Person Page 2,430

Porter H Dowling¹

M, #60726, b. November 1875, d. DECEASED

Father*	Dowling (d. DECEASED)
Mother*	(Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Porter H Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in November 1875 in Alabama, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
2 Jun 1900¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1875
Birth
November 1875 | Alabama, USAG
Citation: 1
1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1900
Census
2 June 1900 | Newton, Dale, Alabama, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: Unmarried.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
2 June 1900 | Newton, Dale, Alabama, USAG
Detail: (116/118) Newton Precinct 4.
Citation: 1
1900
Occupation
2 June 1900 | Newton, Dale, Alabama, USAG
Book Keeper.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Newton, Dale, Alabama, USAG
Porter H Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Porter H Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Porter H Dowling has the reference number 60726.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Alabama - ALL

[S2814] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER H in Pippin household of Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240012; Record ID: USC/1900/004119979/00722/033; Gender: Male; Age: 25; Birth year: 1875; Birth place: Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119979/00722/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Dowling

M, #60727, d. DECEASED

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Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Porter H Dowling (b. November 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in Georgia, USA.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
Georgia, USA
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Dowling has the reference number 60727.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

[S2814] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER H in Pippin household of Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240012; Record ID: USC/1900/004119979/00722/033; Gender: Male; Age: 25; Birth year: 1875; Birth place: Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119979/00722/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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(Unknown)

F, #60728, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Dowling (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Porter H Dowling (b. November 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	(Unknown) died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in Georgia, USA.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
Georgia, USA
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 60728.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

[S2814] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119979%2F00722&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119979%2F00722%2F033,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER H in Pippin household of Newton, Dale, Alabama, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240012; Record ID: USC/1900/004119979/00722/033; Gender: Male; Age: 25; Birth year: 1875; Birth place: Alabama,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119979/00722/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Frances Dowling^1,2

F, #60729, b. 1917, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Porter F Dowling (b. June 1879, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Esther Boswell (b. 1890, d. February 1979)

Vital Facts

Death	Frances Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1917 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1920

Census
14 Jan 1920²

1930

Census
12 Apr 1930¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1912
Birth
1912 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
1914
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
1917
Birth
1917 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1917
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920
Census
14 January 1920 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
1920
Residence
14 January 1920 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (344/363) Ripely Town, 2nd District.
Citation: 2
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
1930
Residence
12 April 1930 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (274/306) Tucker Avenue, Ripley Town, Civil District 2.
Citation: 1
1930
Census
12 April 1930 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Frances Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Frances Dowling has the reference number 60729.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee
World War 1

[S6780] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER household of Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2260; Record ID: USC/1930/004953910/00892/016; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Porter Dowling Head Married Male 50 1880 Tennessee Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1890 Tennessee Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee Kathleen Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004953910/00892/016. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6781] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER F household of , Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968803/00686/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Porter F Dowling Self Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Esther Dowling Wife Married Female 30 1890 Tennessee Cholan Dowling Son Single Male 10 1910 Tennessee Frances Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1912 Tennessee John Campbell - Widowed Male 83 1837 North Carolina,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968803/00686/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Kathleen Dowling¹

F, #60730, b. 1917, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Porter F Dowling (b. June 1879, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Esther Boswell (b. 1890, d. February 1979)

Vital Facts

Death	Kathleen Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1917 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1930

Census
12 Apr 1930¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1917
Birth
1917 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
1930
Census
12 April 1930 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1
1930
Residence
12 April 1930 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (274/306) Tucker Avenue, Ripley Town, Civil District 2.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Kathleen Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Kathleen Dowling has the reference number 60730.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1930 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee

[S6780] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004953910%2F00892&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004953910%2F00892%2F016,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER household of Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2260; Record ID: USC/1930/004953910/00892/016; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Porter Dowling Head Married Male 50 1880 Tennessee Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1890 Tennessee Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee Kathleen Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004953910/00892/016. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Patrick Henry Dowling¹

M, #60731, b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905

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Father*	Dowling (d. DECEASED)
Mother*	(Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Partner: Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Children:

Son*	(PLACEHOLDER) Dowling+ (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Annie D Dowling (b. 4 December 1866, d. 15 December 1947)
Son*	Walter Henry Dowling (b. 6 April 1871, d. 6 October 1943)
Daughter*	Hallie Lee Dowling+ (b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941)
Son*	Elmer F Dowling+ (b. September 1877, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Porter F Dowling+ (b. June 1879, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Marvin Dowling+ (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)
Daughter*	Evalena Dowling (b. 24 January 1883, d. 11 January 1960)
Son*	Wilber C Dowling (b. April 1885, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Paul P Dowling (b. January 1887, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Harry N Dowling (b. March 1889, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth	Patrick Henry Dowling was born on 11 April 1840 in Louisiana, USAG.^2,1
Marriage	He and Mary Isabelle McEwing were married in 1862.^2,3
Death	He died on 6 February 1905, in Gibson, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 64.¹
Burial	He was buried after 6 February 1905 in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG, Rose Hill Cemetery; Memorial ID: 93483407.¹

Census Summary

1870

Census
23 Jul 1870⁴

1880

Census
4 Jun 1880³

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Henry Dowling
Citations: 2,5
Name H Dowling
Citation: 4
Name Henry Dowlin
Citation: 3
Birth
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Citations: 6,5
Birth
IrelandG
Citations: 7,8
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1835
Birth
1835 | Louisiana, USAG
Citation: 4
1840
Birth
1840 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 9,10,3
1840
Birth
11 April 1840 | Louisiana, USAG
Citations: 2,1
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TIMELINE
12 April 1861 | USA
American Civil War starts due to conflict between State and National authority over many issues, predominantly, slavery in USA on 12 April 1861.
1862~22
Marriage | Mary Isabelle McEwing
1862
Mary Isabelle McEwing
Age ~15
Birth on 4 October 1847 | Lebanon, Haywood, Tennessee, USAG
Death: on 11 October 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 2,3
186525
TIMELINE
9 May 1865 | USA
American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
187030
Census
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 4
187030
Residence
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (125/125) Gibson Civil District 13; Post Office: Milan.
Citation: 4
187030
Occupation
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer.
Citation: 4
188040
Census
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 3
188040
Residence
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (164/164) Humboldt.
Citation: 3
188040
Occupation
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer.
Citation: 3
189050
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190060
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer.
Citation: 2
190060
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 2
190060
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

190564
Death
6 February 1905 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Patrick Henry Dowling died on 6 February 1905, in Gibson, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 64.
Citation: 1
1905
Burial
After 6 February 1905 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
He was buried after 6 February 1905 in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG, Rose Hill Cemetery; Memorial ID: 93483407.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

188040
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Patrick Henry Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
190060
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
He was shown as American.
Citation: 2
National Origin
The national origin of Patrick Henry Dowling was American.
Citations: 9,2,3,4
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 2,3,4
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick Henry Dowling has the reference number 60731.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 4 October 2026:-

PATRICK H DOWLING was born on 11 April 1840 (records conflict on his place of birth), possibly County Perry, Ireland.

Patrick married Mary Isabelle "Belle" McEwing (Some records spell, McEwen) on 18 Oct 1862 in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee and they had TEN children of record:

Annie Dowling (1866 - 1947),
Walter H Dowling (1871 - 1943),
Hallie Dowling-Autry (1874 - 1941),
Elmer Forest Dowling (1877 - 1964),
Porter Franklin Dowling (1879 - 1961),
John Marvin Dowling (1881 - 1927),
Evalena "Eva" May Dowling (1883 - 1960),
Wilbur C Dowling (1885 - 1964),
Paul H Dowling (1887 - 1957), and
Harry Dowling (1890 - 1943).

Patrick passed away on 6 February 1905 in Gibson County, Tennessee, and he was laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee.

REFERENCES:

Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950, P 60, License #90:
Groom: Henry Dowling.
Bride: Mary I McEwen.
License: 9 October 1862.
Married: 15 October 1862.
Place: Gibson County, Tennessee.

Gravesite Details
Patrick H. Dowling was named in a 1927 list of Confederate Veterans buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Ethnicity

American

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American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1870 USA
Census 1880 USA
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Plumbers
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, Louisiana - All
USA, Tennessee

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, PATRICK HENRY in Rose Hill Cemetery, Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 11 April 1840, Death Date: 6 February 1905, Death Place: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93483407/patrick_henry-dowling: accessed 4 Oct 2026), memorial page for Patrick Henry Dowling (11 Apr 1840–6 Feb 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 93483407, citing Rose Hill Cemetery, Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 93483407,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Patrick Henry Dowling (1840-1905) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93483407. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6790] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for FOWLIN, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. NARA film: T9-1255; Record ID: USC/1880/1000150253960; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Fowlin Self Married Male 40 1840 Tennessee Bell Fowlin Wife Married Female 32 1848 Tennessee Anna Fowlin Daughter Single Female 13 1867 Tennessee Walter Fowlin Son Single Male 9 1871 Tennessee Hally Fowlin Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Tennessee Elmer Fowlin Son Single Male 3 1877 Tennessee - Fowlin Son Single Male 1 1879 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000150253960. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6786] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, H household of Civil District 13, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004276871/00471/038; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place H Dowling Male 35 1835 Louisiana Belle Dowling Female 28 1842 Tennessee Annie Dowling Female 2 1868 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004276871/00471/038. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for AUTRY, HALLIE LEE in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 October 1874, Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 13 January 1941, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141108303/hallie_lee-autry: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Hallie Lee Dowling Autry (4 Oct 1874–13 Jan 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141108303, citing Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141108303;
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Memphis Tennesee Death Record No. 2021 for Hallie Dowling Autry 1 October 1874 to 13 Januaryt 1941; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 11 Jun 2026
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER H household of Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 78; Record ID: USC/1930/004950021/00958/037; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Walter H Dowling Head Married Male 58 1872 Tennessee Lena Dowling Wife Married Female 45 1885 Arkansas,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950021/00958/037. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Memphis Ward 1, Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157154/00581/010; Gender: Male; Age: 29; Birth year: 1881; Birth place: Tennessee, United States.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157154/00581/010. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WALTER HENRY in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; , Birth Date: 6 April 1871, Birth Place: Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 6 October 1943, Death Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418055/walter_henry-dowling: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Walter Henry Dowling (6 Apr 1871–6 Oct 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165418055, citing Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 165418055;
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Certified Death Certificate of Walter Henry Dowling 6 April 1871 to 6 October 1943, Vaugine, Pine Buff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 6 Jul 2016
[S6780] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER household of Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2260; Record ID: USC/1930/004953910/00892/016; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Porter Dowling Head Married Male 50 1880 Tennessee Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1890 Tennessee Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee Kathleen Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004953910/00892/016. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6782] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER F in Robinson household of Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004985553/01050/001; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Alonzo O Robinson Self Married Male 30 1880 Carrie Robinson Wife Married Female 27 1883 Lessie M Robinson Daughter Single Female 6 1904 John L Robinson Son Single Male 4 1906 Annie B Robinson Daughter Single Female 1 1909 Lola P Robinson Sister Single Female 22 1888 Ethel M Robinson Sister Single Female 19 1891 Willow B Robinson Sister Single Female 12 1898 Earnest A Daniel - Married Male 25 1885 John G Robinson - Single Male 27 1883 William M Beach - Single Male 29 1881 Bates Crabb - Married Male 29 1881 Mattie L Crabb Wife Married Female 25 1885 Joseph Crabb Son Single Male 6 1904 Lillie M Crabb Daughter Single Female 3 1907 Thomas W Fry - Single Male 30 1880 Porter F Dowling - Married Male 29 1881 Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 20 1890 Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1910 Dyke W Hilliard - Single Male 21 1889 Earnest S Ewing - Single Male 21 1889 James B Calvin - Single Male 19 1891 Lee W Scott - Married Male 27 1883 Katie B Scott Wife Married Female 19 1891 Andrew J Summers - Single Male 34 1876,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004985553/01050/001. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mary Isabelle McEwing¹

F, #60732, b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Partner: Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)

Children:

Son*	(PLACEHOLDER) Dowling+ (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Annie D Dowling (b. 4 December 1866, d. 15 December 1947)
Son*	Walter Henry Dowling (b. 6 April 1871, d. 6 October 1943)
Daughter*	Hallie Lee Dowling+ (b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941)
Son*	Elmer F Dowling+ (b. September 1877, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Porter F Dowling+ (b. June 1879, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Marvin Dowling+ (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)
Daughter*	Evalena Dowling (b. 24 January 1883, d. 11 January 1960)
Son*	Wilber C Dowling (b. April 1885, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Paul P Dowling (b. January 1887, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Harry N Dowling (b. March 1889, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth	Mary Isabelle McEwing was born on 4 October 1847 in Lebanon, Haywood, Tennessee, USAG.^{2,3,4,5,1,6,7}
Marriage	She and Patrick Henry Dowling were married in 1862.^4,5
Death	She died on 11 October 1927, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 80.¹
Burial	She was buried on 12 October 1927 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 154557158.¹

Census Summary

1870

Census
23 Jul 1870⁸

1880

Census
4 Jun 1880

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900⁴

1910

1920

Census
5 Jan 1920⁹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Bell Dowlin
Citation: 5
Name Isabelle McEwin
Citation: 7
Name Mary Dowling
Citation: 9
Name Belle Dowling
Citation: 8
Name Emmy Dowling
Citation: 4
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1842
Birth
1842 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 8
1847
Birth
4 October 1847 | Lebanon, Haywood, Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 2,3,4,5,1,6,7
1848
Birth
1848 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 9
186113
TIMELINE
12 April 1861 | USA
American Civil War starts due to conflict between State and National authority over many issues, predominantly, slavery in USA on 12 April 1861.
1862~15
Marriage | Patrick Henry Dowling
1862
Patrick Henry Dowling
Age ~22
Birth on 11 April 1840 | Louisiana, USAG
Death: on 6 February 1905 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 4,5
186517
TIMELINE
9 May 1865 | USA
American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
187022
Census
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 8
187022
Residence
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (125/125) Gibson Civil District 13; Post Office: Milan.
Citation: 8
187022
Occupation
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Keeping House.
Citation: 8
188032
Residence
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (164/164) Humboldt.
Citation: 5
188032
Census
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
188032
Occupation
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
House keeper.
Citation: 5
189042
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190052
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 53; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 4
190052
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 4
190052
Children
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Mary Isabelle McEwing was shown 10 children still living out of 10 on 1 June 1900 in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.
Citation: 4
190557
Event or Activity
6 February 1905 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
She was in Gibson, Tennessee, USAG, on 6 February 1905. Note: Death of husband Patrick Henry Dowling.
Citation: 10
191466
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
191769
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
191871
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~73
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192072
Census
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 72; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 9
192072
Residence
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Precinct 1.
Citation: 9
1927
Residence
Before 11 October 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 2087 Young Avenue.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

192780
Death
11 October 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Mary Isabelle McEwing died on 11 October 1927, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 80.
Cause: a) Myocarial Insufficiency, b) Benign hypertension 2 years
Citation: 1
1927
Burial
12 October 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
She was buried on 12 October 1927 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 154557158.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

188032
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Mary Isabelle McEwing was shown as American.
Citation: 5
190052
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
She was shown as American.
Citation: 4
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Isabelle McEwing was American.
Citations: 2,4,5,8,9,1
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 4,5,8,9,1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Isabelle McEwing has the reference number 60732.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 4 October 2026:-

MARY ISABELLE "BELLE" McEWING-DOWLING, (Some records spell her Maiden Name McEwen), was born on 4 October 1847 in Tennessee.

Mary married Patrick Henry Dowling on 18 Oct 1862 in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee and they had TEN children of record:

Annie Dowling (1866 - 1947),
Walter H Dowling (1871 - 1943),
Hallie Dowling-Autry (1874 - 1941),
Elmer Forest Dowling (1877 - 1964),
Porter Franklin Dowling (1879 - 1961),
John Marvin Dowling (1881 - 1927),
Evalena "Eva" May Dowling (1883 - 1960),
Wilbur C Dowling (1885 - 1964),
Paul H Dowling (1887 - 1957), and
Harry Dowling (1890 - 1943).

Mary passed away on 11 October 1927 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and she was laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

REFERENCES:

Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950, P 60, License #90:
Groom: Henry Dowling.
Bride: Mary I McEwen.
License: 9 October 1862.
Married: 15 October 1862.
Place: Gibson County, Tennessee.

Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1955, Certificate #23090:
Mary Isabelle Dowling.
Born: 04 October 1847.
Place: Tennessee.
Died: 11 October 1927.
Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
Marital Status: Widow.
Father: Unobtainable.
Mother: Unobtainable.
Informant: (Son) E F Dowling.

Ethnicity

American

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, MARY ISABELLE in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 October 1847, Birth Place: Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 11 October 1927, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154557158/mary_isabelle-dowling: accessed 4 Oct 2026), memorial page for Mary Isabelle McEwing Dowling (4 Oct 1847–11 Oct 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 154557158, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 154557158,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Mary Isabelle McEwing Dowling (1847-1927) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154557158. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Tennessee Death Certificate 23090 for Mary Isabelle Dowling 14 October 1847 to 11 October 1927; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 10 Jun 2026
[S6780] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004953910%2F00892&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004953910%2F00892%2F016,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER household of Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 2260; Record ID: USC/1930/004953910/00892/016; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Porter Dowling Head Married Male 50 1880 Tennessee Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 40 1890 Tennessee Francis Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee Kathleen Dowling Daughter Single Female 13 1917 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004953910/00892/016. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6782] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004985553%2F01050&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004985553%2F01050%2F001,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER F in Robinson household of Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004985553/01050/001; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Alonzo O Robinson Self Married Male 30 1880 Carrie Robinson Wife Married Female 27 1883 Lessie M Robinson Daughter Single Female 6 1904 John L Robinson Son Single Male 4 1906 Annie B Robinson Daughter Single Female 1 1909 Lola P Robinson Sister Single Female 22 1888 Ethel M Robinson Sister Single Female 19 1891 Willow B Robinson Sister Single Female 12 1898 Earnest A Daniel - Married Male 25 1885 John G Robinson - Single Male 27 1883 William M Beach - Single Male 29 1881 Bates Crabb - Married Male 29 1881 Mattie L Crabb Wife Married Female 25 1885 Joseph Crabb Son Single Male 6 1904 Lillie M Crabb Daughter Single Female 3 1907 Thomas W Fry - Single Male 30 1880 Porter F Dowling - Married Male 29 1881 Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 20 1890 Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1910 Dyke W Hilliard - Single Male 21 1889 Earnest S Ewing - Single Male 21 1889 James B Calvin - Single Male 19 1891 Lee W Scott - Married Male 27 1883 Katie B Scott Wife Married Female 19 1891 Andrew J Summers - Single Male 34 1876,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004985553/01050/001. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6790] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for FOWLIN, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. NARA film: T9-1255; Record ID: USC/1880/1000150253960; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Fowlin Self Married Male 40 1840 Tennessee Bell Fowlin Wife Married Female 32 1848 Tennessee Anna Fowlin Daughter Single Female 13 1867 Tennessee Walter Fowlin Son Single Male 9 1871 Tennessee Hally Fowlin Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Tennessee Elmer Fowlin Son Single Male 3 1877 Tennessee - Fowlin Son Single Male 1 1879 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000150253960. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WALTER HENRY in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; , Birth Date: 6 April 1871, Birth Place: Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 6 October 1943, Death Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418055/walter_henry-dowling: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Walter Henry Dowling (6 Apr 1871–6 Oct 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165418055, citing Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 165418055;
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Certified Death Certificate of Walter Henry Dowling 6 April 1871 to 6 October 1943, Vaugine, Pine Buff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 6 Jul 2016
[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for AUTRY, HALLIE LEE in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 October 1874, Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 13 January 1941, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141108303/hallie_lee-autry: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Hallie Lee Dowling Autry (4 Oct 1874–13 Jan 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141108303, citing Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141108303;
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Memphis Tennesee Death Record No. 2021 for Hallie Dowling Autry 1 October 1874 to 13 Januaryt 1941; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 11 Jun 2026
[S6786] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, H household of Civil District 13, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004276871/00471/038; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place H Dowling Male 35 1835 Louisiana Belle Dowling Female 28 1842 Tennessee Annie Dowling Female 2 1868 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004276871/00471/038. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6791] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004968815%2F00849&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004968815%2F00849%2F013,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of , Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968815/00849/011; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Dowling Self Widowed Female 72 1848 Tennessee John Dowling Son Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Wilbur Dowling Son Married Male 36 1884 Tennessee Eva Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1886 Tennessee Harry Dowling Son Single Male 31 1889 Tennessee James Dowling Grandson Single Male 14 1906 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968815/00849/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Mary-1848-TN-Shelby-A
[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, PATRICK HENRY in Rose Hill Cemetery, Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 11 April 1840, Death Date: 6 February 1905, Death Place: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93483407/patrick_henry-dowling: accessed 4 Oct 2026), memorial page for Patrick Henry Dowling (11 Apr 1840–6 Feb 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 93483407, citing Rose Hill Cemetery, Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 93483407;
Grave-Dowling-Patrick-Henry-1840-1905-USA-TN-Gibson-Rose-Hill-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Joyce Osborne on 12 Jul 2012

Cholan Dowling¹

M, #60733, b. July 1909, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Porter F Dowling (b. June 1879, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Esther Boswell (b. 1890, d. February 1979)

Vital Facts

Death	Cholan Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in July 1909 in Tennessee, USAG.^1,2

Census Summary

1910

Census
16 Apr 1910²

1920

Census
14 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Wilbur C Dowling
Citation: 2
1909
Birth
July 1909 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 1,2
1910
Census
16 April 1910 | Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9 months; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 2
1910
Residence
16 April 1910 | Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 302 1/2 Maine Avenue, Dyersburg City Ward 2, Fourth Civil District.
Citation: 2
1914
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
1917
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920
Census
14 January 1920 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1920
Residence
14 January 1920 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (344/363) Ripely Town, 2nd District.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Cholan Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,2
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Cholan Dowling has the reference number 60733.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee
World War 1

[S6781] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004968803%2F00686&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004968803%2F00686%2F039,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER F household of , Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968803/00686/039; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Porter F Dowling Self Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Esther Dowling Wife Married Female 30 1890 Tennessee Cholan Dowling Son Single Male 10 1910 Tennessee Frances Dowling Daughter Single Female 8 1912 Tennessee John Campbell - Widowed Male 83 1837 North Carolina,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968803/00686/039. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Porter-F-1882-TN-Lauderdale-A
[S6782] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004985553%2F01050&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004985553%2F01050%2F001,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PORTER F in Robinson household of Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004985553/01050/001; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Alonzo O Robinson Self Married Male 30 1880 Carrie Robinson Wife Married Female 27 1883 Lessie M Robinson Daughter Single Female 6 1904 John L Robinson Son Single Male 4 1906 Annie B Robinson Daughter Single Female 1 1909 Lola P Robinson Sister Single Female 22 1888 Ethel M Robinson Sister Single Female 19 1891 Willow B Robinson Sister Single Female 12 1898 Earnest A Daniel - Married Male 25 1885 John G Robinson - Single Male 27 1883 William M Beach - Single Male 29 1881 Bates Crabb - Married Male 29 1881 Mattie L Crabb Wife Married Female 25 1885 Joseph Crabb Son Single Male 6 1904 Lillie M Crabb Daughter Single Female 3 1907 Thomas W Fry - Single Male 30 1880 Porter F Dowling - Married Male 29 1881 Esther E Dowling Wife Married Female 20 1890 Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1910 Dyke W Hilliard - Single Male 21 1889 Earnest S Ewing - Single Male 21 1889 James B Calvin - Single Male 19 1891 Lee W Scott - Married Male 27 1883 Katie B Scott Wife Married Female 19 1891 Andrew J Summers - Single Male 34 1876,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004985553/01050/001. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1910-USA-Dowling-Porter-F-1881-TN-Dyer-A

Wilber C Dowling¹

M, #60734, b. April 1885, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Vital Facts

Death	Wilber C Dowling died DECEASED.
Marriage	He and Lucille Dowling were married.²
Birth	He was born in April 1885 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

1910

1920

Census
5 Jan 1920³

1930

1940

1950

Census
11 Apr 1950²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Wilbur Dowling
Citations: 2,3
Marriage | Lucille Dowling
Lucille Dowling
Birth in 1894 | Arkansas, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 2
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1884
Birth
1884 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 3
1885
Birth
April 1885 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1886
Birth
1886 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1
1900
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Day Labourer.
Citation: 1
1914
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
1917
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920
Census
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 36; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 3
1920
Residence
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Precinct 1.
Citation: 3
1920
Occupation
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer.
Citation: 3
1945
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
1950
Occupation
11 April 1950 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Plasters Walls Contractor; Plasterer.
Citation: 2
1950
Residence
11 April 1950 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 150 (206) Tucker, Ripley.
Citation: 2
1950
Census
11 April 1950 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 64; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Wilber C Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Wilber C Dowling was American.
Citations: 2,1,3
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 2,1,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Wilber C Dowling has the reference number 60734.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
Labourers
Plumbers
USA, Tennessee
World War 1

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004118957%2f00291,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1900-USA-Dowling-Henry-1840-TN-Gibson-A
Census-1900-USA-Dowling-Henry-1840-TN-Gibson-B
[S6784] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Tennessee-175425-0021?queryId=c7b02abb-e424-4638-8aaa-335500a3f5b9&usePUB=true&_phsrc=BfO7&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=106399805,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILBUR household of 206, Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA; Enumeration District: 49-5; Roll: 4689; Page: 21; Record ID: 62308::106399807; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Wilbur Dowling 64 Head Lucille Dowling 56 Wife,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.com; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.com"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/106399807:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1950-USA-Dowling-Porter-F-1880-TN-Lauderdale-A
[S6791] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004968815%2F00849&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004968815%2F00849%2F013,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of , Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968815/00849/011; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Dowling Self Widowed Female 72 1848 Tennessee John Dowling Son Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Wilbur Dowling Son Married Male 36 1884 Tennessee Eva Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1886 Tennessee Harry Dowling Son Single Male 31 1889 Tennessee James Dowling Grandson Single Male 14 1906 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968815/00849/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Mary-1848-TN-Shelby-A

Lucille Dowling¹

F, #60735, b. 1894, d. DECEASED

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Vital Facts

Death	Lucille Dowling died DECEASED.
Marriage	She and Wilber C Dowling were married.¹
Birth	She was born in 1894 in Arkansas, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1950

Census
11 Apr 1950¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Marriage | Wilber C Dowling
Wilber C Dowling
Birth in April 1885 | Tennessee, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 1
1894
Birth
1894 | Arkansas, USAG
Citation: 1
1945
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
1950
Census
11 April 1950 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 56; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 1
1950
Residence
11 April 1950 | Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 150 (206) Tucker, Ripley.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Lucille Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lucille Dowling has the reference number 60735.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, Arkansas - ALL
USA, Tennessee

[S6784] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Tennessee-175425-0021?queryId=c7b02abb-e424-4638-8aaa-335500a3f5b9&usePUB=true&_phsrc=BfO7&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=106399805,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILBUR household of 206, Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA; Enumeration District: 49-5; Roll: 4689; Page: 21; Record ID: 62308::106399807; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Wilbur Dowling 64 Head Lucille Dowling 56 Wife,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Ancestry; Page Host: ancestry.com; Page Title: "1950 United States Federal Census - Ancestry.com"; URL (Transcript): https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/106399807:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1950-USA-Dowling-Porter-F-1880-TN-Lauderdale-A
Census-1950-USA-Dowling-Porter-F-1880-TN-Lauderdale-A

Annie D Dowling^1,2

F, #60736, b. 4 December 1866, d. 15 December 1947

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Vital Facts

Birth	Annie D Dowling was born on 4 December 1866 in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.^1,3,4,2
Death	She died on 15 December 1947, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG. Note: Age: 81.²
Burial	She was buried after 15 December 1947 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 141093120.²

Census Summary

1870

Census
23 Jul 1870⁴

1880

Census
4 Jun 1880³

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Anna Dowling
Name Annie Dowling
Citation: 4
Name Anna Dowlin
Citation: 3
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1866
Birth
4 December 1866 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 1,3,4,2
18703
Census
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 4
18703
Residence
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (125/125) Gibson Civil District 13; Post Office: Milan.
Citation: 4
18703
Occupation
23 July 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
At Home.
Citation: 4
188013
Occupation
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
At school.
Citation: 3
188013
Census
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 3
188013
Residence
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (164/164) Humboldt.
Citation: 3
189023
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190033
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1
190033
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 34; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

194781
Death
15 December 1947 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Annie D Dowling died on 15 December 1947, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG. Note: Age: 81.
Citation: 2
1947
Burial
After 15 December 1947 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
She was buried after 15 December 1947 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 141093120.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

188013
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Annie D Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
190033
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
She was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Annie D Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,3,4,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 1,3,4
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Annie D Dowling has the reference number 60736.

Ethnicity

American

Grave-Dowling-Annie-1866-1947-USA-TN-Shelby-Elmwood-Cemetery-A

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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1870 USA
Census 1880 USA
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL
USA, Tennessee

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004118957%2f00291,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1900-USA-Dowling-Henry-1840-TN-Gibson-A
Census-1900-USA-Dowling-Henry-1840-TN-Gibson-B
[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/305/141093120_1446525416.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ANNIE in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 December 1866, Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 15 December 1947, Death Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141093120/annie-dowling: accessed 5 Oct 2026), memorial page for Annie Dowling (4 Dec 1866–15 Dec 1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141093120, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141093120,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Annie Dowling (1866-1947) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141093120. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Grave-Dowling-Annie-1866-1947-USA-TN-Shelby-Elmwood-Cemetery-A
Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mimosa on 2 Nov 2015
[S6790] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005162490%2F00041&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000150253960,
Citation Detail: Census for FOWLIN, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. NARA film: T9-1255; Record ID: USC/1880/1000150253960; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Fowlin Self Married Male 40 1840 Tennessee Bell Fowlin Wife Married Female 32 1848 Tennessee Anna Fowlin Daughter Single Female 13 1867 Tennessee Walter Fowlin Son Single Male 9 1871 Tennessee Hally Fowlin Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Tennessee Elmer Fowlin Son Single Male 3 1877 Tennessee - Fowlin Son Single Male 1 1879 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000150253960. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Fowlin-Henry-1840-TN-Gibson-A
[S6786] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, H household of Civil District 13, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004276871/00471/038; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place H Dowling Male 35 1835 Louisiana Belle Dowling Female 28 1842 Tennessee Annie Dowling Female 2 1868 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004276871/00471/038. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Walter Henry Dowling¹

M, #60737, b. 6 April 1871, d. 6 October 1943

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Vital Facts

Birth	Walter Henry Dowling was born on 6 April 1871 in Tennessee, USAG.^2,3,1,4,5,6
Marriage	He and Lena J Edwards were married on 10 January 1905 in Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USAG, Both in 1st marriage; Source page: 173.^1,4,7
Death	He died on 6 October 1943, in Vaugine, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG. Note: Age: 72; Davis Hospital; Certificate: 356.¹
Burial	He was buried on 7 October 1943 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG, Graceland Cemetery; Memorial ID: 165418055.¹

Census Summary

1880

Census
4 Jun 1880³

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900²

1910

Census
16 Apr 1910⁴

1920

Census
8 Jan 1920⁸

1930

Census
28 Apr 1930⁵

1940

Census
9 Apr 1940⁶

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Walter Dowlin
Citation: 3
Name Walter H Dowling
Citations: 2,8,5,6
Name W H Dowling
Citation: 7
Name Walter N Dowling
Citation: 4
Aka Walter Dowling
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1871
Birth
6 April 1871 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 2,3,1,4,5,6
1873
Birth
1873
Citation: 7
1874
Birth
1874 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 8
18809
Census
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 3
18809
Residence
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (164/164) Humboldt.
Citation: 3
189019
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190029
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 29; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 2
190029
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 2
190029
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Rail Road Brakeman.
Citation: 2
190332
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
190533
Marriage | Lena J Edwards
10 January 1905 | Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USAG
Lena J Edwards
Age 19
Birth on 12 September 1885 | Arkansas, USAG
Death: in May 1969 | Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Walter Henry Dowling and Lena J Edwards were married on 10 January 1905 in Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USAG, Both in 1st marriage; Source page: 173.
Citations: 1,4,7
190533
Residence
10 January 1905 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (Age: 32; at marriage to Lena, Edwards.)
Citation: 7
190635
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
190837
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191039
Census
16 April 1910 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 4
191039
Occupation
16 April 1910 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Saloon Bartender.
Citations: 4,1
191039
Residence
16 April 1910 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: 227 Madison Avenue, Camden Town (formerly Ecore a Farbre) Ward 1.
Citation: 4
191443
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
191746
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
191847
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~49
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192048
Census
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 8
192048
Residence
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (103/103) Kingsland Township.
Citation: 8
192048
Occupation
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
General Retail Merchant in General Store.
Citation: 8
192958
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193059
Residence
28 April 1930 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Detail: (248/269) Niven Township.
Citation: 5
193059
Occupation
28 April 1930 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Grocery Merchant.
Citation: 5
193059
Census
28 April 1930 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 5
TIMELINE
Between 1932 and 1933 | USA
'The Great Depression' reached its nadir with a devastation of American lives, global economic collapse, runs on banks, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, migrant mothers, dust-bowl refugees, and a dramatic erosion of public trust in institutions. in USA on between 1932 and 1933.
Residence
Between 1 April 1935 and 9 April 1940 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Detail: (52) Highway 79 near Sulphur Springs, Niven Township.
Citation: 6
193968
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
193968
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
194069
Census
9 April 1940 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 69; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 6
194069
Occupation
9 April 1940 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Retail Grocery Store Proprietor.
Citation: 6
1943
Occupation
Before 6 October 1943 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Grocery Store Owner Operator.
Citation: 1
1943
Residence
Before 6 October 1943 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: Watson Chapel Community.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

194372
Death
6 October 1943 | Vaugine, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Walter Henry Dowling died on 6 October 1943, in Vaugine, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG. Note: Age: 72; Davis Hospital; Certificate: 356.
Cause: a. Obstruction of bowels due to adhesions (scar tissue sticking bowel wals together)
Citation: 1
1943
Burial
7 October 1943 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
He was buried on 7 October 1943 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG, Graceland Cemetery; Memorial ID: 165418055.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

18809
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Walter Henry Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
190029
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
He was shown as American.
Citation: 2
194069
Ethicity
Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
He was shown as American.
Citation: 6
National Origin
The national origin of Walter Henry Dowling was American.
Citations: 2,3,1,4,8,5
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 2,3,1,4,8,5,6
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Walter Henry Dowling has the reference number 60737.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 6 October 2026:-

WALTER HENRY DOWLING was born on 6 April 1871 in Tennessee to Patrick Henry Dowling & Mary Isabelle "Belle" McEwing.

Walter held positions as a saloon bartender before he owned and operated a grocery store.

Walter married Lena J Edwards on 10 January 1905 in Ouachita County, Arkansas, and there are no children of record by this marriage.

Walter passed away on 6 October 1943 in Vaugine, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, and he was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Ethnicity

American

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Cause of Death
Census 1880 USA
Census 1900 USA
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Census 1920 USA
Census 1930 USA
Census 1940 USA
Death Age
Merchants
Railway
USA, Arkansas - ALL
USA, North Carolina
USA, Tennessee
World War 1
World War 2

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, WALTER HENRY in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; , Birth Date: 6 April 1871, Birth Place: Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 6 October 1943, Death Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418055/walter_henry-dowling: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Walter Henry Dowling (6 Apr 1871–6 Oct 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165418055, citing Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 165418055,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Walter Henry Dowling (1871-1943) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418055. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Certified Death Certificate of Walter Henry Dowling 6 April 1871 to 6 October 1943, Vaugine, Pine Buff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 6 Jul 2016
[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6790] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for FOWLIN, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. NARA film: T9-1255; Record ID: USC/1880/1000150253960; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Fowlin Self Married Male 40 1840 Tennessee Bell Fowlin Wife Married Female 32 1848 Tennessee Anna Fowlin Daughter Single Female 13 1867 Tennessee Walter Fowlin Son Single Male 9 1871 Tennessee Hally Fowlin Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Tennessee Elmer Fowlin Son Single Male 3 1877 Tennessee - Fowlin Son Single Male 1 1879 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000150253960. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6798] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER N household of Camden Ward 1, Ouachita, Arkansas, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004970237/01275/026; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Walter N Dowling Self Married Male 38 1872 Lena Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1882,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004970237/01275/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6800] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER H household of Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 78; Record ID: USC/1930/004950021/00958/037; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Walter H Dowling Head Married Male 58 1872 Tennessee Lena Dowling Wife Married Female 45 1885 Arkansas,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004950021/00958/037. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6801] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER H household of Sulphur Springs, Jefferson, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T627; NARA roll: 145; Record ID: USC/1940/1498084758; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital Status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Walter H Dowling Head Married Male 69 1871 Tennessee Lena Dowling Wife Married Female 54 1886 Arkansas,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1940/1498084758. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6803] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, W H to EDWARDS, LENA; in Ouachita, Arkansas, United States Parents of W H: Age: 32; Born: 1873; Parents of Lena: Age: 19; Born: 1886,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=US/FS/M/048444971/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6799] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WALTER H household of , Cleveland, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004964253/00737/021; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Walter H Dowling Self Married Male 46 1874 Tennessee Lena J Dowling Wife Married Female 33 1887 Arkansas Sallie J Edwards Mother-in-law Widowed Female 71 1849 Georgia,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004964253/00737/021. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Elmer F Dowling^1,2

M, #60738, b. September 1877, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Partner: Beachie E Dowling (b. 1886, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Elmer F Dowling (b. 1909, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Elmer F Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in September 1877 in Tennessee, USAG.^1,3,2
Marriage	He and Beachie E Dowling were married in 1908 Borth in 1st marriage.²

Census Summary

1880

Census
4 Jun 1880³

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

1910

Census
16 Apr 1910²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Elmer Dowlin
Citation: 3
Aka Elmer Dowling
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1877
Birth
September 1877 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 1,3,2
1880
Residence
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (164/164) Humboldt.
Citation: 3
1880
Census
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 3
1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 23; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1900
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1
1903
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
1906
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
1908
Marriage | Beachie E Dowling
1908
Beachie E Dowling
Age ~22
Birth in 1886 | Tennessee, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Elmer F Dowling and Beachie E Dowling were married in 1908 Borth in 1st marriage.
Citation: 2
1908
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
1910
Census
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2
1910
Residence
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 349 Garland Place, Memphis City Ward 20.
Citation: 2
1910
Occupation
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer; Plasterers Contractor.
Citation: 2
1927
Event or Activity
11 October 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
He was in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, on 11 October 1927. Note: Informant for death of mother Mary Isabelle McEwing Dowling.
Citation: 4
1927
Residence
11 October 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 349 North Garland.
Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1880
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Elmer F Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
He was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Elmer F Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,3,2
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 1,3,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elmer F Dowling has the reference number 60738.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1880 USA
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Plumbers
USA, North Carolina
USA, Tennessee

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004118957%2f00291,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6792] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELMER F household of Memphis Ward 19, Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157156/00352/022; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Elmer F Dowling Self Married Male 33 1877 Beachie E Dowling Wife Married Female 24 1886 Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 1 1909,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157156/00352/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for FOWLIN, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. NARA film: T9-1255; Record ID: USC/1880/1000150253960; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Fowlin Self Married Male 40 1840 Tennessee Bell Fowlin Wife Married Female 32 1848 Tennessee Anna Fowlin Daughter Single Female 13 1867 Tennessee Walter Fowlin Son Single Male 9 1871 Tennessee Hally Fowlin Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Tennessee Elmer Fowlin Son Single Male 3 1877 Tennessee - Fowlin Son Single Male 1 1879 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000150253960. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, MARY ISABELLE in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 October 1847, Birth Place: Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 11 October 1927, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154557158/mary_isabelle-dowling: accessed 4 Oct 2026), memorial page for Mary Isabelle McEwing Dowling (4 Oct 1847–11 Oct 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 154557158, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 154557158,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Mary Isabelle McEwing Dowling (1847-1927) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154557158. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Tennessee Death Certificate 23090 for Mary Isabelle Dowling 14 October 1847 to 11 October 1927; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 10 Jun 2026

John Marvin Dowling^1,2,3

M, #60739, b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Partner: Nella James (b. 16 November 1882, d. 2 April 1982)

Children:

Daughter*	Margret Dowling (b. 1912, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Josephine Dowling (b. 17 May 1913, d. 12 January 1979)

Vital Facts

Birth	John Marvin Dowling was born on 3 April 1881 in Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.^4,5,1,2
Death	He died on 13 September 1927, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 46.^1,3
Burial	He was buried after 13 September 1927 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 141094320.¹

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900⁴

1910

Census
26 Apr 1910⁵

1920

Census
5 Jan 1920⁶

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka John Dowling
Citations: 6,5
Name John M Dowling
Citation: 4
Residence
Shelby County, Tennessee, USAG
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1881
Birth
3 April 1881 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 4,5,1,2
1882
Birth
1882 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 6
18909
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190019
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Day Labourer.
Citation: 4
190019
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 4
190019
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 4
190322
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
190625
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
190827
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191029
Residence
26 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 270 North Front, Memphis City Ward 1.
Citation: 5
191029
Census
26 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 29; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Boarder.
Citation: 5
191029
Occupation
26 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer Shop.
Citation: 5
191433
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
191433
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
191736
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
191837
Description
5 September 1918 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Described as: Height: Tall; Build: Slender; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Light Brown; Disqualifications: None.
Citation: 2
191837
Occupation
5 September 1918 | Sheffield, Colbert, Alabama, USAG
Plasterer for J G White Engineering Company Nitrate Plant No. 1.
Citation: 2
191837
Residence
5 September 1918 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Ward 5; (Age: 37; At World War 1 Draft Registration.)
Citation: 2
191837
TIMELINE
1 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with armistice in Germany in World on 1 November 1918.
191837
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~39
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192038
Residence
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Precinct 1.
Citation: 6
192038
Census
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 6
192038
Occupation
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Plasterer.
Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

192746
Death
13 September 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
John Marvin Dowling died on 13 September 1927, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 46.
Citations: 1,3
1927
Burial
After 13 September 1927 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
He was buried after 13 September 1927 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 141094320.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

191837
Citizen
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
190019
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
John Marvin Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 4
National Origin
The national origin of John Marvin Dowling was American.
Citations: 4,6,5,1,2
191837
Next of Kin
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 4,6,5,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Marvin Dowling has the reference number 60739.

Ethnicity

American

Grave-Dowling-Mary-Isabelle-1847-1927-USA-TN-Shelby-Elmwood-Cemetery-A

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Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1910 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
Labourers
Plumbers
USA, Alabama - ALL
USA, North Carolina
USA, Tennessee
World War 1

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, JOHN MARVIN in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 3 April 1881, Birth Place: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 13 September 1927, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141094320/john_marvin-dowling: accessed 4 Oct 2026), memorial page for John Marvin Dowling (3 Apr 1881–13 Sep 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141094320, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141094320,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John Marvin Dowling (1881-1927) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141094320. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S4451] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USM%2FWW1DR%2F005152427%2F05566&parentid=USM%2FWWIDR%2F1668691416,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Card for DOWLING, JOHN MARVIN; of Memphis City No 5, United States; Birth date: 3 April 1881; Registration year: 1917-1918; NARA series: M1509; Record ID: USM/WWIDR/1668691416,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USM/WWIDR/1668691416. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6807] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 7 October 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, JOHN MARVIN; Sex: Male; Age:46 YRS; Shelby County, Tennessee, United States;From: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Death Index, 1848-1945; Record ID: US/MCV/382935/09810931732546889429,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Death Index, 1848-1945 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=US/MCV/382935/09810931732546889429. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6792] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Memphis Ward 1, Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/005157154/00581/010; Gender: Male; Age: 29; Birth year: 1881; Birth place: Tennessee, United States.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/005157154/00581/010. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6791] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of , Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968815/00849/011; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Dowling Self Widowed Female 72 1848 Tennessee John Dowling Son Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Wilbur Dowling Son Married Male 36 1884 Tennessee Eva Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1886 Tennessee Harry Dowling Son Single Male 31 1889 Tennessee James Dowling Grandson Single Male 14 1906 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968815/00849/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Evalena Dowling¹

F, #60740, b. 24 January 1883, d. 11 January 1960

Family Explorer

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Vital Facts

Birth	Evalena Dowling was born on 24 January 1883 in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.^2,1
Death	She died on 11 January 1960, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 76.²
Burial	She was buried after 11 January 1960 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 164297308.²

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

1910

1920

Census
5 Jan 1920³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Eva Dowling
Citation: 3
Name Eva May Dowling
Citation: 2
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1883
Birth
24 January 1883 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 2,1
1886
Birth
1886 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 3
18907
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
190017
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1
190017
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1
190017
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
At School.
Citation: 1
191431
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
191734
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
191835
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~37
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192036
Census
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 34; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 3
192036
Residence
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Precinct 1.
Citation: 3
1960
Occupation
Before 11 January 1960
Practical Nurse.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

196076
Death
11 January 1960 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Evalena Dowling died on 11 January 1960, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 76.
Citation: 2
1960
Burial
After 11 January 1960 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
She was buried after 11 January 1960 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Elmwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 164297308.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

190017
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Evalena Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Evalena Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,3,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 1,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Evalena Dowling has the reference number 60740.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 5 October 2026:-

EVALENA "EVA" MAY DOWLING was born on 24 January 1883 in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee to Patrick Henry Dowling & Mary Isabelle "Belle" McEwen-Dowling.

Eva was a Nurse married to her career.

Eva passed away on 11 January 1960 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and she was laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

REFERENCES:

Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1955, Certificate #60-02125:
Eva May Dowling.
Born: 24 January 1883.
Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Died: 11 January 1960.
Place: Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
Occupation: Practical Nurse.
Marital Status: Single.
Father: Patrick Henry Dowling.
Mother: Mary Isabela McEwin.
Informant: Marjorie Smith.

Ethnicity

American

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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
Nursing
USA, Tennessee
World War 1

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, EVALENA EVA MAY in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 24 January 1883, Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 11 January 1960, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164297308/evalena_eva_may-dowling: accessed 5 Oct 2026), memorial page for Evalena Eva May Dowling (24 Jan 1883–11 Jan 1960), Find a Grave Memorial ID 164297308, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 164297308,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Evalena Eva May Dowling (1883-1960) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164297308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6791] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004968815%2F00849&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004968815%2F00849%2F013,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of , Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968815/00849/011; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Dowling Self Widowed Female 72 1848 Tennessee John Dowling Son Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Wilbur Dowling Son Married Male 36 1884 Tennessee Eva Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1886 Tennessee Harry Dowling Son Single Male 31 1889 Tennessee James Dowling Grandson Single Male 14 1906 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968815/00849/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1920-USA-Dowling-Mary-1848-TN-Shelby-A

Paul P Dowling¹

M, #60741, b. January 1887, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Vital Facts

Death	Paul P Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in January 1887 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1887
Birth
January 1887 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Paul P Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Paul P Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Paul P Dowling has the reference number 60741.

Ethnicity

American

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Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Dowling

M, #60742, d. DECEASED

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Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Patrick Henry Dowling+ (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)

Vital Facts

Death	Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in IrelandG.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
IrelandG
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Dowling has the reference number 60742.

Ethnicity

Irish

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Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004118957%2f00291,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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(Unknown)

F, #60743, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Dowling (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Patrick Henry Dowling+ (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)

Vital Facts

Death	(Unknown) died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in IrelandG.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
IrelandG
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of (Unknown) was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 60743.

Ethnicity

Irish

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[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Harry N Dowling¹

M, #60744, b. March 1889, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Vital Facts

Death	Harry N Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in March 1889 in Tennessee, USAG.^1,2

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

1910

1920

Census
5 Jan 1920²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Harry Dowling
Citation: 2
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1889
Birth
March 1889 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 1,2
1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1
1900
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1914
TIMELINE
28 July 1914 | Europe
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Europe on 28 July 1914.
1917
TIMELINE
6 April 1917 | Europe
World War 1: Two and a half years after its start, the USA finally engages in the war following German attacks on US shipping in Europe on 6 April 1917.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920
Residence
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Precinct 1.
Citation: 2
1920
Census
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 31; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 2
1920
Occupation
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Newspaper Mailer.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Harry N Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Harry N Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,2
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Harry N Dowling has the reference number 60744.

Ethnicity

American

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Cause of Death
Census 1900 USA
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee
World War 1

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6791] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of , Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004968815/00849/011; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Mary Dowling Self Widowed Female 72 1848 Tennessee John Dowling Son Married Male 38 1882 Tennessee Wilbur Dowling Son Married Male 36 1884 Tennessee Eva Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1886 Tennessee Harry Dowling Son Single Male 31 1889 Tennessee James Dowling Grandson Single Male 14 1906 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004968815/00849/011. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Hallie Lee Dowling¹

F, #60745, b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941

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Father*	Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)
Mother*	Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Partner: Joseph Henry Autry (b. 26 May 1871, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	May B Autry (b. June 1898, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Henry L Autry (b. April 1900, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth	Hallie Lee Dowling was born on 4 October 1874 in Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.¹
Marriage	She and Joseph Henry Autry were married in 1896.²
Death	She died on 13 January 1941, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 66; Marital Status: Married; Baptist Hospital.¹
Burial	She was buried on 14 January 1941 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Memorial Park Cemetery; Plot: Section K subsection J lot 55 plot 6; Memorial ID: 141108303.¹

Census Summary

1880

Census
4 Jun 1880³

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Hally Dowlin
Citation: 3
Name Hallie Autry
Citation: 2
Name Hallie Dowling
Citation: 2
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1874
Birth
4 October 1874 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1875
Birth
October 1875 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 2,3
18805
Census
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 3
18805
Residence
4 June 1880 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (164/164) Humboldt.
Citation: 3
189015
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1896~22
Marriage | Joseph Henry Autry
1896
Joseph Henry Autry
Age ~25
Birth on 26 May 1871 | Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 2
190025
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 2
190025
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
1941
Residence
Before 13 January 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 622 B. Camilla.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

194166
Death
13 January 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Hallie Lee Dowling died on 13 January 1941, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 66; Marital Status: Married; Baptist Hospital.
Cause: 1. Post operative appendectomy; 2. Acute ?; 3. Acute nephitis super ?; due to ? ? nephritis anuria
Citation: 1
1941
Burial
14 January 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
She was buried on 14 January 1941 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Memorial Park Cemetery; Plot: Section K subsection J lot 55 plot 6; Memorial ID: 141108303.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

18805
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Hallie Lee Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
190025
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
She was shown as American.
Citation: 2
National Origin
The national origin of Hallie Lee Dowling was American.
Citations: 2,3,1
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 2,3,1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Hallie Lee Dowling has the reference number 60745.

Ethnicity

American

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Cause of Death
Census 1880 USA
Census 1900 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/237/141108303_1472158021.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for AUTRY, HALLIE LEE in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 October 1874, Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 13 January 1941, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141108303/hallie_lee-autry: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Hallie Lee Dowling Autry (4 Oct 1874–13 Jan 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141108303, citing Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141108303,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Hallie Lee Dowling Autry (1874-1941) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141108303. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6790] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for FOWLIN, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. NARA film: T9-1255; Record ID: USC/1880/1000150253960; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Fowlin Self Married Male 40 1840 Tennessee Bell Fowlin Wife Married Female 32 1848 Tennessee Anna Fowlin Daughter Single Female 13 1867 Tennessee Walter Fowlin Son Single Male 9 1871 Tennessee Hally Fowlin Daughter Single Female 4 1876 Tennessee Elmer Fowlin Son Single Male 3 1877 Tennessee - Fowlin Son Single Male 1 1879 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1880 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000150253960. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Joseph Henry Autry¹

M, #60746, b. 26 May 1871, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Hallie Lee Dowling (b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941)

Children:

Daughter*	May B Autry (b. June 1898, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Henry L Autry (b. April 1900, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Joseph Henry Autry died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born on 26 May 1871 in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USAG.¹
Marriage	He and Hallie Lee Dowling were married in 1896.²
Burial	He was buried after 1 November 1941 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Memorial Park Cemetery; Plot: Section K block J lot 55 plot 6; Memorial ID: 141109319.¹

Census Summary

1890

Census
2 Jun 1890

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Joe H Autry
TIMELINE
Between May and November 1893 | USA
'Panic of 1893': A devastating economic depression began, triggered by railroad overexpansion and bank failures. Unemployment soared to nearly 19%, leaving millions jobless and homeless. The pleas of the unemployed were ignored, underscoring government in in USA on between May and November 1893.
1871
Birth
26 May 1871 | Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1874
Birth
May 1874 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
1890
Census
2 June 1890 | USA
Enumerated on the census as This subject may have been enumerated in the 1890 census. Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed on January 10, 1921, when the Commerce Department building caught fire, and in the subsequent disposal of the remaining damaged records.
1896
Marriage | Hallie Lee Dowling
1896
Hallie Lee Dowling
Age ~22
Birth on 4 October 1874 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Death: on 13 January 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
1900
Occupation
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Travelling Grocery Salesman.
Citation: 2
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 2
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son-in-law.
Citation: 2
1941
Event or Activity
13 January 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Joseph Henry Autry was in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, on 13 January 1941. Note: Informant for death of wife Hallie Lee Dowling Autry.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED
1941
Death
1 November 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Joseph Henry Autry died on 1 November 1941, in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG. Note: Age: 70.
Citation: 1
1941
Burial
After 1 November 1941 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
He was buried after 1 November 1941 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG, Memorial Park Cemetery; Plot: Section K block J lot 55 plot 6; Memorial ID: 141109319.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Joseph Henry Autry was shown as American.
Citation: 2
National Origin
The national origin of Joseph Henry Autry was American.
Citation: 1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Joseph Henry Autry has the reference number 60746.

Ethnicity

American

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USA, Tennessee

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/237/141108303_1472158021.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for AURTY, JOSEPH HENRY in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 26 May 1871, Birth Place: Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 1 November 1941, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141109319/joseph_henry-aurty: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Joseph Henry Aurty (26 May 1871–1 Nov 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141109319, citing Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141109319,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 October 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Joseph Henry Aurty (1871-1941) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141109319. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for AUTRY, HALLIE LEE in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; , Birth Date: 4 October 1874, Birth Place: Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA, Death Date: 13 January 1941, Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141108303/hallie_lee-autry: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Hallie Lee Dowling Autry (4 Oct 1874–13 Jan 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141108303, citing Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by NLDC (contributor 47305943).; Record ID: 141108303;
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Memphis Tennesee Death Record No. 2021 for Hallie Dowling Autry 1 October 1874 to 13 Januaryt 1941; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Mark Morrow on 11 Jun 2026

May B Autry¹

F, #60747, b. June 1898, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Joseph Henry Autry (b. 26 May 1871, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Hallie Lee Dowling (b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941)

Vital Facts

Death	May B Autry died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in June 1898 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1898
Birth
June 1898 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Granddaughter.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
May B Autry was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of May B Autry was American.
Citation: 1
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study May B Autry has the reference number 60747.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

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Census 1900 USA
USA, Tennessee

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004118957%2f00291,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Henry L Autry¹

M, #60748, b. April 1900, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Joseph Henry Autry (b. 26 May 1871, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Hallie Lee Dowling (b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941)

Vital Facts

Death	Henry L Autry died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in April 1900 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1900

Census
1 Jun 1900¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1900
Birth
April 1900 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1900
Census
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 1 month; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Grandson.
Citation: 1
1900
Residence
1 June 1900 | Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (10/11) Dickson, Humboldt District 3.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1900
Ethicity
Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Henry L Autry was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Henry L Autry was American.
Citation: 1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry L Autry has the reference number 60748.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Census 1900 USA
USA, Tennessee

[S6785] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=usc%2f1900%2f004118957%2f00291,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY household of Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 1241570; Record ID: USC/1900/004118957/00291/046; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Henry Dowling Self Married Male 60 1840 Louisiana Emmy Dowling Wife Married Female 53 1847 Tennessee Annie D Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1866 Tennessee Walter H Dowling Son Single Male 29 1871 Tennessee Elmer F Dowling Son Single Male 23 1877 Tennessee Porter F Dowling Son Single Male 21 1879 Tennessee John M Dowling Son Single Male 19 1881 Tennessee Evalena Dowling Daughter Single Female 17 1883 Tennessee Wilber C Dowling Son Single Male 15 1885 Tennessee Paul P Dowling Son Single Male 13 1887 Tennessee Harry N Dowing Son Single Male 11 1889 Tennessee Joe H Autry Son-in-law Married Male 26 1874 Tennessee Hallie Autry Daughter Married Female 25 1875 Tennessee May B Autry Granddaughter Single Female 2 1898 Tennessee Henry L Autry Grandson Single Male 0 1900 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004118957/00291/046. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Timothy Dowling¹

M, #60749, b. 1811, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Henry Dowling (b. 1774, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Susan Dolen (b. 1784, d. DECEASED)

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Elizabeth Dowling (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)

Partner: Sarah Metts (b. 1813, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Thomas Dowling (b. 1839, d. DECEASED)
Son*	William Dowling (b. 1840, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Robert Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Dowling (b. 1849, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Henry Dowling (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Sarah Dowling (b. 1854, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Laws? Dowling (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Rendester Dowling (b. 1856, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Emerson Dowling (b. 1859, d. DECEASED)
Son*	James Dowling (b. 1863, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Timothy Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1811 in North Carolina, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	He and Sarah Metts were married on 13 January 1846 in Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.³

Census Summary

1850

Census
23 Oct 1850⁴

1860

Census
1 Jun 1860²

1870

Census
10 Aug 1870¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Timothy Dolen
Citation: 4
Name Timothy Dowlan
Citation: 2
Name Timothy Dowlen
Citation: 3
1811
Birth
1811 | North Carolina, USAG
Citations: 1,2
1813
Birth
1813 | North Carolina, USAG
Citation: 4
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
Marriage | Sarah Metts
13 January 1846 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Sarah Metts
Age ~33
Birth in 1813 | Tennessee, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 3
1846
Residence
13 January 1846 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (at marriage to Sarah, Metts.)
Citation: 3
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
1850
TIMELINE
1 June 1850 | USA
US Population reaches 23 million with largest number in New York; most engaged on farms, growing and sewing own clothes; Immigration from Ireland and Germany surges due to famine and unrest in USA on 1 June 1850.
1850
Occupation
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Farmer.
Citation: 4
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 4
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (217) Civil District 17.
Citation: 4
1853
TIMELINE
8 June 1853 | USA
The Gadsden Purchase - USA buys land from Mexico for $10 million (parts of Arizona and New Mexico) in USA on 8 June 1853.
1854
TIMELINE
30 May 1854 | USA
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to violent clashes over its permitting slavery on a local basis; known as 'Bleeding Kansas' this affected settlers and families in the region in USA on 30 May 1854.
TIMELINE
Between September 1857 and 1861 | USA
Panic of 1857 rapidly causes economic hardship, job losses, falling crop prices and bank failures; the 'Dred Scott' decision denies citizenship to Black Americans in USA on between September 1857 and 1861.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | USA
Pennsylvania Oil Rush: First succesful oil well drilled launching new industries affecting jobs and energy; in USA on 1859.
1860
Occupation
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Farm.
Citation: 2
1860
Residence
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (2522/2548) North Gibson District 17.
Citation: 2
1860
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 49; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2
1861
TIMELINE
12 April 1861 | USA
American Civil War starts due to conflict between State and National authority over many issues, predominantly, slavery in USA on 12 April 1861.
1865
TIMELINE
9 May 1865 | USA
American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
1870
Occupation
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Farmer.
Citation: 1
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
Citation: 1
1870
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 59; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Timothy Dowling was American.
Citations: 2,1,4
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Timothy Dowling has the reference number 60749.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Census 1860 USA
Census 1870 USA
Death Age
Farming
USA, North Carolina
USA, Tennessee

[S6786] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004276871%2F00562&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004276871%2F00562%2F028,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, TIMOTHY household of Civil District 17, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004276871/00562/025; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Timothy Dowling Male 59 1811 North Carolina Sarah Dowling Female 57 1813 Tennessee John Dowling Male 21 1849 Tennessee Henry Dowling Male 18 1852 Tennessee Rendester Dowling Male 14 1856 Tennessee Emerson Dowling Male 11 1859 Tennessee James Dowling Male 7 1863 Tennessee Sarah Dowling Female 16 1854 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004276871/00562/025. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6787] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005171429%2F00368&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000675768591,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLAN, TIMOTHY household of Dis 17, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000675768591; Across two pages; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowlan Male 49 Timothy 1811 North Carolina Dowlan Female 42 Sarah 1818 [Blank] Dowlan Male 20 Thos 1840 [Blank] Dowlan Male 18 Wm 1842 [Blank] Dowlan Male 14 Robt 1846 [Blank] Dowlan Male 12 John 1848 [Blank] Dowlan Male 10 Hary 1850 [Blank] Dowlan Female 6 Sarah 1854 [Blank] Dowlan Male 5 Lawis 1855 [Blank],
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1860 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000675768591. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6788] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Fpal%3A%2FMM9.3.1%2FTH-1-159364-714729-15&parentid=US%2FFS%2FM%2F023902374%2F1,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLEN, TIMOTHY to METTS, SARAH; in Gibson, Tennessee, United States Parents of Timothy: Parents of Sarah: Across four pages,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1860 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=US/FS/M/023902374/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6789] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, TIMOTHY household of Gibson County, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 444834; Record ID: USC/1850/004205424/00381/015; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Timothy Dolen Male 37 1813 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 25 1825 Tennessee Robert Dolen Male 5 1845 Tennessee Thomas Dolen Male 11 1839 Tennessee William Dolen Male 10 1840 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004205424/00381/015. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Sarah Metts¹

F, #60750, b. 1813, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Timothy Dowling (b. 1811, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Thomas Dowling (b. 1839, d. DECEASED)
Son*	William Dowling (b. 1840, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Robert Dowling (b. 1846, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Dowling (b. 1849, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Henry Dowling (b. 1852, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Sarah Dowling (b. 1854, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Laws? Dowling (b. 1855, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Rendester Dowling (b. 1856, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Emerson Dowling (b. 1859, d. DECEASED)
Son*	James Dowling (b. 1863, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Sarah Metts died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1813 in Tennessee, USAG.²
Marriage	She and Timothy Dowling were married on 13 January 1846 in Gibson, Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1850

Census
23 Oct 1850³

1860

Census
1 Jun 1860⁴

1870

Census
10 Aug 1870²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Sarah Dowling
Citations: 2,4
Name Sarah Dolen
Citation: 3
1813
Birth
1813 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
1818
Birth
1818
Citation: 4
1825
Birth
1825 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 3
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
Marriage | Timothy Dowling
13 January 1846 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Timothy Dowling
Age ~35
Birth in 1811 | North Carolina, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 1
1846
Residence
13 January 1846 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (at marriage to Timothy, Dowlen.)
Citation: 1
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG
'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USAG, on 24 January 1848.
1850
TIMELINE
1 June 1850 | USA
US Population reaches 23 million with largest number in New York; most engaged on farms, growing and sewing own clothes; Immigration from Ireland and Germany surges due to famine and unrest in USA on 1 June 1850.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (217) Civil District 17.
Citation: 3
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 3
1853
TIMELINE
8 June 1853 | USA
The Gadsden Purchase - USA buys land from Mexico for $10 million (parts of Arizona and New Mexico) in USA on 8 June 1853.
1854
TIMELINE
30 May 1854 | USA
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to violent clashes over its permitting slavery on a local basis; known as 'Bleeding Kansas' this affected settlers and families in the region in USA on 30 May 1854.
TIMELINE
Between September 1857 and 1861 | USA
Panic of 1857 rapidly causes economic hardship, job losses, falling crop prices and bank failures; the 'Dred Scott' decision denies citizenship to Black Americans in USA on between September 1857 and 1861.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | USA
Pennsylvania Oil Rush: First succesful oil well drilled launching new industries affecting jobs and energy; in USA on 1859.
1860
Residence
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (2522/2548) North Gibson District 17.
Citation: 4
1860
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 42; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 4
1861
TIMELINE
12 April 1861 | USA
American Civil War starts due to conflict between State and National authority over many issues, predominantly, slavery in USA on 12 April 1861.
1865
TIMELINE
9 May 1865 | USA
American Civil War ends with abolition of slavery and dissolution of confederacy in USA on 9 May 1865.
1870
Occupation
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Keeps House.
Citation: 2
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
Citation: 2
1870
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 57; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Sarah Metts was American.
Citations: 2,4,3
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Metts has the reference number 60750.

(Research Note: May be daughter of Nancy Mills/Metts shown lower on 1850 census page).

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1850 USA
Census 1860 USA
Census 1870 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee

[S6788] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Fpal%3A%2FMM9.3.1%2FTH-1-159364-714729-15&parentid=US%2FFS%2FM%2F023902374%2F1,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLEN, TIMOTHY to METTS, SARAH; in Gibson, Tennessee, United States Parents of Timothy: Parents of Sarah: Across four pages,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1860 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=US/FS/M/023902374/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, TIMOTHY household of Civil District 17, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004276871/00562/025; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Timothy Dowling Male 59 1811 North Carolina Sarah Dowling Female 57 1813 Tennessee John Dowling Male 21 1849 Tennessee Henry Dowling Male 18 1852 Tennessee Rendester Dowling Male 14 1856 Tennessee Emerson Dowling Male 11 1859 Tennessee James Dowling Male 7 1863 Tennessee Sarah Dowling Female 16 1854 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1870 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004276871/00562/025. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, TIMOTHY household of Gibson County, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: 444834; Record ID: USC/1850/004205424/00381/015; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Timothy Dolen Male 37 1813 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 25 1825 Tennessee Robert Dolen Male 5 1845 Tennessee Thomas Dolen Male 11 1839 Tennessee William Dolen Male 10 1840 Tennessee,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1850/004205424/00381/015. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLAN, TIMOTHY household of Dis 17, Gibson, Tennessee, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000675768591; Across two pages; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowlan Male 49 Timothy 1811 North Carolina Dowlan Female 42 Sarah 1818 [Blank] Dowlan Male 20 Thos 1840 [Blank] Dowlan Male 18 Wm 1842 [Blank] Dowlan Male 14 Robt 1846 [Blank] Dowlan Male 12 John 1848 [Blank] Dowlan Male 10 Hary 1850 [Blank] Dowlan Female 6 Sarah 1854 [Blank] Dowlan Male 5 Lawis 1855 [Blank],
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1860 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000675768591. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Porter H Dowling1

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Dowling

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(Unknown)

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Frances Dowling1,2

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Kathleen Dowling1

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Patrick Henry Dowling1

Partner: Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)Children:

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Mary Isabelle McEwing1

Partner: Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)Children:

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Cholan Dowling1

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Wilber C Dowling1

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Lucille Dowling1

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Annie D Dowling1,2

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Walter Henry Dowling1

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Elmer F Dowling1,2

Partner: Beachie E Dowling (b. 1886, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Porter H Dowling¹

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

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Partner: Dowling (d. DECEASED)

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Frances Dowling^1,2

Kathleen Dowling¹

Patrick Henry Dowling¹

Partner: Mary Isabelle McEwing (b. 4 October 1847, d. 11 October 1927)

Children:

Mary Isabelle McEwing¹

Partner: Patrick Henry Dowling (b. 11 April 1840, d. 6 February 1905)

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Cholan Dowling¹

Wilber C Dowling¹

Lucille Dowling¹

Annie D Dowling^1,2

Walter Henry Dowling¹

Elmer F Dowling^1,2

Partner: Beachie E Dowling (b. 1886, d. DECEASED)

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John Marvin Dowling^1,2,3

Partner: Nella James (b. 16 November 1882, d. 2 April 1982)

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Evalena Dowling¹

Paul P Dowling¹

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

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Partner: Dowling (d. DECEASED)

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Harry N Dowling¹

Hallie Lee Dowling¹

Partner: Joseph Henry Autry (b. 26 May 1871, d. DECEASED)

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Joseph Henry Autry¹

Partner: Hallie Lee Dowling (b. 4 October 1874, d. 13 January 1941)

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May B Autry¹

Henry L Autry¹

Timothy Dowling¹

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

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Partner: Sarah Metts (b. 1813, d. DECEASED)

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