Person Page 2,366

Vital Facts

Marriage	John Dowling and Rose Dowling were married before 1872.¹
Death	He died before 1872, in Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1872
Marriage | Rose Dowling
Before 1872
Rose Dowling
Birth before 1852
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

1872
Death
Before 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 59126.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Blacksmiths
Cause of Death
Death Age
Smiths
USA, New York

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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING ROSE; 1869-1872; wid. Jno. dressmakr. h 223 Monroe. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Simon Dowling¹

M, #59127, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Simon Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Simon Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Smith; h 150 Avenue C.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Simon Dowling has the reference number 59127.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING SIMON; 1869-1872; smith, h 150 Av. C. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Thomas Dowling¹

M, #59128, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Brushmaker; h r 51 Orchard.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 59128.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS; 1869-1872; brushmkr, h r 51 Orchard. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Thomas Dowling¹

M, #59129, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Carman; 722 Washington.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 59129.

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Carpenters
Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, New York

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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS; 1869-1872; carman, 722 Wash'n. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Thomas Dowling¹

M, #59130, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Carpenter; 1365 Third Avenue; h Third Avenue n East 78th Street.
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Builders; Dowling & Williams; 1365 Third Avenue.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 59130.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS; 1869-1872; carpenter, 1365 Third Av. h Third Av. n E. 78th. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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[S5363] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "United States of America, NEW YORK", Find My Past, Find My Past, Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING, & WILLIAMS; 1869-1872; builders, 1365 Third Av. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323
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Thomas Dowling¹

M, #59131, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Liquors; 15 State.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 59131.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS; 1869-1872; liquors, 15 State. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Thomas Dowling¹

M, #59132, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Lodgings; h 343 Water.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 59132.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, New York
Waiters

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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS; 1869-1872; lodgings, h 343 Water. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Thomas Dowling¹

M, #59133, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Waiter; h 125 West 19th Street.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 59133.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS; 1869-1872; waiter, h 125 W. 19th. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Thomas C Dowling¹

M, #59134, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas C Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Thomas C Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Upholsterer; h 504 West 36th Street.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas C Dowling has the reference number 59134.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Death Age
Labourers
USA, New York

[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING THOMAS C; 1869-1872; upholsterer, h 504 W. 36th. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Timothy Dowling¹

M, #59135, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Timothy Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Timothy Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Labourer; h r 96 Gold.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Timothy Dowling has the reference number 59135.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING TIMOTHY; 1869-1872; laborer, h r 96 Gold. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Timothy Dowling¹

M, #59136, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	Timothy Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
Timothy Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Labourer; h 1557 Third Avenue.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Timothy Dowling has the reference number 59136.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Death Age
Labourers
USA, New York

[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING TIMOTHY; 1869-1872; laborer, h 1557 Third Av. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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William Dowling¹

M, #59137, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	William Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
William Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Residence
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Detail: h 47 Franklin.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 59137.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Death Age
Tailors
USA, New York

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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING, WILLIAM; 1869-1872; h 47 Frankin. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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William Dowling¹

M, #59138, b. before 1852, d. DECEASED

Vital Facts

Death	William Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1852
Birth
Before 1852
William Dowling was born before 1852. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE EVENT.)
Citation: 1
Occupation
Between 1869 and 1872 | Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Tailor; h 411 East 9th Street.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 59138.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S5363] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Entry for DOWLING, WILLIAM; 1869-1872; tailor, h 411 E. 9th. New York City, New York, USA; United States City and Business Directories ca 17901990; Page: 323,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 11 May 2026; Family Search.org.uk

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Dowling

M, #59139, d. DECEASED

Partner:

Children:

Son*	James Dowling (b. before 1852, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Dowling (b. before 1852, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death

Dowling died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Dowling has the reference number 59139.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Death Age

Denis Dowling

M, #59141, b. before 4 May 1835, d. DECEASED

Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL

Father*	James Dowling (b. before 1821, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Sally Glenan (b. before 1821, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Denis Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 4 May 1835 in Coolelan, Rathnangan, Kildare, Ireland. Note: "Cashlon" (place not found.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1835
Birth
Before 4 May 1835 | Coolelan, Rathnangan, Kildare, Ireland
Denis Dowling was born before 4 May 1835 in Coolelan, Rathnangan, Kildare, Ireland. Note: "Cashlon" (place not found.)
Citation: 1
1835
Baptism
4 May 1835
He was baptised on 4 May 1835.
Citation: 1
1835
Religious Affiliation
4 May 1835 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic on 4 May 1835 in IrelandG.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Denis Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Denis Dowling has the reference number 59141.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S6578] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image:https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM04207-08%2F0099&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F7166935,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, DENIS in Kildare and Rathangan parish, Kildare, Ireland on 4 May 1835; to Parents: Jas. Dowling & Sally Glenan; Sponsors: Thomas McCann& Judith Fenal?; Page notes: "Cashlon",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Census in Census, land & surveys | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/7166935. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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James Dowling¹

M, #59142, b. before 1821, d. DECEASED

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Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL

Partner: Sally Glenan (b. before 1821, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Denis Dowling (b. before 4 May 1835, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	James Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1821. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹
Marriage	He and Sally Glenan were married on 4 May 1835 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1821
Birth
Before 1821
James Dowling was born before 1821. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1835
Marriage | Sally Glenan
4 May 1835
Sally Glenan
Birth before 1821
Death: DECEASED
He and Sally Glenan were married on 4 May 1835 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1835
Residence
4 May 1835 | Coolelan, Rathnangan, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (Baptism of son Denis Dowling.)
Citation: 1
1835
Religious Affiliation
4 May 1835 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic on 4 May 1835 in IrelandG.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
James Dowling had the following associates: "Thomas McCann& Judith Fenal?;."
Citation: 1
1835
Locality
Rathangan, Kildare, IrelandG
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 59142.

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[S6578] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image:https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM04207-08%2F0099&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F7166935,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, DENIS in Kildare and Rathangan parish, Kildare, Ireland on 4 May 1835; to Parents: Jas. Dowling & Sally Glenan; Sponsors: Thomas McCann& Judith Fenal?; Page notes: "Cashlon",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Census in Census, land & surveys | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/7166935. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Sally Glenan¹

F, #59143, b. before 1821, d. DECEASED

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Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL

Partner: James Dowling (b. before 1821, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Denis Dowling (b. before 4 May 1835, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Sally Glenan died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born before 1821. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹
Marriage	She and James Dowling were married on 4 May 1835 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1821
Birth
Before 1821
Sally Glenan was born before 1821. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1835
Marriage | James Dowling
4 May 1835
James Dowling
Birth before 1821
Death: DECEASED
She and James Dowling were married on 4 May 1835 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1835
Residence
4 May 1835 | Coolelan, Rathnangan, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (Baptism of son Denis Dowling.)
Citation: 1
1835
Religious Affiliation
4 May 1835 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic on 4 May 1835 in IrelandG.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Sally Glenan had the following associates: "Thomas McCann& Judith Fenal?;."
Citation: 1
1835
Locality
Rathangan, Kildare, IrelandG
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sally Glenan has the reference number 59143.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S6578] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, DENIS in Kildare and Rathangan parish, Kildare, Ireland on 4 May 1835; to Parents: Jas. Dowling & Sally Glenan; Sponsors: Thomas McCann& Judith Fenal?; Page notes: "Cashlon",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 12 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Census in Census, land & surveys | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/7166935. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Patrick R Dowling¹

M, #59144, b. 8 March 1810, d. 3 June 1878

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American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1840 USA
Census 1850 USA
Census 1860 USA
Census 1870 USA
Death Age
Farming
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL
Labourers
USA, Missouri
USA, New York
USA, Texas

Partner: Rachel Dowling (b. 1814, d. 17 January 1882)

Children:

Son*	John Dowling (b. before 20 June 1830, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Michael Dowling+ (b. before 7 August 1831, d. 21 November 1891)
Daughter*	Mary Dowling+ (b. 5 May 1834, d. 13 January 1884)
Daughter*	Rosanah Dowling+ (b. 14 February 1836, d. 6 April 1920)
Son*	Richard Dowling (b. 1838, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Rachel Dowling+ (b. 9 April 1839, d. 29 January 1919)
Daughter*	Margaret Dowling+ (b. 16 October 1840, d. 9 April 1905)
Daughter*	Hannah Dowling+ (b. 22 September 1842, d. 17 February 1918)
Son*	William Dowling (b. 1843, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Eliza J Dowling (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Catharine Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Harriett Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Son*	William Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Elias K Dowling (b. 1848, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Peter P Dowling (b. January 1850, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Lilly J Dowling (b. 1854, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth	Patrick R Dowling was born on 8 March 1810 in Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG.^2,1
Marriage	He and Rachel Dowling were married on 28 September 1828 in Kildare, Ireland.^3,1
Death	He died on 3 June 1878, in Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 68.¹
Burial	He was buried after 3 June 1878 in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, Old Callao Cemetery; Memorial ID: 149548680.¹

Census Summary

Census
1 Jun 1840⁴

Census
17 Aug 1850²

Census
19 Jun 1860⁵

Census
9 Jul 1870⁶

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Patrick Dowling
Citations: 4,3,7
Name P Dowling
Citations: 5,6
Name Patric Dowling
Citation: 2
TIMELINE
Between 015 and 17 December 1835 | New York, USAG
'Great Fire of New York' destroys much of lower Manhattan displacing working-class families in New York, USAG, on between 015 and 17 December 1835.
1800
Birth
1800 | IrelandG
Citation: 6
1804
Birth
1804 | IrelandG
1810
Birth
8 March 1810 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Citations: 2,1
182818
Marriage | Rachel Dowling
28 September 1828 | Kildare, Ireland
Rachel Dowling
Age ~14
Birth in 1814 | Kildare, Ireland
Death: on 17 January 1882 | Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Citations: 3,1
TIMELINE
Between 30 May 1830 and 1838 | USA
'Trail of Tears' - Indian Removal Act forces relocation of Native Tribes reaching tragic peak in late 1838 when thousands of Cherokee die during relocation in USA on between 30 May 1830 and 1838.
183020
Residence
20 June 1830 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Detail: (Baptism of son John Dowling.)
Citation: 3
Religious Affiliation
Between 20 June 1830 and 7 August 1831 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 20 June 1830 and 7 August 1831 in IrelandG.
Citations: 3,7
183121
Residence
7 August 1831 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Detail: (Baptism of son Michael Dowling.)
Citation: 7
183222
TIMELINE
June 1832 | New York, USAG
New York cholera epidemic, disproportionately affecting poor and immigrant communities in New York, USAG, on June 1832.
183424
TIMELINE
1 August 1834 | Britain
Slavery abolished in the British Empire, inspiring hope among American abolitionists in Britain on 1 August 1834.
183626
TIMELINE
21 April 1836 | Texas, USA
Battle of San Jacinto secures Texas independence, affecting settlers and indiginous groups alike in Texas, USA, on 21 April 1836.
183727
TIMELINE
10 May 1837 | USA
'Panic of 1837' begins, triggering a severe economic depression that devastates farmers, labourers, and small business owners in USA on 10 May 1837.
183929
TIMELINE
July 1839 | USA
Enslaved Africans aboard the Amistad rebel; their legal battle becomes a symbol of resistance that punctuated last decade with acts of violence and cruelty in USA on July 1839.
184030
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
184030
Census
1 June 1840 | St Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: Not stated; Marital Status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 4
184030
Residence
1 June 1840 | St Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
Detail: Occupants: (Males: <5: 2; 5 to 10: 1; 10 to 15: 1; 30 to 40: 1);(Females: <5: 2; 5 to 10: 1; 20 to 30: 1) (Free Coloured Persons: None.)
Citation: 4
184030
Occupation
1 June 1840 | St Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
Land or Plot Occupier.
Citation: 4
184131
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843~33
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
184434
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
184636
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
184837
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
185040
TIMELINE
1 June 1850 | USA
US Population reaches 23 million with largest number in New York; most engaged on farms, growing and sewing own clothes; Immigration from Ireland and Germany surges due to famine and unrest in USA on 1 June 1850.
185040
Census
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2
185040
Residence
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (969/982.)
Citation: 2
185040
Occupation
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Labourer.
Citation: 2
185343
TIMELINE
8 June 1853 | USA
The Gadsden Purchase - USA buys land from Mexico for $10 million (parts of Arizona and New Mexico) in USA on 8 June 1853.
185444
TIMELINE
30 May 1854 | USA
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to violent clashes over its permitting slavery on a local basis; known as 'Bleeding Kansas' this affected settlers and families in the region in USA on 30 May 1854.
TIMELINE
Between September 1857 and 1861 | USA
Panic of 1857 rapidly causes economic hardship, job losses, falling crop prices and bank failures; the 'Dred Scott' decision denies citizenship to Black Americans in USA on between September 1857 and 1861.
1859~49
TIMELINE
1859 | USA
Pennsylvania Oil Rush: First succesful oil well drilled launching new industries affecting jobs and energy; in USA on 1859.
186050
Occupation
19 June 1860 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Farmer.
Citation: 5
186050
Census
19 June 1860 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 56; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 5
186050
Residence
19 June 1860 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Detail: (361/365) Callao Township.
Citation: 5
186151
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.
186555
TIMELINE
9 May 1865 | USA
American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
187060
Census
9 July 1870 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 70; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 6
187060
Residence
9 July 1870 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Detail: (53/53) Callao Township; Post Office: La Plata MO.
Citation: 6
187060
Occupation
9 July 1870 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Farmer.
Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

187868
Death
3 June 1878 | Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Patrick R Dowling died on 3 June 1878, in Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 68.
Citation: 1
1878
Burial
After 3 June 1878 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
He was buried after 3 June 1878 in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, Old Callao Cemetery; Memorial ID: 149548680.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Patrick R Dowling had the following associates: "Michael Cunyarn? & Margaret Reily;."
Citation: 7
Associates
He had the following associates: "William Smith & Mary Cunyain?;."
Citation: 3
Locality
Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Citations: 3,7
National Origin
The national origin of Patrick R Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 2,5,6,1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 5,6
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick R Dowling has the reference number 59144.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 16 May2026:-

Patrick R. Dowling and Rachel Farley were married Sept. 28, 1828 in the County of Kildare, IRE.

The 1855 NY State Census for Livingston Co., NY shows:
Patric Dowling 50
Bridget 41
Margret 13
William 11
Eliza 9
Harriet 8
Elias 7
Peter 5
Lilla I.? 2

Several of Patrick and Rachel Dowling's children are buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. It seems likely they are buried there, too.
UPDATE 9/2021: per Descendant J Craig: "Both Patrick Dowling & his wife Rachel Farley Dowling are buried in the backyard of their home in Callao, Mo. The current residents even hired people to come in to find the graves when we found out that's where they were buried"
Contributor: Jan (47375152) • jcraig58@hotmail.com

Eliza Jane married Frank Baker Antry and is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Eliza Antry

Mary married James Johnson and is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Mary Johnson

Rachael married William P. George and later married John Murphy in 1879. She is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Rachael Murphy

Peter Dowling is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Peter Dowling

Hannah Dowling is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Hannah Dowling

Margaret "Maggie" married Achilles Kellis Roberts and after his death, married James Dennis. She is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Margaret Roberts Dennis.

Ethnicity

Irish

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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/239/149548680_1503930789.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, PATRICK R. in Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 8 March 1810, Birth Place: Carbury, County Kildare, Ireland, Death Date: 3 June 1878, Death Place: Macon, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149548680/patrick_r-dowling: accessed May 16, 2026), memorial page for Patrick R. Dowling (8 Mar 1810–3 Jun 1878), Find a Grave Memorial ID 149548680, citing Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by C. Dunivan (contributor 46955536).; Record ID: 149548680,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 May 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Patrick R. Dowling (1810-1878) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149548680. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6579] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461%2F017,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRIC household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: 17100; Record ID: USC/1850/004197497/00461/006; First name(s) Last name Gender: Age Birth year Birth place Patric Dowling Male 40 1810 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 36 1814 Ireland John Dowling Male 19 1831 Ireland Michel Dowling Male 18 1832 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 15 1835 Canada Rosanah Dowling Female 14 1836 Canada Richard Dowling Male 12 1838 Canada Rachel Dowling Female 11 1839 New York Margaret Dowling Female 9 1841 New York Hannah Dowling Female 8 1842 New York William Dowling Male 7 1843 New York Eliza J Dowling Female 5 1845 New York Catharine Dowling Female 4 1846 New York Elias Dowling Male 2 1848 New York Peter Dowling Male 0 1850 New York William Johnson Male 24 1826 Ireland John Johnson Male 22 1828 Ireland John Tyne Male 24 1826 Ireland John Riley Male 25 1825 Ireland Michael Martin Male 29 1821 Ireland Patric Guerchin Male 24 1826 Ireland Patric Henin Male 23 1827 Ireland Patric Mahan Male 24 1826 Ireland James Burns Male 20 1830 Ireland James Cammon Male 25 1825 Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1850 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004197497/00461/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1850-USA-Dowling-Patric-1810-NY-Livingston-A
[S6581] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM04206-10%2F0032&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F7099050,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Carbury and Dunforth parish, Kildare, Ireland on 20 June 1830; to Parents: Patt Dowling & Racheel Dowling; Sponsors: William Smith & Mary Cunyain?; Page notes: "Colos",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/7099050. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6580] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1840%2F005154599%2F00376&parentid=USC%2F1840%2F005154599%2F00376%2F007,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK household of City township: St Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: M704; NARA roll: 294; Record ID: USC/1840/005154599/00376/007; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: ; Birth place: .,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1840/005154599/00376/007. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6582] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005170212%2F00057&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000667447910,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P household of Callao Township, Macon, Missouri, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000667447900; Across two pages; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 56 P 1804 Ireland Dowling Female 45 Rachell 1815 Ireland Dowling Male 22 Richard 1838 New York Dowling Female 19 Rachell 1841 New York Dowling Female 18 Margaret 1842 New York Dowling Female 17 Hannah 1843 New York Dowling Female 16 Eliza 1844 New York Dowling Female 14 Harriett 1846 New York Dowling Male 12 Elias K 1848 New York Dowling Male 10 Peter 1850 New York Dowling Female 6 Lilly J 1854 New York Sherwood Male 22 Thos 1838 Maine,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1860 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000667447900. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6583] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P household of Callao Township, Macon, Missouri, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004273709/00055/021; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place P Dowling Male 70 1800 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 58 1812 Ireland Richard Dowling Male 30 1840 Canada Hannah Dowling Female 27 1843 New York Eliza Dowling Female 25 1845 New York Peter P Dowling Male 21 1849 New York Lilly Dowling Female 17 1853 New York William Dowling Male 24 1846 Missouri,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004273709/00055/021. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6581] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Roman Catholic Church (Ireland, CARBURY AND DUNFORTH (including parts of KILDARE)), "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish BAPTISMS", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MICHAEL in Carbury and Dunforth parish, Kildare, Ireland on 7 August 1831; to Parents: Patta Dowling & Rachel Dowling; Sponsors: Michael Cunyarn? & Margaret Reily; Page notes: "Cloony?";
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Rachel Dowling^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #59145, b. 1814, d. 17 January 1882

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Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Census 1860 USA
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Census 1880 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL
USA, Missouri
USA, New York

Partner: Patrick R Dowling (b. 8 March 1810, d. 3 June 1878)

Children:

Son*	John Dowling (b. before 20 June 1830, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Michael Dowling+ (b. before 7 August 1831, d. 21 November 1891)
Daughter*	Mary Dowling+ (b. 5 May 1834, d. 13 January 1884)
Daughter*	Rosanah Dowling+ (b. 14 February 1836, d. 6 April 1920)
Son*	Richard Dowling (b. 1838, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Rachel Dowling+ (b. 9 April 1839, d. 29 January 1919)
Daughter*	Margaret Dowling+ (b. 16 October 1840, d. 9 April 1905)
Daughter*	Hannah Dowling+ (b. 22 September 1842, d. 17 February 1918)
Son*	William Dowling (b. 1843, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Eliza J Dowling (b. 1845, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Catharine Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Harriett Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Son*	William Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Elias K Dowling (b. 1848, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Peter P Dowling (b. January 1850, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Lilly J Dowling (b. 1854, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth	Rachel Dowling was born in 1814 in Kildare, Ireland.^1,6
Marriage	She and Patrick R Dowling were married on 28 September 1828 in Kildare, Ireland.^2,7
Death	She died on 17 January 1882, in Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 67.⁶
Burial	She was buried after 17 January 1882 in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, Old Callao Cemetery; Memorial ID: 149549000.⁶

Census Summary

Census
17 Aug 1850¹

Census
19 Jun 1860⁸

Census
9 Jul 1870⁴

Census
15 Jun 1880⁵

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Rachel Farley
Citation: 6
Name Rachell Dowling
Citation: 8
1812
Birth
1812 | IrelandG
Citation: 4
1813
Birth
1813 | IrelandG
Citation: 5
1814
Birth
1814 | Kildare, Ireland
Citations: 1,6
1815
Birth
1815 | IrelandG
Citation: 8
1828~14
Marriage | Patrick R Dowling
28 September 1828 | Kildare, Ireland
Patrick R Dowling
Age 18
Birth on 8 March 1810 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Death: on 3 June 1878 | Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Citations: 2,7
1830~16
Residence
20 June 1830 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Detail: (Baptism of son John Dowling.)
Citation: 2
Religious Affiliation
Between 20 June 1830 and 7 August 1831 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 20 June 1830 and 7 August 1831 in IrelandG.
Citations: 2,3
1831~17
Residence
7 August 1831 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Detail: (Baptism of son Michael Dowling.)
Citation: 3
1840~26
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841~27
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843~29
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844~30
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846~32
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848~34
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
1850~36
TIMELINE
1 June 1850 | USA
US Population reaches 23 million with largest number in New York; most engaged on farms, growing and sewing own clothes; Immigration from Ireland and Germany surges due to famine and unrest in USA on 1 June 1850.
1850~36
Census
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 36; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 1
1850~36
Residence
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (969/982.)
Citation: 1
1853~39
TIMELINE
8 June 1853 | USA
The Gadsden Purchase - USA buys land from Mexico for $10 million (parts of Arizona and New Mexico) in USA on 8 June 1853.
1854~40
TIMELINE
30 May 1854 | USA
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to violent clashes over its permitting slavery on a local basis; known as 'Bleeding Kansas' this affected settlers and families in the region in USA on 30 May 1854.
TIMELINE
Between September 1857 and 1861 | USA
Panic of 1857 rapidly causes economic hardship, job losses, falling crop prices and bank failures; the 'Dred Scott' decision denies citizenship to Black Americans in USA on between September 1857 and 1861.
1859~45
TIMELINE
1859 | USA
Pennsylvania Oil Rush: First succesful oil well drilled launching new industries affecting jobs and energy; in USA on 1859.
1860~46
Census
19 June 1860 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 8
1860~46
Residence
19 June 1860 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Detail: (361/365) Callao Township.
Citation: 8
1861~47
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.
1865~51
TIMELINE
9 May 1865 | USA
American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
1870~56
Occupation
9 July 1870 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Keeping house.
Citation: 4
1870~56
Census
9 July 1870 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 4
1870~56
Residence
9 July 1870 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Detail: (53/53) Callao Township; Post Office: La Plata MO.
Citation: 4
1878~64
Event or Activity
3 June 1878 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Rachel Dowling was in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, on 3 June 1878. Note: Death of husvand Patrick R Dowling.
Citation: 7
1880~66
Residence
15 June 1880 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Detail: (187/192) Callao Township.
Citation: 5
1880~66
Census
15 June 1880 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 67; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

1882~68
Death
17 January 1882 | Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Rachel Dowling died on 17 January 1882, in Macon, Macon, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 67.
Citation: 6
1882
Burial
After 17 January 1882 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
She was buried after 17 January 1882 in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, Old Callao Cemetery; Memorial ID: 149549000.
Citation: 6

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Rachel Dowling had the following associates: "William Smith & Mary Cunyain?;."
Citation: 2
Associates
She had the following associates: "Michael Cunyarn? & Margaret Reily;."
Citation: 3
1880~66
Ethicity
Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
She was shown as American.
Citation: 5
Locality
Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Citations: 2,3
National Origin
The national origin of Rachel Dowling was Ireland.
Citations: 1,8,4,5,6
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 8,4,5
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rachel Dowling has the reference number 59145.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 16 May 2026:-

Rachel Farley and Patrick R. Dowling were married Sept. 28, 1828 in the County of Kildare, IRE.

The 1855 NY State Census for Livingston Co., NY shows:
Patric Dowling 50
Bridget 41
Margret 13
William 11
Eliza 9
Harriet 8
Elias 7
Peter 5
Lilla I.? 2

Several of Patrick and Rachel Dowling's children are buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. It seems likely they are buried there, too.

Eliza Jane married Frank Baker Antry and is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Eliza Antry

Mary married James Johnson and is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Mary Johnson

Rachael married William P. George and later married John Murphy in 1879. She is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Rachael Murphy

Peter Dowling is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Peter Dowling

Hannah Dowling is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Hannah Dowling

Margaret "Maggie" married Achilles Kellis Roberts and after his death, married James Dennis. She is buried in the Old Callao Cemetery. Margaret Roberts Dennis.

Ethnicity

Ireland

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

[S6579] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461%2F017,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRIC household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: 17100; Record ID: USC/1850/004197497/00461/006; First name(s) Last name Gender: Age Birth year Birth place Patric Dowling Male 40 1810 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 36 1814 Ireland John Dowling Male 19 1831 Ireland Michel Dowling Male 18 1832 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 15 1835 Canada Rosanah Dowling Female 14 1836 Canada Richard Dowling Male 12 1838 Canada Rachel Dowling Female 11 1839 New York Margaret Dowling Female 9 1841 New York Hannah Dowling Female 8 1842 New York William Dowling Male 7 1843 New York Eliza J Dowling Female 5 1845 New York Catharine Dowling Female 4 1846 New York Elias Dowling Male 2 1848 New York Peter Dowling Male 0 1850 New York William Johnson Male 24 1826 Ireland John Johnson Male 22 1828 Ireland John Tyne Male 24 1826 Ireland John Riley Male 25 1825 Ireland Michael Martin Male 29 1821 Ireland Patric Guerchin Male 24 1826 Ireland Patric Henin Male 23 1827 Ireland Patric Mahan Male 24 1826 Ireland James Burns Male 20 1830 Ireland James Cammon Male 25 1825 Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1850 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004197497/00461/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6581] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM04206-10%2F0032&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F7099050,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Carbury and Dunforth parish, Kildare, Ireland on 20 June 1830; to Parents: Patt Dowling & Racheel Dowling; Sponsors: William Smith & Mary Cunyain?; Page notes: "Colos",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/7099050. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6581] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Roman Catholic Church (Ireland, CARBURY AND DUNFORTH (including parts of KILDARE)), "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish BAPTISMS", Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MICHAEL in Carbury and Dunforth parish, Kildare, Ireland on 7 August 1831; to Parents: Patta Dowling & Rachel Dowling; Sponsors: Michael Cunyarn? & Margaret Reily; Page notes: "Cloony?";
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[S6583] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004273709%2F00055&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004273709%2F00055%2F021,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P household of Callao Township, Macon, Missouri, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004273709/00055/021; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place P Dowling Male 70 1800 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 58 1812 Ireland Richard Dowling Male 30 1840 Canada Hannah Dowling Female 27 1843 New York Eliza Dowling Female 25 1845 New York Peter P Dowling Male 21 1849 New York Lilly Dowling Female 17 1853 New York William Dowling Male 24 1846 Missouri,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004273709/00055/021. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6584] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, RACHEL household of Callao, Macon, Missouri, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0701; Record ID: USC/1880/1000129500745; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Rachel Dowling Self Widowed Female 67 1813 Ireland Richard Dowling Son Single Male 45 1835 Canada Hannah Dowling Daughter Single Female 37 1843 New York Louis Terrell Other Single Male 22 1858 Missouri,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000129500745. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 16 May 2026,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, RACHEL in Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 1814, Birth Place: County Kildare, Ireland, Death Date: 17 January 1882, Death Place: Macon, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149549000/rachel-dowling: accessed May 16, 2026), memorial page for Rachel Farley Dowling (1814–17 Jan 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 149549000, citing Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by C. Dunivan (contributor 46955536).; Record ID: 149549000,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 May 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Rachel Farley Dowling (1814-1882) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149549000. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, PATRICK R. in Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 8 March 1810, Birth Place: Carbury, County Kildare, Ireland, Death Date: 3 June 1878, Death Place: Macon, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149548680/patrick_r-dowling: accessed May 16, 2026), memorial page for Patrick R. Dowling (8 Mar 1810–3 Jun 1878), Find a Grave Memorial ID 149548680, citing Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by C. Dunivan (contributor 46955536).; Record ID: 149548680;
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[S6582] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005170212%2F00057&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000667447910,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, P household of Callao Township, Macon, Missouri, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000667447900; Across two pages; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 56 P 1804 Ireland Dowling Female 45 Rachell 1815 Ireland Dowling Male 22 Richard 1838 New York Dowling Female 19 Rachell 1841 New York Dowling Female 18 Margaret 1842 New York Dowling Female 17 Hannah 1843 New York Dowling Female 16 Eliza 1844 New York Dowling Female 14 Harriett 1846 New York Dowling Male 12 Elias K 1848 New York Dowling Male 10 Peter 1850 New York Dowling Female 6 Lilly J 1854 New York Sherwood Male 22 Thos 1838 Maine,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1860 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000667447900. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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John Dowling^1,2

M, #59146, b. before 20 June 1830, d. DECEASED

"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL
Labourers
USA, New York

Father*	Patrick R Dowling (b. 8 March 1810, d. 3 June 1878)
Mother*	Rachel Dowling (b. 1814, d. 17 January 1882)

Vital Facts

Death	John Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 20 June 1830 in Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG. Note: "Clony-na" (place not found); ; Barony: Carbury; Poor Law Union: Edenderry.^2,1

Census Summary

Census
17 Aug 1850¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1830
Birth
Before 20 June 1830 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
John Dowling was born before 20 June 1830 in Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG. Note: "Clony-na" (place not found); ; Barony: Carbury; Poor Law Union: Edenderry.
Citations: 2,1
1830
Baptism
20 June 1830
He was baptised on 20 June 1830.
Citation: 2
1830
Religious Affiliation
20 June 1830 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic on 20 June 1830 in IrelandG.
Citation: 2
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Occupation
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Labourer.
Citation: 1
1850
Residence
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (969/982.)
Citation: 1
1850
Census
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of John Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 59146.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

[S6579] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461%2F017,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRIC household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: 17100; Record ID: USC/1850/004197497/00461/006; First name(s) Last name Gender: Age Birth year Birth place Patric Dowling Male 40 1810 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 36 1814 Ireland John Dowling Male 19 1831 Ireland Michel Dowling Male 18 1832 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 15 1835 Canada Rosanah Dowling Female 14 1836 Canada Richard Dowling Male 12 1838 Canada Rachel Dowling Female 11 1839 New York Margaret Dowling Female 9 1841 New York Hannah Dowling Female 8 1842 New York William Dowling Male 7 1843 New York Eliza J Dowling Female 5 1845 New York Catharine Dowling Female 4 1846 New York Elias Dowling Male 2 1848 New York Peter Dowling Male 0 1850 New York William Johnson Male 24 1826 Ireland John Johnson Male 22 1828 Ireland John Tyne Male 24 1826 Ireland John Riley Male 25 1825 Ireland Michael Martin Male 29 1821 Ireland Patric Guerchin Male 24 1826 Ireland Patric Henin Male 23 1827 Ireland Patric Mahan Male 24 1826 Ireland James Burns Male 20 1830 Ireland James Cammon Male 25 1825 Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1850 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004197497/00461/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6581] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM04206-10%2F0032&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F7099050,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOHN in Carbury and Dunforth parish, Kildare, Ireland on 20 June 1830; to Parents: Patt Dowling & Racheel Dowling; Sponsors: William Smith & Mary Cunyain?; Page notes: "Colos",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/7099050. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Michael Dowling^1,2

M, #59147, b. before 7 August 1831, d. 21 November 1891

"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Census 1880 USA
Death Age
Farming
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kildare - ALL
Labourers
Railway
USA, New York

Father*	Patrick R Dowling (b. 8 March 1810, d. 3 June 1878)
Mother*	Rachel Dowling (b. 1814, d. 17 January 1882)

Partner: Harriet Barron (b. 23 May 1843, d. 15 June 1909)

Children:

Foster Daughter*	Mary Jane Dennis (b. July 1866, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Mabel H Dowling (b. 12 March 1875, d. 27 June 1925)
Daughter*	Cora Inis Dowling (b. 2 August 1878, d. 2 October 1968)
Daughter*	Florence L Dowling+ (b. 3 December 1880, d. 21 October 1946)

Vital Facts

Birth	Michael Dowling was born before 7 August 1831 in Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG. Note: "Clony-na" (place not found.)^1,3,2
Marriage	He and Harriet Barron were married in 1870 After 18 August 1870.⁴
Death	He died on 21 November 1891, in Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG. Note: Age: 59.²
Burial	He was buried after 21 November 1891 in Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG, Oakwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 186768652.²

Census Summary

Census
17 Aug 1850³

Census
8 Jun 1880⁵

Census
2 Jun 1890

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Michel Dowling
Citation: 3
Name M Dowling
Citation: 5
1831
Birth
Before 7 August 1831 | Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG
Michael Dowling was born before 7 August 1831 in Carbury, Kildare, IrelandG. Note: "Clony-na" (place not found.)
Citations: 1,3,2
1831
Baptism
7 August 1831
He was baptised on 7 August 1831.
Citation: 1
1831
Religious Affiliation
7 August 1831 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic on 7 August 1831 in IrelandG.
Citation: 1
1833
Birth
23 July 1833
Citation: 4
1834
Birth
1834 | New York, USAG
Citation: 5
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Occupation
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Labourer.
Citation: 3
1850
Residence
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (969/982.)
Citation: 3
1850
Census
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Citation: 3
1870
Marriage | Harriet Barron
1870
Harriet Barron
Age ~27
Birth on 23 May 1843 | Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG
Death: on 15 June 1909 | Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG
He and Harriet Barron were married in 1870 After 18 August 1870.
Citation: 4
1880
Census
8 June 1880 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 5
1880
Residence
8 June 1880 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (15/15.)
Citation: 5
1880
Occupation
8 June 1880 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Farmer.
Citation: 5
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.
1891
Occupation
Before 21 November 1891 | New York, USAG
Pioneer Railroad Contractor who built the Lackawans Railroad from Binghamton to Mount Morris.
Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

1891
Death
21 November 1891 | Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG
Michael Dowling died on 21 November 1891, in Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG. Note: Age: 59.
Citation: 2
1891
Burial
After 21 November 1891 | Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG
He was buried after 21 November 1891 in Nunda, Livingston, New York, USAG, Oakwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 186768652.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

1880
Ethicity
Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Michael Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 5
National Origin
The national origin of Michael Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 3,1,2,5
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 5
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Michael Dowling has the reference number 59147.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 18 May 2026:-

Aged 58 Yrs

A pioneer railroad contractor who built the Lackawanna Railroad from Binghamton to Mt. Morris.

Ethnicity

Irish

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[S6581] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM04206-10%2F0036&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F5339353,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MICHAEL in Carbury and Dunforth parish, Kildare, Ireland on 7 August 1831; to Parents: Patta Dowling & Rachel Dowling; Sponsors: Michael Cunyarn? & Margaret Reily; Page notes: "Cloony?",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/5339353. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, MICHAEL in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; , Birth Date: 1831, Birth Place: Ireland, Death Date: December 1891, Death Place: Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186768652/michael-dowling: accessed May 18, 2026), memorial page for Michael Dowling (1831–Dec 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 186768652, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Maintained by Tracey Sweeting (contributor 47640658).; Record ID: 186768652,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 May 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Michael Dowling (1831-1891) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186768652. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6579] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461%2F017,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRIC household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: 17100; Record ID: USC/1850/004197497/00461/006; First name(s) Last name Gender: Age Birth year Birth place Patric Dowling Male 40 1810 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 36 1814 Ireland John Dowling Male 19 1831 Ireland Michel Dowling Male 18 1832 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 15 1835 Canada Rosanah Dowling Female 14 1836 Canada Richard Dowling Male 12 1838 Canada Rachel Dowling Female 11 1839 New York Margaret Dowling Female 9 1841 New York Hannah Dowling Female 8 1842 New York William Dowling Male 7 1843 New York Eliza J Dowling Female 5 1845 New York Catharine Dowling Female 4 1846 New York Elias Dowling Male 2 1848 New York Peter Dowling Male 0 1850 New York William Johnson Male 24 1826 Ireland John Johnson Male 22 1828 Ireland John Tyne Male 24 1826 Ireland John Riley Male 25 1825 Ireland Michael Martin Male 29 1821 Ireland Patric Guerchin Male 24 1826 Ireland Patric Henin Male 23 1827 Ireland Patric Mahan Male 24 1826 Ireland James Burns Male 20 1830 Ireland James Cammon Male 25 1825 Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1850 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004197497/00461/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, HARRIET in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; , Birth Date: 1843, Birth Place: Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA, Death Date: June 1909, Death Place: Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186768694/harriet-dowling: accessed May 18, 2026), memorial page for Harriet Barron Dowling (1843–Jun 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 186768694, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Maintained by Tracey Sweeting (contributor 47640658).; Record ID: 186768694;
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[S6588] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005161539%2F00210&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000137800435,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, M. household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0859; Record ID: USC/1880/1000137800435; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place M. Dowling Self Married Male 46 1834 New York Harriet Dowling Wife Married Female 37 1843 New York Mabel H. Dowling Daughter Single Female 5 1875 New York Cora I. Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 New York M. Van Guilder Other Single Male 26 1854 New York Fred Democker Other Single Male 19 1861 New York H. M. Drinkwater Other Single Female 19 1861 New York Maggie Hagan Other Single Female 18 1862 New York Mary Dennis Other Single Female 13 1867 New York,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 19 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000137800435. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, CORA INIS in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; , Birth Date: 2 August 1878, Birth Place: New York, USA, Death Date: 30 September 1968, Death Place: Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191063382/cora_inis-dowling: accessed May 18, 2026), memorial page for Cora Inis Dowling (2 Aug 1878–30 Sep 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 191063382, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Maintained by Barbara Gibson (contributor 48628608).; Record ID: 191063382;
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Mary Dowling^1,2

F, #59148, b. 5 May 1834, d. 13 January 1884

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Canada - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Death Age
USA, Missouri
USA, New York

Father*	Patrick R Dowling (b. 8 March 1810, d. 3 June 1878)
Mother*	Rachel Dowling (b. 1814, d. 17 January 1882)

Partner: Johnson (d. before 13 January 1884)

Children:

Daughter*	Rachel A Johnson (b. 20 February 1857, d. 7 April 1881)
Son*	Andrew Johnson (b. 1865, d. 10 May 1886)

Vital Facts

Birth	Mary Dowling was born on 5 May 1834 in Canada.^1,2
Death	She died on 13 January 1884, in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 49; Marital Status: Widowed.²
Burial	She was buried on 17 January 1884 in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, Old Callao Cemetery; Memorial ID: 48235437.²

Census Summary

Census
17 Aug 1850¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Mary Johnson
Citation: 2
1834
Birth
5 May 1834 | Canada
Citations: 1,2
18406
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
18416
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843~9
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
184410
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
184612
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
184813
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
185016
Residence
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (969/982.)
Citation: 1
185016
Census
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1884
Occupation
Before 13 January 1884 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Housekeeper.
Citation: 2
1884
Residence
Before 13 January 1884 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

188449
Death
13 January 1884 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
Mary Dowling died on 13 January 1884, in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 49; Marital Status: Widowed.
Citation: 2
1884
Burial
17 January 1884 | Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG
She was buried on 17 January 1884 in Callao, Macon, Missouri, USAG, Old Callao Cemetery; Memorial ID: 48235437.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Mary Dowling was Canadian.
Citations: 1,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 59148.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 16 May 2026:-

Missouri, Death Records, 1850-1931
Name: Mary Johnson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 49
Birth Date: abt 1835
Death Date: 13 Jan 1884
Death Place: Callas Tp, Macon, Missouri, USA

Missouri, Deaths and Burials Index, 1873-1976
Name: Mary Johnson
Birth Date: abt 1835
Death Date: 13 Jan 1884
Death Place: Macon County, Missouri
Burial Date: 17 Jan 1884
Burial Place: Callao, Missouri
Death Age: 49
Occupation: Housekeeper
Race: White
Marital status: Widowed
Gender: Female
Residence: Macon County, Missouri
FHL Film Number: 986981
(All bio posted by Pam Witherow.)

Ethnicity

Canadian

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[S6579] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461%2F017,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRIC household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: 17100; Record ID: USC/1850/004197497/00461/006; First name(s) Last name Gender: Age Birth year Birth place Patric Dowling Male 40 1810 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 36 1814 Ireland John Dowling Male 19 1831 Ireland Michel Dowling Male 18 1832 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 15 1835 Canada Rosanah Dowling Female 14 1836 Canada Richard Dowling Male 12 1838 Canada Rachel Dowling Female 11 1839 New York Margaret Dowling Female 9 1841 New York Hannah Dowling Female 8 1842 New York William Dowling Male 7 1843 New York Eliza J Dowling Female 5 1845 New York Catharine Dowling Female 4 1846 New York Elias Dowling Male 2 1848 New York Peter Dowling Male 0 1850 New York William Johnson Male 24 1826 Ireland John Johnson Male 22 1828 Ireland John Tyne Male 24 1826 Ireland John Riley Male 25 1825 Ireland Michael Martin Male 29 1821 Ireland Patric Guerchin Male 24 1826 Ireland Patric Henin Male 23 1827 Ireland Patric Mahan Male 24 1826 Ireland James Burns Male 20 1830 Ireland James Cammon Male 25 1825 Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1850 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004197497/00461/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for JOHNSON, MARY in Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 5 May 1834, Birth Place: Canada, Death Date: 13 January 1884, Death Place: Callao Township, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48235437/mary-johnson: accessed May 16, 2026), memorial page for Mary Dowling Johnson (5 May 1834–13 Jan 1884), Find a Grave Memorial ID 48235437, citing Old Callao Cemetery, Callao, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Pam Witherow (contributor 47364463).; Record ID: 48235437,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 May 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Mary Dowling Johnson (1834-1884) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48235437. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Rosanah Dowling^1,2

F, #59149, b. 14 February 1836, d. 6 April 1920

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Canada - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Death Age
USA, Iowa - All
USA, Nebraska
USA, New York
USA, Tennessee
USA, Wisconsin

Father*	Patrick R Dowling (b. 8 March 1810, d. 3 June 1878)
Mother*	Rachel Dowling (b. 1814, d. 17 January 1882)

Partner: Allen Edwards (b. 4 November 1834, d. 22 November 1864)

Children:

Son*	Albert Edwards (b. 4 May 1857, d. 1939)
Daughter*	Missouri Bethania Edwards (b. 1 February 1859, d. 1922)
Son*	James Alva Edwards (b. 3 February 1862, d. 1929)
Son*	Allen Lincoln Edwards (b. 20 May 1864, d. 1931)

Portrait-0-Marriage

Vital Facts

Birth	Rosanah Dowling was born on 14 February 1836 in Canada.^1,2
Marriage	She and Allen Edwards were married in 1855 in Tuscarora, Livingston, New York, USA.²
Marriage	She and Heman Edwards were married on 15 January 1879 in Attica, Wisconsin, USA.²
Death	She died on 6 April 1920, in Tilden, Madison, Nebraska, USAG. Note: Age: 84.²
Burial	She was buried after 6 April 1920 in Clay, Polk, Iowa, USA, Old Altoona Cemetery; Memorial ID: 23134338.²

Census Summary

Census
17 Aug 1850¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Rose Edwards
Citation: 2
1836
Birth
14 February 1836 | Canada
Citations: 1,2
18404
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
18415
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843~7
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
18448
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
184610
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
184811
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
185014
Residence
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Detail: (969/982.)
Citation: 1
185014
Census
17 August 1850 | Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1855~19
Marriage | Allen Edwards
1855 | Tuscarora, Livingston, New York, USA
Allen Edwards
Age ~21
Birth on 4 November 1834 | New York, USAG
Death: on 22 November 1864 | Johnsonville, Humphreys, Tennessee, USA
Citation: 2
1862
Residence
After February 1862 | Exeter, Green, Wisconsin, USAG
Citation: 2
186428
Event or Activity
3 September 1864
Rosanah Dowling was in on 3 September 1864. Note: Husband enlists in 43 Wisconsin Infantry.
Citation: 2
186428
Event or Activity
21 November 1864 | Johnsonville, Tennessee, USA
She was in Johnsonville, Tennessee, USA, on 21 November 1864. Note: Death of 1st husband Allen Edwards in military service during Civil War of Typhoid.
Citation: 2
187942
Marriage | Heman Edwards
15 January 1879 | Attica, Wisconsin, USA
Heman Edwards
Birth | West Sparta, Livingston, New York, USAG
Death: on 7 March 1897 | Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USAG
Citation: 2
189761
Event or Activity
7 March 1897 | Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USAG
She was in Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USAG, on 7 March 1897. Note: Death of 2nd husband Herman Edwards.
Citation: 2
Residence
Between October 1918 and 6 April 1920 | Tilden, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
Detail: (Home of son Albert.)
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

192084
Death
6 April 1920 | Tilden, Madison, Nebraska, USAG
Rosanah Dowling died on 6 April 1920, in Tilden, Madison, Nebraska, USAG. Note: Age: 84.
Citation: 2
1920
Burial
After 6 April 1920 | Clay, Polk, Iowa, USA
She was buried after 6 April 1920 in Clay, Polk, Iowa, USA, Old Altoona Cemetery; Memorial ID: 23134338.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Rosanah Dowling was Canadian.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rosanah Dowling has the reference number 59149.

Find a Grave Obituary:-

Daughter of Patrick and Rachel Farley Dowling

1855 Married first: Allen Edwards in Tuscarora, Livingston, NY
4 May 1857 son Albert born in Nunda, Livinston, Co, NY
1 Feb 1859 daughter Missouri Bethania born in Dansville, Livingston Co, NY
3 Feb 1862 son James Alva born in Livingston Co, NY

after Feb 1862 Moved to Exeter, Green Co, WI when son James was born according to her widow's pension.
20 May 1864 son Allen Lincoln born in Green County Wisconsin
3 Sep 1864 Husband Allen enlisted in the 43rd WI Infantry
21 Nov 1864 Allen died in Civil War in the Post Hospital in Johnsonville , TN of typhoid Fever.

15 Jan 1879 Married second: Heman Edwards (brother of Allen) in Attica, WI

Died at home of her son Albert in Tilden, NE where per her obituary she had been living for the "last eighteen months".
Memorial service in Tilden, body transported to Altoona, IA accompanied by son Albert for Burial (obituary)
Inscription
Allen Edwards Nov 4, 1834-Nov 22 1864 Died in Tennesee
Rose His wife Feb 14, 1836 - Apr 6, 1920
Heman Husband of Rose Edwards Nov 4, 1822 - Mar 7, 1897
Gravesite Details
Spouse Allen died in Tennessee in Civil War. Heman is Allen's older brother who was a widower with one adopted son (documented on Hemans' probate docs).

Ethnicity

Canadian

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Kindly shared on Find a Grave by P Kristine Hurd on 23 Aug 2016; This is a copy from Memorial #38987360, her second husband Heman Edwards. Originally added by Karen Brewer 4 July 2009.

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[S6579] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004197497%2F00461%2F017,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRIC household of Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States of America. Nara Series: 17100; Record ID: USC/1850/004197497/00461/006; First name(s) Last name Gender: Age Birth year Birth place Patric Dowling Male 40 1810 Ireland Rachel Dowling Female 36 1814 Ireland John Dowling Male 19 1831 Ireland Michel Dowling Male 18 1832 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 15 1835 Canada Rosanah Dowling Female 14 1836 Canada Richard Dowling Male 12 1838 Canada Rachel Dowling Female 11 1839 New York Margaret Dowling Female 9 1841 New York Hannah Dowling Female 8 1842 New York William Dowling Male 7 1843 New York Eliza J Dowling Female 5 1845 New York Catharine Dowling Female 4 1846 New York Elias Dowling Male 2 1848 New York Peter Dowling Male 0 1850 New York William Johnson Male 24 1826 Ireland John Johnson Male 22 1828 Ireland John Tyne Male 24 1826 Ireland John Riley Male 25 1825 Ireland Michael Martin Male 29 1821 Ireland Patric Guerchin Male 24 1826 Ireland Patric Henin Male 23 1827 Ireland Patric Mahan Male 24 1826 Ireland James Burns Male 20 1830 Ireland James Cammon Male 25 1825 Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 13 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1850 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004197497/00461/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2018/342/23134338_2a7230a3-f101-43c4-b7d2-4855001c508e.jpeg,
Citation Detail: Grave for EDWARDS, ROSANAH “ROSE” in Old Altoona Cemetery, Clay Township, Polk County, Iowa, USA; , Birth Date: 14 February 1836, Birth Place: Canada, Death Date: 6 April 1920, Death Place: Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23134338/rosanah-edwards: accessed May 16, 2026), memorial page for Rosanah “Rose” Dowling Edwards (14 Feb 1836–6 Apr 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23134338, citing Old Altoona Cemetery, Clay Township, Polk County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by C. Dunivan (contributor 46955536).; Record ID: 23134338,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 May 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Rosanah “Rose” Dowling Edwards (1836-1920) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23134338. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Richard Dowling^1,2,3,4

M, #59150, b. 1838, d. DECEASED