John Dowling1
M, #60751, b. 1849, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | John Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1849 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1848
1849
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.
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
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1860
Residence
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (2522/2548) North Gibson District 17.
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 At School.
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
1870
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of John Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 60751.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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),
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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)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-A

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
Henry Dowling1
M, #60752, b. 1852, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Henry Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1852 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1850
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.
1852
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
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1860
Residence
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (2522/2548) North Gibson District 17.
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 At School.
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
1870
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Henry Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Dowling has the reference number 60752.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, 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)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Timothy-1811-USA-TN-Gibson-A
- [S6787] SOURCE: (Full),
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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)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-A

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
Rendester Dowling1
M, #60753, b. 1856, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Rendester Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1856 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1856
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
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
1870
Occupation
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG At School.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Rendester Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rendester Dowling has the reference number 60753.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Timothy-1811-USA-TN-Gibson-A
Emerson Dowling1
M, #60754, b. 1859, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Emerson Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1859 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1859
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
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
1870
Occupation
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG At School.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Emerson Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Emerson Dowling has the reference number 60754.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Timothy-1811-USA-TN-Gibson-A
James Dowling1
M, #60755, b. 1863, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | James Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1863 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1863
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
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1870
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
1870
Occupation
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG At School.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of James Dowling was American.
Race
He was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 60755.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Timothy-1811-USA-TN-Gibson-A
Sarah Dowling1
F, #60756, b. 1854, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Sarah Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1854 in Tennessee, USAG.1,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1854
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
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1860
Residence
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (2522/2548) North Gibson District 17.
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
Residence
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (95/95) Civil District 17; Post Office: Milan.
1870
Census
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1870
Occupation
10 August 1870 | Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USAG At School.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Sarah Dowling was American.
Race
She was shown as White.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Dowling has the reference number 60756.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Timothy-1811-USA-TN-Gibson-A
- [S6787] SOURCE: (Full),
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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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Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
Thomas Dowling
M, #60757, b. 1839, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Thomas Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1839 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1839
1840
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, 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
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (217) Civil District 17.
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.
1860
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Thomas Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Dowling has the reference number 60757.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
- [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)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-A

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
William Dowling
M, #60758, b. 1840, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | William Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1840 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1840
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.
1842
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, 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
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (217) Civil District 17.
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.
1860
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of William Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 60758.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for 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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
- [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)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-A

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
Robert Dowling
M, #60759, b. 1846, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Robert Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1846.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1845
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
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, USA
G, 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
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (217) Civil District 17.
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.
1860
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Robert Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Robert Dowling has the reference number 60759.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-A

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
- [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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Laws? Dowling
M, #60760, b. 1855, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Laws? Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1855.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1855
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
Census
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1860
Residence
1 June 1860 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (2522/2548) North Gibson District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Laws? Dowling has the reference number 60760.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=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)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-A

Census-1860-USA-Dowlan-Timothy-1811-TN-Gibson-B
Henry Dowling1
M, #60761, b. 1774, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Henry Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1774 in North Carolina, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1774
Birth
1774 | North Carolina, USAG 1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (216) Civil District 17.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 76; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1850
Occupation
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Henry Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Dowling has the reference number 60761.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY 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 Henry Sr Dolen Male 76 1774 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 66 1784 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 34 1816 North Carolina Margaret Dolen Female 30 1820 North Carolina John Dolen Male 25 1825 North Carolina,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Susan Dolen1
F, #60762, b. 1784, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Susan Dolen died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1784 in North Carolina, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1784
Birth
1784 | North Carolina, USAG 1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 66; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (216) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Susan Dolen was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Susan Dolen has the reference number 60762.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY 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 Henry Sr Dolen Male 76 1774 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 66 1784 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 34 1816 North Carolina Margaret Dolen Female 30 1820 North Carolina John Dolen Male 25 1825 North Carolina,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Susan Dowling
F, #60763, b. 1816, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Susan Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1816 in North Carolina, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1816
Birth
1816 | North Carolina, USAG 1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 34; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (216) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Susan Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Susan Dowling has the reference number 60763.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY 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 Henry Sr Dolen Male 76 1774 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 66 1784 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 34 1816 North Carolina Margaret Dolen Female 30 1820 North Carolina John Dolen Male 25 1825 North Carolina,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Margaret Dowling
F, #60764, b. 1820, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Margaret Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1820 in North Carolina, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1820
Birth
1820 | North Carolina, USAG 1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (216) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Margaret Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Margaret Dowling has the reference number 60764.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY 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 Henry Sr Dolen Male 76 1774 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 66 1784 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 34 1816 North Carolina Margaret Dolen Female 30 1820 North Carolina John Dolen Male 25 1825 North Carolina,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
John Dowling
M, #60765, b. 1825, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | John Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1825 in North Carolina, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1825
Birth
1825 | North Carolina, USAG 1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (216) Civil District 17.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1850
Occupation
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of John Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 60765.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY 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 Henry Sr Dolen Male 76 1774 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 66 1784 North Carolina Susan Dolen Female 34 1816 North Carolina Margaret Dolen Female 30 1820 North Carolina John Dolen Male 25 1825 North Carolina,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
(Unknown)
F, #60766, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | (Unknown) died DECEASED. |
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 60766.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
Elizabeth Dowling
F, #60767, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Elizabeth Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1833 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1833
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (217) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Dowling has the reference number 60767.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for 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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Henry Dowling
M, #60768, b. 1810, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Henry Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1810 in North Carolina, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1810
Birth
1810 | North Carolina, USAG 1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1850
Occupation
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Henry Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Dowling has the reference number 60768.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Sarah Dolen1
F, #60769, b. 1815, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Sarah Dolen died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1815 in Kentucky, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1815
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Sarah Dolen was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Dolen has the reference number 60769.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
William Dowling
M, #60770, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | William Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1833 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1833
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1850
Occupation
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of William Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 60770.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Henry Dowling
M, #60771, b. 1835, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Henry Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1835 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1835
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
1850
Occupation
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Farmer.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Henry Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Dowling has the reference number 60771.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Mary Dowling
F, #60772, b. 1840, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mary Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1840 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1840
1840
TIMELINE
1 June 1840 | USA
US Population reaches 17 million in USA on 1 June 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
1 May 1841 | USA
First wagon train departs to California begining mass westward migration in USA on 1 May 1841.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 60772.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Alfred Dowling
M, #60773, b. 1843, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Alfred Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1843 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1843
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | USA
'Oregon Fever' grips the nation as thousands of families begin the Oregon trail journey seeking land and opportunityTAB} in USA on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
24 May 1844 | USA
Samuel Morse sends first telegram, revolutionising communication and connecting communites across great distances in USA on 24 May 1844.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | USA
Ireland's 'Great Famine' begins, due to loss of potato crop but mostly government mismanagement, triggering mass migration to the USA especially among impoverished families in USA on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
13 May 1846 | USA
USA declares war on Mexico leading to territorial expansion and displacement of Indiginous and Mexican communities in USA on 13 May 1846.
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Alfred Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Alfred Dowling has the reference number 60773.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
Martha Dowling
F, #60774, b. 1848, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Martha Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1848 in Tennessee, USAG.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1848
1848
TIMELINE
24 January 1848 | California, USAG 'The Gold Rush' - Discovery of gold sparks a wave of migration, entrepreneurship and upheaval in California, USA
G, on 24 January 1848.
1850
Census
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
1850
Residence
23 October 1850 | Gibson, Tennessee, USAG Detail: (215) Civil District 17.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Martha Dowling was American.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Martha Dowling has the reference number 60774.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381&parentid=USC%2F1850%2F004205424%2F00381%2F020,
Citation Detail: Census for DOLEN, HENRY Jnr 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 Henry Jnr Dolen Male 40 1810 North Carolina Sarah Dolen Female 35 1815 Kentucky William Dolen Male 17 1833 Tennessee Henry Dolen Male 15 1835 Tennessee Mary Dolen Female 10 1840 Tennessee Alfred Dolen Male 7 1843 Tennessee Martha Dolen Female 2 1848 Tennessee J K Williams Male 28 1822 Kentucky,
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)).

Census-1850-USA-Dolen-Henry-1774-TN-Gibson-A
(PLACEHOLDER) Dowling
M, #60775, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | (PLACEHOLDER) Dowling died DECEASED. |
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (PLACEHOLDER) Dowling has the reference number 60775.
(Research Note: Placeholder in place while I await information relating to the parent of James Dowling).
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |