Person Page 2,336

Estelle Scarbrough1

F, #58376, b. 1874, d. 1967
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Daniel Cole Hutchinson (b. 1874, d. 1911)

Children:

Son*Willie Lee Hutchinson (b. 11 April 1893, d. 15 September 1935)
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Vital Facts

BirthEstelle Scarbrough was born in 1874.1
DeathShe died in 1967.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1874
    Birth
    1874
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1967~93
    Death
    1967
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Estelle Scarbrough has the reference number 58376.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 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 Dowling1

M, #58377, b. 1899, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Steven Calvestus Dowling (b. June 1865, d. 10 March 1929)
Mother*Lavonia Forehand (b. May 1870, d. DECEASED)
Portrait-0-Marriage
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Vital Facts

DeathSollie Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1899 in Alabama, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
8 Jun 19002
Census
27 Apr 19101

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Jeneral S Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • 1898
    Birth
    January 1898 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 2
  • 1899
    Birth
    1899 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: (92/92) Peacock Precinct 7.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 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, USAG, 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.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG
    Sollie Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Sollie Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Sollie Dowling has the reference number 58377.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [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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  2. [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 Dowling1

F, #58378, b. 1902, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Steven Calvestus Dowling (b. June 1865, d. 10 March 1929)
Mother*Lavonia Forehand (b. May 1870, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathClassie Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1902 in Alabama, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
27 Apr 19101

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1902
    Birth
    1902 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 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, USAG, 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.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Classie Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Classie Dowling has the reference number 58378.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [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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Zinnaman Dowling1

M, #58379, b. 1906, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Steven Calvestus Dowling (b. June 1865, d. 10 March 1929)
Mother*Lavonia Forehand (b. May 1870, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathZinnaman Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1906 in Alabama, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
27 Apr 19101

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1906
    Birth
    1906 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Zinnaman Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Zinnaman Dowling has the reference number 58379.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [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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Frances Dowling1

F, #58380, b. June 1909, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Steven Calvestus Dowling (b. June 1865, d. 10 March 1929)
Mother*Lavonia Forehand (b. May 1870, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathFrances Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in June 1909 in Alabama, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
27 Apr 19101

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1909
    Birth
    June 1909 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Census
    27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10 months; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    27 April 1910 | Peacocks, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (144/144) Precinct 7, Peacocks Beat.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Frances Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Frances Dowling has the reference number 58380.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [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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Georgia Dowling1

F, #58381, b. 1860, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Zinnamon Dowling (b. 2 February 1825, d. 1 May 1907)
Mother*Elizabeth P Ingram (b. 7 November 1826, d. 29 October 1909)
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Vital Facts

DeathGeorgia Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1860 in Alabama, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 18801

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1860
    Birth
    1860 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: (16/22) Beat 11, Pike.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG
    At home.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1880
    Ethicity
    Mitchells, Pike, Alabama, USAG
    Georgia Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Georgia Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Georgia Dowling has the reference number 58381.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1880 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [S6467] SOURCE: (Full),
    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 Dowling1

F, #58382, b. 1899, d. before 27 April 1910
Pedigree Link
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Father*Steven Calvestus Dowling (b. June 1865, d. 10 March 1929)
Mother*Lavonia Forehand (b. May 1870, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

BirthEstus L Dowling was born in 1899 in Alabama, USAG.1
DeathShe died before 27 April 1910. Note: (ESTIMATE: DEATH IMPLIED BY 1910 CENSUS.)2


Census Summary

Census
8 Jun 19001

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1899
    Birth
    1899 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1900~1
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900~1
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: (92/92) Peacock Precinct 7.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1910
    Death
    Before 27 April 1910
    Estus L Dowling died before 27 April 1910. Note: (ESTIMATE: DEATH IMPLIED BY 1910 CENSUS.)
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900~1
    Ethicity
    Peacock, Coffee, Alabama, USAG
    Estus L Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Estus L Dowling was America.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Estus L Dowling has the reference number 58382.
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EthnicityAmerica
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [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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  2. [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 Brown1

F, #58383, b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909
Pedigree Link
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Father*Lewis B Brown (b. 1817, d. 1877)
Mother*Teresa Hall (b. 1821, d. 1900)
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Partner: Pickney Mancil Dowling (b. 27 November 1850, d. 26 July 1917)

Children:

Son*Lewis Marshall Dowling+ (b. 20 March 1882, d. 23 January 1949)
Daughter*Willie Ruth Dowling+ (b. 15 September 1883, d. 12 September 1965)
Son*Walter Lee Dowling (b. 24 September 1885, d. 18 August 1949)
Daughter*Elizabeth Theresa Dowling+ (b. 18 November 1888, d. DECEASED)
Son*Robert Grady Dowling+ (b. 3 March 1890, d. 8 January 1982)
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Vital Facts

BirthNancy Ruth Brown was born on 31 March 1847 in Alabama, USAG.1,2
MarriageShe and Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1881 Pinkney 2nd marriage.2
DeathShe died on 28 July 1909. Note: Age: 62.1
BurialShe 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

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
1 Jun 19002

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
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1881~34
    1881
    Age ~31
    Birth on 27 November 1850 | Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USAG
    Death: on 26 July 1917
    Nancy Ruth Brown and Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1881 Pinkney 2nd marriage.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 190053
    Residence
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 190962
    Death
    28 July 1909
    Nancy Ruth Brown died on 28 July 1909. Note: Age: 62.
    Citation: 1
  • 1909
    Burial
    After 28 July 1909 | Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USAG
    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.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 190053
    Ethicity
    Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Nancy Ruth Brown was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
  • Nick Name
    Citations: 1,2
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Nancy Ruth Brown has the reference number 58383.
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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.
Grave-Dowling-Nancy-Ruth-Nannie-1847-1909-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
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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This person appears in the following lists:-
Census 1900 USA
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    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.
    Grave-Dowling-Nancy-Ruth-Nannie-1847-1909-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003.
  2. [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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Lewis B Brown1

M, #58384, b. 1817, d. 1877
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Teresa Hall (b. 1821, d. 1900)

Children:

Daughter*Nancy Ruth Brown+ (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
Daughter*Sarah C Brown (b. 2 December 1861, d. 31 December 1879)
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Vital Facts

BirthLewis B Brown was born in 1817.1
DeathHe died in 1877.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1817
    Birth
    1817
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1877~60
    Death
    1877
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lewis B Brown has the reference number 58384.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 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.
    Grave-Dowling-Nancy-Ruth-Nannie-1847-1909-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003.

Teresa Hall1

F, #58385, b. 1821, d. 1900
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Lewis B Brown (b. 1817, d. 1877)

Children:

Daughter*Nancy Ruth Brown+ (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
Daughter*Sarah C Brown (b. 2 December 1861, d. 31 December 1879)
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Vital Facts

BirthTeresa Hall was born in 1821.1
DeathShe died in 1900.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1821
    Birth
    1821
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1900~79
    Death
    1900
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Teresa Hall has the reference number 58385.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 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.
    Grave-Dowling-Nancy-Ruth-Nannie-1847-1909-USA-AL-Dale-Daleville-City-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 12 October 2003.

Lewis Marshall Dowling1

M, #58386, b. 20 March 1882, d. 23 January 1949
Pedigree Link
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Father*Pickney Mancil Dowling (b. 27 November 1850, d. 26 July 1917)
Mother*Nancy Ruth Brown (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
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Partner: Oneita Smith (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983)

Children:

Daughter*Mabel R Dowling (b. 25 November 1921, d. 18 July 1979)
Son*Charles Lewis Dowling (b. 1927, d. 1987)
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Vital Facts

MarriageLewis Marshall Dowling and Oneita Smith were married.
BirthHe was born on 20 March 1882 in Alabama, USAG.1,2,3,4,5
DeathHe died on 23 January 1949, in USA. Note: Age: 66.1
BurialHe was buried after 23 January 1949 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157080.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
1 Jun 19004
Census
17 May 19105
Census
3 Apr 19303
Census
10 Apr 19402

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Lewis M Dowling
    Citations: 2,5
  • Name Louis M Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • Aka Louis Dowling
    Citation: 4
  • Marriage | Oneita Smith
    Birth on 29 December 1900 | Alabama, USAG
    Death: 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
    Citations: 1,2,3,4,5
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 190018
    Occupation
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Farm Labourer.
    Citation: 4
  • 190018
    Residence
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
    Citation: 4
  • 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, USAG, 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?
    Citation: 5
  • 191028
    Census
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 5
  • 191028
    Occupation
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Miller at Grist Mill.
    Citation: 5
  • 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 193048
    Residence
    3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town.
    Citation: 3
  • 193048
    Occupation
    3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Saw Mill Operator.
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 194058
    Census
    10 April 1940 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 194966
    Death
    23 January 1949 | USA
    Lewis Marshall Dowling died on 23 January 1949, in USA. Note: Age: 66.
    Citation: 1
  • 1949
    Burial
    After 23 January 1949 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    He was buried after 23 January 1949 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157080.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 190018
    Ethicity
    Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Lewis Marshall Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • 194058
    Ethicity
    Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Lewis Marshall Dowling was American.
    Citations: 2,3,4,5
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,3,4,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lewis Marshall Dowling has the reference number 58386.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
Labourers
Millers
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/282/184157080_1507643429.jpg,
    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)).

    Grave-Dowling-Lewis-Marshall-1882-1949-USA-AL-Geneva-Travelers-Rest-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Randall Baker on 10 October 2017.
  2. [S6468] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005454726%2F00610&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1464193851,
    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)).

    Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Lewis-M-1882-AL-Geneva-A
  3. [S6469] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478%2F044,
    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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  4. [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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  5. [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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Oneita Smith1

F, #58387, b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983
Pedigree Link
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Father*Columbus Washington Smith (b. 1880, d. 1959)
Mother*Carrie B Box (b. 1880, d. 1951)
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Partner: Lewis Marshall Dowling (b. 20 March 1882, d. 23 January 1949)

Children:

Daughter*Mabel R Dowling (b. 25 November 1921, d. 18 July 1979)
Son*Charles Lewis Dowling (b. 1927, d. 1987)
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Vital Facts

MarriageOneita Smith and Lewis Marshall Dowling were married.
BirthShe was born on 29 December 1900 in Alabama, USAG.1,2,3,4
DeathShe died on 27 September 1983. Note: Age: 82.1
BurialShe 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

Census
3 Apr 19304
Census
10 Apr 19403
Census
4 Apr 19502

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Oneita Dowling
    Citations: 3,4
  • Name Oneta S Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Name Oneita Smith Register
    Citation: 1
  • Birth on 20 March 1882 | Alabama, USAG
    Death: on 23 January 1949 | USA
  • 1900
    Birth
    29 December 1900 | Alabama, USAG
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • 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.)
    Citation: 4
  • 193029
    Census
    3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 4
  • 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.)
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 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, USAG, on 23 January 1949. Note: Death of husband Lewis Marshall Dowling.
    Citation: 5
  • 195049
    Census
    4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 49; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 195049
    Residence
    4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: Side Apartment 608, 122, South St. Andrews.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 198382
    Death
    27 September 1983
    Oneita Smith died on 27 September 1983. Note: Age: 82.
    Citation: 1
  • 1983
    Burial
    After 27 September 1983 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG
    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.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 194039
    Ethicity
    Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Oneita Smith was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Oneita Smith was American.
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Oneita Smith has the reference number 58387.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    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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  2. [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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  3. [S6468] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005454726%2F00610&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1464193851,
    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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  4. [S6469] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478%2F044,
    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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  5. [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
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Partner: Carrie B Box (b. 1880, d. 1951)

Children:

Daughter*Oneita Smith+ (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983)
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Vital Facts

BirthColumbus Washington Smith was born in 1880.1
DeathHe died in 1959.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1880
    Birth
    1880
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1959~79
    Death
    1959
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Columbus Washington Smith has the reference number 58388.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 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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Carrie B Box1

F, #58389, b. 1880, d. 1951
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Columbus Washington Smith (b. 1880, d. 1959)

Children:

Daughter*Oneita Smith+ (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983)
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Vital Facts

BirthCarrie B Box was born in 1880.1
DeathShe died in 1951.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1880
    Birth
    1880
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1951~71
    Death
    1951
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Carrie B Box has the reference number 58389.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 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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Mabel R Dowling1

F, #58390, b. 25 November 1921, d. 18 July 1979
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Father*Lewis Marshall Dowling (b. 20 March 1882, d. 23 January 1949)
Mother*Oneita Smith (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983)
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Vital Facts

MarriageMabel R Dowling and Ralph Angus French were married.
BirthShe was born on 25 November 1921 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG.2,3,1
DeathShe died on 18 July 1979, in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG. Note: Age: 57.2
BurialShe was buried after 18 July 1979 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 153921250.2


Census Summary

Census
3 Apr 19301
Census
10 Apr 19403

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Mabel Dowling
    Citations: 2,3
  • Birth on 20 June 1919 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Death: on 8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG
  • 1921
    Birth
    25 November 1921 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Citations: 2,3,1
  • 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.
    Citation: 1
  • 19308
    Residence
    3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town.
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 3

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, USAG. Note: Age: 57.
    Citation: 2
  • 1979
    Burial
    After 18 July 1979 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG
    She was buried after 18 July 1979 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 153921250.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 194018
    Ethicity
    Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Mabel R Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mabel R Dowling was American.
    Citations: 3,1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 3,1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mabel R Dowling has the reference number 58390.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Cause of Death
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USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
World War 2
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  1. [S6469] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478%2F044,
    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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  2. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/253/UNCEM_1473477685179.JPG,
    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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  3. [S6468] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005454726%2F00610&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1464193851,
    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 French1

M, #58391, b. 20 June 1919, d. 8 July 1984
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Vital Facts

MarriageRalph Angus French and Mabel R Dowling were married.
BirthHe was born on 20 June 1919 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG.1
MarriageHe and Shirley Blanche Walker were married in 1981.1
DeathHe died on 8 July 1984, in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG. Note: Age: 65.1
BurialHe was buried after 8 July 1984 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 158909490.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

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, USAG. Note: Age: 65.
    Citation: 1
  • 1984
    Burial
    After 8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG
    He was buried after 8 July 1984 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG, Alamance Memorial Park; Memorial ID: 158909490.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ralph Angus French has the reference number 58391.
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Grave-French-Ralph-Angus-1919-1984-USA-NC-Alamance-Alamance-Memorial-Park-A
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/293/UNCEM_1476900131594.JPG,
    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
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Vital Facts

BirthShirley Blanche Walker was born in 1937.1
MarriageShe and Ralph Angus French were married in 1981.1
DeathShe died in 2021.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1937
    Birth
    1937
    Citation: 1
  • 1981~44
    1981
    Age ~62
    Birth on 20 June 1919 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Death: on 8 July 1984 | Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 2021~84
    Death
    2021
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Shirley Blanche Walker has the reference number 58392.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/293/UNCEM_1476900131594.JPG,
    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 Dowling1

M, #58393, b. 1927, d. 1987
Pedigree Link
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Father*Lewis Marshall Dowling (b. 20 March 1882, d. 23 January 1949)
Mother*Oneita Smith (b. 29 December 1900, d. 27 September 1983)
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Vital Facts

BirthCharles Lewis Dowling was born in 1927 in USA.1
DeathHe died in 1987, in USA. Note: Age: 59.1
BurialHe was buried after 1987 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157002.1


Census Summary

Census
3 Apr 19302
Census
10 Apr 19403
Census
4 Apr 19504

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Charles Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • Name Charles L Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • 1927
    Birth
    1927 | USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1928
    Birth
    1928 | Alabama, USAG
    Citations: 4,2
  • 1929
    Birth
    1929 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 1930~3
    Residence
    3 April 1930 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: 606 (25/25) Main Street, Samson Town.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 1950~23
    Residence
    4 April 1950 | Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: Side Apartment 608, 122, South St. Andrews.
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • Military
    Between 4 April 1950 and 27 July 1953 | Korea
    Service: United States Army.
    Citations: 1,4
  • 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.
    Citation: 1
  • 1987
    Burial
    After 1987 | Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    He was buried after 1987 in Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Travelers Rest Cemetery; Memorial ID: 184157002.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1940~13
    Ethicity
    Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Charles Lewis Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Charles Lewis Dowling was American.
    Citations: 4,3,2
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 4,3,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Charles Lewis Dowling has the reference number 58393.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
Korean War
Military Service
USA, Alabama - ALL
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/282/184157002_1507643162.jpg,
    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)).

    Grave-Dowling-Charles-Lewis-1927-1987-USA-AL-Geneva-Travelers-Rest-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Randall Baker on 10 October 2017.
  2. [S6469] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949995%2F00478%2F044,
    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)).

    Census-1930-USA-Dowling-Louis-M-1882-AL-Geneva-A
  3. [S6468] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005454726%2F00610&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1464193851,
    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)).

    Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Lewis-M-1882-AL-Geneva-A
  4. [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)).

    Census-1950-USA-Dowling-L-Orita-1901-AL-Houston-A

Willie Ruth Dowling1

F, #58394, b. 15 September 1883, d. 12 September 1965
Pedigree Link
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Father*Pickney Mancil Dowling (b. 27 November 1850, d. 26 July 1917)
Mother*Nancy Ruth Brown (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
Portrait-0-Marriage
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Partner: Oscar Spear (b. 30 June 1880, d. 18 October 1959)

Children:

Daughter*Berniece Spear (b. 1908, d. 1996)
Son*Eugene Spear (b. 1910, d. 1994)
Daughter*Lillian Spear (b. 1912, d. 1969)
Son*Oscar Spear (b. 1918, d. 1962)
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Vital Facts

BirthWillie Ruth Dowling was born on 15 September 1883 in Alabama, USAG.2,1
DeathShe died on 12 September 1965. Note: Age: 81.1
BurialShe was buried after 12 September 1965 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081409.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
1 Jun 19002

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Willie Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Name Willie Ruth Dowling Spear
    Citation: 1
  • 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
    Citations: 2,1
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 190016
    Residence
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 196581
    Death
    12 September 1965
    Willie Ruth Dowling died on 12 September 1965. Note: Age: 81.
    Citation: 1
  • 1965
    Burial
    After 12 September 1965 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    She was buried after 12 September 1965 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081409.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 190016
    Ethicity
    Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Willie Ruth Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Willie Ruth Dowling was American.
    Citation: 2
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Willie Ruth Dowling has the reference number 58394.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Grave-Spear-Willie-Ruth-1883-1965-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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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/23/104081409_135904005536.jpg,
    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)).

    Grave-Spear-Willie-Ruth-1883-1965-USA-AL-Geneva-Bellwood-City-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Bill Blackstock on 24 January 2013.
  2. [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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Walter Lee Dowling1

M, #58395, b. 24 September 1885, d. 18 August 1949
Pedigree Link
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Father*Pickney Mancil Dowling (b. 27 November 1850, d. 26 July 1917)
Mother*Nancy Ruth Brown (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
Portrait-0-Marriage
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Vital Facts

BirthWalter Lee Dowling was born on 24 September 1885 in Alabama, USAG.2,3,4
MarriageHe and Jessie L Beverett were married on 7 April 1901.1
MarriageHe and Kathryn Stone were married on 13 February 1916 in Geneva, Alabama, USAG.5
DivorceHe and Kathryn Stone were divorced in 1942.5
DeathHe died on 18 August 1949, in Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG. Note: Age: 63.1
BurialHe was buried after 18 August 1949 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USAG, Claybank Cemetery; Memorial ID: 9441191.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
1 Jun 19002
Census
17 May 19103
Census
6 Jan 19206
Census
11 Apr 19307
Census
4 Apr 19408
Census
22 Apr 19404

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Walter Dowling
    Citations: 2,8
  • Name Walter L Dowling
    Citations: 3,5,6,7,4
  • 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
    Citations: 2,3,4
  • 1887
    Birth
    1887 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 6
  • 1889
    Birth
    1889 | Alabama, USAG
    Citations: 7,8
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 190014
    Residence
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
    Citation: 2
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 190115
    7 April 1901
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 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, USAG, 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 191024
    Residence
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
    Citation: 3
  • 191024
    Occupation
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Railroad Bridge Carpenter.
    Citation: 3
  • 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
    Marriage | Kathryn Stone
    13 February 1916 | Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Age ~25
    Birth in 1891 | Alabama, USAG
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 5
  • 191630
    Residence
    13 February 1916 | Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Detail: (Marriage to 2nd wife Kathriyn Stone.)
    Citation: 5
  • 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.
    Citation: 6
  • 192034
    Census
    6 January 1920 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • 192034
    Occupation
    6 January 1920 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG
    Salesman for Hardware Company.
    Citation: 6
  • 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.
    Citation: 7
  • 193044
    Residence
    11 April 1930 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    Detail: 532 (147/158) Twenty Sixth Street, Precinct 5, North Borough.
    Citation: 7
  • 193044
    Occupation
    11 April 1930 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    Baker in Bakery.
    Citation: 7
  • 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.
    Citation: 8
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 22 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    Detail: 136 Lakeview Avenue, Precinct 13.
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
    Citation: 8
  • 194054
    Occupation
    4 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    Royal Palm Bridge ?charity? Tender.
    Citation: 8
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 194054
    Occupation
    22 April 1940 | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    Inland Waterways Bridge Tender.
    Citation: 4
  • 1942~57
    Divorce | Kathryn Stone
    1942
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 194963
    Death
    18 August 1949 | Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG
    Walter Lee Dowling died on 18 August 1949, in Selma, Dallas, Alabama, USAG. Note: Age: 63.
    Citation: 1
  • 1949
    Burial
    After 18 August 1949 | Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USAG
    He was buried after 18 August 1949 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USAG, Claybank Cemetery; Memorial ID: 9441191.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 190014
    Ethicity
    Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Walter Lee Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • 194054
    Ethicity
    West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 8
  • 194054
    Ethicity
    West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Walter Lee Dowling was American.
    Citations: 2,3,6,7,4,8
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,3,6,7,4,8
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Walter Lee Dowling has the reference number 58395.
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(Note: Walter is enumerated twice in the 1940 census. I suspect the Lakeview Avenue address may be a work address for tending the bridge).
EthnicityAmerican
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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.
Grave-Dowling-Walter-Lee-1885-1949-USA-AL-Dale-Claybank-Cemetery-W1
Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 30 Aug 2012
Grave-Dowling-Walter-Lee-1885-1949-USA-AL-Dale-Claybank-Cemetery-A
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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This person appears in the following lists:-
Bakers
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Carpenters
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
Labourers
Railway
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, Florida
USA, North Carolina
World War 1
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2004/252/9441191_109478491382.jpg,
    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.
    Grave-Dowling-Walter-Lee-1885-1949-USA-AL-Dale-Claybank-Cemetery-W1
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 30 Aug 2012
    Grave-Dowling-Walter-Lee-1885-1949-USA-AL-Dale-Claybank-Cemetery-A
    Kindly shared on Find-a-Grave by Christine Thacker on 9 September 2004.
    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.
  2. [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)).

    Census-1900-USA-Dowling-P-M-1850-AL-Geneva-A
  3. [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)).

    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Pink-M-1850-AL-Geneva-A
  4. [S6473] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005449597%2F00711&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1438025716,
    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)).

    Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Walter-L-1886-FL-Palm-Beach-A
  5. [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.
  6. [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)).

    Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Walter-L-1887-AL-Dallas-A
  7. [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)).

    Census-1930-USA-Dowling-Walter-L-1889-FL-Palm-Beach-A
  8. [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 Dowling1

F, #58396, b. 18 November 1888, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Pickney Mancil Dowling (b. 27 November 1850, d. 26 July 1917)
Mother*Nancy Ruth Brown (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
Portrait-0-Marriage
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Partner: Alto Velolee Broxson (b. 20 August 1881, d. January 1978)

Children:

Son*Lloyd L Broxson (b. 1907, d. 1999)
Son*Elmer Louis Broxson (b. 1908, d. 1993)
Son*Emmett H Broxson (b. 1915, d. 1985)
Son*Herman Broxson (b. 1918, d. 2008)
Son*Louie Frank Broxson (b. 1920, d. 2005)
Portrait-0-Marriage
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Vital Facts

DeathElizabeth Theresa Dowling died DECEASED.
MarriageShe and Alto Velolee Broxson were married.
BirthShe was born on 18 November 1888 in Alabama, USAG.2,1
BurialShe was buried after 15 January 1973 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 103964648.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
1 Jun 19002

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Bette Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Birth on 20 August 1881 | Alabama, USAG
    Death: in January 1978 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
  • 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
    Citations: 2,1
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900
    Residence
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED
  • 1973
    Death
    15 January 1973 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    Elizabeth Theresa Dowling died on 15 January 1973, in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG. Note: Age: 84.
    Citation: 1
  • 1973
    Burial
    After 15 January 1973 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    She was buried after 15 January 1973 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 103964648.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Elizabeth Theresa Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Elizabeth Theresa Dowling was American.
    Citations: 2,1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Theresa Dowling has the reference number 58396.
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EthnicityAmerican
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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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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/21/103964648_135886047016.jpg,
    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.
  2. [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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Robert Grady Dowling1

M, #58397, b. 3 March 1890, d. 8 January 1982
Pedigree Link
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Father*Pickney Mancil Dowling (b. 27 November 1850, d. 26 July 1917)
Mother*Nancy Ruth Brown (b. 31 March 1847, d. 28 July 1909)
Portrait-0-Marriage
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Partner: Gypsy Lee Spear (b. 1 May 1898, d. 29 July 1991)

Children:

Son*James Clinton Dowling+ (b. 21 October 1926, d. 24 February 2005)
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Vital Facts

BirthRobert Grady Dowling was born on 3 March 1890 in Geneva, Alabama, USAG.2,3,1,4,5,6
MarriageHe and Gypsy Lee Spear were married in 1919.5
Portrait-0-Marriage
DeathHe died on 8 January 1982, in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG. Note: Age: 91.1
BurialHe 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

Census
1 Jun 19002
Census
17 May 19103
Census
3 Apr 19305
Census
18 Apr 19404
Census
6 Apr 19506

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Grady Dowling
    Citations: 3,5
  • Name Robert G Dowling
    Citations: 4,6
  • Name Gradey Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • 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
    Citations: 2,3,1,4,5,6
  • 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.
    Citation: 2
  • 190010
    Residence
    1 June 1900 | Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (15/15) Campbell's Precinct 9.
    Citation: 2
  • 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, USAG, 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.
    Citation: 3
  • 191020
    Census
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 3
  • 191020
    Residence
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
    Citation: 3
  • Military
    Between 1914 and 1918
    Service: United States Army.
    Citation: 1
  • 1919~29
    Marriage | Gypsy Lee Spear
    1919
    Age ~21
    Birth on 1 May 1898 | Alabama, USAG
    Death: on 29 July 1991
    Citation: 5
    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.
    Citation: 5
  • 193040
    Residence
    3 April 1930 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    Detail: 2648 Eleventh Street.
    Citation: 5
  • 193040
    Census
    3 April 1930 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 194050
    Census
    18 April 1940 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
    Citation: 6
  • 195060
    Residence
    6 April 1950 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    Detail: 2648 (142) Thomas Boulevard.
    Citation: 6
  • 195060
    Occupation
    6 April 1950 | Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    Retail Alluminium Seller.
    Citation: 6

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, USAG. Note: Age: 91.
    Citation: 1
  • 1982
    Burial
    After 8 January 1982 | Port Neches, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    He was buried after 8 January 1982 in Port Neches, Jefferson, Texas, USAG, Oak Bluff Memorial Park; Plot: Section 6(Flagpole); Memorial ID: 119775446.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 190010
    Ethicity
    Campbell's, Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Robert Grady Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • 194050
    Ethicity
    Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Robert Grady Dowling was American.
    Citations: 2,3,1,4,5,6
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,3,4,5,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Robert Grady Dowling has the reference number 58397.
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EthnicityAmerican
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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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This person appears in the following lists:-
Box Descendants of Frampton Dowling
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
Labourers
Military Service
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
USA, Texas
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/317/119775446_138446899834.jpg,
    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)).

    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
  2. [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)).

    Census-1900-USA-Dowling-P-M-1850-AL-Geneva-A
  3. [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)).

    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Pink-M-1850-AL-Geneva-A
  4. [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
  5. [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
  6. [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)).

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Jane E D Dowling1

F, #58398, b. 1843, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

DeathJane E D Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1843 in Alabama, USAG.1
MarriageShe and Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1910 Pinkney in 3rd marriage, Jane in 2nd marriage.1


Census Summary

Census
17 May 19101

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1843
    Birth
    1843 | Alabama, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 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, USAG, 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, USAG
    Death: on 26 July 1917
    Jane E D Dowling and Pickney Mancil Dowling were married in 1910 Pinkney in 3rd marriage, Jane in 2nd marriage.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Census
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 67; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Detail: (323/323) Bellwood Town, Campbell's Beat 9?
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Children
    17 May 1910 | Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    She was shown None on 17 May 1910 in Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Jane E D Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Jane E D Dowling has the reference number 58398.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [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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G Oakley Register1

M, #58399, b. 2 March 1896, d. 3 May 1979
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

BirthG Oakley Register was born on 2 March 1896.1
DeathHe died on 3 May 1979.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1896
    Birth
    2 March 1896
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 197983
    Death
    3 May 1979
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study G Oakley Register has the reference number 58399.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 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 Spear1

M, #58400, b. 30 June 1880, d. 18 October 1959
Pedigree Link
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Father*Joseph Adam Spear (b. 1851, d. 1932)
Mother*Susan Lucy Broxson (b. 1856, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Willie Ruth Dowling (b. 15 September 1883, d. 12 September 1965)

Children:

Daughter*Berniece Spear (b. 1908, d. 1996)
Son*Eugene Spear (b. 1910, d. 1994)
Daughter*Lillian Spear (b. 1912, d. 1969)
Son*Oscar Spear (b. 1918, d. 1962)
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Vital Facts

BirthOscar Spear was born on 30 June 1880.1
DeathHe died on 18 October 1959. Note: Age: 79.1
BurialHe was buried after 18 October 1959 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081460.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1880
    Birth
    30 June 1880
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 195979
    Death
    18 October 1959
    Oscar Spear died on 18 October 1959. Note: Age: 79.
    Citation: 1
  • 1959
    Burial
    After 18 October 1959 | Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG
    He was buried after 18 October 1959 in Bellwood, Geneva, Alabama, USAG, Bellwood City Cemetery; Memorial ID: 104081460.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Oscar Spear has the reference number 58400.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Alabama - ALL
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    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)).

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