Estelle Scarbrough1
F, #58376, b. 1874, d. 1967
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Estelle Scarbrough was born in 1874.1 |
| Death | She died in 1967.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Estelle Scarbrough has the reference number 58376.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32846948/willie_lee-hutchison##view-photo=75350246,
Citation Detail: Grave for HUTCHISON, WILLIE LEE in Evergreen Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 11 April 1893, Birth Place: Alabama, USA, Death Date: 15 September 1935, Death Place: Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32846948/willie_lee-hutchison: accessed February 14, 2026), memorial page for Willie Lee Hutchison (11 Apr 1893–15 Sep 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32846948, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Prairie Mary (contributor 47510724).; Record ID: 32846948,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Willie Lee Hutchison (1893-1935) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32846948. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Rick & Kat on 16 Feb 2013
Sollie Dowling
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M, #58377, b. 1899, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Sollie Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1899 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1898
Birth
January 1898 | Alabama, USAG 1899
1900
Residence
8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG Detail: (92/92) Peacock Precinct 7.
1900
Census
8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1903
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
1906
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USA
G, on 18 April 1906.
1908
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
1910
Census
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1910
Residence
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
1900
Ethicity
Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG Sollie Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Sollie Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sollie Dowling has the reference number 58377.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913%2F039,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN C household of Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004970180/00913/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Stephen C Dowling Self Married Male 44 1866 Lavonie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1870 Sollie Dowling Son Single Male 11 1899 Gustus Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Classie Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Selmar Dowling Son Single Male 6 1904 Zinnaman Dowling Son Single Male 4 1906 Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1910,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004970180/00913/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6462] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119973%2F00608&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119973%2F00608%2F022,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, S C household of Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240009; Record ID: USC/1900/004119973/00608/022; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place S C Dowling Self Married Male 35 1865 Alabama Levonia Dowling Wife Married Female 30 1870 Alabama Jeneral S Dowling Son Single Male 2 1898 Alabama Estus L Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1899 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119973/00608/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Classie Dowling
1
F, #58378, b. 1902, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Classie Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1902 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1902
1903
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
1906
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USA
G, on 18 April 1906.
1908
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
1910
Census
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1910
Residence
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Classie Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Classie Dowling has the reference number 58378.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913%2F039,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN C household of Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004970180/00913/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Stephen C Dowling Self Married Male 44 1866 Lavonie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1870 Sollie Dowling Son Single Male 11 1899 Gustus Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Classie Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Selmar Dowling Son Single Male 6 1904 Zinnaman Dowling Son Single Male 4 1906 Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1910,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004970180/00913/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Zinnaman Dowling
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M, #58379, b. 1906, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Zinnaman Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1906 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1906
1908
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
1910
Census
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1910
Residence
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Zinnaman Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Zinnaman Dowling has the reference number 58379.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913%2F039,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN C household of Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004970180/00913/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Stephen C Dowling Self Married Male 44 1866 Lavonie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1870 Sollie Dowling Son Single Male 11 1899 Gustus Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Classie Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Selmar Dowling Son Single Male 6 1904 Zinnaman Dowling Son Single Male 4 1906 Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1910,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004970180/00913/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Frances Dowling
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F, #58380, b. June 1909, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Frances Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in June 1909 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1909
Birth
June 1909 | Alabama, USAG 1910
Census
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10 months; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1910
Residence
27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Frances Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Frances Dowling has the reference number 58380.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913%2F039,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN C household of Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004970180/00913/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Stephen C Dowling Self Married Male 44 1866 Lavonie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1870 Sollie Dowling Son Single Male 11 1899 Gustus Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Classie Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Selmar Dowling Son Single Male 6 1904 Zinnaman Dowling Son Single Male 4 1906 Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1910,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004970180/00913/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Georgia Dowling
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F, #58381, b. 1860, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Georgia Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1860 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1860
1880
Census
1 June 1880 | Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1880
Residence
1 June 1880 | Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG Detail: (16/22) Beat 11, Pike.
1880
Occupation
1 June 1880 | Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG At home.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
1880
Ethicity
Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG Georgia Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Georgia Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Georgia Dowling has the reference number 58381.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157247%2F00552&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000107322969,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ZINNERMAN household of Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0029; Record ID: USC/1880/1000107322969; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Zinnerman Dowling Self Married Male 54 1826 Georgia Elizebeth Dowling Wife Married Female 52 1828 Georgia Leroy Dowling Son Single Male 22 1858 Alabama Georgia Dowling Daughter Single Female 20 1860 Alabama Calvestus Dowling Son Single Male 19 1861 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000107322969. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Estus L Dowling
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F, #58382, b. 1899, d. before 27 April 1910
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Birth | Estus L Dowling was born in 1899 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
| Death | She died before 27 April 1910. Note: (ESTIMATE: DEATH IMPLIED BY 1910 CENSUS.)2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1899
1900~1
Census
8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1900~1
Residence
8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG Detail: (92/92) Peacock Precinct 7.
Events - Death & Burial
1910
Death
Before 27 April 1910
Estus L Dowling died before 27 April 1910. Note: (ESTIMATE: DEATH IMPLIED BY 1910 CENSUS.)
Facts - Non-Chronological
1900~1
Ethicity
Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG Estus L Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Estus L Dowling was America.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Estus L Dowling has the reference number 58382.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119973%2F00608&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119973%2F00608%2F022,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, S C household of Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240009; Record ID: USC/1900/004119973/00608/022; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place S C Dowling Self Married Male 35 1865 Alabama Levonia Dowling Wife Married Female 30 1870 Alabama Jeneral S Dowling Son Single Male 2 1898 Alabama Estus L Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1899 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119973/00608/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6458] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004970180%2F00913%2F039,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN C household of Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004970180/00913/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Stephen C Dowling Self Married Male 44 1866 Lavonie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1870 Sollie Dowling Son Single Male 11 1899 Gustus Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Classie Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Selmar Dowling Son Single Male 6 1904 Zinnaman Dowling Son Single Male 4 1906 Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1910,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004970180/00913/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Nancy Ruth Brown
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F, #58383, b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Nancy Ruth Brown was born on 31 March 1847 in Alabama, USAG.1,2 |
| Marriage | She and Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1881 Pinkney 2nd marriage.2 |
| Death | She died on 28 July 1909. Note: Age: 62.1 |
| Burial | She was buried after 28 July 1909 in Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USAG, Daleville City Cemetery; Plot: W/o P.M. row 16; Memorial ID: 7978968.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1847
Birth
31 March 1847 | Alabama, USAG 1881~34
1881
Age ~31
Birth on 27 November 1850 | Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 26 July 1917
189043
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190053
Census
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 53; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
190053
Residence
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
190053
Children
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
She was shown 5 children still living out of 6 on 1 June 1900 in Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA.
Events - Death & Burial
190962
Death
28 July 1909
Nancy Ruth Brown died on 28 July 1909. Note: Age: 62.
1909
Burial
After 28 July 1909 | Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USAG She was buried after 28 July 1909 in Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USA
G, Daleville City Cemetery; Plot: W/o P.M. row 16; Memorial ID: 7978968.
Facts - Non-Chronological
190053
Ethicity
Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Nancy Ruth Brown was shown as American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Nancy Ruth Brown has the reference number 58383.

Grave-Dowling-Pinkney-M-Pink-1850-1917-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003. His stone has been knocked over.

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, NANCY RUTH “NANNIE” in Daleville City Cemetery, Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 31 March 1847, Death Date: 28 July 1909; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7978968/nancy_ruth-dowling: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Nancy Ruth “Nannie” Brown Dowling (31 Mar 1847–28 Jul 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7978968, citing Daleville City Cemetery, Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Mary Louise Reynolds (contributor 47664956).; Record ID: 7978968,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Nancy Ruth “Nannie” Brown Dowling (1847-1909) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7978968. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Grave-Dowling-Pinkney-M-Pink-1850-1917-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003. His stone has been knocked over.

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003.
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119984%2F00246&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119984%2F00246%2F051,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P M household of Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240017; Record ID: USC/1900/004119984/00246/051; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place P M Dowling Self Married Male 50 1850 Alabama Nannie Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Alabama Louis Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Alabama Willie Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Alabama Walter Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Alabama Bette Dowling Daughter Single Female 12 1888 Alabama Gradey Dowling Son Single Male 10 1890 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119984/00246/051. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lewis B Brown1
M, #58384, b. 1817, d. 1877
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Lewis B Brown was born in 1817.1 |
| Death | He died in 1877.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lewis B Brown has the reference number 58384.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2003/284/7978968_1066004644.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, NANCY RUTH “NANNIE” in Daleville City Cemetery, Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 31 March 1847, Death Date: 28 July 1909; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7978968/nancy_ruth-dowling: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Nancy Ruth “Nannie” Brown Dowling (31 Mar 1847–28 Jul 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7978968, citing Daleville City Cemetery, Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Mary Louise Reynolds (contributor 47664956).; Record ID: 7978968,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Nancy Ruth “Nannie” Brown Dowling (1847-1909) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7978968. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Grave-Dowling-Pinkney-M-Pink-1850-1917-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003. His stone has been knocked over.

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Teresa Hall1
F, #58385, b. 1821, d. 1900
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Teresa Hall was born in 1821.1 |
| Death | She died in 1900.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Teresa Hall has the reference number 58385.
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, NANCY RUTH “NANNIE” in Daleville City Cemetery, Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 31 March 1847, Death Date: 28 July 1909; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7978968/nancy_ruth-dowling: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Nancy Ruth “Nannie” Brown Dowling (31 Mar 1847–28 Jul 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7978968, citing Daleville City Cemetery, Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Mary Louise Reynolds (contributor 47664956).; Record ID: 7978968,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Nancy Ruth “Nannie” Brown Dowling (1847-1909) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7978968. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lewis Marshall Dowling
1
M, #58386, b. 20 March 1882, d. 23 January 1949
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Partner: Oneita Smith (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983)
Children:

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Lewis Marshall Dowling and Oneita Smith were married. |
| Birth | He was born on 20 March 1882 in Alabama, USAG.1,2,3,4,5 |
| Death | He died on 23 January 1949, in USA. Note: Age: 66.1 |
| Burial | He was buried after 23 January 1949 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157080.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth on 29 December 1900 | Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 27 September 1983
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1882
Birth
20 March 1882 | Alabama, USAG 18908
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190018
Census
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
190018
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Farm Labourer.
190018
Residence
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
190321
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
190624
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USA
G, on 18 April 1906.
190826
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191028
Residence
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
191028
Census
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
191028
Occupation
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Miller at Grist Mill.
192947
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193048
Census
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
193048
Residence
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town.
193048
Occupation
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Saw Mill Operator.
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 44 Main Street, Samson Beat 13.
193957
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
193957
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
194058
Occupation
10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Lumber Company Manager.
194058
Census
10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Events - Death & Burial
194966
Death
23 January 1949 | USA
Lewis Marshall Dowling died on 23 January 1949, in USA. Note: Age: 66.
1949
Burial
After 23 January 1949 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG He was buried after 23 January 1949 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157080.
Facts - Non-Chronological
190018
Ethicity
Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Lewis Marshall Dowling was shown as American.
194058
Ethicity
Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG He was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Lewis Marshall Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lewis Marshall Dowling has the reference number 58386.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LEWIS MARSHALL in Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 20 March 1882, Birth Place: USA, Death Date: 23 January 1949, Death Place: USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184157080/lewis_marshall-dowling: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Lewis Marshall Dowling (20 Mar 1882–23 Jan 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 184157080, citing Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by turkeygirl (contributor 48610098).; Record ID: 184157080,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Lewis Marshall Dowling (1882-1949) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184157080. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LEWIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 34; Record ID: USC/1940/1464216676; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Lewis M Dowling Head Married Male 58 1882 Alabama Oneita Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1901 Alabama Mabel Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1922 Alabama Charles Dowling Son Single Male 11 1929 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1464216676. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LOUIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 18; Record ID: USC/1930/004949995/00478/044; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Louis M Dowling Head Married Male 48 1882 Alabama Onieta Dowling Wife Married Female 29 1901 Alabama Mabel R Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1922 Alabama Charles L Dowling Son Single Male 2 1928 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949995/00478/044. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P M household of Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240017; Record ID: USC/1900/004119984/00246/051; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place P M Dowling Self Married Male 50 1850 Alabama Nannie Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Alabama Louis Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Alabama Willie Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Alabama Walter Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Alabama Bette Dowling Daughter Single Female 12 1888 Alabama Gradey Dowling Son Single Male 10 1890 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119984/00246/051. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PINK M household of Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157146/00594/036; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Pink M Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Jane E D Dowling Wife Married Female 67 1843 Lewis M Dowling Son Single Male 27 1883 Walter L Dowling Son Single Male 24 1886 Grady Dowling Son Single Male 20 1890,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1910 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157146/00594/036. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Oneita Smith
1
F, #58387, b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Oneita Smith and Lewis Marshall Dowling were married. |
| Birth | She was born on 29 December 1900 in Alabama, USAG.1,2,3,4 |
| Death | She died on 27 September 1983. Note: Age: 82.1 |
| Burial | She was buried after 27 September 1983 in Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG, Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery; Plot: Row 9 Plot 4; Memorial ID: 33110850.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Name Oneita Smith Register
Birth on 20 March 1882 | Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 23 January 1949 | USA
1900
Birth
29 December 1900 | Alabama, USAG 192928
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193029
Residence
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town (Smith family nearby.)
193029
Census
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 44 Main Street, Samson Beat 13 (Smith family nearby.)
193938
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
193938
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
194039
Census
10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
194544
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
194948
Event or Activity
23 January 1949 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Oneita Smith was in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G, on 23 January 1949. Note: Death of husband Lewis Marshall Dowling.
195049
Census
4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 49; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
195049
Residence
4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG Detail: Side Apartment 608, 122, South St. Andrews.
Events - Death & Burial
198382
Death
27 September 1983
Oneita Smith died on 27 September 1983. Note: Age: 82.
1983
Burial
After 27 September 1983 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG She was buried after 27 September 1983 in Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
G, Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery; Plot: Row 9 Plot 4; Memorial ID: 33110850.
Facts - Non-Chronological
194039
Ethicity
Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Oneita Smith was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Oneita Smith was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Oneita Smith has the reference number 58387.
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Citation Detail: Grave for REGISTER, ONEITA in Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 29 December 1900, Death Date: 27 September 1983; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850/oneita-register: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Oneita Smith Register (29 Dec 1900–27 Sep 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33110850, citing Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Don Atwell (contributor 47043939).; Record ID: 33110850,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Oneita Smith Register (1900-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ORITA, L household of 122, Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA; Enumeration District: 35-14; Roll: 5135; Page: 9; Record ID: 62308::99814636; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship L Orita Dowling 49 Head Charles L Dowling 22 Son,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.co.uk; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/99814636:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LEWIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 34; Record ID: USC/1940/1464216676; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Lewis M Dowling Head Married Male 58 1882 Alabama Oneita Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1901 Alabama Mabel Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1922 Alabama Charles Dowling Son Single Male 11 1929 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1464216676. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LOUIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 18; Record ID: USC/1930/004949995/00478/044; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Louis M Dowling Head Married Male 48 1882 Alabama Onieta Dowling Wife Married Female 29 1901 Alabama Mabel R Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1922 Alabama Charles L Dowling Son Single Male 2 1928 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949995/00478/044. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LEWIS MARSHALL in Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 20 March 1882, Birth Place: USA, Death Date: 23 January 1949, Death Place: USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184157080/lewis_marshall-dowling: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Lewis Marshall Dowling (20 Mar 1882–23 Jan 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 184157080, citing Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by turkeygirl (contributor 48610098).; Record ID: 184157080;

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Columbus Washington Smith1
M, #58388, b. 1880, d. 1959
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Columbus Washington Smith was born in 1880.1 |
| Death | He died in 1959.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Columbus Washington Smith has the reference number 58388.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for REGISTER, ONEITA in Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 29 December 1900, Death Date: 27 September 1983; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850/oneita-register: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Oneita Smith Register (29 Dec 1900–27 Sep 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33110850, citing Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Don Atwell (contributor 47043939).; Record ID: 33110850,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Oneita Smith Register (1900-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Carrie B Box1
F, #58389, b. 1880, d. 1951
Pedigree Link
| Daughter* | Oneita Smith + (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983) |
Vital Facts
| Birth | Carrie B Box was born in 1880.1 |
| Death | She died in 1951.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Carrie B Box has the reference number 58389.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for REGISTER, ONEITA in Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 29 December 1900, Death Date: 27 September 1983; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850/oneita-register: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Oneita Smith Register (29 Dec 1900–27 Sep 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33110850, citing Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Don Atwell (contributor 47043939).; Record ID: 33110850,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Oneita Smith Register (1900-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mabel R Dowling
1
F, #58390, b. 25 November 1921, d. 18 July 1979
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Mabel R Dowling and Ralph Angus French were married. |
| Birth | She was born on 25 November 1921 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG.2,3,1 |
| Death | She died on 18 July 1979, in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG. Note: Age: 57.2 |
| Burial | She was buried after 18 July 1979 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 153921250.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth on 20 June 1919 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G1921
Birth
25 November 1921 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG 19297
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
19308
Census
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
19308
Residence
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town.
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 44 Main Street, Samson Beat 13.
193917
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
193917
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
194018
Census
10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
197957
Death
18 July 1979 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG Mabel R Dowling died on 18 July 1979, in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G. Note: Age: 57.
1979
Burial
After 18 July 1979 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG She was buried after 18 July 1979 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 153921250.
Facts - Non-Chronological
194018
Ethicity
Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Mabel R Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Mabel R Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mabel R Dowling has the reference number 58390.

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LOUIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 18; Record ID: USC/1930/004949995/00478/044; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Louis M Dowling Head Married Male 48 1882 Alabama Onieta Dowling Wife Married Female 29 1901 Alabama Mabel R Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1922 Alabama Charles L Dowling Son Single Male 2 1928 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949995/00478/044. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Grave for FRENCH, MABEL in Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; , Birth Date: 25 November 1921, Birth Place: Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, Death Date: 18 July 1979, Death Place: Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153921250/mabel-french: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Mabel Dowling French (25 Nov 1921–18 Jul 1979), Find a Grave Memorial ID 153921250, citing Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Memorial Grammy (contributor 49426465).; Record ID: 153921250,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Mabel Dowling French (1921-1979) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153921250. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LEWIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 34; Record ID: USC/1940/1464216676; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Lewis M Dowling Head Married Male 58 1882 Alabama Oneita Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1901 Alabama Mabel Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1922 Alabama Charles Dowling Son Single Male 11 1929 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1464216676. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ralph Angus French
1
M, #58391, b. 20 June 1919, d. 8 July 1984
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Ralph Angus French and Mabel R Dowling were married. |
| Birth | He was born on 20 June 1919 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | He and Shirley Blanche Walker were married in 1981.1 |
| Death | He died on 8 July 1984, in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG. Note: Age: 65.1 |
| Burial | He was buried after 8 July 1984 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 158909490.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth on 25 November 1921 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 18 July 1979 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G1919
Birth
20 June 1919 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG 1981~62
1981
Age ~44
Birth in 1937
Death: in 2021
Events - Death & Burial
198465
Death
8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG Ralph Angus French died on 8 July 1984, in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G. Note: Age: 65.
1984
Burial
After 8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG He was buried after 8 July 1984 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 158909490.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ralph Angus French has the reference number 58391.

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Citation Detail: Grave for FRENCH, RALPH ANGUS in Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; , Birth Date: 20 June 1919, Birth Place: Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, Death Date: 8 July 1984, Death Place: Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158909490/ralph_angus-french: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Ralph Angus French (20 Jun 1919–8 Jul 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158909490, citing Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Don Atwell (contributor 47043939).; Record ID: 158909490,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Ralph Angus French (1919-1984) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158909490. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Shirley Blanche Walker1
F, #58392, b. 1937, d. 2021
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Shirley Blanche Walker was born in 1937.1 |
| Marriage | She and Ralph Angus French were married in 1981.1 |
| Death | She died in 2021.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1937
1981~44
1981
Age ~62
Birth on 20 June 1919 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
G
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Shirley Blanche Walker has the reference number 58392.
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Citation Detail: Grave for FRENCH, RALPH ANGUS in Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; , Birth Date: 20 June 1919, Birth Place: Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA, Death Date: 8 July 1984, Death Place: Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158909490/ralph_angus-french: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Ralph Angus French (20 Jun 1919–8 Jul 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158909490, citing Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Don Atwell (contributor 47043939).; Record ID: 158909490,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Ralph Angus French (1919-1984) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158909490. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Charles Lewis Dowling
1
M, #58393, b. 1927, d. 1987
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Birth | Charles Lewis Dowling was born in 1927 in USA.1 |
| Death | He died in 1987, in USA. Note: Age: 59.1 |
| Burial | He was buried after 1987 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157002.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1927
1928
1929
1929~2
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
1930~3
Census
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1930~3
Residence
3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town.
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: 44 Main Street, Samson Beat 13.
1939~12
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
1939~12
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
1940~13
Census
10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1945~18
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
1950~23
Occupation
4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG Armed Forces.
1950~23
Residence
4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG Detail: Side Apartment 608, 122, South St. Andrews.
1950~23
Census
4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Never Married (Unmarried); Relation to Head: Son.
Military
Between 4 April 1950 and 27 July 1953 | Korea
Service: United States Army.
1950~23
TIMELINE
25 June 1950 | Korea
Korean War starts in Korea on 25 June 1950.
1953~26
TIMELINE
27 July 1953 | Korea
Korean War ends in Korea on 27 July 1953.
Events - Death & Burial
1987~60
Death
1987 | USA
Charles Lewis Dowling died in 1987, in USA. Note: Age: 59.
1987
Burial
After 1987 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG He was buried after 1987 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157002.
Facts - Non-Chronological
1940~13
Ethicity
Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Charles Lewis Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Charles Lewis Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Charles Lewis Dowling has the reference number 58393.

Grave-Dowling-Charles-Lewis-1927-1987-USA-AL-Geneva-Travelers-Rest-Cemetery-A
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, CHARLES LEWIS in Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 1927, Birth Place: USA, Death Date: 1987, Death Place: USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184157002/charles_lewis-dowling: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Charles Lewis Dowling (1927–1987), Find a Grave Memorial ID 184157002, citing Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by turkeygirl (contributor 48610098).; Record ID: 184157002,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Charles Lewis Dowling (1927-1987) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184157002. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LOUIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 18; Record ID: USC/1930/004949995/00478/044; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Louis M Dowling Head Married Male 48 1882 Alabama Onieta Dowling Wife Married Female 29 1901 Alabama Mabel R Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1922 Alabama Charles L Dowling Son Single Male 2 1928 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949995/00478/044. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LEWIS M household of Samson, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 34; Record ID: USC/1940/1464216676; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Lewis M Dowling Head Married Male 58 1882 Alabama Oneita Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1901 Alabama Mabel Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1922 Alabama Charles Dowling Son Single Male 11 1929 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1464216676. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6169] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Alabama-185696-0010?usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true&pId=99814636,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ORITA, L household of 122, Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA; Enumeration District: 35-14; Roll: 5135; Page: 9; Record ID: 62308::99814636; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship L Orita Dowling 49 Head Charles L Dowling 22 Son,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.co.uk; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/99814636:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Willie Ruth Dowling
1
F, #58394, b. 15 September 1883, d. 12 September 1965
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Partner: Oscar Spear (b. 30 June 1880, d. 18 October 1959)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Birth | Willie Ruth Dowling was born on 15 September 1883 in Alabama, USAG.2,1 |
| Death | She died on 12 September 1965. Note: Age: 81.1 |
| Burial | She was buried after 12 September 1965 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081409.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Name Willie Ruth Dowling Spear
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1883
Birth
15 September 1883 | Alabama, USAG 18906
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190016
Census
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
190016
Residence
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
Events - Death & Burial
196581
Death
12 September 1965
Willie Ruth Dowling died on 12 September 1965. Note: Age: 81.
1965
Burial
After 12 September 1965 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG She was buried after 12 September 1965 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081409.
Facts - Non-Chronological
190016
Ethicity
Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Willie Ruth Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Willie Ruth Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Willie Ruth Dowling has the reference number 58394.

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Citation Detail: Grave for SPEAR, WILLIE RUTH in Bellwood City Cemetery, Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 15 September 1883, Death Date: 12 September 1965; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104081409/willie_ruth-spear: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Willie Ruth Dowling Spear (15 Sep 1883–12 Sep 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 104081409, citing Bellwood City Cemetery, Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Bill Blackstock (contributor 47688203).; Record ID: 104081409,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Willie Ruth Dowling Spear (1883-1965) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104081409. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P M household of Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240017; Record ID: USC/1900/004119984/00246/051; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place P M Dowling Self Married Male 50 1850 Alabama Nannie Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Alabama Louis Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Alabama Willie Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Alabama Walter Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Alabama Bette Dowling Daughter Single Female 12 1888 Alabama Gradey Dowling Son Single Male 10 1890 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119984/00246/051. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Walter Lee Dowling
1
M, #58395, b. 24 September 1885, d. 18 August 1949
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Birth | Walter Lee Dowling was born on 24 September 1885 in Alabama, USAG.2,3,4 |
| Marriage | He and Jessie L Beverett were married on 7 April 1901.1 |
| Marriage | He and Kathryn Stone were married on 13 February 1916 in Geneva, Alabama, USAG.5 |
| Divorce | He and Kathryn Stone were divorced in 1942.5 |
| Death | He died on 18 August 1949, in Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG. Note: Age: 63.1 |
| Burial | He was buried after 18 August 1949 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USAG, Claybank Cemetery; Memorial ID: 9441191.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1885
Birth
24 September 1885 | Alabama, USAG 1887
1889
18904
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190014
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Farm Labourer.
190014
Residence
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
190014
Census
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
190115
190318
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
190620
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USA
G, on 18 April 1906.
190823
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191024
Census
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
191024
Residence
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
191024
Occupation
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Railroad Bridge Carpenter.
191428
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
191630
13 February 1916 | Geneva, Alabama, USAG Age ~25
Birth in 1891 | Alabama, USA
GDeath: DECEASED
191630
Residence
13 February 1916 | Geneva, Alabama, USAG Detail: (Marriage to 2nd wife Kathriyn Stone.)
191731
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
191833
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~35
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192034
Residence
6 January 1920 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG Detail: 1145 (164/214) First Avenue, Precinct 36.
192034
Census
6 January 1920 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
192034
Occupation
6 January 1920 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG Salesman for Hardware Company.
192944
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193044
Census
11 April 1930 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
193044
Residence
11 April 1930 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Detail: 532 (147/158) Twenty Sixth Street, Precinct 5, North Borough.
193044
Occupation
11 April 1930 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Baker in Bakery.
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 4 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Detail: 532 Twenty Sixth Street, Precinct 5.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 22 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Detail: 136 Lakeview Avenue, Precinct 13.
193953
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
193953
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
194054
Census
4 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 51; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
194054
Occupation
4 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Royal Palm Bridge ?charity? Tender.
194054
Census
22 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
194054
Occupation
22 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG Inland Waterways Bridge Tender.
1942~57
Events - Death & Burial
194963
Death
18 August 1949 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG Walter Lee Dowling died on 18 August 1949, in Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USA
G. Note: Age: 63.
1949
Burial
After 18 August 1949 | Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USAG He was buried after 18 August 1949 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USA
G, Claybank Cemetery; Memorial ID: 9441191.
Facts - Non-Chronological
190014
Ethicity
Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Walter Lee Dowling was shown as American.
194054
Ethicity
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG He was shown as American.
194054
Ethicity
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG He was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Walter Lee Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Walter Lee Dowling has the reference number 58395.
(Note: Walter is enumerated twice in the 1940 census. I suspect the Lakeview Avenue address may be a work address for tending the bridge).

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 30 Aug 2012. Row 6-B all the way back.

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 9 September 2004.

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 30 Aug 2012

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 9 September 2004.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WALTER LEE in Claybank Cemetery, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 24 September 1885, Death Date: 18 August 1949; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9441191/walter_lee-dowling: accessed February 17, 2026), memorial page for Walter Lee Dowling (24 Sep 1885–18 Aug 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9441191, citing Claybank Cemetery, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Our Tangled Branches (contributor 46843033).; Record ID: 9441191,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Walter Lee Dowling (1885-1949) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9441191. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Grave-Dowling-Walter-Lee-1885-1949-USA-AL-Dale-Claybank-Cemetery-W3
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 30 Aug 2012. Row 6-B all the way back.

Grave-Dowling-Walter-Lee-1885-1949-USA-AL-Dale-Claybank-Cemetery-W2
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 9 September 2004.

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 30 Aug 2012

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 9 September 2004.

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Jody Burch on 24 August 2022; Married 13 Feb 1916, divorced 1942.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P M household of Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240017; Record ID: USC/1900/004119984/00246/051; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place P M Dowling Self Married Male 50 1850 Alabama Nannie Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Alabama Louis Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Alabama Willie Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Alabama Walter Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Alabama Bette Dowling Daughter Single Female 12 1888 Alabama Gradey Dowling Son Single Male 10 1890 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119984/00246/051. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S3142] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PINK M household of Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157146/00594/036; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Pink M Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Jane E D Dowling Wife Married Female 67 1843 Lewis M Dowling Son Single Male 27 1883 Walter L Dowling Son Single Male 24 1886 Grady Dowling Son Single Male 20 1890,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1910 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157146/00594/036. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6473] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER L household of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 606; Record ID: USC/1940/1438025716; Gender: Male; Age: 54; Birth year: 1886; Birth place: Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1438025716. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6470] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/236/9441191_d74a95ec-f785-4610-8ace-159a9b00ff95.jpeg,
Repository: Internet Service: Find A Grave,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WALTER L to KATHRYN STONE on 13 February 1916 in Geneva, Alabama, United States of America,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on 17 February 2026 from Find a Grave attachment; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9441191/walter_lee-dowling,

Marriage-Dowling-Walter-Lee-Stone-Kathryn-1916-02-13-USA-AL-Geneva
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Jody Burch on 24 August 2022; Married 13 Feb 1916, divorced 1942.
- [S6471] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964196%2F00420&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964196%2F00420%2F040,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER L household of Precinct 36, Dallas, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964196/00420/040; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Walter L Dowling Self Married Male 33 1887 Alabama Kathryn Dowling Wife Married Female 29 1891 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964196/00420/040. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6472] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004950240%2F00628&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004950240%2F00628%2F029,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER L household of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 328; Record ID: USC/1930/004950240/00628/029; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Walter L Dowling Head Married Male 41 1889 Alabama Kathyrn L Dowling Wife Married Female 38 1892 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950240/00628/029. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6473] SOURCE (Short):, Title: 1940 Census of United States of America, FLORIDA, PALM BEACH; Online Archives, Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER household of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 606; Record ID: USC/1940/1438023767; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Walter Dowling Head Married Male 51 1889 Alabama Kathryn Dowling Wife Married Female 50 1890 Alabama

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Elizabeth Theresa Dowling
1
F, #58396, b. 18 November 1888, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Elizabeth Theresa Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | She and Alto Velolee Broxson were married. |
| Birth | She was born on 18 November 1888 in Alabama, USAG.2,1 |
| Burial | She was buried after 15 January 1973 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 103964648.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth on 20 August 1881 | Alabama, USA
GDeath: in January 1978 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1888
Birth
18 November 1888 | Alabama, USAG 1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
Events - Death & Burial
1973
Death
15 January 1973 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG Elizabeth Theresa Dowling died on 15 January 1973, in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G. Note: Age: 84.
1973
Burial
After 15 January 1973 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG She was buried after 15 January 1973 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 103964648.
Facts - Non-Chronological
1900
Ethicity
Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Elizabeth Theresa Dowling was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Theresa Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Theresa Dowling has the reference number 58396.

Grave-Broxson-Elizabeth-Theresa-Bettie-1888-1973-USA-AL-Geneva-Bellwood-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Bill Blackstock on 22 January 2013.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for BROXSON, ELIZABETH THERESA “BETTIE” in Bellwood City Cemetery, Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 18 November 1888, Birth Place: Alabama, USA, Death Date: 15 January 1973, Death Place: Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103964648/elizabeth_theresa-broxson: accessed February 17, 2026), memorial page for Elizabeth Theresa “Bettie” Dowling Broxson (18 Nov 1888–15 Jan 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103964648, citing Bellwood City Cemetery, Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Bill Blackstock (contributor 47688203).; Record ID: 103964648,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Elizabeth Theresa “Bettie” Dowling Broxson (1888-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103964648. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Grave-Broxson-Elizabeth-Theresa-Bettie-1888-1973-USA-AL-Geneva-Bellwood-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Bill Blackstock on 22 January 2013.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P M household of Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240017; Record ID: USC/1900/004119984/00246/051; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place P M Dowling Self Married Male 50 1850 Alabama Nannie Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Alabama Louis Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Alabama Willie Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Alabama Walter Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Alabama Bette Dowling Daughter Single Female 12 1888 Alabama Gradey Dowling Son Single Male 10 1890 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119984/00246/051. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Robert Grady Dowling
1
M, #58397, b. 3 March 1890, d. 8 January 1982
Pedigree Link

Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Birth | Robert Grady Dowling was born on 3 March 1890 in Geneva, Alabama, USAG.2,3,1,4,5,6 |
| Marriage | He and Gypsy Lee Spear were married in 1919.5 Portrait-0-Marriage |
| Death | He died on 8 January 1982, in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG. Note: Age: 91.1 |
| Burial | He was buried after 8 January 1982 in Port Neches, Jefferson, Texas, USAG, Oak Bluff Memorial Park; Plot: Section 6(Flagpole); Memorial ID: 119775446.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1890
Birth
3 March 1890 | Geneva, Alabama, USAG 190010
Census
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
190010
Residence
1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
190313
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
190616
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USA
G, on 18 April 1906.
190818
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191020
Occupation
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Labourer on Home Farm.
191020
Census
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
191020
Residence
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
Military
Between 1914 and 1918
Service: United States Army.
1919~29
1919
Age ~21
Birth on 1 May 1898 | Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 29 July 1991

Portrait-0-Marriage
192939
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193040
Occupation
3 April 1930 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Order House Salesman.
193040
Residence
3 April 1930 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Detail: 2648 Eleventh Street.
193040
Census
3 April 1930 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 18 April 1940 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Detail: 2636 Thomas Boulevard, Block 214.
193949
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
193949
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
194050
Occupation
18 April 1940 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Aluminium Salesman for Aluminium Company.
194050
Census
18 April 1940 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
194555
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
195060
Census
6 April 1950 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
195060
Residence
6 April 1950 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Detail: 2648 (142) Thomas Boulevard.
195060
Occupation
6 April 1950 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Retail Alluminium Seller.
Events - Death & Burial
198291
Death
8 January 1982 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG Robert Grady Dowling died on 8 January 1982, in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
G. Note: Age: 91.
1982
Burial
After 8 January 1982 | Port Neches, Jefferson, Texas, USAG He was buried after 8 January 1982 in Port Neches, Jefferson, Texas, USA
G, Oak Bluff Memorial Park; Plot: Section 6(Flagpole); Memorial ID: 119775446.
Facts - Non-Chronological
190010
Ethicity
Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Robert Grady Dowling was shown as American.
194050
Ethicity
Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG He was shown as American.
National Origin
The national origin of Robert Grady Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Robert Grady Dowling has the reference number 58397.

Grave-Dowling-Pvt-Robert-Grady-1890-1982-USA-TX-Jefferson-Oak-Bluff-Memorial-Park-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Mary Casey on 14 November 2013
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, PVT ROBERT GRADY in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; , Birth Date: 3 March 1890, Birth Place: Geneva County, Alabama, USA, Death Date: 8 January 1982, Death Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119775446/robert_grady-dowling: accessed February 17, 2026), memorial page for Pvt Robert Grady Dowling (3 Mar 1890–8 Jan 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 119775446, citing Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Mary Casey (contributor 47948197).; Record ID: 119775446,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Pvt Robert Grady Dowling (1890-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119775446. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Mary Casey on 14 November 2013
- [S6181] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119984%2F00246&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119984%2F00246%2F051,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P M household of Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240017; Record ID: USC/1900/004119984/00246/051; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place P M Dowling Self Married Male 50 1850 Alabama Nannie Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Alabama Louis Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Alabama Willie Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Alabama Walter Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Alabama Bette Dowling Daughter Single Female 12 1888 Alabama Gradey Dowling Son Single Male 10 1890 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119984/00246/051. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S3142] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB3-B1Y?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AMKQK-Q5N&action=view&cc=1727033&lang=en&groupId=,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PINK M household of Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157146/00594/036; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Pink M Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Jane E D Dowling Wife Married Female 67 1843 Lewis M Dowling Son Single Male 27 1883 Walter L Dowling Son Single Male 24 1886 Grady Dowling Son Single Male 20 1890,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1910 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157146/00594/036. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S6475] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005456998%2F00263&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1570474785,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ROBERT G household of Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 4078; Record ID: USC/1940/1570474785; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Robert G Dowling Head Married Male 50 1890 Alabama Gypsy Lee Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1899 Alabama James Clinton Dowling Son Single Male 13 1927 Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1570474785. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Robert-G-1890-TX-Jefferson-A
- [S6476] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004955218%2F01060&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004955218%2F01060%2F010,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, GRADY household of Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2362; Record ID: USC/1930/004955218/01060/009; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Grady Dowling Head Married Male 40 1890 Alabama Gypsy Dowling Wife Married Female 31 1899 Alabama James Dowling Son Single Male 3 1927 Alabama Eugene Spear Roomer Single Male 18 1912 Alabama Robert Robbins Roomer Single Male 19 1911 Texas,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004955218/01060/009. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1930-USA-Dowling-Grady-1890-TX-Jefferson-A
- [S6477] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Texas-031776-0013?queryId=d1920b9c-252a-4e89-833b-e60529c2056e&usePUB=true&_phsrc=CcE5&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=187724112,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, G, ROBERT household of 142, Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA; Enumeration District: 264-24; Roll: 838; Page: 12; Record ID: 62308::187724166; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Robert G Dowling 60 Head Gypsy L Dowling 51 Wife Elizabeth Hallis 60 Sister-in-law,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 February 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.co.uk; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/187724166:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1950-USA-Dowling-Robert-G-1890-TX-Jefferson-A
Jane E D Dowling
1
F, #58398, b. 1843, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Jane E D Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1843 in Alabama, USAG.1 |
| Marriage | She and Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1910 Pinkney in 3rd marriage, Jane in 2nd marriage.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1843
1903
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
1906
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USA
G, on 18 April 1906.
1908
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
1910
1910
Age ~60
Birth on 27 November 1850 | Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USA
GDeath: on 26 July 1917
Jane E D Dowling and
Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1910 Pinkney in 3rd marriage, Jane in 2nd marriage.
1910
Census
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 67; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1910
Residence
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
1910
Children
17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
She was shown None on 17 May 1910 in Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Jane E D Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Jane E D Dowling has the reference number 58398.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB3-B1Y?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AMKQK-Q5N&action=view&cc=1727033&lang=en&groupId=,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PINK M household of Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157146/00594/036; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Pink M Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Jane E D Dowling Wife Married Female 67 1843 Lewis M Dowling Son Single Male 27 1883 Walter L Dowling Son Single Male 24 1886 Grady Dowling Son Single Male 20 1890,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1910 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157146/00594/036. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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G Oakley Register1
M, #58399, b. 2 March 1896, d. 3 May 1979
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | G Oakley Register was born on 2 March 1896.1 |
| Death | He died on 3 May 1979.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study G Oakley Register has the reference number 58399.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/9/33110850_132623041086.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for REGISTER, ONEITA in Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 29 December 1900, Death Date: 27 September 1983; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850/oneita-register: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Oneita Smith Register (29 Dec 1900–27 Sep 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33110850, citing Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Don Atwell (contributor 47043939).; Record ID: 33110850,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Oneita Smith Register (1900-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33110850. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Oscar Spear
1
M, #58400, b. 30 June 1880, d. 18 October 1959
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Oscar Spear was born on 30 June 1880.1 |
| Death | He died on 18 October 1959. Note: Age: 79.1 |
| Burial | He was buried after 18 October 1959 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081460.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Events - Death & Burial
195979
Death
18 October 1959
Oscar Spear died on 18 October 1959. Note: Age: 79.
1959
Burial
After 18 October 1959 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG He was buried after 18 October 1959 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USA
G, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081460.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Oscar Spear has the reference number 58400.

Grave-Spear-Oscar-1880-1959-USA-AL-Geneva-Bellwood-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Bill Blackstock on 24 January 2013.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/23/104081460_135904020493.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for SPEAR, OSCAR in Bellwood City Cemetery, Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; , Birth Date: 30 June 1880, Death Date: 18 October 1959; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104081460/oscar-spear: accessed February 16, 2026), memorial page for Oscar Spear Sr. (30 Jun 1880–18 Oct 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 104081460, citing Bellwood City Cemetery, Bellwood, Geneva County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Bill Blackstock (contributor 47688203).; Record ID: 104081460,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 February 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Oscar Spear Sr. (1880-1959) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104081460. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Grave-Spear-Oscar-1880-1959-USA-AL-Geneva-Bellwood-City-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Bill Blackstock on 24 January 2013.