Person Page 273

Census 1920 USA
England - All
England, London - ALL
Policing
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

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

Partner: Sudie (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Ellen P Murphy+ (b. 27 April 1893, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Edward L Murphy (b. about 1897, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John J Murphy (b. about 1899, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Dan A Murphy (b. about 1900, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Michael A Murphy (b. about 1903, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Margaret Murphy (b. about 1906, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	John J Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born about 1865 in London, EnglandG. Note: US 1920 Census.¹

Census Summary

Census
15 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1865
Birth
About 1865 | London, EnglandG
John J Murphy was born about 1865 in London, EnglandG. Note: US 1920 Census.
Citation: 1
1886
Immigration
1886 | USA
He immigrated to USA in 1886 from England.
1920
Occupation
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Chief of Detectives for Chatham County Police.
Citation: 1
1920
Census
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John J Murphy has the reference number 6802.

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: John J Murphy, 426 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. 15 Jan 1920:
John J Murphy 55 years, Head, Father & Mother born in England, White, Rented home, Immigrated in 1886, Read & write, Image 104.
Sudie Murphy, 45 years, Born in Pennsylvania, Wife of head, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Married, White, read & write.
Eddie Murphy, aged 23 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania (contradicts above), Mother born in Georgia, Single, White, read & write.
Dan A Murphy 20 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write
Michael A Murphy, aged 17 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, single, white, read & write.
Margaret Murphy, 14 years born in Georgia, Daughter of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write.
John J Murphy aged 21, born in Georgia, Son of Head, single, white, read & write.
Arthur Dowling, 3 years 7 months, born in Georgia, grandson of Head, Father= John J born in Georgia, Mother born in Georgia. single white

Portrait-0-Female-clear

Sudie

F, #6803, b. about 1875, d. DECEASED

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

Partner: John J Murphy (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Ellen P Murphy+ (b. 27 April 1893, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Edward L Murphy (b. about 1897, d. DECEASED)
Son*	John J Murphy (b. about 1899, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Dan A Murphy (b. about 1900, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Michael A Murphy (b. about 1903, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Margaret Murphy (b. about 1906, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Sudie died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born about 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA. Note: US 1920 Cesus.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1875
Birth
About 1875 | Pennsylvania, USA
Sudie was born about 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA. Note: US 1920 Cesus.

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sudie has the reference number 6803.

Ethnicity

Irish

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USA, Pennsylvania

Portrait-0-Male-clear

(Unknown)

M, #6804, d. DECEASED

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Sudie+ (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

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

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
IrelandG

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of (Unknown) was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 6804.

Ethnicity

Irish

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(Unknown)

F, #6805, d. DECEASED

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Sudie+ (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

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

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
IrelandG

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of (Unknown) was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 6805.

Ethnicity

Irish

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Murphy

M, #6806, d. DECEASED

England - All
England, London - ALL

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	John J Murphy+ (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in London, EnglandG.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
London, EnglandG

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Murphy has the reference number 6806.

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(Unknown)

F, #6807, d. DECEASED

England - All
England, London - ALL

Partner: Murphy (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	John J Murphy+ (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	(Unknown) died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in London, EnglandG.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
London, EnglandG

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 6807.

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Edward L Murphy

M, #6808, b. about 1897, d. DECEASED

Census 1920 USA
Mariners
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	John J Murphy (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Sudie (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Edward L Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born about 1897. Note: US 1920 Census.^1,2

Census Summary

Census
15 Jan 1920¹

Census
26 Jan 1920²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1897
Birth
About 1897
Edward L Murphy was born about 1897. Note: US 1920 Census.
Citations: 1,2
1920
Occupation
15 January 1920
Oiler on Steamship; Seaman.
Citation: 1
1920
Census
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Residence
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 426 Whittaker Street.
1920
Census
26 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 303 Harris Street East (Brother-in-Law's House, Edward was counted twice in this census.)
Citation: 2
1920
Occupation
26 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Marine Mechanic in Shipping (counted twice in this census.)
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward L Murphy has the reference number 6808.

Ethnicity

50.00% Irish
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: John J Murphy, 426 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. 15 Jan 1920:
John J Murphy 55 years, Head, Father & Mother born in England, White, Rented home, Immigrated in 1886, Read & write, Image 104.
Sudie Murphy, 45 years, Born in Pennsylvania, Wife of head, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Married, White, read & write.
Eddie Murphy, aged 23 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania (contradicts above), Mother born in Georgia, Single, White, read & write.
Dan A Murphy 20 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write
Michael A Murphy, aged 17 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, single, white, read & write.
Margaret Murphy, 14 years born in Georgia, Daughter of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write.
John J Murphy aged 21, born in Georgia, Son of Head, single, white, read & write.
Arthur Dowling, 3 years 7 months, born in Georgia, grandson of Head, Father= John J born in Georgia, Mother born in Georgia. single white
[S353] SOURCE (Short): US Government, Title: United States of America 1920 Census

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John J Murphy

M, #6809, b. about 1899, d. DECEASED

Census 1920 USA
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	John J Murphy (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Sudie (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	John J Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born about 1899. Note: US 1920 Census.

Census Summary

Census
15 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1899
Birth
About 1899
John J Murphy was born about 1899. Note: US 1920 Census.
1920
Residence
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Census
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John J Murphy has the reference number 6809.

Ethnicity

50.00% Irish
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: John J Murphy, 426 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. 15 Jan 1920:
John J Murphy 55 years, Head, Father & Mother born in England, White, Rented home, Immigrated in 1886, Read & write, Image 104.
Sudie Murphy, 45 years, Born in Pennsylvania, Wife of head, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Married, White, read & write.
Eddie Murphy, aged 23 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania (contradicts above), Mother born in Georgia, Single, White, read & write.
Dan A Murphy 20 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write
Michael A Murphy, aged 17 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, single, white, read & write.
Margaret Murphy, 14 years born in Georgia, Daughter of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write.
John J Murphy aged 21, born in Georgia, Son of Head, single, white, read & write.
Arthur Dowling, 3 years 7 months, born in Georgia, grandson of Head, Father= John J born in Georgia, Mother born in Georgia. single white

Portrait-0-Male-clear

Dan A Murphy

M, #6810, b. about 1900, d. DECEASED

Administrators
Census 1920 USA
Clerks
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	John J Murphy (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Sudie (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Dan A Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born about 1900. Note: US 1920 Census.¹

Census Summary

Census
15 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1900
Birth
About 1900
Dan A Murphy was born about 1900. Note: US 1920 Census.
Citation: 1
1920
Residence
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 426 Whiaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Census
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Occupation
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Clerk at R.R. Office.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Dan A Murphy has the reference number 6810.

Ethnicity

50.00% Irish
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: John J Murphy, 426 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. 15 Jan 1920:
John J Murphy 55 years, Head, Father & Mother born in England, White, Rented home, Immigrated in 1886, Read & write, Image 104.
Sudie Murphy, 45 years, Born in Pennsylvania, Wife of head, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Married, White, read & write.
Eddie Murphy, aged 23 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania (contradicts above), Mother born in Georgia, Single, White, read & write.
Dan A Murphy 20 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write
Michael A Murphy, aged 17 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, single, white, read & write.
Margaret Murphy, 14 years born in Georgia, Daughter of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write.
John J Murphy aged 21, born in Georgia, Son of Head, single, white, read & write.
Arthur Dowling, 3 years 7 months, born in Georgia, grandson of Head, Father= John J born in Georgia, Mother born in Georgia. single white

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Michael A Murphy

M, #6811, b. about 1903, d. DECEASED

Administrators
Census 1920 USA
Clerks
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	John J Murphy (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Sudie (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Michael A Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born about 1903. Note: US 1920 Census.

Census Summary

Census
15 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1903
Birth
About 1903
Michael A Murphy was born about 1903. Note: US 1920 Census.
1920
Residence
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Census
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Occupation
15 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Clerk at R.R. Office.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Michael A Murphy has the reference number 6811.

Ethnicity

50.00% Irish
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: John J Murphy, 426 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. 15 Jan 1920:
John J Murphy 55 years, Head, Father & Mother born in England, White, Rented home, Immigrated in 1886, Read & write, Image 104.
Sudie Murphy, 45 years, Born in Pennsylvania, Wife of head, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Married, White, read & write.
Eddie Murphy, aged 23 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania (contradicts above), Mother born in Georgia, Single, White, read & write.
Dan A Murphy 20 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write
Michael A Murphy, aged 17 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, single, white, read & write.
Margaret Murphy, 14 years born in Georgia, Daughter of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write.
John J Murphy aged 21, born in Georgia, Son of Head, single, white, read & write.
Arthur Dowling, 3 years 7 months, born in Georgia, grandson of Head, Father= John J born in Georgia, Mother born in Georgia. single white

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Margaret Murphy

M, #6812, b. about 1906, d. DECEASED

Census 1920 USA
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	John J Murphy (b. about 1865, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Sudie (b. about 1875, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Margaret Murphy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born about 1906. Note: US 1920 Census.

Census Summary

Census
13 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1906
Birth
About 1906
Margaret Murphy was born about 1906. Note: US 1920 Census.
1920
Residence
13 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1
1920
Census
13 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 426 Whitaker Street.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Margaret Murphy has the reference number 6812.

Ethnicity

50.00% Irish
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: John J Murphy, 426 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia. 15 Jan 1920:
John J Murphy 55 years, Head, Father & Mother born in England, White, Rented home, Immigrated in 1886, Read & write, Image 104.
Sudie Murphy, 45 years, Born in Pennsylvania, Wife of head, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Married, White, read & write.
Eddie Murphy, aged 23 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania (contradicts above), Mother born in Georgia, Single, White, read & write.
Dan A Murphy 20 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write
Michael A Murphy, aged 17 years, born in Georgia, Son of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, single, white, read & write.
Margaret Murphy, 14 years born in Georgia, Daughter of Head, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Georgia, Single, white, read & write.
John J Murphy aged 21, born in Georgia, Son of Head, single, white, read & write.
Arthur Dowling, 3 years 7 months, born in Georgia, grandson of Head, Father= John J born in Georgia, Mother born in Georgia. single white

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William Patrick Dowling¹

M, #6814, b. 1830, d. 14 December 1866

Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Meath - ALL
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Partner: Anna E McCormick (b. 1833, d. 24 December 1866)

Children:

Son*	William Patrick Dowling+ (b. 1862, d. 1889)
Daughter*	Margaret Rose Dowling (b. 1864, d. 15 January 1912)
Son*	John Emmett Dowling+ (b. 24 June 1865, d. 1 September 1901)

Vital Facts

Marriage	William Patrick Dowling and Anna E McCormick were married in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA, Catholic Cathedral.
Birth	He was born in 1830 in Meath, Ireland.²
Death	He died on 14 December 1866, in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA.³

Census Summary

Census
5 Jul 1860²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Patrick Dowling
Citation: 2
Name Wm Dowling
Citation: 4
Marriage | Anna E McCormick
Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Anna E McCormick
Birth in 1833 | Meath, Ireland
Death: on 24 December 1866 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
William Patrick Dowling and Anna E McCormick were married in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA, Catholic Cathedral.
Residence
Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Birth
Between 1829 and 1830 | Meath, Ireland
Citation: 5
1830
Birth
1830 | Meath, Ireland
Citation: 2
1852~22
Marriage | Anna E McCormick
23 February 1852
Anna E McCormick
Age ~19
Birth in 1833 | Meath, Ireland
Death: on 24 December 1866 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
He and Anna E McCormick were married on 23 February 1852 March.
Citation: 1
1860~30
Residence
5 July 1860 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 705; District 1.
Citation: 2
1860~30
Occupation
5 July 1860 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Superintendent of Drays.
Citation: 2
1860~30
Census
5 July 1860 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital Status: APPARENTLY Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

1866~36
Death
14 December 1866 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Patrick Dowling has the reference number 6814.

From: "JOHN OLIVE" >
Subject: Patrick Dowling
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 00:14:54 -0400

Looking for information on Patrick Dowling born in County Meath, Ireland,
1829-1830. He married Anna McCormick who was born in County Meath,
Ireland in 1833. They were married at the Catholic Cathedral in Savannah,
Georgia. They both died in December 1866.

Would like to know the parents of Patrick and when he came to the U.S.
Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

Mary.

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[S974] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for Patrick Dowling
[S3007] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165686%2F00090&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000658403990,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK household if Savannah District 1, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; post office Savannah; Roll M653_115, page 86, image 87,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 1999:-
Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place
Dowling Male 30 Patrick 1830 Meath Ireland
Dowling Female 24 Anna E 1836 Meath Ireland
Gaffney Female 14 Mary 1846 Meath Ireland

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Patrick-001.jpg
Database online. Savannah District 1, Chatham, Georgia, post office Savannah, roll M653_115, page 86, image 87.
[S974] SOURCE (Short): Ancestry.com, Title: OneWorldTree, Citation Detail: Database online.
[S3557] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004263397/00206/009&expand=true,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WM in John Daly household of Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Daly Male 40 1830 Georgia Margareth Daly Female 40 1830 Georgia James Daly Male 13 1857 Georgia James Daly Male 35 1835 Georgia Mary Brannan Female 14 1856 Georgia Wm Dowling Male 8 1862 Georgia John Dowling Male 5 1865 Georgia Marg Dowling Female 6 1864 Georgia John Reilly Male 25 1845 Georgia Peggy Roberts Female 52 1818 Georgia,
Citation Text: Collatred by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 1996:-

Census-1870-USA-Dowling-John-0001.jpg
Database online. Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, post office Savannah, roll 141, page 447, image 203.
[S3558] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157339%2F00581&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000111277787,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN E in John W Reilly household of 458 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; NARA film: T9-0138; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John W. Reilly Self Married Male 34 1846 Georgia Mary I. Reilly Wife Married Female 28 1852 Georgia Mary B. Hassett Mother Widowed Female 58 1822 Ireland William B Hassett Son Single Male 34 1846 Georgia Mary M. Reilly Daughter Single Female 7 1873 Georgia Sarah E. Reilly Daughter Single Female 5 1875 Georgia John W. Reilly Son Single Male 1 1879 Georgia Emma Maxwell Other Single Female 35 1845 Georgia John E. Dowling Other Single Male 14 1866 Georgia,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 1997:-

Census-1880-Dowling-John-1866-GA-Chatham-Savannah

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Anna E McCormick¹

F, #6815, b. 1833, d. 24 December 1866

Cause of Death
Census 1860 USA
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Meath - ALL
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Partner: William Patrick Dowling (b. 1830, d. 14 December 1866)

Children:

Son*	William Patrick Dowling+ (b. 1862, d. 1889)
Daughter*	Margaret Rose Dowling (b. 1864, d. 15 January 1912)
Son*	John Emmett Dowling+ (b. 24 June 1865, d. 1 September 1901)

Vital Facts

Marriage	Anna E McCormick and William Patrick Dowling were married in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA, Catholic Cathedral.
Birth	She was born in 1833 in Meath, Ireland.¹
Death	She died on 24 December 1866, in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA.^2,1,2

Census Summary

Census
5 Jul 1860³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Anna McCormick
Name Anna E Dowling
Citation: 3
Birth
Meath, Ireland
Citation: 4
Marriage | William Patrick Dowling
Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
William Patrick Dowling
Birth in 1830 | Meath, Ireland
Death: on 14 December 1866 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Anna E McCormick and William Patrick Dowling were married in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA, Catholic Cathedral.
1833
Birth
1833 | Meath, Ireland
Citation: 1
1836
Birth
1836 | Meath, Ireland
Citations: 3,4
1852~19
Marriage | William Patrick Dowling
23 February 1852
William Patrick Dowling
Age ~22
Birth in 1830 | Meath, Ireland
Death: on 14 December 1866 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
She and William Patrick Dowling were married on 23 February 1852 March.
Citation: 2
1860~27
Residence
5 July 1860 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: 705; District 1.
Citation: 3
1860~27
Occupation
5 July 1860 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Mantua Maker (loose gown worn over a petticoat.)
Citation: 3
1860~27
Census
5 July 1860 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital Status: APPARENTY Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

1866~33
Death
December 1866
1866~33
Death
24 December 1866 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Citations: 2,1,2

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Anna E McCormick has the reference number 6815.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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This person appears in the following lists:-

[S974] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for John Emmett Dowling
[S974] SOURCE (Short): Ancestry.com, Title: OneWorldTree, Citation Detail: Database online.
[S3007] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1860%2F005165686%2F00090&parentid=USC%2F1860%2F0000658403990,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK household if Savannah District 1, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; post office Savannah; Roll M653_115, page 86, image 87,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 1999:-
Last name Gender Age First name(s) Birth year Birth place
Dowling Male 30 Patrick 1830 Meath Ireland
Dowling Female 24 Anna E 1836 Meath Ireland
Gaffney Female 14 Mary 1846 Meath Ireland

Census-1860-USA-Dowling-Patrick-001.jpg
Database online. Savannah District 1, Chatham, Georgia, post office Savannah, roll M653_115, page 86, image 87.
[S3558] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=USC%2F1880%2F005157339%2F00581&parentid=USC%2F1880%2F1000111277787,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN E in John W Reilly household of 458 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; NARA film: T9-0138; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Birth place John W. Reilly Self Married Male 34 1846 Georgia Mary I. Reilly Wife Married Female 28 1852 Georgia Mary B. Hassett Mother Widowed Female 58 1822 Ireland William B Hassett Son Single Male 34 1846 Georgia Mary M. Reilly Daughter Single Female 7 1873 Georgia Sarah E. Reilly Daughter Single Female 5 1875 Georgia John W. Reilly Son Single Male 1 1879 Georgia Emma Maxwell Other Single Female 35 1845 Georgia John E. Dowling Other Single Male 14 1866 Georgia,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study 1997:-

Census-1880-Dowling-John-1866-GA-Chatham-Savannah

Portrait-0-Male-clear

McCaffrey

M, #6816, d. DECEASED

Partner: (Unknown) (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Ellen Genevieve McCaffrey+ (b. 8 March 1865, d. 27 October 1928)

Vital Facts

Death	McCaffrey died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in IrelandG.^1,2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
IrelandG
Citations: 1,2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study McCaffrey has the reference number 6816.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

[S354] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: Ellen Dowling, 109 McDonougho Street, Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia, USA on 26-27 Apr 1910:
Ellen Dowling aged 45 born in Georgia, Head, Widowed, Father & Mother born in Ireland, white. No Occ
Willie Dowling aged 23, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Pattern Maker in PipeFoundry
Harry Dowling aged 18, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, No Occ,
Arthur Dowling aged 16, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Apprentice Locomotive Shop
Annie Dowling aged 12, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, No occ
[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: Nellie Dowling at 109 McDonough Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA on 7-8 January 1920:
Nellie Dowling, Head, 54 years Widowed, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Occ: None
William P Dowling, Son, 32 years Married, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: Brass ? at Foundry
Marie Dowling, Daughter-in-law, 25 years Married, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: None
Anne Dowling, Daughter, 22 Years, Single, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: Stenographer at ? Co
William P Dowling, Grandson, 1 month, single, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia. Occ: None

Portrait-0-Female-clear

(Unknown)

F, #6817, d. DECEASED

Partner: McCaffrey (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Ellen Genevieve McCaffrey+ (b. 8 March 1865, d. 27 October 1928)

Vital Facts

Death	(Unknown) died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in IrelandG.^1,2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
IrelandG
Citations: 1,2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of (Unknown) was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 6817.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S354] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: Ellen Dowling, 109 McDonougho Street, Savannah Ward 3, Chatham, Georgia, USA on 26-27 Apr 1910:
Ellen Dowling aged 45 born in Georgia, Head, Widowed, Father & Mother born in Ireland, white. No Occ
Willie Dowling aged 23, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Pattern Maker in PipeFoundry
Harry Dowling aged 18, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, No Occ,
Arthur Dowling aged 16, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Apprentice Locomotive Shop
Annie Dowling aged 12, born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, No occ
[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: Nellie Dowling at 109 McDonough Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA on 7-8 January 1920:
Nellie Dowling, Head, 54 years Widowed, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Occ: None
William P Dowling, Son, 32 years Married, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: Brass ? at Foundry
Marie Dowling, Daughter-in-law, 25 years Married, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: None
Anne Dowling, Daughter, 22 Years, Single, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: Stenographer at ? Co
William P Dowling, Grandson, 1 month, single, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia. Occ: None

Portrait-0-Male-clear

William Patrick Dowling¹

M, #6818, b. 1862, d. 1889

Cause of Death
Census 1870 USA
Death Age
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	William Patrick Dowling (b. 1830, d. 14 December 1866)
Mother*	Anna E McCormick (b. 1833, d. 24 December 1866)

Partner: Josie McGrath (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Eileen Dowling (d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Marie Dowling (b. 9 July 1890, d. 29 November 1981)

Vital Facts

Birth	William Patrick Dowling was born in 1862 in Georgia, USA.²
Marriage	He and Josie McGrath were married in 1886.^3,3
Death	He died in 1889.³

Census Summary

Census
20 Jul 1870²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Wm Dowling
Citation: 2
1862
Birth
1862 | Georgia, USA
Citation: 2
1870~8
Residence
20 July 1870 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: (1325) Post Office: Savannah, Geo; John Daly residence.
Citation: 2
1870~8
Census
20 July 1870 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: (Unknown.)
Citation: 2
1870~8
Occupation
20 July 1870 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
At School.
Citation: 2
1886~24
Marriage | Josie McGrath
1886
Josie McGrath
Death: DECEASED
Citations: 3,3

Events - Death & Burial

1889~27
Death
1889
Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Patrick Dowling has the reference number 6818.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S974] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for Eileen Dowling
[S3557] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004263397/00206/009&expand=true,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WM in John Daly household of Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Daly Male 40 1830 Georgia Margareth Daly Female 40 1830 Georgia James Daly Male 13 1857 Georgia James Daly Male 35 1835 Georgia Mary Brannan Female 14 1856 Georgia Wm Dowling Male 8 1862 Georgia John Dowling Male 5 1865 Georgia Marg Dowling Female 6 1864 Georgia John Reilly Male 25 1845 Georgia Peggy Roberts Female 52 1818 Georgia,
Citation Text: Collatred by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 1996:-

Census-1870-USA-Dowling-John-0001.jpg
Database online. Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, post office Savannah, roll 141, page 447, image 203.
[S974] SOURCE (Short): Ancestry.com, Title: OneWorldTree, Citation Detail: Database online.

Portrait-0-Female-clear-single

Margaret Rose Dowling¹

F, #6819, b. 1864, d. 15 January 1912

Cause of Death
Census 1870 USA
Death Age
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All

Father*	William Patrick Dowling (b. 1830, d. 14 December 1866)
Mother*	Anna E McCormick (b. 1833, d. 24 December 1866)

Vital Facts

Birth	Margaret Rose Dowling was born in 1864 in Georgia, USA.²
Death	She died on 15 January 1912.¹

Census Summary

Census
20 Jul 1870²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Marg Dowling
Citation: 2
1864
Birth
1864 | Georgia, USA
Citation: 2
1870~6
Census
20 July 1870 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: (Unknown.)
Citation: 2
1870~6
Residence
20 July 1870 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: (1325) Post Office: Savannah, Geo; John Daly residence.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

1912~48
Death
15 January 1912
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Margaret Rose Dowling has the reference number 6819.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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This person appears in the following lists:-

[S974] SOURCE: (Full): Ancestry.com,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Detail: Database online.,
Citation Text: Record for Patrick Dowling
[S3557] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=USC/1870/004263397/00206/009&expand=true,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WM in John Daly household of Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States of America; First name(s) Last name Gender Age Birth year Birth place John Daly Male 40 1830 Georgia Margareth Daly Female 40 1830 Georgia James Daly Male 13 1857 Georgia James Daly Male 35 1835 Georgia Mary Brannan Female 14 1856 Georgia Wm Dowling Male 8 1862 Georgia John Dowling Male 5 1865 Georgia Marg Dowling Female 6 1864 Georgia John Reilly Male 25 1845 Georgia Peggy Roberts Female 52 1818 Georgia,
Citation Text: Collatred by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) 1996:-

Census-1870-USA-Dowling-John-0001.jpg
Database online. Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, post office Savannah, roll 141, page 447, image 203.

Portrait-Dowling-William-P-1919-2008

William Patrick Dowling

M, #6820, b. 18 November 1919, d. 6 October 2008

Cause of Death
Census 1920 USA
Death Age
Military Service
Religious Workers
USA, Georgia - All
USA, Indiana - All
USA, Pennsylvania

Father*	William Patrick Dowling (b. 2 July 1887, d. 18 August 1966)
Mother*	Marie Adeline Stegin (b. 18 December 1894, d. 21 February 1989)

Vital Facts

Birth	William Patrick Dowling was born on 18 November 1919 in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
Death	He died on 6 October 2008, in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Note: Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Census Summary

Census
7 Jan 1920¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Award of Medal
American Sevice Medal in on.
Award of Medal
Phillipine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star in on.
Award of Medal
Good Conduct Medal in on.
Award of Medal
Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars in on.
Education
Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
William Patrick Dowling was educated in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Marist School for Boys, Benedictine Military School and Savannah High School.
Occupation
Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Priest.
Award of Medal
World War II Victory Medal in on.
Residence
Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Detail: Rose of Sharon Apartments.
1919
Birth
18 November 1919 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
19200
Census
7 January 1920 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Enumerated on the census as 109 McDonough Street.
Citation: 1
Education
Between 1938 and 1940 | Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USAG
He was educated in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USAG, between 1938 and 1940. Correspondence Course in Chemical Engineering at International Correspondence School.
Occupation
Between June 1938 and July 1943 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Foundry Worker in father's foundry.
194323
Military
9 July 1943 | Fort McPherson, Georgia, USA
Third Aircraft Repair Unit (Floating) Overseas.
Military
Between 15 November 1944 and October 1945 | Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
+ Panama Canal Zone, Finchaffen & Hollandia in New Guinea; Tacloban, Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Subic Bay & Manilla in the Pacific Islands.
194626
Military
6 February 1946
Discharged as Technical Sergeant.
195434
Ordination
22 May 1954 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
He was ordained on 22 May 1954 in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA, Cathedral of St. John The Baptist.
Occupation
Between June 1954 and July 1957 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Assistant Pastor at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Occupation
Between July 1957 and June 1958 | Columbus North, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Assistant Pastor at Holy Family Church.
Occupation
Between 15 June 1958 and 15 June 1968 | Columbus North, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
196848
Occupation
15 June 1968 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Director of Social Services for Diocese of Savannah and Coordinator of the Social Apostolate.
Occupation
Between 1977 and 1984 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Pastor of Our Lady Star and Sea Parish, St. Marys.

Events - Death & Burial

200888
Death
6 October 2008 | Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA
William Patrick Dowling died on 6 October 2008, in Savannah City, Chatham, Georgia, USA. Note: Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Patrick Dowling has the reference number 6820.
Title
He held the title of "Father."

Source: Leger-Enquirer.com - Columbus and Valley's Home Page Obituaries. On 15 Nov 2008

http://www.legacy.com/Ledger-Enquirer/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=118565909

William P. Dowling, Jr. November 18, 1919 - October 6, 2008 SAVANNAH, GA - Father William P. Dowling, Jr., died on October 6 at the Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, after a long illness. William Patrick Dowling was born on November 18, 1919 in Savannah. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Savannah at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Savannah on May 22, 1954.
Father Dowling's first appointment was as assistant pastor at Blessed Sacrament Church, Savannah, from June 1954 until July 1957. He was then appointed assistant pastor at Holy Family Church in Columbus from July 1957 until June 15, 1958. His next appointment was as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Columbus from June 15, 1958 until June 15, 1968. Under his leadership, the parish's membership increased from 120 members to 3,000 and in those ten years the parish's budget increased to $110,000.00 per year. During this time, he was also administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes School from 1960 to 1968 and confessor to the sisters at Saint Francis Hospital also in Columbus (1961).
On June 15, 1968, Father Dowling was appointed Director of Social Services for the Diocese of Savannah and Coordinator of the Social Apostolate. Father Dowling was pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Saint Marys, from 1977 to 1984, when he retired from active ministry, although he continued to administer that parish until June 1985.
In recent years, Father Dowling was in residence at the Rose of Sharon Apartments in Savannah, where he celebrated Mass for the residents three times a week. He also prayed the Rosary with residents, provided the Sacrament of Reconciliation and held discussion groups. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Patrick Dowling Sr. and Marie Stegin Dowling, and by his sister Mary Dowling Rossiter (Jim) and is survived by a brother, Joseph S. Dowling (Angela) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, two sisters, Lillian Dowling Odom (Jim) and Ann Dowling Farr (Joe), and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist on Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9 at the Cathedral. Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James C. Rossiter Jr., James C. Rossiter III, William D. Rossiter, Konrad Clemens, Joseph D. Farr Jr., Bill Lavan and Joseph K. Ebberwein. Remembrances may be made to the Catholic Diocese of Savannah, 601 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Source: http://oneinchrist.info/ on 15 Nov 2008
Reverend William P. Dowling, Jr. - SAVANNAH,GA

Father William P. Dowling, Jr., died on October 6, 2008 at the Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, GA after a long illness.

William Patrick Dowling was born on November 18, 1919, in Savannah. He was the first child of William Patrick Dowling, Sr., and Marie Stegin Dowling. He attended Marist School for Boys, Benedictine Military School, and Savannah High School, from which he was graduated in 1938. After graduation he worked in his father's foundry from June 1938 until July 1943, learning all the technical and administrative skills of the business. During this time he also studied and took a correspondence course in chemical engineering from International Correspondence School, Scranton, Pennsylvania, from 1938 to 1940.

On July 9, 1943, he was inducted into military service at Fort McPherson, Georgia. He served overseas with the Third Aircraft Repair Unit (Floating) from November 15, 1944, until October 1945 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Panama Canal Zone; Finchaffen and Hollandia in New Guinea; Tacloban, Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Subic Bay, and Manila in the Phillippine Islands. He received numerous decorations for his military service, including the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and the American Service Medal. He was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant on February 6, 1946.

After military service, he entered the seminary and in 1948 earned an Associate's degree from Saint Bernard College, Cullman, Alabama. He then went to Rome, Italy, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 1950. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Theology from Saint Mary's University, Baltimore, in 1953, and Licentiate in Sacred Theology from Saint Mary's University in 1954. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Savannah at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist on May 22, 1954. He later earned a Master's Degree in Psychology from Valdosta State University.

Father Dowling's first appointment was as assistant pastor at Blessed Sacrament Church, Savannah, from June 1954 until July 1957, serving as spiritual director for the Legion of Mary from 1956. He was then appointed assistant pastor at Holy Family Church in Columbus, from July 1957 until June 15, 1958. His next appointment was as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes church in Columbus from June 15, 1958 until June 15, 1968. Under his leadership, the parish's membership increased from 120 members to 3,000 and in those ten years the parish's budget increased to $110,000.00 per year. During this time, he was also administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes School from 1960 to 1968 and confessor to the sisters at Saint Francis Hospital also in Columbus (1961).

On June 15, 1968, Father Dowling was appointed Director of Social Services for the Diocese of Savannah and Coordinator of the Social Apostolate. Father Dowling was pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Saint Marys, from 1977 to 1984, when he retired from the active ministry, although he continued to administer that parish until June 1985.

Father Dowling was a member of the Board of Directors of the Economic Opportunity Authority (Savannah); a member of the Executive Council of the Model Cities Program for Savannah as a representative elected by the residence of the Model Cities Area; a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission (August 1963); a member of the Diocesan Ecumenical Commission (March 1966), the Board of Consultors (1966), and the Presbyteral Council (1966). He also served as a liaison to the Georgia Council of Churches. Father Dowling was also a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Georgia Council on Human Relations, the Chatham Clergy Conference, the Catholic Theological Society, the Chatham Crusade for Voters and the Liturgical Conference.

In his final years, Father Dowling was in residence at the Rose of Sharon Apartments, in Savannah, where he celebrated Mass for the residents three times a week. He also prayed the Rosary with residents, provided the Sacrament of Reconciliation and held discussion groups.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Mary Dowling Rossiter (Jim) and is survived by one brother, Joseph S. Dowling (Angela) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, two sisters, Lillian Dowling Odom (Jim) and Ann Dowling Farr (Joe), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Father Dowling was buried in the Catholic Cemetery after Mass at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist on Thursday, October 9, 2008.

Pallbearers were James C. Rossiter Jr., James C. Rossiter III, William D. Rossiter, Konrad Clemens, Joseph D. Farr Jr., Bill Lavan and Joseph K. Ebberwein.

Remembrances may be made to the Catholic Diocese of Savannah, 601 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

Letter to the Editor - Savannah News
November 4, 2008

Dowling and Anderson will be missed

How fortunate for all residents of the Rose of Sharon to have known two former residents - Reverend Father William P. Dowling, Jr. and Corinne Anderson

Father Dowling's obituary in your paper revealed what a remarkable contribution he gave to mankind, i.e., his church, his country, Marist School, Benedictine, Savannah High, pastor-assistant at Blessed Sacrament Church of Savannah, Holy Family Church in Columbus, Our Lady of Lourdes and much more. Father Dowling's membership included the NAACP, Chatham Crusade for Voters and Georgia Council on Human Relations.

When I joined Troop 15 of the Boy Scouts, Bill Dowling was assistant to Julius Drake, Scout Master, at Sacred Heart Church and at Camp Strachan. He coached me from tenderfoot to 1st class, to star.

Fr. Dowling's laptop computer was open for all to learn. Omitted from your fine article was his membership in Mensa.

Corinne Anderson was the widow of a great artist, the latter being "artist in residence at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.-The Homestead."

As a resident here at the Rose of Sharon, she was not only a highly intelligent lady, but superior in her many endeavors - graduate of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Phi Beta Kappa, expert at basketball, tennis, equestrian and poetry.

It is incongruous to this writer how much Bill Dowling and Corinne Anderson had in common. Both are a great loss for so many.

F. WYLLY CLARKE
Savannah.

Ethnicity

12.50% Irish
87.50% No 'National Origin' data found for this person

Photo-Dowling-William-P-1919-2008

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

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[S353] SOURCE: (Full): US Government,
Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
Citation Text: Nellie Dowling at 109 McDonough Street, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA on 7-8 January 1920:
Nellie Dowling, Head, 54 years Widowed, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Ireland, Occ: None
William P Dowling, Son, 32 years Married, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: Brass ? at Foundry
Marie Dowling, Daughter-in-law, 25 years Married, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: None
Anne Dowling, Daughter, 22 Years, Single, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia, Occ: Stenographer at ? Co
William P Dowling, Grandson, 1 month, single, Born in Georgia, Father & Mother born in Georgia. Occ: None

Portrait-0-Male-clear

William Patrick Dowling^1,2,3,4

M, #6821, b. 2 July 1887, d. 18 August 1966