Lulah M Dowling1
F, #58451, b. 1916, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Lulah M Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1916 in Nebraska, USA.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1916
Birth
1916 | Nebraska, USA
1917
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.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920
Census
16 January 1920 | Magnet, Cedar, Nebraska, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1920
Residence
16 January 1920 | Magnet, Cedar, Nebraska, USAG Detail: (40/40) Precinct 18.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Lulah M Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lulah M Dowling has the reference number 58451.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HERBERT household of , Cedar, Nebraska, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004966362/00211/064; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Herbert Dowling Self Married Male 29 1891 Iowa Ruth E Dowling Wife Married Female 26 1894 Nebraska Lulah M Dowling Daughter Single Female 4 1916 Nebraska Norton H Dowling Son Single Male 2 1918 Nebraska,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004966362/00211/064. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Herbert-1891-NE-Cedar-A
Norton H Dowling1
M, #58452, b. 1918, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Norton H Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1918 in Nebraska, USA.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1918
Birth
1918 | Nebraska, USA
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920
Census
16 January 1920 | Magnet, Cedar, Nebraska, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1920
Residence
16 January 1920 | Magnet, Cedar, Nebraska, USAG Detail: (40/40) Precinct 18.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Norton H Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Norton H Dowling has the reference number 58452.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HERBERT household of , Cedar, Nebraska, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004966362/00211/064; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Herbert Dowling Self Married Male 29 1891 Iowa Ruth E Dowling Wife Married Female 26 1894 Nebraska Lulah M Dowling Daughter Single Female 4 1916 Nebraska Norton H Dowling Son Single Male 2 1918 Nebraska,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004966362/00211/064. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Herbert-1891-NE-Cedar-A
Isaac Sergeant1
M, #58453, b. 1816, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Isaac Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1816 in Teston, Gloucestershire, England. Note: Teston, Gloucestershire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1816
Birth
1816 | Teston, Gloucestershire, England
Isaac Sergeant was born in 1816 in Teston, Gloucestershire, England. Note: Teston, Gloucestershire.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Carter.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head of family.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Isaac Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Isaac Sergeant has the reference number 58453.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
Emma Sergeant1
F, #58454, b. 1816, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Emma Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1816 in Lea, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Lea, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1816
Birth
1816 | Lea, Wiltshire, EnglandG Emma Sergeant was born in 1816 in Lea, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Lea, Wiltshire.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Emma Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Emma Sergeant has the reference number 58454.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
John Sergeant1
M, #58455, b. 1840, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | John Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1840 in Nettleton, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1840
Birth
1840 | Nettleton, Wiltshire, EnglandG John Sergeant was born in 1840 in Nettleton, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Agricultural Labourer.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of John Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Sergeant has the reference number 58455.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
Mary Ann Sergeant1
F, #58456, b. 1841, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mary Ann Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1841 in West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1841
Birth
1841 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Mary Ann Sergeant was born in 1841 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG 1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Ann Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Ann Sergeant has the reference number 58456.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
Thomas Sergeant1
M, #58457, b. 1847, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Thomas Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1847 in West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1847
Birth
1847 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Thomas Sergeant was born in 1847 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Labourer.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Thomas Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Sergeant has the reference number 58457.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
James Sergeant1
M, #58458, b. 1850, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | James Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1850 in West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1850
Birth
1850 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG James Sergeant was born in 1850 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Labourer.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of James Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Sergeant has the reference number 58458.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
Sarah Sergeant1
F, #58459, b. 1853, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Sarah Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1853 in West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1853
Birth
1853 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Sarah Sergeant was born in 1853 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, Ukraine
G, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Scholar.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Sarah Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Sergeant has the reference number 58459.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
Eliza Z Sergeant1
F, #58460, b. 1856, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Eliza Z Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1856 in West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1856
Birth
1856 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Eliza Z Sergeant was born in 1856 in West Kington, Wiltshire, England
G. Note: Nettleton, Wiltshire.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Scholar.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Eliza Z Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Eliza Z Sergeant has the reference number 58460.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1861-ENG-Sergeant-Isaac-1816-Wiltshire-Chippenham-A
Elizabeth Sergeant1
F, #58461, b. 1860, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Elizabeth Sergeant died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1860 in West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1860
Birth
1860 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG 1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | West Kington, Wiltshire, EnglandG Detail: (70) Village, 1 Castle Combe.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Sergeant was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Sergeant has the reference number 58461.
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Citation Detail: Census for SERGEANT, ISAAC household of West Kington, 1 Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England; Enumeration district: 6; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1280; Folio: 76; Page: 14; Schedule: 70; Record ID: GBC/1861/0007463236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Isaac Sergeant Head of family Married Male 45 1816 Carter Teston, Gloucestershire, England Emma Sergeant Wife Married Female 45 1816 - Lea, Wiltshire, England John Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Agricultural Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Mary Ann Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 20 1841 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England William Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 16 1845 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Thomas Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 14 1847 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England James Sergeant Son Unmarried Male 11 1850 Labourer Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Sarah Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 8 1853 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Eliza Z Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 Scholar Nettleton, Wiltshire, England Elizabeth Sergeant Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1860 - Nettleton, Wiltshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0007463236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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William James Dowling1,2
M, #58462, b. between January and March 1894, d. 17 February 1895
Pedigree Link
| Father* | James Dowling (b. 1861, d. between July and September 1937) |
| Mother* | Emma Sargent (b. between October and December 1871, d. between January and March 1902) |
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Birth | William James Dowling was born between January and March 1894 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales. Note: Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1894 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 256.1,2 |
| Death | He died on 17 February 1895, in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales. Note: Age: 14 months; Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1895 Jan-Mar; Volume 11A, Page 174.2,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth
Between January and March 1894 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
William James Dowling was born between January and March 1894 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales. Note: Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1894 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 256.
Residence
Between January and March 1895 | Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, WalesG Detail: Rose Cottage.
Events - Death & Burial
1895
Death
17 February 1895 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
William James Dowling died on 17 February 1895, in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales. Note: Age: 14 months; Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1895 Jan-Mar; Volume 11A, Page 174.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of William James Dowling was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William James Dowling has the reference number 58462.
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, WILLIAM JAMES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Sargent; in Newport (Monmouthshire);Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1894 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 256,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1894/1/AZ/000164/017. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM JAMES in Newport (Monmouthshire); Age: 1; 1894; Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1895 Jan-Mar; 1895- Volume 11A Page 174,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1895/1/AZ/000123/335. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Dowling-1895-Q1-E&W
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, WILLIAM J; Sex: Male; in Death date: 17 February 1895; Death year: 1895; Publication title: Star Of Gwent; Page number: 5; Publication year: 1895; Publication date: 22 February 1895 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales; Publication region: South Wales; Record ID: FN-D-2B5EB458-F922-4072-B969-B36D8D900CE7,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 19 February 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-2B5EB458-F922-4072-B969-B36D8D900CE7&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-2B5EB458-F922-4072-B969-B36D8D900CE7&expand=true&tab=this,
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Alice Emma Dowling1,2
F, #58463, b. 27 January 1902, d. between July and September 1970
Pedigree Link
| Father* | James Dowling (b. 1861, d. between July and September 1937) |
| Mother* | Emma Sargent (b. between October and December 1871, d. between January and March 1902) |
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Alice Emma Dowling died between July and September 1970, in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, WalesG. Note: Age: 68; Formerly: Monmouthshire; Index: Caerleon - 1970 Jul-Sep; Volume 8C, Page 375.3 |
| Birth | She was born on 27 January 1902 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG. Note: Index: Cardiff - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 328.1,2,4,3 |
| Marriage | She and Samuel Clifford Woodford were married on 1 June 1925 in Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Risca; Both in 1st marriage; By Banns; Witnesses: Walter Woodford & John Charles.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between July and September 1970 | Caerleon, Monmouthshire, WalesG Detail: District.
1902
Birth
27 January 1902 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Alice Emma Dowling was born on 27 January 1902 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G. Note: Index: Cardiff - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 328.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
1 June 1925 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Age 20
Birth on 5 June 1904
Death: between October and December 1981 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
She and
Samuel Clifford Woodford were married on 1 June 1925 in Risca, Monmouthshire, Wales
G, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Risca; Both in 1st marriage; By Banns; Witnesses: Walter Woodford & John Charles.
1925
Religious Affiliation
1 June 1925 | Wales
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 1 June 1925 in Wales.
1925
Residence
1 June 1925 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Detail: 6 Brookland Road; (Age: 23; at marriage to Samuel Clifford Woodford.)
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Alice E Woodford may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: -; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: -.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Unpaid Domestic Duties.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Detail: 8 Wellspring Terrace, Risca.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between July and September 1970 | Caerleon, Monmouthshire, WalesG Alice Emma Dowling died between July and September 1970, in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales
G. Note: Age: 68; Formerly: Monmouthshire; Index: Caerleon - 1970 Jul-Sep; Volume 8C, Page 375.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Alice Emma Dowling had the following associates: "Walter Woodford & John Charles."
National Origin
The national origin of Alice Emma Dowling was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Alice Emma Dowling has the reference number 58463.
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ALICE EMMA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Sargent; in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales;Index: Cardiff - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 328,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1902/1/AZ/000164/068. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, ALICE EMMA to SAMUEL CLIFFORD WOODFORD in Risca parish, Monmouthshire, Wales, on 1 June 1925; Record ID: GBPRS/M/913123529/2,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/913123529/2. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of WOODFORD, ALICE EMMA in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales; Birth: 27 January 1902; Index: Caerleon - 1970 Jul-Sep; 1970- Volume 8C Page 375,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1970/3/AZ/001208/053. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Woodford-1970-Q3-E&W
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Citation Detail: Census for WOODFORD, SAMUEL C household of 8 Wellspring Terrace, Risca, Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire, Wales; Archive reference: RG101/7465H/005/36, Piece number: 7465H, E D letter code: XOUN, Item number: 5, Line number: 36, Record ID: TNA/R39/7465/7465H/05/36, Schedule: 52, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Samuel C Woodford 05 Jun 1904 Male Colliery Hewer Married 52 1 Alice E Woodford 27 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 52 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/7465/7465H/05/36. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Woodford-Samuel-C-1904-Monmouthshire-Monmouthshire-Risca-UD-A
Florence Dunn1,2
F, #58464, b. 9 October 1869, d. between July and September 1958
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Florence Dunn and James Dowling were married between January and March 1908 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG, Index: Cardiff - 1908 Jan-Mar Volume 11A; Page number 623.3,4 |
| Marriage | She and George Truman were married between July and September 1895 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG, Index: Cardiff - 1895 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 631.2 |
| Death | She died between July and September 1958, in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG. Note: Age: 88; Formerly: Partly in Monmouthshire until Jul 1895; Index: Cardiff - 1958 Jul-Sep; Volume 8B, Page 165.5 |
| Birth | She was born on 9 October 1869 in Milverton, Somerset, England. Note: "Somerset."4,6,5,7,8 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Between January and March 1908 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Birth in 1861 | Dunkerton, Bath, Somerset, England
Death: between July and September 1937 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
GFlorence Dunn and
James Dowling were married between January and March 1908 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G, Index: Cardiff - 1908 Jan-Mar Volume 11A; Page number 623.
Residence
Between January and March 1908 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (at marriage to 2nd husband James Dowling.)
Residence
Between April and June 1898 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (Birth of son Charles Truman.)
Between July and September 1895 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Birth before 1879
Death: DECEASED
She and
George Truman were married between July and September 1895 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G, Index: Cardiff - 1895 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 631.
Residence
Between July and September 1895 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (at marriage to 1st husband George Truman.)
Event or Activity
Between July and September 1937 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
She was in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, between July and September 1937. Note: Death of 2nd husband James Dowling.
Residence
Between July and September 1958 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in England
G, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
1869
Birth
9 October 1869 | Milverton, Somerset, England
She was born on 9 October 1869 in Milverton, Somerset, England. Note: "Somerset."
1891
TIMELINE
May 1891 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throught year contimued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
1897
TIMELINE
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in England
G, on 22 June 1897.
1898
TIMELINE
1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
1898
TIMELINE
11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, England
G, on 11 October 1898.
1899
TIMELINE
11 October 1899 | South Africa
Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
1901
TIMELINE
22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 31; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Detail: 34, Beresford Road.
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Detail: 58 Bridgend St Splott Cardiff, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
She was shown None (from present marriage) on 2 April 1911 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Kentisbeare, Devon, EnglandG Household Duties; (58 Bridgestone St, Cardiff.)
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Kentisbeare, Devon, EnglandG Detail: Devon; Sain Hill Saint Hill, Kentisbeare; Sain Hill, Parish: Kentisbeare.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Kentisbeare, Devon, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 51 years, 8 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Visitor.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Florence Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Detail: 7 Topaz Street, Cardiff.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 69; Marital status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Unpaid Domestic Duties.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between July and September 1958 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Florence Dunn died between July and September 1958, in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G. Note: Age: 88; Formerly: Partly in Monmouthshire until Jul 1895; Index: Cardiff - 1958 Jul-Sep; Volume 8B, Page 165.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Florence Dunn was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Florence Dunn has the reference number 58464.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of TRUMAN, CHARLES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dunn; in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales;Index: Cardiff - 1898 Apr-Jun Volume 11A Page 317,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1898/2/AZ/000597/370. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of TRUMAN, GEORGE to FLORENCE DUNN in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales; Index: Cardiff - 1895 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 631,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1895/3/AZ/000333/230. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
MarriageIndex-Truman-1895-Q3-E&W
- [S6283] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Wales, GLAMORGAN, "Civil Registration MARRIAGE Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JAMES to FLORENCE TRUMAN in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales; Index: Cardiff - 1908 Jan-Mar Volume 11A; Page number 623;
MarriageIndex-Dowling-1908-Q1-E&W
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales; Piece number: 32098;Schedule: 136; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/32098/0271/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Erector cardiff dowlias Somerset Florence Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1870 - Somerset Violet Dowling Daughter - Female 12 1899 - Cwmbran Mon Charles Truman Stepson - Male 12 1899 - Cardiff S Wales Adelaide Martin Boarder Widow Female 18 1893 - South Cerney Glocestershire George Edward Haines Boarder Married Male 67 1844 Dock labourer Bath Somerset,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/32098/0271/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, FLORENCE in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales; Age: 88; 1870; Index: Cardiff - 1958 Jul-Sep; 1958- Volume 8B Page 165,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1958/3/AZ/000233/082. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F4973-4974%2F0720&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0030046023,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Census for TRUMAN, FLORENCE household of Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Cardiff, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Roath St Margarets, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 4974, Folio: 171, Page: 24, Schedule: 154; Record ID: GBC/1901/0030046023; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Florence Truman Wife Married Female 31 1870 - Milverton, Somerset, England Charles Truman Son - Male 2 1899 - Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Elizabeth Dunn Niece Single Female 19 1882 - Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Linda Cross Visitor - Female 5 1896 - Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0030046023. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1901-WAL-Truman-Florence-1870-Glamorganshire-Cardiff-A
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, FLORENCE household of 7 Topaz Street, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Glamorganshire, Wales; Archive reference: RG101/7246C/012/10, Piece number: 7246C, E D letter code: XGBM, Item number: 12, Line number: 10, Record ID: TNA/R39/7246/7246C/012/10, Schedule: 146, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1869; Birth place: .,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/7246/7246C/012/10. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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- [S6484] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F10797%2F0051&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F10797%2F0051%2F04,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, FLORENCE household of Sain Hill Saint Hill, Kentisbeare, Kentisbeare, Devon, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Devonshire PC, Tiverton Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/10797/0051/04; Registration district number: 282; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 14; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 10797; Schedule number: 25; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 282 RS 2 ED 14, 15, 16; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer John Rookley Head Male 1865 56 Kentisbeare, Devon, England Sycthe Stone Maker Own Account Lucy Annie Rookley Wife Female 1868 53 Milverton, Somerset, England Household Duties - Bessie Rookley Sister Female 1862 58 Kentisbeare, Devon, England Household Duties - Florence Dowling Visitor Female 1869 51 Milverton, Somerset, England Household Duties - Florence Ellen Truman Visitor Female 1903 18 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Milk Round, (Deliver) Parry & Co-The Dairy, Cardiff, Dairy Co John Charles Adams Visitor Male 1918 2 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/10797/0051/04. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Florence-1869-Devon-Tiverton-A
- [S6365] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1937%2F3%2FAZ%2F000208&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1937%2F3%2FAZ%2F000208%2F127,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, JAMES in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales; Age: 78; 1859; Index: Cardiff - 1937 Jul-Sep; 1937- Volume 11A Page 318,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1937/3/AZ/000208/127. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Dowling-1937-Q3-E&W
George Truman1
M, #58465, b. before 1879, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: Florence Dunn (b. 9 October 1869, d. between July and September 1958)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | George Truman died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | He and Florence Dunn were married between July and September 1895 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG, Index: Cardiff - 1895 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 631.1 |
| Birth | He was born before 1879. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 10 May 1829 to 1987 is 21 years without consent, with consent 16 years.)1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between April and June 1898 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (Birth of son Charles Truman.)
Between July and September 1895 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Birth on 9 October 1869 | Milverton, Somerset, England
Death: between July and September 1958 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
GGeorge Truman and
Florence Dunn were married between July and September 1895 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G, Index: Cardiff - 1895 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 631.
Residence
Between July and September 1895 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (at marriage to Florence Dunn.)
1879
Birth
Before 1879
He was born before 1879. Note: (ESTIMATE: Marriage Age UK from 10 May 1829 to 1987 is 21 years without consent, with consent 16 years.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study George Truman has the reference number 58465.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
This person appears in the following lists:-
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of TRUMAN, GEORGE to FLORENCE DUNN in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales; Index: Cardiff - 1895 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 631,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1895/3/AZ/000333/230. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of TRUMAN, CHARLES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dunn; in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales;Index: Cardiff - 1898 Apr-Jun Volume 11A Page 317,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1898/2/AZ/000597/370. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Truman-1898-Q2-E&W
Charles Truman1,2,3,4
M, #58466, b. between April and June 1898, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Charles Truman died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born between April and June 1898 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG. Note: Index: Cardiff - 1898 Apr-Jun Volume 11A Page 317.3,2,1,4 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth
Between April and June 1898 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Charles Truman was born between April and June 1898 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G. Note: Index: Cardiff - 1898 Apr-Jun Volume 11A Page 317.
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
1901
TIMELINE
22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Detail: 34, Beresford Road.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Relationship to Head: Son.
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Detail: 58 Bridgend St Splott Cardiff, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Stepson.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Detail: Glamorganshire; 58 Bridgend Street, Splott; Parish: Cardiff.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 23 years, 3 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Step-son.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
7th Welsh (701): Soldier; Drill Hall, Windsor Place, Cardiff.
1921
Military
19 June 1921 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales
Service: British Army.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Charles Truman was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Charles Truman has the reference number 58466.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F32098%2F0271&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F32098%2F0271%2F1,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales; Piece number: 32098;Schedule: 136; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/32098/0271/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Erector cardiff dowlias Somerset Florence Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1870 - Somerset Violet Dowling Daughter - Female 12 1899 - Cwmbran Mon Charles Truman Stepson - Male 12 1899 - Cardiff S Wales Adelaide Martin Boarder Widow Female 18 1893 - South Cerney Glocestershire George Edward Haines Boarder Married Male 67 1844 Dock labourer Bath Somerset,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/32098/0271/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-James-1861-Glamorganshire-Cardiff
- [S1012] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F4973-4974%2F0720&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0030046023,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Census for TRUMAN, FLORENCE household of Roath, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Cardiff, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Roath St Margarets, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 4974, Folio: 171, Page: 24, Schedule: 154; Record ID: GBC/1901/0030046023; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Florence Truman Wife Married Female 31 1870 - Milverton, Somerset, England Charles Truman Son - Male 2 1899 - Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Elizabeth Dunn Niece Single Female 19 1882 - Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Linda Cross Visitor - Female 5 1896 - Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0030046023. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1901-WAL-Truman-Florence-1870-Glamorganshire-Cardiff-A
- [S5611] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1898%2F2%2FAZ%2F000597&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1898%2F2%2FAZ%2F000597%2F370,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of TRUMAN, CHARLES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dunn; in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales;Index: Cardiff - 1898 Apr-Jun Volume 11A Page 317,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1898/2/AZ/000597/370. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Truman-1898-Q2-E&W
- [S6064] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image:https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F26421%2F0593&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F26421%2F0593%2F01,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of 58 Bridgend Street, Splott, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales; , Parliamentary borough or division: Cardiff PB, East Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/26421/0593/01; Registration district number: 588; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 40; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 26421; Schedule number: 284; Schedule type code: W; Schedule type: Wales household, English language, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 588 RS 2 ED 40; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer James Dowling Head Male 1860 61 Monmouthshire, Wales Labourer Guest Keen & Nettlefolds Charles Truman Step-son Male 1898 23 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Soldier 7th Welsh,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/26421/0593/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-James-1860-Glamorganshire-Cardiff-A
Florence Ellen Truman1
F, #58467, b. 1903, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Florence Ellen Truman died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1903 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, England. Note: South Wales, Roath, Cardiff.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
1903
Birth
1903 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, England
Florence Ellen Truman was born in 1903 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, England. Note: South Wales, Roath, Cardiff.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Kentisbeare, Devon, EnglandG Parry & Co-The Dairy, Cardiff, Dairy Co (613): Milk Round, (Deliver); Cardiff, 130 Carlisle St.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Kentisbeare, Devon, EnglandG Detail: Devon; Sain Hill Saint Hill, Kentisbeare; Sain Hill, Parish: Kentisbeare.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Kentisbeare, Devon, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 18 years, 4 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Visitor.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Florence Ellen Truman was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Florence Ellen Truman has the reference number 58467.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F10797%2F0051&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F10797%2F0051%2F04,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, FLORENCE household of Sain Hill Saint Hill, Kentisbeare, Kentisbeare, Devon, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Devonshire PC, Tiverton Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/10797/0051/04; Registration district number: 282; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 14; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 10797; Schedule number: 25; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 282 RS 2 ED 14, 15, 16; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer John Rookley Head Male 1865 56 Kentisbeare, Devon, England Sycthe Stone Maker Own Account Lucy Annie Rookley Wife Female 1868 53 Milverton, Somerset, England Household Duties - Bessie Rookley Sister Female 1862 58 Kentisbeare, Devon, England Household Duties - Florence Dowling Visitor Female 1869 51 Milverton, Somerset, England Household Duties - Florence Ellen Truman Visitor Female 1903 18 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Milk Round, (Deliver) Parry & Co-The Dairy, Cardiff, Dairy Co John Charles Adams Visitor Male 1918 2 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/10797/0051/04. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Florence-1869-Devon-Tiverton-A
Alfred Hodges1,2,3,4
M, #58468, b. 1 May 1889, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Alfred Hodges died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | He and Charlotte May Dowling were married between January and March 1911 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1911 Jan-Mar Volume 11A; Page number 337.1,2 |
| Birth | He was born on 1 May 1889 in Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales. Note: Monmouthshire, Roscoe.3,4,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Between January and March 1911 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Birth on 1 March 1891 | Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, Wales
GDeath: between January and March 1978 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Alfred Hodges and
Charlotte May Dowling were married between January and March 1911 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1911 Jan-Mar Volume 11A; Page number 337.
Residence
Between January and March 1911 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Detail: (at marriage to Charlotte M Dowling.)
Event or Activity
Between January and March 1978 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
He was in Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, between January and March 1978. Note: (Death of wife Charlotte May Dowling Hodges.)
Residence
Between July and September 1922 | Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Detail: District; (Birth of daughter Betty I Hodges.)
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
1889
Birth
1 May 1889 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
He was born on 1 May 1889 in Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales. Note: Monmouthshire, Roscoe.
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Collier Hewer Risca Colliery.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Detail: 6 Brookland Road Risca Mon, Risca, Monmouthshire, Wales.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG United National Colliers (030): Coal Miner Hewer Out Of Work; At Home.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Detail: Monmouthshire; 6 Brookland Road; Parish: Risca.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Risca, Monmouthshire, WalesG Enumerated on the census as Age: 32 years, 2 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Alfred Hodges may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Colliery Hewer.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Detail: 65 Springfield Road, Risca.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Risca, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales
Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Alfred Hodges was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Alfred Hodges has the reference number 58468.
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, CHARLOTTE M to ALFRED HODGES in Newport (Monmouthshire); Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1911 Jan-Mar Volume 11A; Page number 337,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1911/1/AZ/000163/010. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
MarriageIndex-Dowling-1911-Q1-E&W
MarriageIndex-Dowling-1911-Q1-E&W
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Citation Detail: Census for HODGES, ALFRED household of Risca, Monmouthshire, Wales; Piece number: 32018;Schedule: 223; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/32018/0445/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Alfred Hodges Head Married Male 21 1890 Collier hewer risca colliery Risca Lottie Hodges Wife Married Female 20 1891 - Cwmbram Mon,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/32018/0445/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1911-ENG-Hodges-Alfred-1890-Monmouthshire-Newport
Census-1911-ENG-Hodges-Alfred-1890-Monmouthshire-Newport
- [S6361] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for HODGES, ALFRED household of 6 Brookland Road, Risca, Monmouthshire, Wales; , Parliamentary borough or division: Monmouthshire PC, Bedwellty Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/26322/0311/01; Registration district number: 587; Sub-district number: 4; Enumeration district number: 27; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 26322; Schedule number: 15; Schedule type code: W; Schedule type: Wales household, English language, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 587 RS 4 ED 27; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Alfred Hodges Head Male 1889 32 Monmouthshire, Wales Coal Miner Hewer Out Of Work United National Colliers Charlotte May Hodges Wife Female 1891 30 Monmouthshire, Wales Home Duties - Douglas Ian Hodges Son Male 1919 2 Monmouthshire, Wales - - Gladys Hodges Daughter Female 1911 10 Monmouthshire, Wales - - Annie Hodges Daughter Female 1914 7 Monmouthshire, Wales - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/26322/0311/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1921-ENG-Hodges-Alfred-1889-Monmouthshire-Newport (Monmouthshire)-A
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Citation Detail: Census for HODGES, ALFRED household of 65 Springfield Road, Risca, Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire, Wales; Archive reference: RG101/7465J/014/34, Piece number: 7465J, E D letter code: XOUP, Item number: 14, Line number: 34, Record ID: TNA/R39/7465/7465J/14/34, Schedule: 154, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Alfred Hodges 01 May 1889 Male Colliery Hewer Married 154 1 Charlotte (M) Hodges 01 Mar 1891 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 154 2 Douglas Hodges 24 Jun 1919 Male Incapacitated Single 154 3 Betty I Godwin (Hodges) 07 Jul 1922 Female Domestic Servant Single 154 4 Gordon A Hodges 19 Sep 1925 Male At School Single 154 5,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/7465/7465J/14/34. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Hodges-Alfred-1889-Monmouthshire-Monmouthshire-Risca-UD-A
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of HODGES, CHARLOTTE MAY in Newport (Monmouthshire); Birth: 12 March 1890; Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1978 Jan-Mar; 1978- Volume 28 Page 0409,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1978/1/AZ/000591/057. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Hodges-1978-Q1-E&W
- [S6099] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of HODGES, BETTY I; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Newport (Monmouthshire);Index: Newport (Monmouthshire) - 1922 Jul-Sep Volume 11A Page 520,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 23 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1922/3/AZ/000656/072. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Hodges-1922-Q3-E&W
Ivor W Brown1,2
M, #58469, b. 1 January 1897, d. between April and June 1967
Pedigree Link
Partner: Violet Dowling (b. 29 July 1898, d. between April and June 1987)
Children:
Portrait-0-Marriage
Vital Facts
| Death | Ivor W Brown died between April and June 1967, in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 70; Formerly: Shropshire; Index: Bridgnorth - 1967 Apr-Jun; Volume 9A, Page 83.2 |
| Marriage | He and Violet Dowling were married between July and September 1919 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG, Index: Cardiff - 1919 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 1217.1 |
| Birth | He was born on 1 January 1897 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, England. Note: Cardiff.3,4,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between January and March 1920 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (Birth of daughter Berenice E Brown.)
Residence
Between April and June 1926 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of daughter Rose Brown.)
Residence
Between April and June 1928 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of son George D Brown.)
Residence
Between April and June 1967 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG
Between July and September 1919 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Birth on 29 July 1898 | Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, Wales
GDeath: between April and June 1987 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
GIvor W Brown and
Violet Dowling were married between July and September 1919 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G, Index: Cardiff - 1919 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 1217.
Residence
Between July and September 1919 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG Detail: (at marriage to Violet Dowling.)
Residence
Between July and September 1923 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of daughter Violet O Brown.)
Residence
Between July and September 1930 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of daughter Doris J Brown.)
Residence
Between July and September 1933 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of son John W Brown.)
Residence
Between July and September 1936 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of son Ralph E Brown.)
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
Residence
Between October and December 1921 | Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of son Ivor W Brown.)
Residence
Between October and December 1934 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (Birth of son James H Brown.)
1897
Birth
1 January 1897 | Cardiff, Glamorganshire, England
He was born on 1 January 1897 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, England. Note: Cardiff.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Highley, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 24 years, 6 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Highley, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: Shropshire; 33 Woodhill Road, Garden Village; Parish: Highley.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Highley, Shropshire, EnglandG Highley Mining Co (030): Timberer Highley Mining Co; Highley.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Ivor Brown may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Public Works Contractor's Labourer.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 42; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: 2 Back 24 Oak Street, Highley.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between April and June 1967 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Ivor W Brown died between April and June 1967, in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Age: 70; Formerly: Shropshire; Index: Bridgnorth - 1967 Apr-Jun; Volume 9A, Page 83.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Ivor W Brown was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ivor W Brown has the reference number 58469.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1919%2F3%2FAZ%2F000403&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1919%2F3%2FAZ%2F000403%2F133,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, VIOLET to IVOR W BROWN in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales; Index: Cardiff - 1919 Jul-Sep Volume 11A; Page number 1217,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1919/3/AZ/000403/133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
MarriageIndex-Dowling-1919-Q3-E&W
- [S5972] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of BROWN, IVOR W in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England; Age: 70; 1897; Index: Bridgnorth - 1967 Apr-Jun; 1967- Volume 9A Page 83,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1967/2/AZ/000107/179. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Brown-1967-Q2-E&W
- [S4092] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVAN household of 33 Woodhill Road, Garden Village, Highley, Shropshire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Shropshire PC, Ludlow Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/12313/1023/01; Registration district number: 345; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 4; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 12313; Schedule number: 130; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 345 RS 2 ED 1, 2, 3, 4; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Ivan Brown Head Male 1897 24 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Timberer Highley Mining Co Highley Mining Co Violet Brown Wife Female 1898 22 Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, Wales Home Duties - Berenice Evelyn Brown Daughter Female 1920 1 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/12313/1023/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1921-ENG-Brown-Ivan-1897-Shropshire-Cleobury Mortimer-A
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Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVOR household of 2 Back 24 Oak Street, Highley, Shropshire, Shropshire, England; Archive reference: RG101/5198J/008/44, Piece number: 5198J, E D letter code: OJDE, Item number: 8, Line number: 44, Record ID: TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44, Schedule: 76, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Ivor Brown 01 Jan 1897 Male Public Works Contractor's Labourer Married 76 1 Violet Brown 29 Jul 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 76 2 Ivor Brown 03 Oct 1921 Male Incapacitated Single 76 3 Rose Cottrell (Brown) 18 May 1926 Female At School Single 76 4 The record for this person is officially closed. Doris Brown 07 Jun 1930 Female At School Single 76 6 John (W) Brown 25 May 1933 Male At School Single 76 7 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-A
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-B
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, BERENICE E; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales;Index: Cardiff - 1920 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 919,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1920/1/AO/000222/092. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1920-Q1-E&W
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, ROSE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1926 Apr-Jun Volume 6A Page 902,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1926/2/AZ/000160/134. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1926-Q2-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, GEORGE D; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1928 Apr-Jun Volume 6A Page 861;
BirthIndex-Brown-1928-Q2-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, VIOLET O; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1923 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 938;
BirthIndex-Brown-1923-Q3-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, DORIS J; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1930 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 824;
BirthIndex-Brown-1930-Q3-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, JOHN W; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1933 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 747;
BirthIndex-Brown-1933-Q3-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, RALPH E; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1936 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 806;
BirthIndex-Brown-1936-Q3-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, IVOR W; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Cleobury Mortimer, Partly Herefordshire Until Oct 1844, Partly In Worcestershire Until Sep 1897, England;Index: Cleobury Mortimer - 1921 Oct-Dec Volume 6A Page 963;
BirthIndex-Brown-1921-Q4-E&W
- [S5683] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, SHROPSHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, JAMES H; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1934 Oct-Dec Volume 6A Page 711;
BirthIndex-Brown-1934-Q4-E&W
Berenice Evelyn Brown1
F, #58470, b. 4 February 1920, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Ivor W Brown (b. 1 January 1897, d. between April and June 1967) |
| Mother* | Violet Dowling (b. 29 July 1898, d. between April and June 1987) |
Vital Facts
| Death | Berenice Evelyn Brown died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | She and Arthur W Lloyd were married between April and June 1953 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England, Index: Kidderminster - 1953 Apr-Jun Volume 9D; Page number 304.2 |
| Marriage | She and Cyril Rollings were married between October and December 1937 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG, Index: Bridgnorth - 1937 Oct-Dec Volume 6A; Page number 1553.3 |
| Birth | She was born on 4 February 1920 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG. Note: Index: Cardiff - 1920 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 919.4,1,5 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Event or Activity
Between January and March 1949 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Berenice Evelyn Brown was in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England, between January and March 1949. Note: (Death of 1st husband Cyril Rollings.)
Residence
Between April and June 1938 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Detail: (Birth of son Cyril I Rollings.)
Residence
Between April and June 1940 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Detail: (Birth of daughter Sylvia B Rollings.)
Between April and June 1953 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Birth before 1937
Death: DECEASED
She and
Arthur W Lloyd were married between April and June 1953 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England, Index: Kidderminster - 1953 Apr-Jun Volume 9D; Page number 304.
Residence
Between April and June 1953 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Detail: (at marriage to 2nd husband Arthur W Lloyd.)
Between October and December 1937 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Birth on 2 February 1911
Death: between January and March 1949 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
She and
Cyril Rollings were married between October and December 1937 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
G, Index: Bridgnorth - 1937 Oct-Dec Volume 6A; Page number 1553.
Residence
Between October and December 1937 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: (at marriage to 1st husband Cyril Rollings.)
Residence
Between October and December 1953 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Detail: (Birth of daughter Carole D Lloyd.)
1920
Birth
4 February 1920 | Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG She was born on 4 February 1920 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
G. Note: Index: Cardiff - 1920 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 919.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Highley, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: Shropshire; 33 Woodhill Road, Garden Village; Parish: Highley.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Highley, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 1 years, 4 months; Marital status: ; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Berenia Ne Lloyd (Rolling) may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Bewdley, Worcestershire, EnglandG Unpaid Domestic Duties.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Bewdley, Worcestershire, EnglandG Detail: 23 Cleobury Road, Bewdley.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Bewdley, Worcestershire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Berenice Evelyn Brown was Welsh.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Berenice Evelyn Brown has the reference number 58470.
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F12313%2F1023&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F12313%2F1023%2F03,
Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVAN household of 33 Woodhill Road, Garden Village, Highley, Shropshire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Shropshire PC, Ludlow Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/12313/1023/01; Registration district number: 345; Sub-district number: 2; Enumeration district number: 4; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 12313; Schedule number: 130; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 345 RS 2 ED 1, 2, 3, 4; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Ivan Brown Head Male 1897 24 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Timberer Highley Mining Co Highley Mining Co Violet Brown Wife Female 1898 22 Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, Wales Home Duties - Berenice Evelyn Brown Daughter Female 1920 1 Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/12313/1023/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1921-ENG-Brown-Ivan-1897-Shropshire-Cleobury Mortimer-A
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1953%2F2%2FAZ%2F001088&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1953%2F2%2FAZ%2F001088%2F012,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of ROLLINGS, BERENICE E to ARTHUR W LLOYD in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England; Index: Kidderminster - 1953 Apr-Jun Volume 9D; Page number 304,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1953/2/AZ/001088/012. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
MarriageIndex-Rollings-1953-Q2-E&W
- [S5939] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1937%2F4%2FAZ%2F000149&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1937%2F4%2FAZ%2F000149%2F014,
Repository: see citation,
Citation Detail: Marriage of BROWN, BERENICE E to CYRIL ROLLINGS in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England; Index: Bridgnorth - 1937 Oct-Dec Volume 6A; Page number 1553,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1937/4/AZ/000149/014. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
MarriageIndex-Brown-1937-Q4-E&W
- [S5611] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1920%2F1%2FAO%2F000222&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1920%2F1%2FAO%2F000222%2F092,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, BERENICE E; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Cardiff, Partly In Monmouthshire Until Jul 1895, Wales;Index: Cardiff - 1920 Jan-Mar Volume 11A Page 919,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1920/1/AO/000222/092. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1920-Q1-E&W
- [S2984] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F5765%2F5765B%2F003&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F5765%2F5765B%2F003%2F42,
Citation Detail: Census for ROLLINGS, CYRIL household of 23 Cleobury Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, Worcestershire, England; Archive reference: RG101/5765B/003/42, Piece number: 5765B, E D letter code: QJAB, Item number: 3, Line number: 42, Record ID: TNA/R39/5765/5765B/003/42, Schedule: 22, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Cyril Rollings 02 Feb 1911 Male Carpet Weaver Married 22 1 Berenice E Lloyd (Rolling) 04 Feb 1920 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 22 2 The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/5765/5765B/003/42. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Rollings-Cyril-1911-Worcestershire-Worcestershire-Bewdley-M-B-A
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1938%2F2%2FAZ%2F001058&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1938%2F2%2FAZ%2F001058%2F118,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of ROLLINGS, CYRIL I; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Brown; in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England;Index: Kidderminster - 1938 Apr-Jun Volume 6C Page 197,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1938/2/AZ/001058/118. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Rollings-1938-Q2-E&W
- [S3980] SOURCE (Short):, Title: ENGLAND, WORCESTERSHIRE, "FreeBMD Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of ROLLINGS, SYLVIA B; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Brown; in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England;Index: Kidderminster - 1940 Apr-Jun Volume 6C Page 311;
BirthIndex-Rollings-1940-Q2-E&W
- [S3980] SOURCE (Short):, Title: ENGLAND, WORCESTERSHIRE, "FreeBMD Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of LLOYD, CAROLE D; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Brown; in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England;Index: Kidderminster - 1953 Oct-Dec Volume 9D Page 170;
BirthIndex-Lloyd-1953-Q4-E&W
- [S4328] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1949%2F1%2FAZ%2F001034&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1949%2F1%2FAZ%2F001034%2F054,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of ROLLINGS, CYRIL in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England; Age: 37; 1912; Index: Kidderminster - 1949 Jan-Mar; 1949- Volume 9D Page 169,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1949/1/AZ/001034/054. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Rollings-1949-Q1-E&W
Ivor William Brown1
M, #58471, b. 3 October 1921, d. between April and June 2000
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Ivor W Brown (b. 1 January 1897, d. between April and June 1967) |
| Mother* | Violet Dowling (b. 29 July 1898, d. between April and June 1987) |
Vital Facts
| Death | Ivor William Brown died between April and June 2000, in Ludlow, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 78; Formerly: Shropshire; Index: Ludlow - 2000 Apr-Jun; Register number: 16D Entry number: 248.1 |
| Birth | He was born on 3 October 1921 in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Cleobury Mortimer - 1921 Oct-Dec Volume 6A Page 963.2,1,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between April and June 2000 | Ludlow, Shropshire, EnglandG 1921
Birth
3 October 1921 | Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, EnglandG Ivor William Brown was born on 3 October 1921 in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Index: Cleobury Mortimer - 1921 Oct-Dec Volume 6A Page 963.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Ivor Brown may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Medical
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Condition: Incapacitated.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Incapacitated.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: 2 Bk 24 Oak Street, Highley.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between April and June 2000 | Ludlow, Shropshire, EnglandG Ivor William Brown died between April and June 2000, in Ludlow, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Age: 78; Formerly: Shropshire; Index: Ludlow - 2000 Apr-Jun; Register number: 16D Entry number: 248.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Ivor William Brown was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ivor William Brown has the reference number 58471.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 19 February 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of BROWN, IVOR WILLIAM in Ludlow, Shropshire, England; Birth: 3 January0 1921; Index: Ludlow - 2000 Apr-Jun; District number: 7122; Entry number: 248; Date of registration mm yy: 0500; 2000-,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/2000/5/83554355. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=tna%2fr39%2f5198%2f5198j%2f009,
Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVOR household of 2 Back 24 Oak Street, Highley, Shropshire, Shropshire, England; Archive reference: RG101/5198J/008/44, Piece number: 5198J, E D letter code: OJDE, Item number: 8, Line number: 44, Record ID: TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44, Schedule: 76, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Ivor Brown 01 Jan 1897 Male Public Works Contractor's Labourer Married 76 1 Violet Brown 29 Jul 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 76 2 Ivor Brown 03 Oct 1921 Male Incapacitated Single 76 3 Rose Cottrell (Brown) 18 May 1926 Female At School Single 76 4 The record for this person is officially closed. Doris Brown 07 Jun 1930 Female At School Single 76 6 John (W) Brown 25 May 1933 Male At School Single 76 7 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-A
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-B
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1921%2F4%2FAZ%2F000171&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1921%2F4%2FAZ%2F000171%2F130,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, IVOR W; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Cleobury Mortimer, Partly Herefordshire Until Oct 1844, Partly In Worcestershire Until Sep 1897, England;Index: Cleobury Mortimer - 1921 Oct-Dec Volume 6A Page 963,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1921/4/AZ/000171/130. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1921-Q4-E&W
Rose Brown1,2
F, #58472, b. 18 May 1926, d. between April and June 1977
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Ivor W Brown (b. 1 January 1897, d. between April and June 1967) |
| Mother* | Violet Dowling (b. 29 July 1898, d. between April and June 1987) |
Vital Facts
| Death | Rose Brown died between April and June 1977, in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England. Note: Age: 50; Formerly: Worcestershire; Index: Kidderminster - 1977 Apr-Jun; Volume 29, Page 0471.3 |
| Birth | She was born on 18 May 1926 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Bridgnorth - 1926 Apr-Jun Volume 6A Page 902.1,3,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between April and June 1977 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
1926
Birth
18 May 1926 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Rose Brown was born on 18 May 1926 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Index: Bridgnorth - 1926 Apr-Jun Volume 6A Page 902.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Rose Cottrell (Brown) may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG At School.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: 2 Bk 24 Oak Street, Highley.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between April and June 1977 | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England
Rose Brown died between April and June 1977, in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, West Midlands, England. Note: Age: 50; Formerly: Worcestershire; Index: Kidderminster - 1977 Apr-Jun; Volume 29, Page 0471.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Rose Brown was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rose Brown has the reference number 58472.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=tna%2fr39%2f5198%2f5198j%2f009,
Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVOR household of 2 Back 24 Oak Street, Highley, Shropshire, Shropshire, England; Archive reference: RG101/5198J/008/44, Piece number: 5198J, E D letter code: OJDE, Item number: 8, Line number: 44, Record ID: TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44, Schedule: 76, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Ivor Brown 01 Jan 1897 Male Public Works Contractor's Labourer Married 76 1 Violet Brown 29 Jul 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 76 2 Ivor Brown 03 Oct 1921 Male Incapacitated Single 76 3 Rose Cottrell (Brown) 18 May 1926 Female At School Single 76 4 The record for this person is officially closed. Doris Brown 07 Jun 1930 Female At School Single 76 6 John (W) Brown 25 May 1933 Male At School Single 76 7 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-A
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-B
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1926%2F2%2FAZ%2F000160&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1926%2F2%2FAZ%2F000160%2F134,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, ROSE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1926 Apr-Jun Volume 6A Page 902,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1926/2/AZ/000160/134. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1926-Q2-E&W
- [S6485] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1977%2F2%2FAZ%2F000224&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1977%2F2%2FAZ%2F000224%2F108,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of COTTRELL, ROSE in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England; Birth: 18 May 1926; Index: Kidderminster - 1977 Apr-Jun; 1977- Volume 29 Page 0471,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1977/2/AZ/000224/108. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
DeathIndex-Cottrell-1977-Q2-E&W
Doris June Brown1
F, #58474, b. 7 June 1930, d. between October and December 1990
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Ivor W Brown (b. 1 January 1897, d. between April and June 1967) |
| Mother* | Violet Dowling (b. 29 July 1898, d. between April and June 1987) |
Vital Facts
| Death | Doris June Brown died between October and December 1990, in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 60; Formerly: Shropshire; Index: Bridgnorth - 1990 Oct-Dec; Volume 30, Page 10; Register number: 1090.1 |
| Birth | She was born on 7 June 1930 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Bridgnorth - 1930 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 824.2,1,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between October and December 1990 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG 1930
Birth
7 June 1930 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Doris June Brown was born on 7 June 1930 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Index: Bridgnorth - 1930 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 824.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Doris Brown may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: 2 Bk 24 Oak Street, Highley.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG At School.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between October and December 1990 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Doris June Brown died between October and December 1990, in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Age: 60; Formerly: Shropshire; Index: Bridgnorth - 1990 Oct-Dec; Volume 30, Page 10; Register number: 1090.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Doris June Brown was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Doris June Brown has the reference number 58474.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of BROWN, DORIS JUNE in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England; Birth: 7 June 1930; Index: Bridgnorth - 1990 Oct-Dec; 1990- Volume 30 Page 10,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1990/10/77735695. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=tna%2fr39%2f5198%2f5198j%2f009,
Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVOR household of 2 Back 24 Oak Street, Highley, Shropshire, Shropshire, England; Archive reference: RG101/5198J/008/44, Piece number: 5198J, E D letter code: OJDE, Item number: 8, Line number: 44, Record ID: TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44, Schedule: 76, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Ivor Brown 01 Jan 1897 Male Public Works Contractor's Labourer Married 76 1 Violet Brown 29 Jul 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 76 2 Ivor Brown 03 Oct 1921 Male Incapacitated Single 76 3 Rose Cottrell (Brown) 18 May 1926 Female At School Single 76 4 The record for this person is officially closed. Doris Brown 07 Jun 1930 Female At School Single 76 6 John (W) Brown 25 May 1933 Male At School Single 76 7 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-A
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-B
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1930%2F3%2FAZ%2F000144&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1930%2F3%2FAZ%2F000144%2F011,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, DORIS J; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1930 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 824,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1930/3/AZ/000144/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1930-Q3-E&W
John Wallace Brown1
M, #58475, b. 25 May 1933, d. between October and December 1984
Pedigree Link
| Father* | Ivor W Brown (b. 1 January 1897, d. between April and June 1967) |
| Mother* | Violet Dowling (b. 29 July 1898, d. between April and June 1987) |
Vital Facts
| Death | John Wallace Brown died between October and December 1984, in Newbury, Hampshire, England. Note: Age: 51; Formerly: Hampshire; Index: Newbury - 1984 Oct-Dec; Volume 19, Page 118; Register number: 1084.1 |
| Birth | He was born on 25 May 1933 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Bridgnorth - 1933 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 747.2,1,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between October and December 1984 | Newbury, Hampshire, England
1933
Birth
25 May 1933 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG John Wallace Brown was born on 25 May 1933 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
G. Note: Index: Bridgnorth - 1933 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 747.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Detail: 2 Bk 24 Oak Street, Highley.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, EnglandG At School.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between October and December 1984 | Newbury, Hampshire, England
John Wallace Brown died between October and December 1984, in Newbury, Hampshire, England. Note: Age: 51; Formerly: Hampshire; Index: Newbury - 1984 Oct-Dec; Volume 19, Page 118; Register number: 1084.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of John Wallace Brown was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Wallace Brown has the reference number 58475.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 19 February 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of BROWN, JOHN WALLACE in Newbury, Hampshire, England; Birth: 25 May 1933; Index: Newbury - 1984 Oct-Dec; 1984- Volume 19 Page 118,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1984/10/74211409. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=tna%2fr39%2f5198%2f5198j%2f009,
Citation Detail: Census for BROWN, IVOR household of 2 Back 24 Oak Street, Highley, Shropshire, Shropshire, England; Archive reference: RG101/5198J/008/44, Piece number: 5198J, E D letter code: OJDE, Item number: 8, Line number: 44, Record ID: TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44, Schedule: 76, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Ivor Brown 01 Jan 1897 Male Public Works Contractor's Labourer Married 76 1 Violet Brown 29 Jul 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 76 2 Ivor Brown 03 Oct 1921 Male Incapacitated Single 76 3 Rose Cottrell (Brown) 18 May 1926 Female At School Single 76 4 The record for this person is officially closed. Doris Brown 07 Jun 1930 Female At School Single 76 6 John (W) Brown 25 May 1933 Male At School Single 76 7 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1921 Census Of England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/5198/5198J/008/44. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-A
Census-1939-ENG-Brown-Ivor-1897-Shropshire-Shropshire-Bridgnorth-RD-B
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1930%2F3%2FAZ%2F000144&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1930%2F3%2FAZ%2F000144%2F011,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of BROWN, JOHN W; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Dowling; in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England;Index: Bridgnorth - 1933 Jul-Sep Volume 6A Page 747,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1933/3/AZ/000132/064. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
BirthIndex-Brown-1933-Q3-E&W
