Person Page 2,358

Robert Dowling1

M, #58929, b. September 1880, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Martin Dowling (b. October 1844, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Catherine A Dowling (b. 1847, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathRobert Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in September 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19001

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    USA
  • 1880
    Birth
    September 1880 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1890
    Census
    2 June 1890 | USA
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1900
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (140/149) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Occupation
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Crane Operator.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Robert Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Robert Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Robert Dowling has the reference number 58929.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S2803] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004114972%2F00599&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004114972%2F00599%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241365; Record ID: USC/1900/004114972/00599/048; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 56 1844 Pennsylvania Catherine A Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Pennsylvania Agnes G. Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1879 Pennsylvania Robert Dowling Son Single Male 20 1880 Pennsylvania Walter H. Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Pennsylvania Wm. G. Dowling Son Single Male 16 1884 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004114972/00599/048. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Walter H Dowling1

M, #58930, b. June 1882, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Martin Dowling (b. October 1844, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Catherine A Dowling (b. 1847, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathWalter H Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in June 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19001

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    USA
  • 1882
    Birth
    June 1882 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1890
    Census
    2 June 1890
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1900
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (140/149) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Occupation
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Day Labourer.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Walter H Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Walter H Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Walter H Dowling has the reference number 58930.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
Labourers
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S2803] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004114972%2F00599&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004114972%2F00599%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241365; Record ID: USC/1900/004114972/00599/048; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 56 1844 Pennsylvania Catherine A Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Pennsylvania Agnes G. Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1879 Pennsylvania Robert Dowling Son Single Male 20 1880 Pennsylvania Walter H. Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Pennsylvania Wm. G. Dowling Son Single Male 16 1884 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004114972/00599/048. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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William G Dowling1

M, #58931, b. February 1884, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Martin Dowling (b. October 1844, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Catherine A Dowling (b. 1847, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathWilliam G Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in February 1884 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19001

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in on.
  • 1884
    Birth
    February 1884 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1890
    Census
    2 June 1890
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1900
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (140/149) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Occupation
    8 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Teamster (drove a team of draft animals, usually a wagon drawn by oxen, horses, or mules.)
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    William G Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of William G Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William G Dowling has the reference number 58931.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S2803] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004114972%2F00599&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004114972%2F00599%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241365; Record ID: USC/1900/004114972/00599/048; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 56 1844 Pennsylvania Catherine A Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Pennsylvania Agnes G. Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1879 Pennsylvania Robert Dowling Son Single Male 20 1880 Pennsylvania Walter H. Dowling Son Single Male 18 1882 Pennsylvania Wm. G. Dowling Son Single Male 16 1884 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1900 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004114972/00599/048. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mary E Dowling1,2

F, #58932, b. 1877, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Irene D Dowling (b. May 1900, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Elizabeth Dowling (b. 1902, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Agnes C Dowling (b. 1905, d. DECEASED)
Son*Albert Dowling (b. November 1908, d. DECEASED)
Son*Walter Dowling (b. 1911, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Frances Dowling (b. 1913, d. DECEASED)
Son*Edward Dowling (b. 1919, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary E Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1877 in Pennsylvania, USA.1,2
MarriageShe and Albert J Dowling were married in 1899 Both in 1st marriage.1,2


Census Summary

Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
9 Jun 19001
Census
28 Apr 19102
Census
7 Jan 19203

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Mary Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • TIMELINE
    Between May and November 1893
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in on between May and November 1893.
  • 1877
    Birth
    1877 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1879
    Birth
    1879 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 3
  • 1890
    Census
    2 June 1890
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1899
    Marriage | Albert J Dowling
    1899
    Age ~22
    Birth in 1877 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: DECEASED
    Mary E Dowling and Albert J Dowling were married in 1899 Both in 1st marriage.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1900
    Residence
    9 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (141/150) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Census
    9 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 23; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Children
    9 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    She was shown 1 child still living out of 1 on 9 June 1900 in Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in on 1 October 1908.
  • 1910
    Census
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 2
  • 1910
    Residence
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (130/137) Middle Street, Baldwin Township, 4th Precinct.
    Citation: 2
  • 1910
    Children
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    She was shown 4 children still living out of 4 on 28 April 1910 in Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in on 28 July 1914.
  • 1917
    TIMELINE
    6 April 1917
    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 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
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Mary E Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary E Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary E Dowling has the reference number 58932.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, North Carolina
USA, Pennsylvania
World War 1
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  1. [S2803] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004114972%2f00600,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241365; Record ID: USC/1900/004114972/00600/054; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 23 1877 Pennsylvania Mary E. Dowling Wife Married Female 23 1877 Pennsylvania Irene D. Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1900 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004114972/00600/054. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S5029] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157151/01013/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 33 1877 Mary E Dowling Wife Married Female 33 1877 Irene D Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Elizabeth Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Agnes C Dowling Daughter Single Female 5 1905 Adelpert Dowling Son Single Male 1 1909,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157151/01013/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Irene D Dowling1,2

F, #58933, b. May 1900, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathIrene D Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in May 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.1,2,3


Census Summary

Census
9 Jun 19001
Census
28 Apr 19102
Census
7 Jan 19203

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Irene Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • 1900
    Birth
    May 1900 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • 1900
    Census
    9 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1 month; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Residence
    9 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (141/150) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1900
    Occupation
    9 June 1900 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in on 1 October 1908.
  • 1910
    Census
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1910
    Residence
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (130/137) Middle Street, Baldwin Township, 4th Precinct.
    Citation: 2
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Occupation
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Store Stenographer.
    Citation: 3
  • 1920
    Census
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1900
    Ethicity
    Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Irene D Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Irene D Dowling was American.
    Citations: 2,1,3
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Irene D Dowling has the reference number 58933.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, North Carolina
USA, Pennsylvania
World War 1
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  1. [S2803] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004114972%2f00600,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241365; Record ID: USC/1900/004114972/00600/054; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 23 1877 Pennsylvania Mary E. Dowling Wife Married Female 23 1877 Pennsylvania Irene D. Dowling Daughter Single Female 0 1900 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004114972/00600/054. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S5029] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157151/01013/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 33 1877 Mary E Dowling Wife Married Female 33 1877 Irene D Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Elizabeth Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Agnes C Dowling Daughter Single Female 5 1905 Adelpert Dowling Son Single Male 1 1909,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157151/01013/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Elizabeth Dowling1

F, #58934, b. 1902, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathElizabeth Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA.1,2


Census Summary

Census
28 Apr 19101
Census
7 Jan 19202

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Bessie Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • 1902
    Birth
    1902 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1903
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in on 1 October 1908.
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 1910
    Residence
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (130/137) Middle Street, Baldwin Township, 4th Precinct.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Census
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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
    Occupation
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Store Saleslady.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Census
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Elizabeth Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Dowling has the reference number 58934.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, North Carolina
USA, Pennsylvania
World War 1
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  1. [S5029] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157151/01013/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 33 1877 Mary E Dowling Wife Married Female 33 1877 Irene D Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Elizabeth Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Agnes C Dowling Daughter Single Female 5 1905 Adelpert Dowling Son Single Male 1 1909,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157151/01013/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Albert-J-1877-PA-Allegheny-A
  2. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Agnes C Dowling1

F, #58935, b. 1905, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAgnes C Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Census
28 Apr 19101
Census
7 Jan 19202

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Agnes Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Birth
    Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 2
  • TIMELINE
    San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on.
  • 1905
    Birth
    1905 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1908
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in on 1 October 1908.
  • 1910
    Census
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (141/150) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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 War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    1920
  • 1920
    Census
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Agnes C Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Agnes C Dowling has the reference number 58935.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
World War 1
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  1. [S5029] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157151/01013/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 33 1877 Mary E Dowling Wife Married Female 33 1877 Irene D Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Elizabeth Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Agnes C Dowling Daughter Single Female 5 1905 Adelpert Dowling Son Single Male 1 1909,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157151/01013/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Albert-J-1877-PA-Allegheny-B
    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Albert-J-1877-PA-Allegheny-A
  2. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Albert Dowling1,2

M, #58936, b. November 1908, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAlbert Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in November 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.1,2


Census Summary

Census
28 Apr 19101
Census
7 Jan 19202

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on.
  • 1908
    Birth
    November 1908 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1910
    Residence
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (130/137) Middle Street, Baldwin Township, 4th Precinct.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Census
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910
    Residence
    28 April 1910 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (141/150) Baldwin Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    1920
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in on 1920.
  • 1920
    Census
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Albert Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Albert Dowling has the reference number 58936.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
World War 1
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  1. [S5029] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F005157151%2F01013%2F048,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT J household of Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157151/01013/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Albert J Dowling Self Married Male 33 1877 Mary E Dowling Wife Married Female 33 1877 Irene D Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1900 Elizabeth Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1902 Agnes C Dowling Daughter Single Female 5 1905 Adelpert Dowling Son Single Male 1 1909,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157151/01013/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Albert-J-1877-PA-Allegheny-B
    Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Albert-J-1877-PA-Allegheny-A
  2. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Walter Dowling1

M, #58937, b. 1911, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathWalter Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1911 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Census
7 Jan 19201

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    World
  • TIMELINE
    Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on.
  • 1911
    Birth
    1911 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    1920
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in on 1920.
  • 1920
    Census
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Walter Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Walter Dowling has the reference number 58937.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
World War 1
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  1. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Frances Dowling1

F, #58938, b. 1913, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathFrances Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1913 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Census
7 Jan 19201

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    World
  • TIMELINE
    Europe
  • TIMELINE
    USA
  • 1913
    Birth
    1913 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1917
    TIMELINE
    6 April 1917
  • 1920
    Census
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Frances Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Frances Dowling has the reference number 58938.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Edward Dowling1

M, #58939, b. 1919, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Albert J Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary E Dowling (b. 1877, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathEdward Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1919 in Pennsylvania, USA.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Census
    Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • TIMELINE
    USA
  • 1919
    Birth
    1919 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Residence
    7 January 1920 | Baldwin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Detail: (56/58) Baldwin Township, Precinct 4.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Edward Dowling was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward Dowling has the reference number 58939.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S5037] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004967661%2F00294%2F074,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ALBERT household of , Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004967661/00294/074; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Albert Dowling Self Married Male 42 1878 Pennsylvania Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 41 1879 Pennsylvania Irene Dowling Daughter Single Female 19 1901 Pennsylvania Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1902 Pennsylvania Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1906 Pennsylvania Albert Dowling Son Single Male 11 1909 Pennsylvania Walter Dowling Son Single Male 9 1911 Pennsylvania Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 7 1913 Pennsylvania Edward Dowling Son Single Male 1 1919 Pennsylvania,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004967661/00294/074. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Edward L Dowling1,2,3

M, #58940, b. 1872, d. 1947
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Dowling (b. 1844, d. 6 April 1922)
Mother*Ellen Sullivan (b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914)
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Vital Facts

BirthEdward L Dowling was born in 1872 in Indiana, USAG.4,5,1,2,6
MarriageHe and Nellie E Dowling were married in 1909 Both in 1st marriage.2
DeathHe died in 1947. Note: Age: 75.3
BurialHe was buried in 1947 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951448.3


Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 18806
Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19007
Census
25 Apr 19102
Census
22 Jan 19204
Census
7 Apr 19305
Census
12 Apr 19401

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Edward Dowling
    Citation: 6
  • Name Ed Dowling
    Citation: 7
  • Name E L Dowling
    Citations: 4,5
  • TIMELINE
    Between May and November 1893 | USA
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
  • 1871
    Birth
    1871
    Citation: 3
  • 1872
    Birth
    1872 | Indiana, USAG
    Citations: 4,5,1,2,6
  • 1874
    Birth
    January 1874 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 7
  • 1880~8
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 6
  • 1880~8
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    At home.
    Citation: 6
  • 1880~8
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 6
  • 1890~18
    Census
    2 June 1890 | USA
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1900~28
    Occupation
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Salesman.
    Citation: 7
  • 1900~28
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 102 Collet Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 3.
    Citation: 7
  • 1900~28
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 26; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 7
  • 1903~31
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906~34
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908~36
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 1909~37
    Marriage | Nellie E Dowling
    1909
    Age ~29
    Birth in 1880 | Iowa, USAG
    Death: in 1958
    Edward L Dowling and Nellie E Dowling were married in 1909 Both in 1st marriage.
    Citation: 2
  • 1910~38
    Census
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1910~38
    Residence
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, (131/152) Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2.
    Citation: 2
  • 1910~38
    Occupation
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Hardware Merchant.
    Citation: 2
  • 1914~42
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 1917~45
    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.
  • 1918~46
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920~48
    TIMELINE
    1920 | USA
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
  • 1920~48
    Census
    22 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 4
  • 1920~48
    Residence
    22 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2 Precinct 2.
    Citation: 4
  • 1920~48
    Occupation
    22 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Proprietor of Hardware Store.
    Citation: 4
  • 1929~57
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | USA
    'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930~58
    Occupation
    7 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Hardware Retail Merchant.
    Citation: 5
  • 1930~58
    Residence
    7 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 109 Roselawn Street, Newell Township (would appear to now be Roselawn West.)
    Citation: 5
  • 1930~58
    Census
    7 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
    'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 12 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 109 West Roselawn Avenue, Newell Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1939~67
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | USA
    'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939~67
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | Europe
    World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
  • 1940~68
    Census
    12 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 68; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1940~68
    Occupation
    12 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Hardware Store Owner.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1947~75
    Death
    1947
    Edward L Dowling died in 1947. Note: Age: 75.
    Citation: 3
  • 1947~75
    Burial
    1947 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    He was buried in 1947 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951448.
    Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Artefact
    Stoneware Rolling Pin.
    Citation: 8
  • 1880~8
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Edward L Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 6
  • 1900~28
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 7
  • 1940~68
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Edward L Dowling was American.
    Citations: 4,5,1,2,7,6
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 4,5,1,2,7,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward L Dowling has the reference number 58940.
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EthnicityAmerican
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eBay Auction item on sale 21 April 2026; Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.
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eBay Auction item on sale 21 April 2026; Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.
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eBay Auction item on sale 21 April 2026; Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.
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AI Generated image of Edward Dowling and his two sisters in the Hardware shop Danville.
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1880 USA
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
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Merchants
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  1. [S6551] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005459639%2F00379&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1584895711,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, EDWARD L household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 898; Record ID: USC/1940/1584895711; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Edward L Dowling Head Married Male 68 1872 Indiana Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 60 1880 Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1584895711. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1940-USA-Dowling-Edward-L-1872-IL-Vermilion-A
  2. [S6553] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120%2F031,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, EDWARD L household of Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971188/00120/031; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward L Dowling Self Married Male 38 1872 Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 30 1880,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971188/00120/031. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, EDWARD L. in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; , Birth Date: 1871, Death Date: 1947; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951448/edward_l-dowling: accessed April 21, 2026), memorial page for Edward L. Dowling (1871–1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70951448, citing Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lesa Epperson (contributor 46576986).; Record ID: 70951448,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Edward L. Dowling (1871-1947) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951448. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  4. [S6549] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00615&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00615%2F029,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, E L household of , Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964836/00615/029; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place E L Dowling Self Married Male 48 1872 Indiana Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1880 Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964836/00615/029. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S6550] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00519&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00519%2F026,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, E L household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 564; Record ID: USC/1930/004950551/00519/026; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place E L Dowling Head Married Male 58 1872 Indiana Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 50 1880 Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950551/00519/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1880-USA-Dowling-John-1844-IN-Fountain-A
  7. [S6554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496%2F035,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240348; Record ID: USC/1900/004113807/00496/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 57 1843 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 57 1843 Indiana Ed Dowling Son Single Male 26 1874 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 22 1878 Indiana Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 11 1889 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004113807/00496/032. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  8. [S644] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: eBay On-line Auction, discussion list, -. www.ebay.com : 2014.

    Items shown for sale,
    Citation Detail: Auction of DOWLING, Antique Dowling Hardware Co Danville IL Blue Stripe Crock Stoneware Rolling Pin. Sale by 'StayinAlive75' 21 April 2026 starting bid at $1,097.96 or best offer. Description: Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on 21 April 2026 from https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/227301077750?mkevt=1&plmtId=1113040101&mesgId=9001&mkpid=0&emsid=enull.m168038.l183741&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid&bu=43181516992&trkId=98fed667-a246-3f36-97b4-53fdf32e1004&cnvId=1b4ee4b9-f118-40e2-85f0-52fa156ff878&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20260419032955&segname

    Artifact-Dowling-c1920-USA-IL-Danville-C
    eBay Auction item on sale 21 April 2026; Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.
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    eBay Auction item on sale 21 April 2026; Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.
    Artifact-Dowling-c1920-USA-IL-Danville-A
    eBay Auction item on sale 21 April 2026; Antique stoneware rolling pin features a cream-colored ceramic body accented with classic blue stripes and advertising for Dowling Hardware Co. of Danville, ILL. This heavy-duty kitchen tool is equipped with smooth wooden handles and a glazed finish. A perfect piece for farmhouse decor or a vintage kitchen collection, it showcases the durable craftsmanship of early 20th-century stoneware.

Nellie E Dowling1

F, #58941, b. 1880, d. 1958
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

BirthNellie E Dowling was born in 1880 in Iowa, USAG.2,3,4,5,6
MarriageShe and Edward L Dowling were married in 1909 Both in 1st marriage.6
DeathShe died in 1958. Note: Age: 78.1
BurialShe was buried in 1958 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951426.1


Census Summary

Census
25 Apr 19106
Census
22 Jan 19202
Census
7 Apr 19303
Census
12 Apr 19404
Census
12 Apr 19505

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Nellie Dowling
    Citations: 2,3,4,5,6
  • 1879
    Birth
    1879
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Birth
    1880 | Iowa, USAG
    Citations: 2,3,4,5,6
  • 1903~23
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906~26
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908~28
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 1909~29
    Marriage | Edward L Dowling
    1909
    Age ~37
    Birth in 1872 | Indiana, USAG
    Death: in 1947
    Nellie E Dowling and Edward L Dowling were married in 1909 Both in 1st marriage.
    Citation: 6
  • 1910~30
    Children
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown None on 25 April 1910 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG.
    Citation: 6
  • 1910~30
    Residence
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, (131/152) Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2.
    Citation: 6
  • 1910~30
    Census
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 6
  • 1914~34
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 1917~37
    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.
  • 1918~38
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920~40
    TIMELINE
    1920 | USA
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
  • 1920~40
    Census
    22 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920~40
    Residence
    22 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2 Precinct 2.
    Citation: 2
  • 1929~49
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | USA
    'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930~50
    Census
    7 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 1930~50
    Residence
    7 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 109 Roselawn Street, Newell Township (would appear to now be Roselawn West.)
    Citation: 3
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
    'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 12 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 109 West Roselawn Avenue, Newell Township.
    Citation: 4
  • 1939~59
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | USA
    'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939~59
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | Europe
    World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
  • 1940~60
    Census
    12 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 4
  • 1945~65
    TIMELINE
    2 September 1945 | World
    World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
  • 1950~70
    Census
    12 April 1950 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 70; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • 1950~70
    Residence
    12 April 1950 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 109 West Roselawn Avenue, Newell Township.
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1958~78
    Death
    1958
    Nellie E Dowling died in 1958. Note: Age: 78.
    Citation: 1
  • 1958~78
    Burial
    1958 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was buried in 1958 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951426.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1940~60
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Nellie E Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 4
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Nellie E Dowling was American.
    Citations: 2,3,4,5,6
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 2,3,4,5,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Nellie E Dowling has the reference number 58941.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
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Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, Iowa - All
USA, North Carolina
World War 1
World War 2
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, NELLIE E. in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; , Birth Date: 1879, Death Date: 1958; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951426/nellie_e-dowling: accessed April 21, 2026), memorial page for Nellie E. Dowling (1879–1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70951426, citing Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lesa Epperson (contributor 46576986).; Record ID: 70951426,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Nellie E. Dowling (1879-1958) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951426. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  2. [S6549] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00615&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00615%2F029,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, E L household of , Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964836/00615/029; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place E L Dowling Self Married Male 48 1872 Indiana Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1880 Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964836/00615/029. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S6550] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00519&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00519%2F026,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, E L household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 564; Record ID: USC/1930/004950551/00519/026; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place E L Dowling Head Married Male 58 1872 Indiana Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 50 1880 Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950551/00519/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S6551] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1940%2F005459639%2F00379&parentid=USC%2F1940%2F1584895711,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, EDWARD L household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 898; Record ID: USC/1940/1584895711; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Edward L Dowling Head Married Male 68 1872 Indiana Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 60 1880 Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1584895711. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S6552] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Illinois-044624-0025?queryId=296e0085-9956-42ef-bed8-086c1414bb25&usePUB=true&_phsrc=ixt3&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=227703573,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, NELLIE household of 304, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA; Enumeration District: 92-61; Roll: 1166; Page: 24; Record ID: 62308::227703573; Gender: Female; Age: 70; Birth year: ; Birth place: Iowa,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.com; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.com"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/227703573:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S6553] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120%2F031,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, EDWARD L household of Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971188/00120/031; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Edward L Dowling Self Married Male 38 1872 Nellie Dowling Wife Married Female 30 1880,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971188/00120/031. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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John Dowling1,2,3,4,5

M, #58942, b. 1844, d. 6 April 1922
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Ellen Sullivan (b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914)

Children:

Daughter*Mary Dowling+ (b. 1870, d. DECEASED)
Son*Edward L Dowling (b. 1872, d. 1947)
Daughter*Ella Dowling (b. August 1878, d. 1960)
Daughter*Nora Dowling (b. 1879, d. 1955)
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Vital Facts

BirthJohn Dowling was born in 1844 in IrelandG.3,5
MarriageHe and Ellen Sullivan were married on 31 August 1868 in Warren, Indiana, USAG, (Note: Alternative transcript of same source shows 1 Sep 1868 - original not seen.)4,2
DeathHe died on 6 April 1922. Note: Age: 77.5
BurialHe was buried after 6 April 1922 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 10813552.5


Census Summary

Census
27 Jul 18706
Census
1 Jun 18803
Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19002
Census
25 Apr 19101

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name John Dewlin
    Citation: 6
  • TIMELINE
    Between May and November 1893 | USA
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
  • 1843
    Birth
    November 1843 | IrelandG
    Citations: 2,6
  • 1844
    Birth
    1844 | IrelandG
    Citations: 3,5
  • 1850
    Birth
    1850 | IrelandG
    Citation: 1
  • 1861~17
    TIMELINE
    12 April 1861 | USA
    American Civil War starts due to conflict between State and National authority over many issues, predominantly, slavery in USA on 12 April 1861.
  • 1865~21
    Immigration
    1865 | USA
    Citation: 2
  • 1865~21
    TIMELINE
    9 May 1865 | USA
    American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
  • 1868~24
    Marriage | Ellen Sullivan
    31 August 1868 | Warren, Indiana, USAG
    Age 24
    Birth on 21 November 1843 | Indiana, USAG
    Death: on 7 March 1914
    John Dowling and Ellen Sullivan were married on 31 August 1868 in Warren, Indiana, USAG, (Note: Alternative transcript of same source shows 1 Sep 1868 - original not seen.)
    Citations: 4,2
  • 1868~24
    Residence
    31 August 1868 | Warren, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (at Marriage to Ellen Sullivan.)
    Citation: 4
  • 1870~26
    Marriage | Ellen Sullivan
    1870
    Age ~27
    Birth on 21 November 1843 | Indiana, USAG
    Death: on 7 March 1914
    He and Ellen Sullivan were married in 1870 Both in 1st marriage.
    Citation: 1
  • 1870~26
    Immigration
    1870 | USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1870~26
    Occupation
    27 July 1870 | Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Labourer.
    Citation: 6
  • 1870~26
    Residence
    27 July 1870 | Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (188/205) Town of Covington,; Post Office: Covington (Appears to be a railway labourer's boarding residence.)
    Citation: 6
  • 1870~26
    Census
    27 July 1870 | Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital Status: Not Stated ; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Boarder.
    Citation: 6
  • 1880~36
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 3
  • 1880~36
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Rail road Labourer.
    Citation: 3
  • 1880~36
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 36; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 3
  • 1890~46
    Census
    2 June 1890 | USA
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1900~56
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900~56
    Occupation
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Railroad Road Master.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900~56
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 102 Collet Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 3.
    Citation: 2
  • 1903~59
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906~62
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908~64
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 1910~66
    Occupation
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Railroad Work Foreman.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910~66
    Residence
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, (131/153) Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910~66
    Census
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1922~78
    Death
    6 April 1922
    John Dowling died on 6 April 1922. Note: Age: 77.
    Citation: 5
  • 1922
    Burial
    After 6 April 1922 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    He was buried after 6 April 1922 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 10813552.
    Citation: 5

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1880~36
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    John Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • 1900~56
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    He was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
    The national origin of John Dowling was Irish.
    Citations: 1,2,3,6
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 58942.
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EthnicityIrish
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Cause of Death
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Census 1880 USA
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Census 1910 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Labourers
Railway
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [S6553] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120%2F031,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971188/00120/033; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year John Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 60 1850 Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 30 1880 Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 35 1875,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971188/00120/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496%2F035,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240348; Record ID: USC/1900/004113807/00496/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 57 1843 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 57 1843 Indiana Ed Dowling Son Single Male 26 1874 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 22 1878 Indiana Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 11 1889 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004113807/00496/032. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S5659] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN to SULLIVAN, ELLEN; in Warren, Indiana, United States on 31 August 1868; Parents of John: Parents of Ellen,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_327934180/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  5. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2014/88/10813552_1396224592.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, JOHN in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; , Birth Date: 1844, Death Date: 6 April 1922; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10813552/john-dowling: accessed April 21, 2026), memorial page for John Dowling (1844–6 Apr 1922), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10813552, citing Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Tony Cannon (contributor 46527423).; Record ID: 10813552,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John Dowling (1844-1922) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10813552. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S6556] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004263370%2F00380&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004263370%2F00380%2F030,
    Citation Detail: Census for DEWLIN, JOHN household of Covington, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004263370/00380/019; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place George Meitzler Male 30 1840 Hesse Damestadt Johanna Meitzler Female 26 1844 Ireland John Meitzler Male 1 1869 Indiana Mary Meitzler Female 0 1870 Indiana Maggie McMahon Female 20 1850 Canada John Dewlin Male 27 1843 Ireland Peter McMahon Male 21 1849 Ireland Mike Flaherty Male 30 1840 Ireland James Tolbert Male 26 1844 Ireland Joel Jordan Male 27 1843 New Jersey Wm Carlin Male 19 1851 Ireland Dennis Madigan Male 35 1835 Ireland Pat McMahon Male 19 1851 Canada Tim McMahan Male 57 1813 Ireland John Fuller Male 17 1853 Indiana James McMahon Male 16 1854 Indiana Pat Sullivan Male 55 1815 Ireland,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004263370/00380/019. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ellen Sullivan1,2

F, #58943, b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914
Pedigree Link
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Father*Patsy Sullivan (b. 1816, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: John Dowling (b. 1844, d. 6 April 1922)

Children:

Daughter*Mary Dowling+ (b. 1870, d. DECEASED)
Son*Edward L Dowling (b. 1872, d. 1947)
Daughter*Ella Dowling (b. August 1878, d. 1960)
Daughter*Nora Dowling (b. 1879, d. 1955)
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Vital Facts

BirthEllen Sullivan was born on 21 November 1843 in Indiana, USAG.3,4
MarriageShe and John Dowling were married on 31 August 1868 in Warren, Indiana, USAG, (Note: Alternative transcript of same source shows 1 Sep 1868 - original not seen.)2,3
DeathShe died on 7 March 1914. Note: Age: 70.4
BurialShe was buried after 7 March 1914 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 10813554.4


Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 18801
Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19003
Census
25 Apr 19105

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Ella S Dowling
    Citation: 4
  • Name Ellen Dowling
    Citations: 5,3,1
  • TIMELINE
    Between May and November 1893 | USA
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
  • 1843
    Birth
    1843 | IrelandG
    Citation: 1
  • 1843
    Birth
    21 November 1843 | Indiana, USAG
    Citations: 3,4
  • 1850
    Birth
    1850 | IrelandG
    Citation: 5
  • 186824
    Marriage | John Dowling
    31 August 1868 | Warren, Indiana, USAG
    Age ~24
    Birth in 1844 | IrelandG
    Death: on 6 April 1922
    Ellen Sullivan and John Dowling were married on 31 August 1868 in Warren, Indiana, USAG, (Note: Alternative transcript of same source shows 1 Sep 1868 - original not seen.)
    Citations: 2,3
  • 186824
    Residence
    31 August 1868 | Warren, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (at Marriage to John Dowling.)
    Citation: 2
  • 1870~27
    Marriage | John Dowling
    1870
    Age ~26
    Birth in 1844 | IrelandG
    Death: on 6 April 1922
    She and John Dowling were married in 1870 Both in 1st marriage.
    Citation: 5
  • 1870~27
    Immigration
    1870 | USA
    Citation: 5
  • 188036
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Keeping house.
    Citation: 1
  • 188036
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 188036
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 1
  • 189046
    Census
    2 June 1890 | USA
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 190056
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 190056
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 102 Collet Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 3.
    Citation: 3
  • 190056
    Children
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown 4 children still living out of 4 on 8 June 1900 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG.
    Citation: 3
  • 190360
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 190662
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 190864
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 191066
    Children
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown 4 children still living out of 4 on 25 April 1910 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG.
    Citation: 5
  • 191066
    Residence
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, (131/153) Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2.
    Citation: 5
  • 191066
    Census
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 191470
    Death
    7 March 1914
    Ellen Sullivan died on 7 March 1914. Note: Age: 70.
    Citation: 4
  • 1914
    Burial
    After 7 March 1914 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was buried after 7 March 1914 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 10813554.
    Citation: 4

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 188036
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Ellen Sullivan was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • 190056
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ellen Sullivan was Irish.
    Citations: 5,3,1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 5,3,1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellen Sullivan has the reference number 58943.
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EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 24 hours
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1880 USA
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1880-USA-Dowling-John-1844-IN-Fountain-A
  2. [S5659] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, JOHN to SULLIVAN, ELLEN; in Warren, Indiana, United States on 31 August 1868; Parents of John: Parents of Ellen,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_327934180/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  3. [S6554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496%2F035,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240348; Record ID: USC/1900/004113807/00496/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 57 1843 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 57 1843 Indiana Ed Dowling Son Single Male 26 1874 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 22 1878 Indiana Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 11 1889 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004113807/00496/032. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1900-USA-Dowling-John-1843-IL-Vermilion-A
  4. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELLA S. in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; , Birth Date: 21 November 1843, Death Date: 7 March 1914; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10813554/ella_s-dowling: accessed April 21, 2026), memorial page for Ella S. Dowling (21 Nov 1843–7 Mar 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10813554, citing Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Tony Cannon (contributor 46527423).; Record ID: 10813554,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Ella S. Dowling (1843-1914) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10813554. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  5. [S6553] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120%2F031,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971188/00120/033; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year John Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 60 1850 Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 30 1880 Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 35 1875,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971188/00120/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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

F, #58944, b. August 1878, d. 1960
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Dowling (b. 1844, d. 6 April 1922)
Mother*Ellen Sullivan (b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914)
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Vital Facts

BirthElla Dowling was born in August 1878 in Indiana, USAG.2,5
DeathShe died in 1960. Note: Age: 83.4
BurialShe was buried in 1960 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951364.4


Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 18803
Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19002
Census
25 Apr 19101
Census
17 Apr 19307
Census
2 Apr 19406
Census
11 Apr 19505

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • TIMELINE
    Between May and November 1893 | USA
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
  • 1876
    Birth
    1876
    Citation: 4
  • 1877
    Birth
    1877 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 3
  • 1878
    Birth
    August 1878 | Indiana, USAG
    Citations: 2,5
  • 1880
    Birth
    1880 | Indiana, USAG
    Citations: 1,6
  • 18801
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    At home.
    Citation: 3
  • 18801
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 3
  • 18801
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 3
  • 1890
    Birth
    1890 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 7
  • 189011
    Census
    2 June 1890 | USA
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 190021
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 190021
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 102 Collet Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 3.
    Citation: 2
  • 190325
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 190627
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 190830
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 191031
    Census
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 191031
    Occupation
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Dry Goods Clerk.
    Citation: 1
  • 191031
    Residence
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, (131/153) Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2.
    Citation: 1
  • 192951
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | USA
    'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
  • 193051
    Occupation
    17 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Hardware Store Clerk.
    Citation: 7
  • 193051
    Residence
    17 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 35 (239/353) Pine Street, Danville Township.
    Citation: 7
  • 193051
    Census
    17 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 7
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
    'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501/204 Buchanan Street, Danville Township.
    Citation: 6
  • 193961
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | Europe
    World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
  • 193961
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | USA
    'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
  • 194061
    Census
    2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 6
  • 194567
    TIMELINE
    2 September 1945 | World
    World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
  • 195071
    Census
    11 April 1950 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 72; Marital Status: Never Married (Unmarried); Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • 195071
    Residence
    11 April 1950 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501/228, Buchanon Street.
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1960~82
    Death
    1960
    Ella Dowling died in 1960. Note: Age: 83.
    Citation: 4
  • 1960~82
    Burial
    1960 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was buried in 1960 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951364.
    Citation: 4

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 18801
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Ella Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • 190021
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • 194061
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown as American.
    Citation: 6
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Ella Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2,3,5,6,7
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2,3,5,6,7
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ella Dowling has the reference number 58944.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 24 hours
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Administrators
Cause of Death
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Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Clerks
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, North Carolina
World War 2
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  1. [S6553] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120%2F031,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971188/00120/033; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year John Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 60 1850 Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 30 1880 Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 35 1875,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971188/00120/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496%2F035,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240348; Record ID: USC/1900/004113807/00496/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 57 1843 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 57 1843 Indiana Ed Dowling Son Single Male 26 1874 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 22 1878 Indiana Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 11 1889 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004113807/00496/032. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1900-USA-Dowling-John-1843-IL-Vermilion-A
  3. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1880-USA-Dowling-John-1844-IN-Fountain-A
  4. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ELLA in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; , Birth Date: 1876, Death Date: 1960; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951364/ella-dowling: accessed April 21, 2026), memorial page for Ella Dowling (1876–1960), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70951364, citing Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lesa Epperson (contributor 46576986).; Record ID: 70951364,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Ella Dowling (1876-1960) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951364. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  5. [S6552] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Illinois-044617-0020?queryId=2c61aef2-6008-4d40-92ff-b84cd7b909f6&usePUB=true&_phsrc=ixt5&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=219565116,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELLA household of 228, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA; Enumeration District: 92-54; Roll: 1166; Page: 19; Record ID: 62308::219565116; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Ella Dowling 72 Head Nora Dowling 71 Sister,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.com; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.com"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/219565116:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S6551] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 1940 census of United States of America, ILLINOIS. VERMILION. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.

    Collection ID: UsCensus1940; Record set: Us Census 1940; Category: Census, land & surveys; Subcategory: Census; Collections from: Americas, United States,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, MARY household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 898; Record ID: USC/1940/1584896823; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Morrissey Head Widowed Female 69 1871 Indiana Ella Dowling Sister Single Female 60 1880 Indiana Nora Dowling Sister Single Female 58 1882 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1584896823. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1940-USA-Morrissey-Mary-1871-IL-Vermilion-A
  7. [S6550] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00143&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00143%2F006,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, NORA household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 564; Record ID: USC/1930/004950551/00143/006; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Nora Dowling Head Single Female 50 1880 Indiana Ella Dowling Sister Single Female 40 1890 Indiana John White Roomer Single Male 16 1914 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950551/00143/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Nora Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #58945, b. 1879, d. 1955
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Dowling (b. 1844, d. 6 April 1922)
Mother*Ellen Sullivan (b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914)
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Vital Facts

BirthNora Dowling was born in 1879 in Indiana, USAG.7,4
DeathShe died in 1955. Note: Age: 76.3
BurialShe was buried in 1955 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951407.3


Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 18807
Census
2 Jun 1890
Census
8 Jun 19002
Census
25 Apr 19101
Census
17 Apr 19306
Census
2 Apr 19405
Census
11 Apr 19504

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Norah Dowling
    Citation: 7
  • TIMELINE
    Between May and November 1893 | USA
    'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
  • 1875
    Birth
    1875 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1878
    Birth
    1878
    Citation: 3
  • 1879
    Birth
    1879 | Indiana, USAG
    Citations: 7,4
  • 1880
    Birth
    1880 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 6
  • 1880~1
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    At home.
    Citation: 7
  • 1880~1
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 7
  • 1880~1
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 7
  • 1882
    Birth
    1882 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 5
  • 1889
    Birth
    August 1889 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 2
  • 1890~11
    Census
    2 June 1890 | USA
    Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
  • 1900~21
    Census
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900~21
    Residence
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 102 Collet Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 3.
    Citation: 2
  • 1900~21
    Occupation
    8 June 1900 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Dry Goods Cashier.
    Citation: 2
  • 1903~24
    TIMELINE
    17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
    Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
  • 1906~27
    TIMELINE
    18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
    San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
  • 1908~29
    TIMELINE
    1 October 1908 | USA
    Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
  • 1910~31
    Census
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910~31
    Occupation
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Dry Goods Clerk.
    Citation: 1
  • 1910~31
    Residence
    25 April 1910 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 515 Lafayette Street, (131/153) Danville Township, Danville City Ward 2.
    Citation: 1
  • 1929~50
    TIMELINE
    24 October 1929 | USA
    'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
  • 1930~51
    Occupation
    17 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Dry Goods Store Bookkeeper.
    Citation: 6
  • 1930~51
    Residence
    17 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 35 (239/353) Pine Street, Danville Township.
    Citation: 6
  • 1930~51
    Census
    17 April 1930 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 6
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
    'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501/204 Buchanan Street, Danville Township.
    Citation: 5
  • 1939~60
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | USA
    'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939~60
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | Europe
    World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
  • 1940~61
    Census
    2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 5
  • 1940~61
    Occupation
    2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Retail Hardware Saleslady.
    Citation: 5
  • 1945~66
    TIMELINE
    2 September 1945 | World
    World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
  • 1950~71
    Residence
    11 April 1950 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501/228, Buchanon Street.
    Citation: 4
  • 1950~71
    Census
    11 April 1950 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 71; Marital Status: Never Married (Unmarried); Relation to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1955~76
    Death
    1955
    Nora Dowling died in 1955. Note: Age: 76.
    Citation: 3
  • 1955~76
    Burial
    1955 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was buried in 1955 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG, Resurrection Cemetery; Memorial ID: 70951407.
    Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1880~1
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Nora Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 7
  • 1900~21
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown as American.
    Citation: 2
  • 1940~61
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown as American.
    Citation: 5
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Nora Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,2,7,4,5,6
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2,7,4,5,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Nora Dowling has the reference number 58945.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1900 USA
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Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Clerks
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, North Carolina
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  1. [S6553] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971188%2F00120%2F031,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville Ward 2, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971188/00120/033; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year John Dowling Self Married Male 60 1850 Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 60 1850 Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 30 1880 Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 35 1875,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971188/00120/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6554] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004113807%2F00496%2F035,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240348; Record ID: USC/1900/004113807/00496/032; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 57 1843 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 57 1843 Indiana Ed Dowling Son Single Male 26 1874 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 22 1878 Indiana Nora Dowling Daughter Single Female 11 1889 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004113807/00496/032. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 21 April 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, NORA in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; , Birth Date: 1878, Death Date: 1955; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951407/nora-dowling: accessed April 21, 2026), memorial page for Nora Dowling (1878–1955), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70951407, citing Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lesa Epperson (contributor 46576986).; Record ID: 70951407,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Nora Dowling (1878-1955) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70951407. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  4. [S6552] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Illinois-044617-0020?queryId=2c61aef2-6008-4d40-92ff-b84cd7b909f6&usePUB=true&_phsrc=ixt5&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=219565116,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELLA household of 228, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA; Enumeration District: 92-54; Roll: 1166; Page: 19; Record ID: 62308::219565116; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Ella Dowling 72 Head Nora Dowling 71 Sister,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.com; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.com"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/219565116:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S6551] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 1940 census of United States of America, ILLINOIS. VERMILION. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.

    Collection ID: UsCensus1940; Record set: Us Census 1940; Category: Census, land & surveys; Subcategory: Census; Collections from: Americas, United States,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, MARY household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 898; Record ID: USC/1940/1584896823; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Morrissey Head Widowed Female 69 1871 Indiana Ella Dowling Sister Single Female 60 1880 Indiana Nora Dowling Sister Single Female 58 1882 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1584896823. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S6550] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00143&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004950551%2F00143%2F006,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, NORA household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 564; Record ID: USC/1930/004950551/00143/006; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Nora Dowling Head Single Female 50 1880 Indiana Ella Dowling Sister Single Female 40 1890 Indiana John White Roomer Single Male 16 1914 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950551/00143/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  7. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Patsy Sullivan1

M, #58946, b. 1816, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner:

Children:

Daughter*Ellen Sullivan+ (b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914)
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Vital Facts

DeathPatsy Sullivan died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1816 in IrelandG.1


Census Summary

Census
27 Jul 18702
Census
1 Jun 18801

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Pat Sullivan
    Citation: 2
  • 1815
    Birth
    1815 | IrelandG
    Citation: 2
  • 1816
    Birth
    1816 | IrelandG
    Citation: 1
  • 1861
    TIMELINE
    12 April 1861
    American Civil War starts due to conflict between State and National authority over many issues, predominantly, slavery in on 12 April 1861.
  • 1865
    TIMELINE
    9 May 1865
    American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in on 9 May 1865.
  • 1870
    Occupation
    27 July 1870 | Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Labourer.
    Citation: 2
  • 1870
    Census
    27 July 1870 | Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 55; Marital Status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Boarder.
    Citation: 2
  • 1870
    Residence
    27 July 1870 | Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (188/205) Town of Covington,; Post Office: Covington (Appears to be a railway labourer's boarding residence.)
    Citation: 2
  • 1880
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Laborer.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 64; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Father.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1880
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Patsy Sullivan was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Patsy Sullivan was Irish.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Patsy Sullivan has the reference number 58946.
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EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
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Census 1880 USA
Ireland - ALL
Labourers
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  1. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6556] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004263370%2F00380&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004263370%2F00380%2F030,
    Citation Detail: Census for DEWLIN, JOHN household of Covington, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004263370/00380/019; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place George Meitzler Male 30 1840 Hesse Damestadt Johanna Meitzler Female 26 1844 Ireland John Meitzler Male 1 1869 Indiana Mary Meitzler Female 0 1870 Indiana Maggie McMahon Female 20 1850 Canada John Dewlin Male 27 1843 Ireland Peter McMahon Male 21 1849 Ireland Mike Flaherty Male 30 1840 Ireland James Tolbert Male 26 1844 Ireland Joel Jordan Male 27 1843 New Jersey Wm Carlin Male 19 1851 Ireland Dennis Madigan Male 35 1835 Ireland Pat McMahon Male 19 1851 Canada Tim McMahan Male 57 1813 Ireland John Fuller Male 17 1853 Indiana James McMahon Male 16 1854 Indiana Pat Sullivan Male 55 1815 Ireland,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004263370/00380/019. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mary Dowling1

F, #58947, b. 1870, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Dowling (b. 1844, d. 6 April 1922)
Mother*Ellen Sullivan (b. 21 November 1843, d. 7 March 1914)
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Partner: John F Morrissey (b. 1860, d. before 2 April 1940)

Children:

Daughter*Marion Morrissey (b. 1898, d. DECEASED)
Son*William D Morrissey (b. 1900, d. DECEASED)
Son*Edward R Morrissey (b. 1901, d. DECEASED)
Son*John P Morrissey (b. 1902, d. DECEASED)
Son*Joseph S Morrissey (b. 1904, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary Dowling died DECEASED.
MarriageShe and John F Morrissey were married.2
BirthShe was born in 1870 in Indiana, USAG.1,2


Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 18801
Census
6 Jan 19202
Census
2 Apr 19403

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Mary Morrissey
    Citations: 3,2
  • Marriage | John F Morrissey
    Birth in 1860 | Illinois, USAG
    Death: before 2 April 1940
    Citation: 2
  • 1870
    Birth
    1870 | Indiana, USAG
    Citations: 1,2
  • 1871
    Birth
    1871 | Indiana, USAG
    Citation: 3
  • 1880
    Census
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Occupation
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    At home.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880
    Residence
    1 June 1880 | Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Detail: (17/18) Van Buren Township.
    Citation: 1
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in on 1920.
  • 1920
    Census
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 2
  • 1920
    Residence
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501 (83/92) Buchannan Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 1 Precinct 3.
    Citation: 2
  • TIMELINE
    Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
    'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
  • Residence
    Between 1 April 1935 and 2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501/204 Buchanan Street, Danville Township.
    Citation: 3
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | USA
    'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
  • 1939
    TIMELINE
    1 September 1939 | Europe
    World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
  • 1940
    Census
    2 April 1940 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 69; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • 1880
    Ethicity
    Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, USAG
    Mary Dowling was shown as American.
    Citation: 1
  • 1940
    Ethicity
    Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    She was shown as American.
    Citation: 3
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Dowling was American.
    Citations: 1,3,2
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citations: 1,3,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 58947.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL
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  1. [S6555] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157820%2F00667&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000118547346,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Van Buren, Fountain, Indiana, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0277; Record ID: USC/1880/1000118547346; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 36 1844 Ireland Ellen Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 Ireland Patsy Sullivan Father Widowed Male 64 1816 Ireland Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 10 1870 Indiana Edward Dowling Son Single Male 8 1872 Indiana Ella Dowling Daughter Single Female 3 1877 Indiana Norah Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Indiana (Research Note: on the actual 1880 census form John Dowling is shown a 'husband' crossed out and changed to Head'; from this I determine that the census was likely being written by, or information being given to the enumerator by, John's wife Ellen. Consequently, when Patsy Sullivan is shown as 'father' I deduce that this is Ellen's father and not John's, and therefore, Patsy's Relationship to Head entry should red 'Father-in-Law').,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000118547346. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6549] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407%2F001,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, JOHN F household of , Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964836/00406/100; Acros two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John F Morrissey Self Married Male 60 1860 Illinois Mary Morriessey Wife Married Female 50 1870 Indiana Marion Morriessey Daughter Single Female 22 1898 Illinois William D Morriessey Son Single Male 20 1900 Illinois Edward R Morriessey Son Single Male 19 1901 Illinois John P Morriessey Son Single Male 18 1902 Illinois Joseph S Morriessey Son Single Male 16 1904 Illinois,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964836/00406/100. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S6551] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 1940 census of United States of America, ILLINOIS. VERMILION. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.

    Collection ID: UsCensus1940; Record set: Us Census 1940; Category: Census, land & surveys; Subcategory: Census; Collections from: Americas, United States,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, MARY household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 898; Record ID: USC/1940/1584896823; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Morrissey Head Widowed Female 69 1871 Indiana Ella Dowling Sister Single Female 60 1880 Indiana Nora Dowling Sister Single Female 58 1882 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1584896823. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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John F Morrissey1

M, #58948, b. 1860, d. before 2 April 1940
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Mary Dowling (b. 1870, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Marion Morrissey (b. 1898, d. DECEASED)
Son*William D Morrissey (b. 1900, d. DECEASED)
Son*Edward R Morrissey (b. 1901, d. DECEASED)
Son*John P Morrissey (b. 1902, d. DECEASED)
Son*Joseph S Morrissey (b. 1904, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

MarriageJohn F Morrissey and Mary Dowling were married.1
BirthHe was born in 1860 in Illinois, USAG.1
DeathHe died before 2 April 1940. Note: Wife shown as widow in 1940 census.2


Census Summary

Census
6 Jan 19201

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Marriage | Mary Dowling
    Birth in 1870 | Indiana, USAG
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1860
    Birth
    1860 | Illinois, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1914~54
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 1917~57
    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.
  • 1918~58
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920~60
    TIMELINE
    1920
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in on 1920.
  • 1920~60
    Census
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920~60
    Residence
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501 (83/92) Buchannan Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 1 Precinct 3.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920~60
    Occupation
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Railroad Shop Bookkeeper.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1940
    Death
    Before 2 April 1940
    John F Morrissey died before 2 April 1940. Note: Wife shown as widow in 1940 census.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of John F Morrissey was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John F Morrissey has the reference number 58948.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 24 hours
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Census 1920 USA
Railway
USA, Illinois ALL
World War 1
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  1. [S6549] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407%2F001,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, JOHN F household of , Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964836/00406/100; Acros two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John F Morrissey Self Married Male 60 1860 Illinois Mary Morriessey Wife Married Female 50 1870 Indiana Marion Morriessey Daughter Single Female 22 1898 Illinois William D Morriessey Son Single Male 20 1900 Illinois Edward R Morriessey Son Single Male 19 1901 Illinois John P Morriessey Son Single Male 18 1902 Illinois Joseph S Morriessey Son Single Male 16 1904 Illinois,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964836/00406/100. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6551] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: 1940 census of United States of America, ILLINOIS. VERMILION. Digital images. Find My Past. www.findmypast.co.uk : see citation.

    Collection ID: UsCensus1940; Record set: Us Census 1940; Category: Census, land & surveys; Subcategory: Census; Collections from: Americas, United States,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, MARY household of Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 898; Record ID: USC/1940/1584896823; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Morrissey Head Widowed Female 69 1871 Indiana Ella Dowling Sister Single Female 60 1880 Indiana Nora Dowling Sister Single Female 58 1882 Indiana,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1584896823. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Marion Morrissey1

F, #58949, b. 1898, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*John F Morrissey (b. 1860, d. before 2 April 1940)
Mother*Mary Dowling (b. 1870, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMarion Morrissey died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1898 in Illinois, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
6 Jan 19201

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1898
    Birth
    1898 | Illinois, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Residence
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501 (83/92) Buchannan Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 1 Precinct 3.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Occupation
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Railroad Shop Bookkeeper.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Marion Morrissey was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    She was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Marion Morrissey has the reference number 58949.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 24 hours
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Census 1920 USA
Railway
USA, Illinois ALL
World War 1
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  1. [S6549] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407%2F001,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, JOHN F household of , Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964836/00406/100; Acros two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John F Morrissey Self Married Male 60 1860 Illinois Mary Morriessey Wife Married Female 50 1870 Indiana Marion Morriessey Daughter Single Female 22 1898 Illinois William D Morriessey Son Single Male 20 1900 Illinois Edward R Morriessey Son Single Male 19 1901 Illinois John P Morriessey Son Single Male 18 1902 Illinois Joseph S Morriessey Son Single Male 16 1904 Illinois,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964836/00406/100. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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William D Morrissey1

M, #58950, b. 1900, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*John F Morrissey (b. 1860, d. before 2 April 1940)
Mother*Mary Dowling (b. 1870, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathWilliam D Morrissey died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1900 in Illinois, USAG.1


Census Summary

Census
6 Jan 19201

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1900
    Birth
    1900 | Illinois, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1914
    TIMELINE
    28 July 1914 | Europe
    World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
  • 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 War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
    TIMELINE
    1920
    Americas Women win the Right to Vote in on 1920.
  • 1920
    Census
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1920
    Residence
    6 January 1920 | Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USAG
    Detail: 501 (83/92) Buchannan Street, Danville Township, Danville City Ward 1 Precinct 3.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of William D Morrissey was American.
    Citation: 1
  • Race
    He was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study William D Morrissey has the reference number 58950.
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EthnicityAmerican
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 24 hours
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Census 1920 USA
USA, Illinois ALL
World War 1
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  1. [S6549] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004964836%2F00407%2F001,
    Citation Detail: Census for MORRISSEY, JOHN F household of , Vermilion, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964836/00406/100; Acros two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John F Morrissey Self Married Male 60 1860 Illinois Mary Morriessey Wife Married Female 50 1870 Indiana Marion Morriessey Daughter Single Female 22 1898 Illinois William D Morriessey Son Single Male 20 1900 Illinois Edward R Morriessey Son Single Male 19 1901 Illinois John P Morriessey Son Single Male 18 1902 Illinois Joseph S Morriessey Son Single Male 16 1904 Illinois,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 21 April 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964836/00406/100. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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