Stephen Dowling
1,2,3,4,5
M, #59251, b. 1861, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: Emmie K Walkerling (b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | Stephen Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Marriage | He and Emmie K Walkerling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.5,1 |
| Birth | He was born in 1861 in London, Middlesex, England. Note: London, Middlesex.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Birth on 26 October 1867
Death: between October and December 1950 | Battle, East Sussex, England
Stephen Dowling and
Emmie K Walkerling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.
Residence
Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: (at marriage to Emmie K Walkerling.)
Residence
Between February and March 1901 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Detail: (Birth of son Frank Coleman Dowling.)
Residence
Between April and June 1904 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Philip Dowling.)
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
TIMELINE
Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in England
G, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
1861
Birth
1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG He was born in 1861 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."
1861
Birth
1861 | London, Middlesex, England
He was born in 1861 in London, Middlesex, England. Note: London, Middlesex.
1863
Birth
1863 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG He was born in 1863 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, England
G, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, England
G, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, England
G, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Post man.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 4, Orange Grove, Toxteth Park.
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son (Head.)
1891
TIMELINE
May 1891 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throught year contimued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
1897
TIMELINE
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in England
G, on 22 June 1897.
1898
TIMELINE
1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
1898
TIMELINE
11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, England
G, on 11 October 1898.
1899
TIMELINE
11 October 1899 | South Africa
Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
1901
TIMELINE
22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Post man.
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Postman.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intenify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 59 years, 9 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
H M Henry (Out Of Work) (701): Teacher Of Languages; No Fixed Place.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Stephen Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Dowling has the reference number 59251.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 77, Parliamentary borough or division: East Toxteth, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Bedes, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2939, Folio: 54, Page: 42, Schedule: 241; Record ID: GBC/1891/0020126963; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Son Single Male 30 1861 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Single Female 41 1850 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0020126963. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to EMMIE K WALKERLING, CHARLOTTE AMANDA OWENS in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1900/1/AZ/000068/376. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANK COLEMAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1901/2/AZ/000167/152. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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- [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England;Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142;

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Emmie K Walkerling
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F, #59252, b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Marriage | Emmie K Walkerling and Stephen Dowling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.1,2 |
| Death | She died between October and December 1950, in Battle, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 83; Formerly: East Sussex & Sussex; Index: Battle - 1950 Oct-Dec; Volume 5H, Page 36.3 |
| Birth | She was born on 26 October 1867.4,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Birth in 1861 | London, Middlesex, England
Death: DECEASED
Emmie K Walkerling and
Stephen Dowling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.
Residence
Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: (at marriage to Stephen Dowling.)
Residence
Between February and March 1901 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Detail: (Birth of son Frank Coleman Dowling.)
Residence
Between April and June 1904 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Philip Dowling.)
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
Residence
Between October and December 1950 | Battle, East Sussex, England
TIMELINE
Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in England
G, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
1867
1868
Birth
1868 | Germany
She was born in 1868 in Germany. Note: Germany.
1870
Birth
1870 | Germany
She was born in 1870 in Germany. Note: Germany.
1873
Birth
1873 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG She was born in 1873 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1875
Birth
1875 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG She was born in 1875 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."
1875
Birth
1875 | Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG She was born in 1875 in Hull, Yorkshire, England
G. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Scholar.
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, England
G, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, England
G, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, England
G, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 13, Leece Street, Mount Pleasant.
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
1891
TIMELINE
May 1891 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throught year contimued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
1897
TIMELINE
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in England
G, on 22 June 1897.
1898
TIMELINE
1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
1898
TIMELINE
11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, England
G, on 11 October 1898.
1899
TIMELINE
11 October 1899 | South Africa
Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
1901
TIMELINE
22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
None.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
She was shown 2 children still living out of 2 on 2 April 1911 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 36; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Materinity Nurse on Own Account.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intenify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45 years, 8 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Own Account (732): Nurse; No Fixed Place.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Emma C Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 71; Marital status: Widowed; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Mother.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Unpaid Domestic Duties.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Detail: The Roundels Pett, Pett.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between October and December 1950 | Battle, East Sussex, England
Emmie K Walkerling died between October and December 1950, in Battle, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 83; Formerly: East Sussex & Sussex; Index: Battle - 1950 Oct-Dec; Volume 5H, Page 36.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Emmie K Walkerling was English.
National Origin
The national origin of Emmie K Walkerling was German.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Emmie K Walkerling has the reference number 59252.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1900%2F1%2FAZ%2F000068&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1900%2F1%2FAZ%2F000068%2F376,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to EMMIE K WALKERLING, CHARLOTTE AMANDA OWENS in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1900/1/AZ/000068/376. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129%2F6,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1950%2F4%2FAZ%2F000268&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1950%2F4%2FAZ%2F000268%2F073,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, EMMIE C in Battle, East Sussex & Sussex, England; Age: 83; 1867; Index: Battle - 1950 Oct-Dec; 1950- Volume 5H Page 36,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1950/4/AZ/000268/073. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007%2F06,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN P household of The Roundels Pett, Pett, Sussex, Sussex, England; Archive reference: RG101/2538G/007/6, Piece number: 2538G, E D letter code: EKEO, Item number: 7, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06, Schedule: 55, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Stephen P Dowling 10 Mar 1904 Male ??? Married 55 1 Dorothy B Dowling 02 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. Emma C Dowling 26 Oct 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 5 Isabella J Lee 06 Oct 1873 Female Paid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 6 William G Bryce 02 Feb 1913 Male Barrister-At-Law Single 55 7 Dorothy L Cole 18 Jul 1895 Female School Teacher Single 55 8 Christopher Van Hagen - Male At School Single 55 9,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-P-1904-Sussex-Sussex-Battle-RD-A
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Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1881-ENG-Walkerling-Fredrick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A

Census-1881-ENG-Walkerling-Fredrick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-B
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F2916%2F0079&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0019957190,
Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLEY, FREDERICK household of Liverpool, Liverpool, Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 16, Parliamentary borough or division: Abercromby, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Andrews, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2916, Folio: 39, Page: 8, Schedule: 47; Record ID: GBC/1891/0019957189; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Frederick Walkerley Head Widower Male 61 1830 Tailor Germany Emma Walkerley Daughter Single Female 21 1870 - Germany Helena Wilmot Cousin - Female 6 1885 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0019957189. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1891-ENG-Walkerling-Frederick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1863-Lancashire-Liverpool-A

Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1863-Lancashire-Liverpool-B
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park-A
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England;Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1904/2/AZ/000172/122. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Dowling-1904-Q2-E&W
- [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANK COLEMAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74;

BirthIndex-Dowling-1901-Q2-E&W
Frederick Walkerling
1,2
M, #59253, b. 1830, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Frederick Walkerling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1830 in Germany. Note: Germany.1,2 |
| Marriage | He and Joihanna Diesellorst were married before 3 April 1881.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
1830
Birth
1830 | Germany
Frederick Walkerling was born in 1830 in Germany. Note: Germany.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Before 3 April 1881
Birth in 1833 | Germany
Death: DECEASED
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 51; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Tailor.
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, England
G, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, England
G, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, England
G, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Tailor.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 13, Leece Street, Mount Pleasant.
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 61; Marital status: Widower; Relationship to Head: Head.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Frederick Walkerling was German.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Frederick Walkerling has the reference number 59253.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F2916%2F0079&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0019957190,
Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLEY, FREDERICK household of Liverpool, Liverpool, Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 16, Parliamentary borough or division: Abercromby, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Andrews, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2916, Folio: 39, Page: 8, Schedule: 47; Record ID: GBC/1891/0019957189; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Frederick Walkerley Head Widower Male 61 1830 Tailor Germany Emma Walkerley Daughter Single Female 21 1870 - Germany Helena Wilmot Cousin - Female 6 1885 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0019957189. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1891-ENG-Walkerling-Frederick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbc%2f1881%2f4360362%2f00142,
Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1881-ENG-Walkerling-Fredrick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A

Census-1881-ENG-Walkerling-Fredrick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-B
Lily Wilmott
1
F, #59254, b. 1886, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Lily Wilmott died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1886 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1886
Birth
1886 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG Lily Wilmott was born in 1886 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Feather Dealer.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister in law.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Lily Wilmott was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lily Wilmott has the reference number 59254.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Dowling
M, #59255, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Dowling died DECEASED. |
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Dowling has the reference number 59255.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
Mary E Dowling
1,2,3,4
F, #59256, b. 1848, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mary E Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1848 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
TIMELINE
Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in England
G, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
1847
Birth
1847 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG Mary E Dowling was born in 1847 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
1848
Birth
1848 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG She was born in 1848 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."
1850
Birth
1850 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG She was born in 1850 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Lancashire.
1854
Birth
1854 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG She was born in 1854 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, England
G, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, England
G, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, England
G, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 4, Orange Grove, Toxteth Park.
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter (Sister.)
1891
TIMELINE
May 1891 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throught year contimued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
1897
TIMELINE
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in England
G, on 22 June 1897.
1898
TIMELINE
1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
1898
TIMELINE
11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, England
G, on 11 October 1898.
1899
TIMELINE
11 October 1899 | South Africa
Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
1901
TIMELINE
22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 47; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Sister.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 63; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intenify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
House Duties; At Home.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 73 years, 9 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Sister.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary E Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary E Dowling has the reference number 59256.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 77, Parliamentary borough or division: East Toxteth, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Bedes, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2939, Folio: 54, Page: 42, Schedule: 241; Record ID: GBC/1891/0020126963; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Son Single Male 30 1861 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Single Female 41 1850 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0020126963. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1891-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park-A
Frank Coleman Dowling
1
M, #59257, b. between February and March 1901, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Frank Coleman Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born between February and March 1901 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74.2,3,1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Birth
Between February and March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG Frank Coleman Dowling was born between February and March 1901 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 1 month; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, England
G, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
School.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Frank Coleman Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Frank Coleman Dowling has the reference number 59257.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANK COLEMAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1901/2/AZ/000167/152. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3418-3419%2F0203&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0020885861,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Stephen Philip Dowling
1,2
M, #59258, b. 10 March 1904, d. between January and March 1986
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Stephen Philip Dowling died between January and March 1986, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: ; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; Volume 18, Page 1009; Register number: 386.1 |
| Birth | He was born on 10 March 1904 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142.3,4,5,1,2 |
| Marriage | He and Dorothy B Dowling were married before 29 September 1939 Married.5 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
1904
Birth
10 March 1904 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG Stephen Philip Dowling was born on 10 March 1904 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
G. Note: Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, England
G, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intenify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17 years, 3 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
The United Alkali Co (070): Apprentice Accountant; Cunard Buildings, Liverpool.
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Stephen P Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Before 29 September 1939
Birth on 2 January 1902
Death: between April and June 1987 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Detail: The Roundels Pett, Pett.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Cartoonist on Editorial Staff for the Daily Mirror Newspaper.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
Stephen Philip Dowling died between January and March 1986, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: ; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; Volume 18, Page 1009; Register number: 386.
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Stephen Philip Dowling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Philip Dowling has the reference number 59258.

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Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England; Birth: 10 March 1904; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; 1986- Volume 18 Page 1009,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1986/3/75475222. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England;Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1904/2/AZ/000172/122. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN P household of The Roundels Pett, Pett, Sussex, Sussex, England; Archive reference: RG101/2538G/007/6, Piece number: 2538G, E D letter code: EKEO, Item number: 7, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06, Schedule: 55, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Stephen P Dowling 10 Mar 1904 Male ??? Married 55 1 Dorothy B Dowling 02 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. Emma C Dowling 26 Oct 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 5 Isabella J Lee 06 Oct 1873 Female Paid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 6 William G Bryce 02 Feb 1913 Male Barrister-At-Law Single 55 7 Dorothy L Cole 18 Jul 1895 Female School Teacher Single 55 8 Christopher Van Hagen - Male At School Single 55 9,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Dorothy B Dowling
1
F, #59259, b. 2 January 1902, d. between April and June 1987
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Dorothy B Dowling died between April and June 1987, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: ; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1987 Apr-Jun; Volume 18, Page 796; Register number: 587.2 |
| Birth | She was born on 2 January 1902.1 |
| Marriage | She and Stephen Philip Dowling were married before 29 September 1939 Married.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Name Dorothy Bradbury Dowling
Event or Activity
Between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
Dorothy B Dowling was in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England, between January and March 1986. Note: (Death of husband Stephen Philip Dowling.)
Residence
Between April and June 1987 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
1901
1902
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, England
G, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Dorothy B Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, England
G, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Before 29 September 1939
Birth on 10 March 1904 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England
GDeath: between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Unpaid Domestic Duties.
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Detail: The Roundels Pett, Pett.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Events - Death & Burial
Death
Between April and June 1987 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
Dorothy B Dowling died between April and June 1987, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: ; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1987 Apr-Jun; Volume 18, Page 796; Register number: 587.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Dorothy B Dowling has the reference number 59259.
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN P household of The Roundels Pett, Pett, Sussex, Sussex, England; Archive reference: RG101/2538G/007/6, Piece number: 2538G, E D letter code: EKEO, Item number: 7, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06, Schedule: 55, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Stephen P Dowling 10 Mar 1904 Male ??? Married 55 1 Dorothy B Dowling 02 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. Emma C Dowling 26 Oct 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 5 Isabella J Lee 06 Oct 1873 Female Paid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 6 William G Bryce 02 Feb 1913 Male Barrister-At-Law Single 55 7 Dorothy L Cole 18 Jul 1895 Female School Teacher Single 55 8 Christopher Van Hagen - Male At School Single 55 9,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, DOROTHY BRADBURY in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England; Birth: 2 January 1901; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1987 Apr-Jun; 1987- Volume 18 Page 796,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1987/5/76065995. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 28 May 2026,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England; Birth: 10 March 1904; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; 1986- Volume 18 Page 1009,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1986/3/75475222. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
Joihanna Diesellorst
F, #59260, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Joihanna Diesellorst died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1833 in Germany. Note: Germany.1 |
| Marriage | She and Frederick Walkerling were married before 3 April 1881.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1833
Birth
1833 | Germany
Joihanna Diesellorst was born in 1833 in Germany. Note: Germany.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Before 3 April 1881
Birth in 1830 | Germany
Death: DECEASED
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Joihanna Diesellorst has the reference number 59260.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Loisa Walkerling
1
F, #59261, b. 1864, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Loisa Walkerling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1864 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Census
Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Residence
Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
1864
Birth
1864 | Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG Loisa Walkerling was born in 1864 in Hull, Yorkshire, England
G. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Tailoress.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Loisa Walkerling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Loisa Walkerling has the reference number 59261.
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Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Anna Walkerling
1
F, #59262, b. 1866, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Anna Walkerling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1866 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
Residence
Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
1866
Birth
1866 | Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG Anna Walkerling was born in 1866 in Hull, Yorkshire, England
G. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in England
G, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Scholar.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Anna Walkerling was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Anna Walkerling has the reference number 59262.
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Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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