Person Page 2,432

James Dowling Dowling

M, #60776, b. 1906, d. DECEASED

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(PLACEHOLDER) Dowling (d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	James Dowling Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1906 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1920

Census
5 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1906
Birth
1906 | 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
Census
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 14; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Grandson.
Citation: 1
1920
Residence
5 January 1920 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 710 North Parkway, Memphis City Precinct 1.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of James Dowling Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling Dowling has the reference number 60776.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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

[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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Beachie E Dowling¹

F, #60777, b. 1886, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Elmer F Dowling (b. September 1877, d. DECEASED)

Children:

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

Vital Facts

Death	Beachie E Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1886 in Tennessee, USAG.¹
Marriage	She and Elmer F Dowling were married in 1908 Borth in 1st marriage.¹

Census Summary

1910

Census
16 Apr 1910¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1886
Birth
1886 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1903
TIMELINE
17 December 1903 | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA
Wright Brothers complete first succesful aircraft flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, on 17 December 1903.
1906
TIMELINE
18 April 1906 | San Francisco, California, USAG
San Francisco Earthquake (7.9) kills three thousand people and displaces thousands more in San Francisco, California, USAG, on 18 April 1906.
1908
Marriage | Elmer F Dowling
1908
Elmer F Dowling
Age ~31
Birth in September 1877 | Tennessee, USAG
Death: DECEASED
Beachie E Dowling and Elmer F Dowling were married in 1908 Borth in 1st marriage.
Citation: 1
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: 24; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 1
1910
Residence
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 349 Garland Place, Memphis City Ward 20.
Citation: 1
1910
Children
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
She was shown 1 child still living out of 1 on 16 April 1910 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Beachie E Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Beachie E Dowling has the reference number 60777.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, North Carolina
USA, Tennessee

[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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Elmer F Dowling¹

M, #60778, b. 1909, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Elmer F Dowling (b. September 1877, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Beachie E Dowling (b. 1886, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Elmer F Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1909 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1910

Census
16 Apr 1910¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1909
Birth
1909 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 1
1910
Census
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 1; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1910
Residence
16 April 1910 | Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USAG
Detail: 349 Garland Place, Memphis City Ward 20.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Elmer F Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Race
He was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elmer F Dowling has the reference number 60778.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1910 USA
Death Age
USA, Tennessee

[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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(Unknown)

F, #60779

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Partner: Glazyk (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Marianna Marion Mary Glazik+ (b. 1872, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Victoria Glazyk (b. January 1877, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth

(Unknown) was born in Germany.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
Germany
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of (Unknown) was German.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 60779.

Ethnicity

German

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S2993] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for KWIATKOSKI, VALENTINE household of Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004972951/01239/036; Name; Gender: Age: Birth year: Birth place; Kwiatkoski, Valentine; Male; 43; 1867; Germany; Kwiatkoski, Mary; Female; 38; 1872; Germany; Kwiatkoski, Rose M; Female; 11; 1899; New York; Kwiatkoski, Bernard; Male; 7; 1903; New York; Kwaiatkoski, Joseph; Male; 0; 1910; New York,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004972951/01239/036. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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(Unknown)

F, #60780, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Kelly (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Kathryn E Kelly (b. 1881, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Margaret Mary Kelly+ (b. 29 August 1882, d. 2 February 1966)

Vital Facts

Death	(Unknown) died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in Massachusetts, USAG.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
Massachusetts, USAG
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of (Unknown) was American.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 60780.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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USA, Massachusetts

[S1503] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, EMMET household of Cleveland Ward 25, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004973182/00166/017; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Emmet Dowling Self Married Male 29 1881 Margaret M Dowling Wife Married Female 27 1883 Kathryn E Kelly Sister-in-law Single Female 29 1881,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004973182/00166/017. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lena J Edwards

F, #60781, b. 12 September 1885, d. May 1969

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Father*	Thomas Jefferson Edwards (b. 1829, d. 1894)
Mother*	Sarah Jane Buffington (b. 1849, d. 1927)

Vital Facts

Birth	Lena J Edwards was born on 12 September 1885 in Arkansas, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	She and Walter Henry Dowling were married on 10 January 1905 in Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USAG, Both in 1st marriage; Source page: 173.^3,4,5
Death	She died in May 1969, in Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG. Note: Age: 83.²
Burial	She was buried after May 1969 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG, Graceland Cemetery; Memorial ID: 165418753.²

Census Summary

1910

Census
16 Apr 1910⁴

1920

Census
8 Jan 1920⁶

1930

Census
28 Apr 1930¹

1940

Census
9 Apr 1940⁷

1950

Census
4 May 1950⁸

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Lena Edwards
Citation: 5
Name Lena J Dowling
Citation: 6
Name Lena Dowling
Citations: 4,1,7,8,2
1882
Birth
1882 | Arkansas, USAG
Citation: 4
1885
Birth
12 September 1885 | Arkansas, USAG
Citations: 1,2
1886
Birth
1886 | Arkansas, USAG
Citations: 7,8,5
1887
Birth
1887 | Arkansas, USAG
Citation: 6
190318
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.
190519
Marriage | Walter Henry Dowling
10 January 1905 | Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USAG
Walter Henry Dowling
Age 33
Birth on 6 April 1871 | Tennessee, USAG
Death: on 6 October 1943 | Vaugine, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Lena J Edwards and Walter Henry Dowling were married on 10 January 1905 in Ouachita, Union, Arkansas, USAG, Both in 1st marriage; Source page: 173.
Citations: 3,4,5
190519
Residence
10 January 1905 | Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (Age: 19; at marriage to W H, Dowling.)
Citation: 5
190620
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.
190823
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191024
Children
16 April 1910 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
She was shown None on 16 April 1910 in Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG.
Citations: 4,3
191024
Residence
16 April 1910 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: 227 Madison Avenue, Camden Town (formerly Ecore a Farbre) Ward 1.
Citation: 4
191024
Census
16 April 1910 | Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 4
191428
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.
191731
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.
191833
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~35
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192034
Residence
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (103/103) Kingsland Township.
Citation: 6
192034
Occupation
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Clerk in General Store.
Citation: 6
192034
Census
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 6
192944
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193044
Residence
28 April 1930 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Detail: (248/269) Niven Township.
Citation: 1
193044
Census
28 April 1930 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 1
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: 7
193953
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | Europe
World War 2 starts with German invasion of Poland in Europe on 1 September 1939.
193953
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | USA
'The Great Depression' draws to an end in USA on 1 September 1939.
194054
Census
9 April 1940 | Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 7
194358
Event or Activity
6 October 1943 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
She was in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG, on 6 October 1943. Note: Informant for the death of husband Walter Henry Dowling.
Citation: 3
194559
TIMELINE
2 September 1945 | World
World War 2 ends armistice in Japan (VJ Day) in World on 2 September 1945.
195064
Census
4 May 1950 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 64; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 8
195064
Residence
4 May 1950 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: 119 West, West Twentieth.
Citation: 8

Events - Death & Burial

196983
Death
May 1969 | Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
Lena J Edwards died in May 1969, in Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG. Note: Age: 83.
Citation: 2
1969
Burial
After May 1969 | Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG
She was buried after May 1969 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USAG, Graceland Cemetery; Memorial ID: 165418753.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

194054
Ethicity
Niven, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Lena J Edwards was shown as American.
Citation: 7
National Origin
The national origin of Lena J Edwards was American.
Citations: 4,6,1,7,8,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 4,6,1,7,8
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lena J Edwards has the reference number 60781.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 6 October 2026:-

LENA J EDWARDS-DOWLING was born on 12 September 1885 in Arkansas to Thomas Jefferson Edwards & Sarah "Sallie" J Buffington-Edwards.

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

Lena passed away in May of 1969 in Jefferson County, Arkansas, and she was laid to rest next to her husband, Walter Henry Dowling, at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.

REFERENCES:

1. 1 June 1900 Smackover Township, Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas Census, (ED: 141, Stamped 337, Sheet 20, Family #20, Line 6), Mother's Household, Widow: Sallie J Edwards. (Born: September 1885).

2. United States Social Security Death Index:
Lena Dowling.
Birth: 12 September 1885.
Death: May 1969.
Card Issued: Arkansas.
Last Residence: Jefferson County, Arkansas 71601.

Ethnicity

American

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USA, Arkansas - ALL
USA, North Carolina
World War 1
World War 2

[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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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LENA J in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; , Birth Date: 12 September 1885, Birth Place: Arkansas, USA, Death Date: May 1969, Death Place: Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418753/lena_j-dowling: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Lena J Edwards Dowling (12 Sep 1885–May 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165418753, citing Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 165418753,
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: "Lena J Edwards Dowling (1885-1969) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418753. - (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
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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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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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[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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[S6802] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Arkansas-038799-0010?queryId=344db6b9-fddc-454a-a40d-bf83d32f830f&usePUB=true&_phsrc=ISP1&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&_gl=1*bhvw8c*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTUwNjE4MjUuMTc5MTI5ODE2Nw..*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*czMzZjY5Y2MyLTVhZWYtNGExNi04YjUxLTVkZGE0ZDY3ZjRmMyRvMSRnMCR0MTc5MTI5ODE2NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.&pId=32639208,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, LENA household of 114, Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA; Enumeration District: 35-51; Roll: 1010; Page: 8; Record ID: 62308::32639208; Gender: Female; Age: 64; Birth year: ; Birth place: Arkansas,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 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/32639208:62308. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Sarah Jane Buffington¹

F, #60782, b. 1849, d. 1927

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Partner: Thomas Jefferson Edwards (b. 1829, d. 1894)

Children:

Daughter*

Lena J Edwards (b. 12 September 1885, d. May 1969)

Vital Facts

Birth	Sarah Jane Buffington was born in 1849 in Georgia, USA.²
Death	She died in 1927.¹

Census Summary

1920

Census
8 Jan 1920²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Sallie J Edwards
Citation: 2
1848
Birth
1848
Citation: 1
1849
Birth
1849 | Georgia, USA
Citation: 2
1914~65
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.
1917~68
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.
1918~69
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920~71
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
1920~71
Census
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 71; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Mother-in-law.
Citation: 2
1920~71
Residence
8 January 1920 | Kingsland, Cleveland, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (103/103) Kingsland Township.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

1927~78
Death
1927
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Sarah Jane Buffington was American.
Citation: 2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Jane Buffington has the reference number 60782.

Ethnicity

American

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USA, Arkansas - ALL
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All
World War 1

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LENA J in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; , Birth Date: 12 September 1885, Birth Place: Arkansas, USA, Death Date: May 1969, Death Place: Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418753/lena_j-dowling: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Lena J Edwards Dowling (12 Sep 1885–May 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165418753, citing Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 165418753,
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: "Lena J Edwards Dowling (1885-1969) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418753. - (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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Thomas Jefferson Edwards¹

M, #60783, b. 1829, d. 1894

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Partner: Sarah Jane Buffington (b. 1849, d. 1927)

Children:

Daughter*

Lena J Edwards (b. 12 September 1885, d. May 1969)

Vital Facts

Birth	Thomas Jefferson Edwards was born in 1829.¹
Death	He died in 1894. Note: Wife shown as widow in 1920 census.^2,1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1829
Birth
1829
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

1894~65
Death
1894
Thomas Jefferson Edwards died in 1894. Note: Wife shown as widow in 1920 census.
Citations: 2,1

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Jefferson Edwards has the reference number 60783.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, LENA J in Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; , Birth Date: 12 September 1885, Birth Place: Arkansas, USA, Death Date: May 1969, Death Place: Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418753/lena_j-dowling: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Lena J Edwards Dowling (12 Sep 1885–May 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 165418753, citing Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Mark Morrow (contributor 46970103).; Record ID: 165418753,
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: "Lena J Edwards Dowling (1885-1969) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165418753. - (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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Nella James¹

F, #60784, b. 16 November 1882, d. 2 April 1982

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Partner: John Marvin Dowling (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)

Children:

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

Vital Facts

Birth	Nella James was born on 16 November 1882.²
Marriage	She and Gale James were married on 20 May 1920.²
Death	She died on 2 April 1982. Note: Age: 99.²
Burial	She was buried after 2 April 1982 in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG, Marshfield Cemetery; Memorial ID: 115811476.²

Census Summary

1920

Census
10 Jan 1920³

1930

Census
7 May 1930¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Nellie E James
Citation: 2
Name Nellie James
Citation: 3
1882
Birth
16 November 1882
Citation: 2
1884
Birth
1884 | Iowa, USAG
Citation: 1
1885
Birth
1885 | Kansas, USAG
Citation: 3
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.
1920~38
TIMELINE
1920 | USA
Americas Women win the Right to Vote in USA on 1920.
192037
Residence
10 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Detail: 901? (59,104) East Sixteenth Street, Kaw Township, Kansas City Ward 6.
Citation: 3
192037
Census
10 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Roomer.
Citation: 3
192037
Marriage | Gale James
20 May 1920
Gale James
Age 37
Birth on 4 May 1883 | Jefferson, Kansas, USAG
Death: on 30 May 1978 | Webster, Missouri, USAG
Citation: 2
192946
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193047
Residence
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (35/35) Winona Township.
Citation: 1
193047
Census
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 1
197895
Event or Activity
30 May 1978 | Webster, Missouri, USAG
Nella James was in Webster, Missouri, USAG, on 30 May 1978. Note: Death of husband Gale James.
Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

198299
Death
2 April 1982
Nella James died on 2 April 1982. Note: Age: 99.
Citation: 2
1982
Burial
After 2 April 1982 | Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG
She was buried after 2 April 1982 in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG, Marshfield Cemetery; Memorial ID: 115811476.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Nella James was American.
Citations: 1,3
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 1,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Nella James has the reference number 60784.

Ethnicity

American

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[S6804] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949992%2F01109&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949992%2F01109%2F024,
Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 66; Record ID: USC/1930/004949992/01109/024; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Gale James Head Married Male 46 1884 Kansas Nella James Wife Married Female 46 1884 Iowa Edward James Son Single Male 20 1910 Missouri Margret James Daughter Single Female 18 1912 Tennessee Josephine James Daughter Single Female 16 1914 Tennessee,
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: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949992/01109/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for JAMES, NELLIE E in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 16 November 1882, Death Date: 2 April 1982; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115811476/nellie_e-james: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Nellie E James (16 Nov 1882–2 Apr 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115811476, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Debbie Clardy (contributor 47537130).; Record ID: 115811476,
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: "Nellie E James (1882-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115811476. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6806] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1920%2F004966304%2F00277&parentid=USC%2F1920%2F004966304%2F00277%2F084,
Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Y, Jackson, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004966304/00277/084; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Gale James - Married Male 33 1887 Kansas Nellie James - Married Female 35 1885 Kansas,
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=USC/1920/004966304/00277/084. - (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 JAMES, GALE in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 4 May 1883, Birth Place: Jefferson County, Kansas, USA, Death Date: 30 May 1978, Death Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114305361/gale-james: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Gale James (4 May 1883–30 May 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114305361, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by mokennehan (contributor 47119719).; Record ID: 114305361;
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Josephine Dowling¹

F, #60785, b. 17 May 1913, d. 12 January 1979

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Father*	John Marvin Dowling (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)
Mother*	Nella James (b. 16 November 1882, d. 2 April 1982)

Vital Facts

Birth	Josephine Dowling was born on 17 May 1913 in Tennessee, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	She was married on 16 April 1935.^1,3
Death	She died on 12 January 1979, in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 65.¹
Burial	She was buried after 12 January 1979 in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG, Marshfield Cemetery; Memorial ID: 34028276.¹

Census Summary

1930

Census
7 May 1930²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Josephine James
Citations: 1,2
1913
Birth
17 May 1913 | Tennessee, USAG
Citations: 1,2
192916
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193016
Census
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
193016
Residence
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (35/35) Winona Township.
Citation: 2
193521
Marriage
16 April 1935
Citations: 1,3

Events - Death & Burial

197965
Death
12 January 1979 | Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG
Josephine Dowling died on 12 January 1979, in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 65.
Citation: 1
1979
Burial
After 12 January 1979 | Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG
She was buried after 12 January 1979 in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG, Marshfield Cemetery; Memorial ID: 34028276.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Josephine Dowling was American.
Citation: 2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Josephine Dowling has the reference number 60785.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 6 October 2026:-

Mrs.Josephine James, wife of Edward James, died 11:30pm Friday at the family home.
Services for Josephine James will be 2pm today at Fraker Chapel with Rev. Kevin McConigle officiating.
Burial will be in Marshfield Cemetery.
11 Apr 1950 Niangua, Webster, Missouri
Edward G James 40,
Josephine L James 36,
Gale Patrick James 13,
Edward M James 9,
Kathleen Shara James 8,
Gale James 66 Father,
Nellie James 67 Mother.

Ethnicity

American

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Census 1930 USA
Death Age
USA, Arkansas - ALL
USA, Missouri
USA, Tennessee

[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Grave for JAMES, JOSEPHINE in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 17 May 1913, Death Date: 12 January 1979, Death Place: Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34028276/josephine-james: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Josephine Dowling James (17 May 1913–12 Jan 1979), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34028276, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by JD Day (contributor 46967895).; Record ID: 34028276,
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: "Josephine Dowling James (1913-1979) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34028276. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6804] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949992%2F01109&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949992%2F01109%2F024,
Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 66; Record ID: USC/1930/004949992/01109/024; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Gale James Head Married Male 46 1884 Kansas Nella James Wife Married Female 46 1884 Iowa Edward James Son Single Male 20 1910 Missouri Margret James Daughter Single Female 18 1912 Tennessee Josephine James Daughter Single Female 16 1914 Tennessee,
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: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949992/01109/024. - (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 JAMES, EDWARD GALE in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 25 June 1909, Death Date: 19 August 1984; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109716485/edward_gale-james: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Edward Gale James (25 Jun 1909–19 Aug 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 109716485, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by mokennehan (contributor 47119719).; Record ID: 109716485;
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Gale James^1,2,3,4,5

M, #60787, b. 4 May 1883, d. 30 May 1978

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Vital Facts

Birth	Gale James was born on 4 May 1883 in Jefferson, Kansas, USAG.⁵
Marriage	He and Flora Lafon Roelfson were married in 1908 Both in 1st marriage.³
Marriage	He and Nella James were married on 20 May 1920.⁶
Death	He died on 30 May 1978, in Webster, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 95.⁵
Burial	He was buried after 30 May 1978 in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG, Marshfield Cemetery; Plot: Section 5; Memorial ID: 114305361.⁵

Census Summary

1910

Census
18 Apr 1910³

1920

Census
10 Jan 1920⁴

1930

Census
7 May 1930²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1883
Birth
4 May 1883 | Jefferson, Kansas, USAG
Citation: 5
1884
Birth
1884 | Kansas, USAG
Citation: 2
1887
Birth
1887 | Kansas, USAG
Citations: 3,4
190320
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.
190622
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.
1908~25
Marriage | Flora Lafon Roelfson
1908
Flora Lafon Roelfson
Age ~22
Birth in 1886 | Missouri, USAG
Death: in 1917
Gale James and Flora Lafon Roelfson were married in 1908 Both in 1st marriage.
Citation: 3
190825
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
191026
Occupation
18 April 1910 | Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Interior House Decorator.
Citation: 3
191026
Residence
18 April 1910 | Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Detail: 3311 (108/120) East Twentieth Street, Kansas City Ward 10, Precinct 1.
Citation: 3
191026
Census
18 April 1910 | Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 23; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 3
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.
191733
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
10 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Roomer.
Citation: 4
192036
Residence
10 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Detail: 901? (59,104) East Sixteenth Street, Kaw Township, Kansas City Ward 6.
Citation: 4
192036
Occupation
10 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Pipe Coveer for Imolating Company.
Citation: 4
192037
Marriage | Nella James
20 May 1920
Nella James
Age 37
Birth on 16 November 1882
Death: on 2 April 1982
Citation: 6
192946
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | USA
'Black Thursday' - The Wall Street Crash starts 'The Great Depression' until 1939 in USA on 24 October 1929.
193047
Occupation
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Interior Decorator.
Citation: 2
193047
Residence
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (35/35) Winona Township.
Citation: 2
193047
Census
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

197895
Death
30 May 1978 | Webster, Missouri, USAG
Gale James died on 30 May 1978, in Webster, Missouri, USAG. Note: Age: 95.
Citation: 5
1978
Burial
After 30 May 1978 | Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG
He was buried after 30 May 1978 in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USAG, Marshfield Cemetery; Plot: Section 5; Memorial ID: 114305361.
Citation: 5

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Gale James was American.
Citations: 2,3,4,5
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 2,3,4
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Gale James has the reference number 60787.

Find a Grave Obituary as at 7 October 2026:-

From "Springfield Leader and Press", Springfield Missouri dated Friday June 2, 1978, Page 18:

GALE JAMES

MARSHFIELD – Services for Gale James, 94, Marshfield, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Fraker Chapel here with the Rev. Fred Lawley officiating. Burial will be in Marshfield Cemetery. The casket will be closed at the time of services.

Mr. James died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness.

He was a longtime resident of Webster County and a retired house painter.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie; one son, Edward, Marshfield; one sister, Mrs. Grace Hulse, Boise, Idaho; three grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the chapel from 7-8 p.m. today.

Ethnicity

American

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/231/34028276_137705016413.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for JAMES, EDWARD GALE in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 25 June 1909, Death Date: 19 August 1984; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109716485/edward_gale-james: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Edward Gale James (25 Jun 1909–19 Aug 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 109716485, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by mokennehan (contributor 47119719).; Record ID: 109716485,
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: "Edward Gale James (1909-1984) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109716485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6804] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 66; Record ID: USC/1930/004949992/01109/024; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Gale James Head Married Male 46 1884 Kansas Nella James Wife Married Female 46 1884 Iowa Edward James Son Single Male 20 1910 Missouri Margret James Daughter Single Female 18 1912 Tennessee Josephine James Daughter Single Female 16 1914 Tennessee,
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: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949992/01109/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6805] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Kansas Ward 10, Jackson, Missouri, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004972625/01020/025; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Gale James Self Married Male 23 1887 Laton James Wife Married Female 24 1886 Edward G James Son Single Male 0 1910,
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=USC/1910/004972625/01020/025. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6806] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Y, Jackson, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004966304/00277/084; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Gale James - Married Male 33 1887 Kansas Nellie James - Married Female 35 1885 Kansas,
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=USC/1920/004966304/00277/084. - (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 JAMES, GALE in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 4 May 1883, Birth Place: Jefferson County, Kansas, USA, Death Date: 30 May 1978, Death Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114305361/gale-james: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Gale James (4 May 1883–30 May 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114305361, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by mokennehan (contributor 47119719).; Record ID: 114305361;
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[S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for JAMES, NELLIE E in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 16 November 1882, Death Date: 2 April 1982; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115811476/nellie_e-james: accessed 7 Oct 2026), memorial page for Nellie E James (16 Nov 1882–2 Apr 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 115811476, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Debbie Clardy (contributor 47537130).; Record ID: 115811476;
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Flora Lafon Roelfson¹

F, #60788, b. 1886, d. 1917

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Vital Facts

Birth	Flora Lafon Roelfson was born in 1886 in Missouri, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	She and Gale James were married in 1908 Both in 1st marriage.²
Death	She died in 1917.¹

Census Summary

1910

Census
18 Apr 1910²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Lafon James
Citation: 2
1886
Birth
1886 | Missouri, USAG
Citations: 1,2
1903~17
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.
1906~20
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.
1908~22
Marriage | Gale James
1908
Gale James
Age ~25
Birth on 4 May 1883 | Jefferson, Kansas, USAG
Death: on 30 May 1978 | Webster, Missouri, USAG
Flora Lafon Roelfson and Gale James were married in 1908 Both in 1st marriage.
Citation: 2
1908~22
TIMELINE
1 October 1908 | USA
Model T Ford released, making car ownership possible for middle-class families. in USA on 1 October 1908.
1910~24
Census
18 April 1910 | Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 2
1910~24
Residence
18 April 1910 | Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Detail: 3311 (108/120) East Twentieth Street, Kansas City Ward 10, Precinct 1.
Citation: 2
1910~24
Children
18 April 1910 | Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA
She was shown (not completed, apparently one child our of one still living) on 18 April 1910 in Kansas, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

1917~31
Death
1917
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Flora Lafon Roelfson was American.
Citation: 2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Flora Lafon Roelfson has the reference number 60788.

Ethnicity

American

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[S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/231/34028276_137705016413.jpg,
Citation Detail: Grave for JAMES, EDWARD GALE in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; , Birth Date: 25 June 1909, Death Date: 19 August 1984; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109716485/edward_gale-james: accessed 6 Oct 2026), memorial page for Edward Gale James (25 Jun 1909–19 Aug 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 109716485, citing Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by mokennehan (contributor 47119719).; Record ID: 109716485,
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: "Edward Gale James (1909-1984) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109716485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6805] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004972625%2F01020&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004972625%2F01020%2F025,
Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Kansas Ward 10, Jackson, Missouri, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004972625/01020/025; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Gale James Self Married Male 23 1887 Laton James Wife Married Female 24 1886 Edward G James Son Single Male 0 1910,
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=USC/1910/004972625/01020/025. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Margret Dowling

F, #60789, b. 1912, d. DECEASED

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Father*	John Marvin Dowling (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)
Mother*	Nella James (b. 16 November 1882, d. 2 April 1982)

Vital Facts

Death	Margret Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1912 in Tennessee, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1920

Census
12 Jan 1920²

1930

Census
7 May 1930¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Maggie Dowling
Citation: 2
Name Margret James
Citation: 1
1911
Birth
1911 | Tennessee, USAG
Citation: 2
1912
Birth
1912 | 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
Census
12 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Lodger (Parents stated as born in Iowa.)
Citation: 2
1920
Residence
12 January 1920 | Kaw, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Detail: St Joseph's Orphan Home for Girls, 610 Karnes Boulevard.
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
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Detail: (35/35) Winona Township.
Citation: 1
1930
Census
7 May 1930 | Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Margret Dowling was American.
Citations: 1,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Margret Dowling has the reference number 60789.

Ethnicity

American

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[S6804] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1930%2F004949992%2F01109&parentid=USC%2F1930%2F004949992%2F01109%2F024,
Citation Detail: Census for JAMES, GALE household of Winona, Carroll, Arkansas, United States of America. Nara Series: T626; NARA roll: 66; Record ID: USC/1930/004949992/01109/024; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Gale James Head Married Male 46 1884 Kansas Nella James Wife Married Female 46 1884 Iowa Edward James Son Single Male 20 1910 Missouri Margret James Daughter Single Female 18 1912 Tennessee Josephine James Daughter Single Female 16 1914 Tennessee,
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: Us Census 1930 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1930/004949992/01109/024. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MAGGIE household of , Jackson, Missouri, United States of America. Nara Series: ; Record ID: USC/1920/004966303/00030/006; Gender: Female; Age: 9; Birth year: 1911; Birth place: Tennessee,
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: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1920/004966303/00030/006. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Martin Dowling^1,2,3

M, #60790, b. 1815, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Patrick Dowling (b. 1841, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Ellen Dowling (b. 1843, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Mary Ann Dowling (b. 1843, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Francis Dowling+ (b. 15 December 1845, d. 7 November 1922)
Daughter*	Ann Dowling (b. 1848, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Bridget Dowling (b. 1850, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Martin Dowling (b. 1857, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Agnes Dowling (b. 1858, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Bessie Dowling (b. 1859, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Martin Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1815 in IrelandG.^4,5,6,1

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

1870

Census
11 Jun 1870²

1880

Census
3 Jun 1880³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1810
Birth
1810 | IrelandG
Citation: 2
1812
Birth
1812 | IrelandG
Citation: 3
1815
Birth
1815 | IrelandG
Citations: 4,5,6,1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 1
1860
Occupation
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Grocer.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1
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
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: APPARENTLY ; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY.
Citation: 2
1870
Residence
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (338/493) Chicago City Ward 12; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 2
1870
Occupation
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 2
1880
Occupation
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Retired merchant.
Citation: 3
1880
Census
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 68; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 3
1880
Residence
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: 588 Hubbard Street, Chicago City Ward 15.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1880
Ethicity
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Martin Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
National Origin
The national origin of Martin Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 4,1,2,3
Race
He was shown as White.
Citations: 2,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Martin Dowling has the reference number 60790.

Ethnicity

Irish

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Merchants
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165737%2F00683&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000634632141,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S4887] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004262752%2F00442&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004262752%2F00442%2F026,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004262752/00442/026; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Male 60 1810 Ireland Ann Dowling Female 50 1820 Ireland Ann Dowling Female 16 1854 Ireland Eliza Hartnell Female 32 1838 Ireland Patrick Ralligan Male 14 1856 Canada James Agen Male 18 1852 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004262752/00442/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Martin-1810-USA-IL-Cook-A
[S4888] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157414%2F00042&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000114805285,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0195; Record ID: USC/1880/1000114805285; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 68 1812 Ireland Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 62 1818 Ireland Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1859 Canada Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1862 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000114805285. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Dowling-Martin-1812-IL-Cook-A
[S1944] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005160599%2F00474&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000112985479,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0337; Record ID: USC/1880/1000112985474; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 35 1845 Illinois Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 34 1846 Illinois Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1866 Illinois John Dowling Son Single Male 12 1868 Illinois Alise Dowling Daughter Single Female 9 1871 Illinois Richard Dowling Son Single Male 7 1873 Iowa Morise Dowling Son Single Male 4 1876 Iowa Julia Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Iowa,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 9 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000112985474. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Dowling-John-1845-IA-Des-Moines-A
[S6812] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971418%2F00598&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971418%2F00598%2F038,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Center, Henry, Iowa, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971418/00598/038; Gender: Male; Age: 64; Birth year: 1846; Birth place: Ireland.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971418/00598/038. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1910-USA-Dowling-John-1846-IA-Henry-A
[S6813] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119860%2F00625&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119860%2F00625%2F023,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240436; Record ID: USC/1900/004119860/00625/023; Gender: Male; Age: 52; Birth year: 1848; Birth place: Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119860/00625/023. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1900-USA-Dowling-John-1848-IA-Henry-A

Ann Dowling^1,2,3

F, #60791, b. 1819, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

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Partner: Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Patrick Dowling (b. 1841, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Ellen Dowling (b. 1843, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Mary Ann Dowling (b. 1843, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John Francis Dowling+ (b. 15 December 1845, d. 7 November 1922)
Daughter*	Ann Dowling (b. 1848, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Bridget Dowling (b. 1850, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Martin Dowling (b. 1857, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Agnes Dowling (b. 1858, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Bessie Dowling (b. 1859, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Ann Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1819 in IrelandG.^4,5,6,1

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

1870

Census
11 Jun 1870²

1880

Census
3 Jun 1880³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1818
Birth
1818 | IrelandG
Citation: 3
1819
Birth
1819 | IrelandG
Citations: 4,5,6,1
1820
Birth
1820 | IrelandG
Citation: 2
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
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1
1860
Census
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 1
1860
Occupation
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Wife.
Citation: 1
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
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital Status: APPARENTLY ; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY.
Citation: 2
1870
Residence
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 2
1870
Occupation
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 2
1880
Census
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 62; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 3
1880
Residence
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: 588 Hubbard Street, Chicago City Ward 15.
Citation: 3
1880
Occupation
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Keeping house.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1880
Ethicity
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Ann Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 3
National Origin
The national origin of Ann Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 4,1,2,3
Race
She was shown as White.
Citations: 2,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ann Dowling has the reference number 60791.

Ethnicity

Irish

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 1860 USA
Census 1870 USA
Census 1880 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165737%2F00683&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000634632141,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A
[S4887] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004262752%2F00442&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004262752%2F00442%2F026,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004262752/00442/026; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Male 60 1810 Ireland Ann Dowling Female 50 1820 Ireland Ann Dowling Female 16 1854 Ireland Eliza Hartnell Female 32 1838 Ireland Patrick Ralligan Male 14 1856 Canada James Agen Male 18 1852 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004262752/00442/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Martin-1810-USA-IL-Cook-A
[S4888] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157414%2F00042&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000114805285,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0195; Record ID: USC/1880/1000114805285; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 68 1812 Ireland Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 62 1818 Ireland Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1859 Canada Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1862 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000114805285. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Dowling-Martin-1812-IL-Cook-A
[S1944] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005160599%2F00474&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000112985479,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0337; Record ID: USC/1880/1000112985474; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Dowling Self Married Male 35 1845 Illinois Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 34 1846 Illinois Mary Dowling Daughter Single Female 14 1866 Illinois John Dowling Son Single Male 12 1868 Illinois Alise Dowling Daughter Single Female 9 1871 Illinois Richard Dowling Son Single Male 7 1873 Iowa Morise Dowling Son Single Male 4 1876 Iowa Julia Dowling Daughter Single Female 1 1879 Iowa,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 9 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000112985474. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Dowling-John-1845-IA-Des-Moines-A
[S6812] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1910%2F004971418%2F00598&parentid=USC%2F1910%2F004971418%2F00598%2F038,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Center, Henry, Iowa, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1910/004971418/00598/038; Gender: Male; Age: 64; Birth year: 1846; Birth place: Ireland.,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1910/004971418/00598/038. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1910-USA-Dowling-John-1846-IA-Henry-A
[S6813] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1900%2F004119860%2F00625&parentid=USC%2F1900%2F004119860%2F00625%2F023,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, United States of America. Nara Series: 1240436; Record ID: USC/1900/004119860/00625/023; Gender: Male; Age: 52; Birth year: 1848; Birth place: Ireland,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1900/004119860/00625/023. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1900-USA-Dowling-John-1848-IA-Henry-A

Ann Dowling^1,2

F, #60792, b. 1848, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Ann Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1848 in IrelandG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

1870

Census
11 Jun 1870²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1848
Birth
1848 | IrelandG
Citation: 1
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
Birth
1854 | IrelandG
Citation: 2
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1
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
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 2
1870
Residence
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 2
1870
Census
11 June 1870 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital Status: APPARENTLY ; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Ann Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 1,2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ann Dowling has the reference number 60792.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Census 1870 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165737%2F00683&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000634632141,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A
[S4887] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1870%2F004262752%2F00442&parentid=USC%2F1870%2F004262752%2F00442%2F026,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Ward 12, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Record ID: USC/1870/004262752/00442/026; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Male 60 1810 Ireland Ann Dowling Female 50 1820 Ireland Ann Dowling Female 16 1854 Ireland Eliza Hartnell Female 32 1838 Ireland Patrick Ralligan Male 14 1856 Canada James Agen Male 18 1852 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004262752/00442/026. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1870-Dowling-Martin-1810-USA-IL-Cook-A

Ellen Dowling¹

F, #60793, b. 1843, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Ellen Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1843 in IrelandG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1843
Birth
1843 | IrelandG
Citation: 1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1
1860
Occupation
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Milliner.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Ellen Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellen Dowling has the reference number 60793.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165737%2F00683&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000634632141,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A

Mary Ann Dowling¹

F, #60794, b. 1843, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Mary Ann Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1843 in IrelandG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1843
Birth
1843 | IrelandG
Citation: 1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Mary Ann Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Ann Dowling has the reference number 60794.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A

Bridget Dowling¹

F, #60795, b. 1850, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Bridget Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1850 in IrelandG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1850
Birth
1850 | IrelandG
Citation: 1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Bridget Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Bridget Dowling has the reference number 60795.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A

Agnes Dowling^1,2

F, #60796, b. 1858, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Agnes Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1858 in Illinois, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

1870

1880

Census
3 Jun 1880²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1858
Birth
1858 | Illinois, USAG
Citation: 1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 2; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Daughter.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1
1862
Birth
1862 | Canada
Citation: 2
1880
Census
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
1880
Residence
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: 588 Hubbard Street, Chicago City Ward 15.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1880
Ethicity
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Agnes Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 2
National Origin
The national origin of Agnes Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Agnes Dowling was Canadian.
Citation: 2
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Agnes Dowling has the reference number 60796.

Ethnicity

American

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Canada - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Census 1880 USA
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A
[S4888] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157414%2F00042&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000114805285,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0195; Record ID: USC/1880/1000114805285; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 68 1812 Ireland Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 62 1818 Ireland Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1859 Canada Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1862 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000114805285. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Dowling-Martin-1812-IL-Cook-A

Patrick Dowling¹

M, #60797, b. 1841, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Patrick Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1841 in IrelandG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1841
Birth
1841 | IrelandG
Citation: 1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1
1860
Occupation
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Clerk.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Patrick Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick Dowling has the reference number 60797.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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Census 1860 USA
Clerks
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A

Martin Dowling¹

M, #60798, b. 1857, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Martin Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1857 in Illinois, USAG.¹

Census Summary

1860

Census
23 Jul 1860¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1857
Birth
1857 | Illinois, USAG
Citation: 1
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
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Unmarried; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Son.
Citation: 1
1860
Residence
23 July 1860 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: (3044/3386) Chicago City Ward 6; Post Office: Chicago.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Martin Dowling was American.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Martin Dowling has the reference number 60798.

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 1860 USA
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL

[S6815] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165737%2F00683&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000634632141,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of 6Th Ward Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. Nara Series: M653; Record ID: USC/1860/0000634632133; Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place Dowling Male 45 Martin 1815 Ireland Dowling Female 41 Ann 1819 Ireland Dowling Female 12 Ann 1848 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Ellen 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 17 Mary Ann 1843 Ireland Dowling Female 10 Bridget 1850 Ireland Dowling Female 2 Agnes 1858 Ill Dowling Male 19 Patrick 1841 Ireland Dowling Male 16 John 1844 Ireland Dowling Male 3 Martin 1857 Ill,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1860/0000634632133. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Martin-1815-IL-Cook-A

Bessie Dowling¹

F, #60799, b. 1859, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Bessie Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1859 in Canada.¹

Census Summary

1880

Census
3 Jun 1880¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1859
Birth
1859 | Canada
Citation: 1
1880
Census
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1
1880
Residence
3 June 1880 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Detail: 588 Hubbard Street, Chicago City Ward 15.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

1880
Ethicity
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USAG
Bessie Dowling was shown as American.
Citation: 1
National Origin
The national origin of Bessie Dowling was Canadian.
Citation: 1
Race
She was shown as White.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Bessie Dowling has the reference number 60799.

Ethnicity

Canadian

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
Canada - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1880 USA
Death Age
USA, Illinois ALL

[S4888] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157414%2F00042&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000114805285,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARTIN household of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America. NARA film: T9-0195; Record ID: USC/1880/1000114805285; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place Martin Dowling Self Married Male 68 1812 Ireland Ann Dowling Wife Married Female 62 1818 Ireland Bessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 21 1859 Canada Agnes Dowling Daughter Single Female 18 1862 Canada,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 10 October 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Us Census 1920 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1880/1000114805285. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1880-USA-Dowling-Martin-1812-IL-Cook-A

Michael O'Connor¹

M, #60800, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Vital Facts

Death

Michael O'Connor died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Michael O'Connor has the reference number 60800.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

[S969] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=32394996433&indiv=try,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for Martin DONOHUE

Person Page 2,432

James Dowling Dowling

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Beachie E Dowling1

Partner: Elmer F Dowling (b. September 1877, d. DECEASED)Children:

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Elmer F Dowling1

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

(Unknown)

Partner: Glazyk (d. DECEASED)Children:

Vital Facts

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Facts - Non-Chronological

(Unknown)

Partner: Kelly (d. DECEASED)Children:

Vital Facts

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Lena J Edwards

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Sarah Jane Buffington1

Partner: Thomas Jefferson Edwards (b. 1829, d. 1894)Children:

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Thomas Jefferson Edwards1

Partner: Sarah Jane Buffington (b. 1849, d. 1927)Children:

Vital Facts

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Nella James1

Partner: John Marvin Dowling (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)Children:

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Josephine Dowling1

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Gale James1,2,3,4,5

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Flora Lafon Roelfson1

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Facts - Non-Chronological

Margret Dowling

Vital Facts

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

Beachie E Dowling¹

Partner: Elmer F Dowling (b. September 1877, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Elmer F Dowling¹

Partner: Glazyk (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Partner: Kelly (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Sarah Jane Buffington¹

Partner: Thomas Jefferson Edwards (b. 1829, d. 1894)

Children:

Thomas Jefferson Edwards¹

Partner: Sarah Jane Buffington (b. 1849, d. 1927)

Children:

Nella James¹

Partner: John Marvin Dowling (b. 3 April 1881, d. 13 September 1927)

Children:

Josephine Dowling¹

Gale James^1,2,3,4,5

Flora Lafon Roelfson¹

Martin Dowling^1,2,3

Partner: Ann Dowling (b. 1819, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Ann Dowling^1,2,3

Partner: Martin Dowling (b. 1815, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Ann Dowling^1,2

Ellen Dowling¹

Mary Ann Dowling¹

Bridget Dowling¹

Agnes Dowling^1,2

Patrick Dowling¹

Martin Dowling¹

Bessie Dowling¹

Michael O'Connor¹