeys died before 31 March 1901. Note: Wife shown as widow in 1901 census.1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1901
    Death
    Before 31 March 1901
    Heys died before 31 March 1901. Note: Wife shown as widow in 1901 census.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Heys has the reference number 57109.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3901-3902%2F0381&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0025133647,
    Citation Detail: Census for HEYS, MARY A household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Darwen North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Great Harwood St John, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3901, Folio: 185, Page: 17, Schedule: 116; Record ID: GBC/1901/0025133647; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mary A Heys Head Widow Female 56 1845 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emma Heys Daughter Single Female 25 1876 Cotton weaver Great Harwood, Lancashire, England James Heys Son Single Male 19 1882 Coal mine driver under ground Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Annie Wilding Boarder Single Female 22 1879 Cotton weaver Rishton, Lancashire, England Samuel Dowling Grand son - Male 0 1901 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0025133647. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Heys-Mary-A-1845-Lancashire-Blackburn-A

James Heys1,2

M, #57110, b. 1883, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Heys (d. before 31 March 1901)
Mother*Mary A Heys (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJames Heys died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1883 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.1


Census Summary

Census
31 Mar 19012
Census
2 Apr 19111

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1882
    Birth
    1882 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    James Heys was born in 1882 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Gt Harwood, Lancashire.
    Citation: 2
  • 1883
    Birth
    1883 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 33, Prospect Street.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Coal mine driver under ground.
    Citation: 2
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
    Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
  • 1902
    TIMELINE
    31 May 1902 | South Africa
    Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
    Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
  • 1904
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    March 1906 | United Kingdom
    School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
  • 1907
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Brother-in-law.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 134 Queen Street Great Harwood, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Bricklayer's Labourer.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of James Heys was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study James Heys has the reference number 57110.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Brick workers
Census 1901 England
Census 1911 England
Coal Miners
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
Labourers
Mining
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  1. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25011%2F0025%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES HENRY household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 25011;Schedule: 12; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Henry Dowling Head Married Male 37 1874 Sewerage labourer works Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Hannah Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1874 - Great Harwood Lancashire Samuel Dowling Son Single Male 15 1896 Coal miners tramer below gd Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Thomas Dowling Son - Male 12 1899 Cotton mill wharhouse boy part time Clayton Le Moors Lancashire Ellis Dowling Son - Male 11 1900 School Clayton Le Moors Lancashire David Dowling Son - Male 8 1903 School Great Harwood Lancashire James Heys Brother in law Single Male 28 1883 Bricklayer's labourer Great Harwood Lancashire,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/25011/0025/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-James-Henry-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn
  2. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3901-3902%2F0381&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0025133647,
    Citation Detail: Census for HEYS, MARY A household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Darwen North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Great Harwood St John, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3901, Folio: 185, Page: 17, Schedule: 116; Record ID: GBC/1901/0025133647; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mary A Heys Head Widow Female 56 1845 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emma Heys Daughter Single Female 25 1876 Cotton weaver Great Harwood, Lancashire, England James Heys Son Single Male 19 1882 Coal mine driver under ground Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Annie Wilding Boarder Single Female 22 1879 Cotton weaver Rishton, Lancashire, England Samuel Dowling Grand son - Male 0 1901 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0025133647. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Heys-Mary-A-1845-Lancashire-Blackburn-A

Mary A Heys1

F, #57111, b. 1845, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Heys (d. before 31 March 1901)

Children:

Son*John Thomas Heys (b. 1872, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Hannah Heys+ (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
Daughter*Emma Heys (b. 1876, d. DECEASED)
Son*James Heys (b. 1883, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary A Heys died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1845 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.1


Census Summary

Census
31 Mar 19011

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1845
    Birth
    1845 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Mary A Heys was born in 1845 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 56; Marital status: Widow; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 33, Prospect Street.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary A Heys was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary A Heys has the reference number 57111.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Census 1901 England
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, London - ALL
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  1. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3901-3902%2F0381&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0025133647,
    Citation Detail: Census for HEYS, MARY A household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Darwen North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Great Harwood St John, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3901, Folio: 185, Page: 17, Schedule: 116; Record ID: GBC/1901/0025133647; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mary A Heys Head Widow Female 56 1845 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emma Heys Daughter Single Female 25 1876 Cotton weaver Great Harwood, Lancashire, England James Heys Son Single Male 19 1882 Coal mine driver under ground Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Annie Wilding Boarder Single Female 22 1879 Cotton weaver Rishton, Lancashire, England Samuel Dowling Grand son - Male 0 1901 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0025133647. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Emma Heys1

F, #57112, b. 1876, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Heys (d. before 31 March 1901)
Mother*Mary A Heys (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEmma Heys died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1876 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Gt Harwood, Lancashire.1


Census Summary

Census
31 Mar 19011

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
    South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
  • 1876
    Birth
    1876 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Emma Heys was born in 1876 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Gt Harwood, Lancashire.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    TIMELINE
    May 1891 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throughout year continued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
  • 1897
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
    Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
  • 1898
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
    TIMELINE
    22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
    Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 33, Prospect Street.
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Cotton weaver.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Emma Heys was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Emma Heys has the reference number 57112.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Africa - ALL
Census 1901 England
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
Weaving
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  1. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3901-3902%2F0381&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0025133647,
    Citation Detail: Census for HEYS, MARY A household of Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Darwen North East, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Great Harwood St John, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3901, Folio: 185, Page: 17, Schedule: 116; Record ID: GBC/1901/0025133647; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Mary A Heys Head Widow Female 56 1845 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emma Heys Daughter Single Female 25 1876 Cotton weaver Great Harwood, Lancashire, England James Heys Son Single Male 19 1882 Coal mine driver under ground Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Annie Wilding Boarder Single Female 22 1879 Cotton weaver Rishton, Lancashire, England Samuel Dowling Grand son - Male 0 1901 - Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0025133647. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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James Dowling1,2

M, #57113, b. between April and June 1894, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Henry Dowling (b. between July and September 1873, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Heys (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
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Vital Facts

DeathJames Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born between April and June 1894 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1894 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 330.1,2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Between April and June 1894 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    James Dowling was born between April and June 1894 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1894 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 330.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1895 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED
  • Death
    Between July and September 1895 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    James Dowling died between July and September 1895, in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 1; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Blackburn - 1895 Jul-Sep; Volume 8E, Page 254.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of James Dowling was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 57113.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1894%2F2%2FAZ%2F000159&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1894%2F2%2FAZ%2F000159%2F112,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JAMES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Heyes; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1894 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 330,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1894/2/AZ/000159/112. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1894-Q2-E&W.jpg
  2. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1895%2F3%2FAZ%2F000099&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1895%2F3%2FAZ%2F000099%2F019,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, JAMES in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 1; 1894; Index: Blackburn - 1895 Jul-Sep; 1895- Volume 8E Page 254,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1895/3/AZ/000099/019. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1895-Q3-E&W

Hannah Dowling1,2,3,4,5

F, #57114, b. 16 April 1913, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Henry Dowling (b. between July and September 1873, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Hannah Heys (b. 6 January 1874, d. between January and March 1943)
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Vital Facts

DeathHannah Dowling died DECEASED.
MarriageShe and Wilfred Power were married between January and March 1945 in Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233; (1939 census states: "29.5?.45".)5,4,6
MarriageShe and William Moores were married between October and December 1932 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1932 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 769.3
BirthShe was born on 16 April 1913 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1913 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 576.1,2,6


Census Summary

Census
19 Jun 19212
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19396

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Hannah Power
    Citation: 7
  • Name Hannah Moores
    Citations: 6,4
  • Marriage | Wilfred Power
    Between January and March 1945 | Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Death: DECEASED
    Hannah Dowling and Wilfred Power were married between January and March 1945 in Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233; (1939 census states: "29.5?.45".)
    Citations: 5,4,6
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1945 | Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to Wilfred Power.)
    Citation: 4
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1986 | Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Stanley Lee.)
    Citation: 7
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
    World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
  • Marriage | William Moores
    Between October and December 1932 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth on 7 November 1911
    Death: DECEASED
    She and William Moores were married between October and December 1932 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1932 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 769.
    Citation: 3
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1932 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to William Moores.)
    Citation: 3
  • 1913
    Birth
    16 April 1913 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    She was born on 16 April 1913 in Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1913 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 576.
    Citations: 1,2,6
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1916
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
    Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1918 and 1920 | World
    Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
    Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8 years, 2 months; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1921
    TIMELINE
    19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
    1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: Lancashire; 54 Princess Street; Parish: Great Harwood.
    Citation: 2
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Full Time Student.
    Citation: 2
  • 1922
    TIMELINE
    15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
    BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
  • 1925
    TIMELINE
    28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
    Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
  • 1926
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
    General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
    Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | World
    Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930
    TIMELINE
    1930 | United Kingdom
    Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
  • 1931
    Census
    26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
    Enumerated on the census as Hannah Lee (Power,Moores) may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
  • 1932
    TIMELINE
    1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
    Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
  • 1936
    TIMELINE
    5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
    Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
  • 1937
    TIMELINE
    12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
    Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
  • 1938
    TIMELINE
    30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
    Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Cotton Weaver.
    Citation: 6
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 48 Maple Street, Great Harwood.
    Citation: 6
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 26; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
    Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Hannah Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Hannah Dowling has the reference number 57114.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census/Register 1939 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
France
Weaving
World War 1
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1913%2F2%2FAZ%2F000424&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1913%2F2%2FAZ%2F000424%2F026,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, HANNAH; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Heys; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1913 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 576,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 20 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1913/2/AZ/000424/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1913-Q2-E&W
  2. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395%2F02,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of 54 Princess Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Lancashire PC, Clitheroe Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01; Registration district number: 474; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 14; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 20351; Schedule number: 197; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 474 RS 2 ED 14; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Hannah Dowling Head Female 1874 47 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Home Duties - David Dowling Son Male 1902 19 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Coal Miner Hewer Altham Colliery Co, Altham Geo Mill Alpins Hannah Dowling Daughter Female 1913 8 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England - - John Thomas Heys Brother Male 1872 49 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Cotton Weaver Out Of Work,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Hannah-1874-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  3. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1932%2F4%2FAZ%2F000315&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1932%2F4%2FAZ%2F000315%2F127,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HANNAH to WILLIAM MOORES in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Index: Blackburn - 1932 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 769,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1932/4/AZ/000315/127. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1932-Q4-E&W
  4. [S3652] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration MARRIAGE Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Marriage of MOORES, HANNAH in Haslingden, Lancashire, England; Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233;
    MarriageIndex-Moores-1945-Q1-E&W
  5. [S3652] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration MARRIAGE Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HANNAH to WILFRID POWER in Haslingden, Lancashire, England; Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233;
    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1945-Q1-E&W
  6. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773J%2F013&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773J%2F013%2F03,
    Citation Detail: Census for MOORES, WILLIAM household of 48 Maple Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4773J/013/2, Piece number: 4773J, E D letter code: NUXI, Item number: 13, Line number: 2, Record ID: TNA/R39/4773/4773J/013/02, Schedule: 159, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1911; Birth place: .,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4773/4773J/013/02. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Moores-William-1911-Lancashire-Lancashire-Great-Harwood-UD-A
  7. [S3652] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration MARRIAGE Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Marriage of POWER, HANNAH to STANLEY LEE in Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England; Index: Hyndburn & Rossendale - 1986 Jul-Sep; Registration month 9; Page number 1215;

Elise Heyes1

F, #57117, b. 4 April 1904, d. 12 January 1962
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

MarriageElise Heyes and David Dowling were married between October and December 1923 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 673.1
BirthShe was born on 4 April 1904.2,3,4
DeathShe died on 12 January 1962, in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 57; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Blackburn - 1962 Jan-Mar; Volume 10B, Page 571.4,2
BurialShe was buried after 12 January 1962 in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England, Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium; Memorial ID: 241271413.2


Census Summary

Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19393

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Elsie Dowling
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • Event or Activity
    Between January and March 1956 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Elise Heyes was in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, between January and March 1956. Note: (Death of husband David Dowling.)
    Citation: 5
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1962 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 4
  • Marriage | David Dowling
    Between October and December 1923 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth on 18 June 1902 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Death: on 14 January 1956 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She and David Dowling were married between October and December 1923 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 673.
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1923 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to David Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1904
    Birth
    4 April 1904
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • 192117
    TIMELINE
    19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
    1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
  • 192218
    TIMELINE
    15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
    BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
  • 192521
    TIMELINE
    28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
    Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
  • 192622
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
    General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
  • 192925
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
    Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
  • 192925
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | World
    Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930~26
    TIMELINE
    1930 | United Kingdom
    Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
  • 193127
    Census
    26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
    Enumerated on the census as Elsie Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
  • 1932~28
    TIMELINE
    1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
    Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
  • 193632
    TIMELINE
    5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
    Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
  • 193733
    TIMELINE
    12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
    Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
  • 193834
    TIMELINE
    30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
    Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
  • 193935
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
  • 193935
    TIMELINE
    3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
  • 193935
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Cotton Weaver.
    Citation: 3
  • 193935
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 193935
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 9 Hutchinson Street, Blackburn.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • 196257
    Death
    12 January 1962 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Elise Heyes died on 12 January 1962, in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 57; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Blackburn - 1962 Jan-Mar; Volume 10B, Page 571.
    Citations: 4,2
  • 1962
    Burial
    After 12 January 1962 | Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England
    She was buried after 12 January 1962 in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England, Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium; Memorial ID: 241271413.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elise Heyes has the reference number 57117.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census/Register 1939 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
Weaving
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  1. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1923%2F4%2FAZ%2F000300&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1923%2F4%2FAZ%2F000300%2F052,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, DAVID to ELSIE HEYES in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Index: Blackburn - 1923 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 673,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1923/4/AZ/000300/052. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1923-Q4-E&W
  2. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/185/UNCEM_2140585_1b341823-edf5-43d8-8bb3-59392c10884e.jpeg?v=1657025876,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELSIE in Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England; , Birth Date: 1905, Death Date: 12 January 1962; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241271413/elsie-dowling: accessed September 22, 2025), memorial page for Elsie Dowling (1905–12 Jan 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 241271413, citing Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority, Lancashire, England; Maintained by: Find a Grave.; Record ID: 241271413,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Elsie Dowling (1905-1962) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241271413. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Grave-Dowling-David-1903-1956-England-Lancashire-BlackburnwithDarwenUnitaryAuthority-Pleasington-Cemetery-and-Crematorium-A
  3. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4224%2F4224D%2F014&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4224%2F4224D%2F014%2F40,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, DAVID household of 9 Hutchinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4224D/014/40, Piece number: 4224D, E D letter code: NBBT, Item number: 14, Line number: 40, Record ID: TNA/R39/4224/4224D/014/40, Schedule: 208, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1902; Birth place: .,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4224/4224D/014/40. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-David-1902-Lancashire-Lancashire-Blackburn-C-B-A
  4. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1962%2F1%2FAZ%2F000362&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1962%2F1%2FAZ%2F000362%2F118,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, ELSIE in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 57; 1905; Index: Blackburn - 1962 Jan-Mar; 1962- Volume 10B Page 571,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1962/1/AZ/000362/118. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S4807] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, DAVID in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 53; 1903; Index: Blackburn - 1956 Jan-Mar; 1956- Volume 10B Page 444;
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John Thomas Heys1

M, #57119, b. 1872, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Heys (d. before 31 March 1901)
Mother*Mary A Heys (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJohn Thomas Heys died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1872 in Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire, Gt Harwood.1


Census Summary

Census
19 Jun 19211

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
    World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
  • 1872
    Birth
    1872 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    John Thomas Heys was born in 1872 in Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire, Gt Harwood.
    Citation: 1
  • 1913
    TIMELINE
    4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
    British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1916
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
    Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1918 and 1920 | World
    Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
    Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Out Of Work (262): Cotton Weaver; No Fixed Place.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: Lancashire; 54 Princess Street; Parish: Great Harwood.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Great Harwood, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 49 years, 4 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Brother.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of John Thomas Heys was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Thomas Heys has the reference number 57119.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
France
Weaving
World War 1
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  1. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20351%2F0395%2F02,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HANNAH household of 54 Princess Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Lancashire PC, Clitheroe Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01; Registration district number: 474; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 14; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 20351; Schedule number: 197; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 474 RS 2 ED 14; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Hannah Dowling Head Female 1874 47 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Home Duties - David Dowling Son Male 1902 19 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Coal Miner Hewer Altham Colliery Co, Altham Geo Mill Alpins Hannah Dowling Daughter Female 1913 8 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England - - John Thomas Heys Brother Male 1872 49 Great Harwood, Lancashire, England Cotton Weaver Out Of Work,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/20351/0395/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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William Moores1,2

M, #57120, b. 7 November 1911, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

DeathWilliam Moores died DECEASED.
MarriageHe and Hannah Dowling were married between October and December 1932 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1932 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 769.1
BirthHe was born on 7 November 1911.2


Census Summary

Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19392

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Marriage | Hannah Dowling
    Between October and December 1932 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth on 16 April 1913 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Death: DECEASED
    William Moores and Hannah Dowling were married between October and December 1932 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1932 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 769.
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1932 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to Hannah Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Birth
    7 November 1911
    Citation: 2
  • 1921
    TIMELINE
    19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
    1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
  • 1922
    TIMELINE
    15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
    BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
  • 1925
    TIMELINE
    28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
    Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
  • 1926
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
    General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
    Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | World
    Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930
    TIMELINE
    1930 | United Kingdom
    Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
  • 1931
    Census
    26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
    Enumerated on the census as William Moores may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
  • 1932
    TIMELINE
    1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
    Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
  • 1936
    TIMELINE
    5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
    Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
  • 1937
    TIMELINE
    12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
    Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
  • 1938
    TIMELINE
    30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
    Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 48 Maple Street, Great Harwood.
    Citation: 2
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Coal Cutter Below.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William Moores has the reference number 57120.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census/Register 1939 England
Coal Miners
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
Mining
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  1. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1932%2F4%2FAZ%2F000315&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1932%2F4%2FAZ%2F000315%2F127,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HANNAH to WILLIAM MOORES in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Index: Blackburn - 1932 Oct-Dec Volume 8E; Page number 769,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1932/4/AZ/000315/127. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1932-Q4-E&W
  2. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773J%2F013&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773J%2F013%2F03,
    Citation Detail: Census for MOORES, WILLIAM household of 48 Maple Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4773J/013/2, Piece number: 4773J, E D letter code: NUXI, Item number: 13, Line number: 2, Record ID: TNA/R39/4773/4773J/013/02, Schedule: 159, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1911; Birth place: .,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4773/4773J/013/02. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Wilfred Power1,2

M, #57121, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

DeathWilfred Power died DECEASED.
MarriageHe and Hannah Dowling were married between January and March 1945 in Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233; (1939 census states: "29.5?.45".)2,1,3

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Marriage | Hannah Dowling
    Between January and March 1945 | Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth on 16 April 1913 | Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Death: DECEASED
    Wilfred Power and Hannah Dowling were married between January and March 1945 in Haslingden, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233; (1939 census states: "29.5?.45".)
    Citations: 2,1,3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Wilfred Power has the reference number 57121.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
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  1. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1945%2F1%2FAZ%2F000797&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1945%2F1%2FAZ%2F000797%2F067,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of MOORES, HANNAH in Haslingden, Lancashire, England; Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1945/1/AZ/000797/067. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3652] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration MARRIAGE Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HANNAH to WILFRID POWER in Haslingden, Lancashire, England; Index: Haslingden - 1945 Jan-Mar Volume 8E; Page number 233;
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  3. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773J%2F013&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4773%2F4773J%2F013%2F03,
    Citation Detail: Census for MOORES, WILLIAM household of 48 Maple Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4773J/013/2, Piece number: 4773J, E D letter code: NUXI, Item number: 13, Line number: 2, Record ID: TNA/R39/4773/4773J/013/02, Schedule: 159, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1911; Birth place: .,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4773/4773J/013/02. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Thomas Henry Dowling1,2,3,4

M, #57123, b. 21 September 1904, d. between October and December 1969
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Thomas Dowling (b. 28 July 1879, d. between July and September 1945)
Mother*Mary Ellen Culshaw (b. 1878, d. between July and September 1909)
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Vital Facts

MarriageThomas Henry Dowling and Ellen Calvert were married between April and June 1936 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1936 Apr-Jun Volume 8E; Page number 972.5
DeathHe died between October and December 1969, in Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 65; Index: Darwen - 1969 Oct-Dec; Volume 10C, Page 299.3
BirthHe was born on 21 September 1904 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1904 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 283.2,1,3,6,4


Census Summary

Census
2 Apr 19114
Census
19 Jun 19211
Census
29 Sep 19396

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Thomas H Dowling
    Citations: 5,6
  • Marriage | Ellen Calvert
    Between April and June 1936 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Birth on 13 September 1906
    Death: DECEASED
    Thomas Henry Dowling and Ellen Calvert were married between April and June 1936 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Blackburn - 1936 Apr-Jun Volume 8E; Page number 972.
    Citation: 5
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1936 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (at marriage to Ellen Calvert.)
    Citation: 5
  • Event or Activity
    Between July and September 1909 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, between July and September 1909. Note: (Death of mother Mary Ellen Dowling.)
    Citation: 7
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
    World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1969 | Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 3
  • 1904
    Birth
    21 September 1904 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    He was born on 21 September 1904 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1904 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 283.
    Citations: 2,1,3,6,4
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    March 1906 | United Kingdom
    School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
  • 1907
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Grandchild.
    Citation: 4
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 26 Wellington Street Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 4
  • 1913
    TIMELINE
    4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
    British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1916
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
    Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1918 and 1920 | World
    Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
    Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: Lancashire; 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors; Parish: Clayton Le Moors.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 16 years, 9 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Grandson.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Accrington Brick & Tile Co, Accrington (062): Labourer General; Accrington.
    Citation: 1
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors.
    Citation: 6
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Kiler And Quiarry Brick Worker.
    Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between October and December 1969 | Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Thomas Henry Dowling died between October and December 1969, in Darwen, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 65; Index: Darwen - 1969 Oct-Dec; Volume 10C, Page 299.
    Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Thomas Henry Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2,4
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Henry Dowling has the reference number 57123.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
Census 1911 England
Census/Register 1939 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
France
Labourers
World War 1
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  1. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20341%2F0537&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20341%2F0537%2F01,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELIZABETH household of 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Accrington PBFolio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/20341/0537/01; Registration district number: 474; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 4; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 20341; Schedule number: 266; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 474 RS 2 ED 4; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Elizabeth Dowling Head Female 1854 66 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Home Duties - James Henry Dowling Son Male 1873 47 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Labourer General Accrington Gas Works Ada Dowling Daughter Female 1893 27 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Card Room Hand Cotton Mill Stanhill Ring Spinning Co, Oswaldtwistel Thomas Henry Dowling Grandson Male 1904 16 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Labourer General Accrington Brick & Tile Co, Accrington Lizzie Dowling Granddaughter Female 1908 13 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Card Room Hand Cotton Mill Stanhill Ring Spinning Co, Oswaldtwistel,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/20341/0537/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1904%2F4%2FAZ%2F000163&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1904%2F4%2FAZ%2F000163%2F096,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, THOMAS HENRY; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Culshaw; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1904 Oct-Dec Volume 8E Page 283,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1904/4/AZ/000163/096. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1969%2F4%2FAZ%2F000337&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1969%2F4%2FAZ%2F000337%2F124,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, THOMAS HENRY in Darwen, Lancashire, England; Birth: 21 September 1904; Index: Darwen - 1969 Oct-Dec; 1969- Volume 10C Page 299,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1969/4/AZ/000337/124. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1969-Q4-E&W
  4. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25002%2F0239&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25002%2F0239%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, DAVID household of 26 Wellington Street Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG14; Registration district: Blackburn; Registration district number: 474; Enumeration district: 4; District number: 4; Sub district: Harwood; Sub district number: 2; Census reference: RG14PN25002 RG78PN1433 RD474 SD2 ED4 SN120; RG78 code number: 1433; Piece number: 25002; Folio: -; Page: -; David; Dowling; Head; Married; Male; 58; 1853; Cotton Spinner; Church Lancashire; Elizabeth; Dowling; Wife; Married; Female; 56; 1855; -; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; John Thomas; Dowling; Son; Widower; Male; 30; 1881; Colliery Labourer; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Samuel; Dowling; Son; Married; Male; 28; 1883; Cotton Spinner; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Margaret Ellen; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 20; 1891; Card Room Hand; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Ada; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 17; 1894; Card Room Hand; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Thomas Henry; Dowling; Grandchild; -; Male; 6; 1905; -; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Lizzie; Dowling; Grandchild; -; Female; 3; 1908; -; Clayton Le Moors Lancah,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling for the Dowling One-Name Study in 2019:- First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Sex; Age; Birth year; Occupation; Birth place,

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-David-1853-Lancashire-Clayton-le-Moors
  5. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1936%2F2%2FAZ%2F000382&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1936%2F2%2FAZ%2F000382%2F022,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, THOMAS H to ELLEN CALVERT in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Index: Blackburn - 1936 Apr-Jun Volume 8E; Page number 972,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1936/2/AZ/000382/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1936-Q2-E&W
  6. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4720%2F4720G%2F025&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4720%2F4720G%2F025%2F14,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, THOMAS (H) household of 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4720G/025/14, Piece number: 4720G, E D letter code: NTXE, Item number: 25, Line number: 14, Record ID: TNA/R39/4720/4720G/025/14, Schedule: 292, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Thomas (H) Dowling 21 Sep 1904 Male Kiler And Quiarry Brick Worke Married 292 1 Ellen Dowling 13 Sep 1906 Female Silk & Cotton Weaver Married 292 2 Lizzie Dowling 19 Mar 1908 Female Cardroom - Slubber Cotton Mill Single 292 3 Margaret Rigby (Dowling) 23 May 1938 Female Under School Age Single 292 4,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4720/4720G/025/14. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Thomas-H-Lancashire-Lancashire-Clayton-le-Moors-UD-A
  7. [S4807] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 31; 1878; Index: Blackburn - 1909 Jul-Sep; 1909- Volume 8E Page 178;
    DeathIndex-Dowling-1909-Q3-E&W

Lizzie Dowling1,2,3,4,5

F, #57124, b. 19 March 1908, d. between July and September 1990
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Thomas Dowling (b. 28 July 1879, d. between July and September 1945)
Mother*Mary Ellen Culshaw (b. 1878, d. between July and September 1909)
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Vital Facts

DeathLizzie Dowling died between July and September 1990, in Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England. Note: Age: 82; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Hyndburn & Rossendale - 1990 Jul-Sep; Volume 40, Page 1253; Register number: 890.3
BirthShe was born on 19 March 1908 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1908 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 317.1,2,3,4,5


Census Summary

Census
2 Apr 19114
Census
19 Jun 19211
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19392

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Event or Activity
    Between July and September 1909 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lizzie Dowling was in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG, between July and September 1909. Note: (Death of mother Mary Ellen Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1990 | Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England
    Citation: 3
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
    World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
  • 1908
    Birth
    19 March 1908 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    She was born on 19 March 1908 in Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1908 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 317.
    Citations: 1,2,3,4,5
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 26 Wellington Street Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 4
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Grandchild.
    Citation: 4
  • 1913
    TIMELINE
    4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
    British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1916
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
    Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1918 and 1920 | World
    Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
    Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
  • 1918
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Stanhill Ring Spinning Co, Oswaldtwistel (260): Card Room Hand Cotton Mill; Tower St, Oswaldtwistle.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: Lancashire; 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors; Parish: Clayton Le Moors.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 13 years, 3 months; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Granddaughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1921
    TIMELINE
    19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
    1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
  • 1922
    TIMELINE
    15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
    BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
  • 1925
    TIMELINE
    28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
    Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
  • 1926
    TIMELINE
    1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
    General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
    Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
  • 1929
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | World
    Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930
    TIMELINE
    1930 | United Kingdom
    Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
  • 1931
    Census
    26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
    Enumerated on the census as Lizzie Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
  • 1932
    TIMELINE
    1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
    Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
  • 1936
    TIMELINE
    5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
    Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
  • 1937
    TIMELINE
    12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
    Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
  • 1938
    TIMELINE
    30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
    Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
    Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Cardroom - Slubber Cotton Mill.
    Citation: 2
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors.
    Citation: 2
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 31; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Sister.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between July and September 1990 | Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England
    Lizzie Dowling died between July and September 1990, in Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England. Note: Age: 82; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Hyndburn & Rossendale - 1990 Jul-Sep; Volume 40, Page 1253; Register number: 890.
    Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Lizzie Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lizzie Dowling has the reference number 57124.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census 1911 England
Census/Register 1939 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
France
Weaving
World War 1
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  1. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20341%2F0537&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F20341%2F0537%2F01,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELIZABETH household of 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Accrington PBFolio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/20341/0537/01; Registration district number: 474; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 4; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 20341; Schedule number: 266; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 474 RS 2 ED 4; First name(s) Last name Relation to Head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Elizabeth Dowling Head Female 1854 66 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Home Duties - James Henry Dowling Son Male 1873 47 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Labourer General Accrington Gas Works Ada Dowling Daughter Female 1893 27 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Card Room Hand Cotton Mill Stanhill Ring Spinning Co, Oswaldtwistel Thomas Henry Dowling Grandson Male 1904 16 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Labourer General Accrington Brick & Tile Co, Accrington Lizzie Dowling Granddaughter Female 1908 13 Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England Card Room Hand Cotton Mill Stanhill Ring Spinning Co, Oswaldtwistel,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/20341/0537/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Elizabeth-1854-Lancashire-Blackburn-A
  2. [S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4720%2F4720G%2F025&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4720%2F4720G%2F025%2F14,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, THOMAS (H) household of 39 Chequers, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4720G/025/14, Piece number: 4720G, E D letter code: NTXE, Item number: 25, Line number: 14, Record ID: TNA/R39/4720/4720G/025/14, Schedule: 292, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Thomas (H) Dowling 21 Sep 1904 Male Kiler And Quiarry Brick Worke Married 292 1 Ellen Dowling 13 Sep 1906 Female Silk & Cotton Weaver Married 292 2 Lizzie Dowling 19 Mar 1908 Female Cardroom - Slubber Cotton Mill Single 292 3 Margaret Rigby (Dowling) 23 May 1938 Female Under School Age Single 292 4,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4720/4720G/025/14. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Thomas-H-Lancashire-Lancashire-Clayton-le-Moors-UD-A
  3. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 22 September 2025,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, LIZZIE in Hyndburn & Rossendale, Lancashire, England; Birth: 19 March 1908; Index: Hyndburn & Rossendale - 1990 Jul-Sep; 1990- Volume 40 Page 1253,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1990/8/77814063. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  4. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25002%2F0239&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F25002%2F0239%2F1,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, DAVID household of 26 Wellington Street Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG14; Registration district: Blackburn; Registration district number: 474; Enumeration district: 4; District number: 4; Sub district: Harwood; Sub district number: 2; Census reference: RG14PN25002 RG78PN1433 RD474 SD2 ED4 SN120; RG78 code number: 1433; Piece number: 25002; Folio: -; Page: -; David; Dowling; Head; Married; Male; 58; 1853; Cotton Spinner; Church Lancashire; Elizabeth; Dowling; Wife; Married; Female; 56; 1855; -; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; John Thomas; Dowling; Son; Widower; Male; 30; 1881; Colliery Labourer; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Samuel; Dowling; Son; Married; Male; 28; 1883; Cotton Spinner; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Margaret Ellen; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 20; 1891; Card Room Hand; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Ada; Dowling; Daughter; Single; Female; 17; 1894; Card Room Hand; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Thomas Henry; Dowling; Grandchild; -; Male; 6; 1905; -; Clayton Le Moors Lancashire; Lizzie; Dowling; Grandchild; -; Female; 3; 1908; -; Clayton Le Moors Lancah,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling for the Dowling One-Name Study in 2019:- First name(s); Last name; Relationship; Marital Status; Sex; Age; Birth year; Occupation; Birth place,

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-David-1853-Lancashire-Clayton-le-Moors
  5. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1908%2F2%2FAZ%2F000174&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1908%2F2%2FAZ%2F000174%2F261,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, LIZZIE; Apparent Gender: Female; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1908 Apr-Jun Volume 8E Page 317,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 24 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1908/2/AZ/000174/261. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1908-Q2-E&W.jpg
  6. [S4807] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 31; 1878; Index: Blackburn - 1909 Jul-Sep; 1909- Volume 8E Page 178;
    DeathIndex-Dowling-1909-Q3-E&W
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Mary Ellen Dowling1,2

F, #57125, b. between January and March 1906, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Thomas Dowling (b. 28 July 1879, d. between July and September 1945)
Mother*Mary Ellen Culshaw (b. 1878, d. between July and September 1909)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary Ellen Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born between January and March 1906 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1906 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 308.1,2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth
    Between January and March 1906 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Mary Ellen Dowling was born between January and March 1906 in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Blackburn - 1906 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 308.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1906 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED
  • Death
    Between July and September 1906 | Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Mary Ellen Dowling died between July and September 1906, in Blackburn, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 0; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Blackburn - 1906 Jul-Sep; Volume 8E, Page 220.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Ellen Dowling was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Ellen Dowling has the reference number 57125.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1906%2F1%2FAZ%2F000171&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1906%2F1%2FAZ%2F000171%2F265,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Culshaw; in Blackburn, Lancashire, England;Index: Blackburn - 1906 Jan-Mar Volume 8E Page 308,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1906/1/AZ/000171/265. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1906-Q1-E&W
  2. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1906%2F3%2FAZ%2F000096&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1906%2F3%2FAZ%2F000096%2F213,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; Age: 0; 1906; Index: Blackburn - 1906 Jul-Sep; 1906- Volume 8E Page 220,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 22 September 2025, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1906/3/AZ/000096/213. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1906-Q3-E&W