Person Page 2,283

Elizabeth Nolan¹

F, #57051, b. 28 December 1923, d. DECEASED

Father*	Edward Nolan (b. 1888, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ellen Dowling (b. 6 September 1893, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Elizabeth Nolan died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 28 December 1923 in Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Laois, IrelandG. Note: Sleaty Road, Barony: Cullenagh; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: mother Ellen Nolan of Sleaty Road, Queens Co.; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
28 December 1923 | Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Laois, IrelandG
Elizabeth Nolan was born on 28 December 1923 in Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Laois, IrelandG. Note: Sleaty Road, Barony: Cullenagh; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: mother Ellen Nolan of Sleaty Road, Queens Co.; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Nolan was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Nolan has the reference number 57051.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Ireland, Laois, Abbeyleix

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01115/1467422.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: NOLAN, ELIZABETH; Date of Birth: 28 December 1923; Group Registration ID: 1997183; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Elizabeth Nolan"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Eliza Summers¹

F, #57052, b. 1866, d. DECEASED

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Pedigree Link

Father*	Patrick Somers (d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Ellen Summers (b. 1821, d. DECEASED)

Partner: George James Dowling (b. 1849, d. 4 June 1893)

Children:

Daughter*

Ellen Dowling+ (b. 6 September 1893, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Eliza Summers died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1866 in Carlow, IrelandG.²
Marriage	She and George James Dowling were married on 31 May 1892 in Rathvilly, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Rathvilly; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: Patrick Murphy & Mary Murphy; Index: Baltinglass - 1892.³

Census Summary

1900

Census
31 Mar 1901²

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911⁴

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Eliza Somers
Citation: 3
Name Elizabeth Doolan
Citation: 4
Name Elizabeth Dowling
Citation: 2
Name Eliza Dowling
Citation: 1
Aka Elizabeth Somers
Citation: 2
1865
Birth
1865 | Carlow, IrelandG
Citation: 4
1866
Birth
1866 | Carlow, IrelandG
Citation: 2
1892
Marriage | George James Dowling
31 May 1892 | Rathvilly, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
George James Dowling
Age ~43
Birth in 1849 | Ballybit, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Death: on 4 June 1893 | Carlow City, Carlow, Ireland
Eliza Summers and George James Dowling were married on 31 May 1892 in Rathvilly, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Rathvilly; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: Patrick Murphy & Mary Murphy; Index: Baltinglass - 1892.
Citation: 3
1892
Occupation
31 May 1892 | Knocknagan, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Servant.
Citation: 3
1892
Residence
31 May 1892 | Knocknagan, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: (at Marriage to George Doolan.)
Citation: 3
1893
Residence
1893 | Knocknagan, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of daughter Ellen Dowling.)
Citation: 1
1893
Event or Activity
4 June 1893 | Carlow City, Carlow, Ireland
She was in Carlow City, Carlow, Ireland, on 4 June 1893. Note: (Death of husband George James Doolan of hepititis.)
Citation: 5
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: House 2 Tobinstown, Williamstown.
Citation: 2
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Domestic Servant.
Citation: 2
1901
Education
31 March 1901 | IrelandG
She was educated in IrelandG, on 31 March 1901. "Illeterate."
Citation: 2
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in IrelandG.
Citations: 2,4
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 4
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: House 4 Tobinstown, Williamstown.
Citation: 4
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
General Servant.
Citation: 4
1911
Education
2 April 1911 | IrelandG
She was educated in IrelandG, on 2 April 1911. Cannot read.
Citation: 4
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
She was shown 1 child still living out of 1 on 2 April 1911 in Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland.
Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Eliza Summers had the following associates: "Patrick Murphy & Mary Murphy."
Citation: 3
National Origin
The national origin of Eliza Summers was Irish.
Citations: 2,4
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Eliza Summers has the reference number 57052.

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:-

Baltinglass District
Cause of Death
Census 1901 Ireland
Census 1911 Ireland
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Carlow - All

[S5754] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1893/02283/1857068.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, ELLEN; Group Registration ID: 9722677; SR District Reg Area: Baltinglass; Mother's Birth Surname: Null; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Ellen Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S3289] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000415179/,
Citation Detail: Census for SOMERS, ELLEN household of House 2 Tobinstown, Williamstown, Carlow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Somers Ellen 80 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Cook Illeterate - Widow - Dowling Elizabeth 35 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow Domestic Servant Illeterate - Widow - Dowling Ellen 7 Female Grand Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow Scholar Read and write - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5525] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1892/10633/5874261.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOOLAN GEORGE; Party 2 Name: ELIZA SOMERS; Date of Event: 31 May 1892; Group Registration ID: 2413516; SR District Reg Area: Baltinglass; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for George Doolan and Eliza Somers"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S1393] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001659602/,
Citation Detail: Census for SOMERS, ELLEN household of House 4 Tobinstown, Williamstown, Carlow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Somers Ellen 90 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Carlow - Can read - Widow - 50 3 3 Doolan Elizabeth 46 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow General Servant Cannot read - Widow - 2 1 1,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S3737] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/deaths_returns/deaths_1893/05993/4704830.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOOLAN, GEORGE; Date of Death: 1893; Group Registration ID: 3903513; SR District Reg Area: Carlow; Deceased Age at Death: 44; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Death record for George Doolan"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ellen Summers¹

F, #57053, b. 1821, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Patrick Somers (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Eliza Summers+ (b. 1866, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Ellen Summers died DECEASED.
Marriage	She and Patrick Somers were married Married "50 years."²
Birth	She was born in 1821 in Wicklow, Ireland.³

Census Summary

1900

Census
31 Mar 1901³

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Ellen Somers
Citations: 3,2
Marriage | Patrick Somers
Patrick Somers
Death: DECEASED
Ellen Summers and Patrick Somers were married Married "50 years."
Citation: 2
1821
Birth
1821 | Carlow, IrelandG
Citation: 2
1821
Birth
1821 | Wicklow, Ireland
Citation: 3
1893
Event or Activity
6 September 1893 | Rathvilly, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
She was in Rathvilly, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland, on 6 September 1893. Note: Informant forbirth of granddaughter Ellen Dowling.
Citation: 1
1893
Residence
6 September 1893 | Rathvilly, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: Barony: Rathvilly; Poor Law Union: Baltinglass.
Citation: 1
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 80; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 3
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Cook.
Citation: 3
1901
Education
31 March 1901 | IrelandG
She was educated in IrelandG, on 31 March 1901. "Illeterate."
Citation: 3
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: House 2 Tobinstown, Williamstown.
Citation: 3
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in IrelandG.
Citations: 3,2
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
She was shown 3 children still living out of 3 on 2 April 1911 in Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland.
Citation: 2
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 90; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Tobinstown, Rathvilly, Carlow, Ireland
Detail: House 4 Tobinstown, Williamstown.
Citation: 2
1911
Education
2 April 1911 | IrelandG
She was educated in IrelandG, on 2 April 1911. Can read.
Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Ellen Summers was Irish.
Citations: 3,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellen Summers has the reference number 57053.

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:-

Census 1901 Ireland
Census 1911 Ireland
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Carlow - All
Ireland, Wicklow - ALL

[S5754] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1893/02283/1857068.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, ELLEN; Group Registration ID: 9722677; SR District Reg Area: Baltinglass; Mother's Birth Surname: Null; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 14 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Ellen Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S1393] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001659602/,
Citation Detail: Census for SOMERS, ELLEN household of House 4 Tobinstown, Williamstown, Carlow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Somers Ellen 90 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Carlow - Can read - Widow - 50 3 3 Doolan Elizabeth 46 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow General Servant Cannot read - Widow - 2 1 1,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S3289] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000415179/,
Citation Detail: Census for SOMERS, ELLEN household of House 2 Tobinstown, Williamstown, Carlow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Somers Ellen 80 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Cook Illeterate - Widow - Dowling Elizabeth 35 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow Domestic Servant Illeterate - Widow - Dowling Ellen 7 Female Grand Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow Scholar Read and write - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

John Dowling

M, #57054, d. DECEASED

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Partner:

Children:

Son*	George James Dowling+ (b. 1849, d. 4 June 1893)

Vital Facts

Death

John Dowling died DECEASED.

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name John Doolan
Citation: 1
1892
Occupation
Before 31 May 1892
Labourer.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 57054.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Cause of Death
Death Age
Labourers

[S5525] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1892/10633/5874261.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOOLAN GEORGE; Party 2 Name: ELIZA SOMERS; Date of Event: 31 May 1892; Group Registration ID: 2413516; SR District Reg Area: Baltinglass; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for George Doolan and Eliza Somers"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Patrick Somers¹

M, #57055, d. DECEASED

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Pedigree Link

Partner: Ellen Summers (b. 1821, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Eliza Summers+ (b. 1866, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Patrick Somers died DECEASED.
Marriage	He and Ellen Summers were married Married "50 years."²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Marriage | Ellen Summers
Ellen Summers
Birth in 1821 | Wicklow, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
Patrick Somers and Ellen Summers were married Married "50 years."
Citation: 2
1892
Occupation
Before 31 May 1892
Labourer.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick Somers has the reference number 57055.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Labourers

[S5525] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1892/10633/5874261.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOOLAN GEORGE; Party 2 Name: ELIZA SOMERS; Date of Event: 31 May 1892; Group Registration ID: 2413516; SR District Reg Area: Baltinglass; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for George Doolan and Eliza Somers"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S1393] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001659602/,
Citation Detail: Census for SOMERS, ELLEN household of House 4 Tobinstown, Williamstown, Carlow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Somers Ellen 90 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Carlow - Can read - Widow - 50 3 3 Doolan Elizabeth 46 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Carlow General Servant Cannot read - Widow - 2 1 1,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 15 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

James Dowling¹

M, #57056, b. 8 November 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Martin Dowling (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Mary Dunne (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	James Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born on 8 November 1923 in Killeshin, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland. Note: Barony: Slievemargy; Poor Law Union: Carlow; Province: Leinster: Informant: Father Martin Dowling of Killeshin; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
8 November 1923 | Killeshin, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland
James Dowling was born on 8 November 1923 in Killeshin, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland. Note: Barony: Slievemargy; Poor Law Union: Carlow; Province: Leinster: Informant: Father Martin Dowling of Killeshin; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of James Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 57056.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01115/1467420.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JAMES; Date of Birth: 8 November 1923; Group Registration ID: 1996888; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dunne; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for James Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Martin Dowling¹

M, #57057, b. before 1909, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Mary Dunne (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	James Dowling (b. 8 November 1923, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Martin Dowling died DECEASED.
Marriage	He and Mary Dunne were married.¹
Birth	He was born before 1909. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Marriage | Mary Dunne
Mary Dunne
Birth before 1909
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 1
1909
Birth
Before 1909
Martin Dowling was born before 1909. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1923
Residence
8 November 1923 | Killeshin, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son James Dowling.)
Citation: 1
1923
Occupation
8 November 1923 | Killeshin, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland
Labourer.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Martin Dowling has the reference number 57057.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Labourers

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01115/1467420.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JAMES; Date of Birth: 8 November 1923; Group Registration ID: 1996888; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dunne; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for James Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Mary Dunne¹

F, #57058, b. before 1909, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Martin Dowling (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	James Dowling (b. 8 November 1923, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Mary Dunne died DECEASED.
Marriage	She and Martin Dowling were married.¹
Birth	She was born before 1909. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Mary Dowling
Citation: 1
Marriage | Martin Dowling
Martin Dowling
Birth before 1909
Death: DECEASED
Citation: 1
1909
Birth
Before 1909
Mary Dunne was born before 1909. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1923
Residence
8 November 1923 | Killeshin, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son James Dowling.)
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dunne has the reference number 57058.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01115/1467420.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JAMES; Date of Birth: 8 November 1923; Group Registration ID: 1996888; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dunne; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for James Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Michael Kelly¹

M, #57059, b. 2 December 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Robert Kelly (b. about 1898, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Mary Ann Dowling (b. 1900, d. 9 December 1988)

Vital Facts

Death	Michael Kelly died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born on 2 December 1923 in Coorlaghan, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland. Note: "Coorlahane" (place not found); Informant: father Robert Kelly of Coorlahane; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
2 December 1923 | Coorlaghan, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland
Michael Kelly was born on 2 December 1923 in Coorlaghan, Killeshin, Laois, Ireland. Note: "Coorlahane" (place not found); Informant: father Robert Kelly of Coorlahane; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Michael Kelly was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Michael Kelly has the reference number 57059.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01115/1467420.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: KELLY, MICHAEL; Date of Birth: 2 December 1923; Group Registration ID: 1997378; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Michael Kelly"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Anne Sheehan¹

F, #57060, b. 12 October 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Joseph Sheehan (b. before 1 May 1898, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Anne Dowling (b. before 1 May 1898, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Anne Sheehan died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 12 October 1923 in Durrow, Durrow, Laois, Ireland. Note: Barony: Clarmallagh; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: mother Annie Sheehan of Durrow; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
12 October 1923 | Durrow, Durrow, Laois, Ireland
Anne Sheehan was born on 12 October 1923 in Durrow, Durrow, Laois, Ireland. Note: Barony: Clarmallagh; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: mother Annie Sheehan of Durrow; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Anne Sheehan was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Anne Sheehan has the reference number 57060.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01121/1469590.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: SHEEHAN, ANNIE; Date of Birth: 12 October 1923; Group Registration ID: 2038914; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Annie Sheehan"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Nora Clooney¹

F, #57061, b. 10 September 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	John Clooney (b. before 14 January 1897, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Mary Dowling (b. 18 December 1887, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Nora Clooney died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 10 September 1923 in Ballycuddahy, Aghaboe, Laois, Ireland. Note: "Ballycuddy" (place not found); Informant: father John Clooney of Ballycuddy; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
10 September 1923 | Ballycuddahy, Aghaboe, Laois, Ireland
Nora Clooney was born on 10 September 1923 in Ballycuddahy, Aghaboe, Laois, Ireland. Note: "Ballycuddy" (place not found); Informant: father John Clooney of Ballycuddy; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Nora Clooney was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Nora Clooney has the reference number 57061.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01121/1469588.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: CLOONEY, NORA; Date of Birth: 10 September 1923; Group Registration ID: 2039044; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Nora Clooney"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Brigid Dowling¹

F, #57062, b. 24 August 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Thomas Dowling (b. 1 March 1870, d. 13 March 1929)
Mother*	Annie Kilbride (b. 1885, d. UNKNOWN)

Vital Facts

Death	Brigid Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 24 August 1923 in Cappanacloughy, Clonenagh and Clonagheen, Laois, Ireland. Note: Informant: father Thomas Dowling of Cappanacloughy; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
24 August 1923 | Cappanacloughy, Clonenagh and Clonagheen, Laois, Ireland
Brigid Dowling was born on 24 August 1923 in Cappanacloughy, Clonenagh and Clonagheen, Laois, Ireland. Note: Informant: father Thomas Dowling of Cappanacloughy; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Brigid Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Brigid Dowling has the reference number 57062.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01127/1471703.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, BRIGID; Date of Birth: 24 August 1923; Group Registration ID: 2019496; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Kilbride; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Brigid Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Mary Dowling¹

F, #57063, b. 14 August 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Lawrence Dowling (b. 25 October 1880, d. 13 August 1969)
Mother*	Mary Anne Collins (b. 1890, d. 3 December 1935)

Vital Facts

Death	Mary Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 14 August 1923 in Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland. Note: Informant: mother Maryanne Dowling of Attanagh; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
14 August 1923 | Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland
Mary Dowling was born on 14 August 1923 in Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland. Note: Informant: mother Maryanne Dowling of Attanagh; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Mary Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 57063.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01127/1471713.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, MARY; Date of Birth: 14 August 1923; Group Registration ID: 2052005; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Collins; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Mary Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Julia Kilbride¹

F, #57065, b. 21 June 1923, d. DECEASED

Decendant Lineage

Bridget Dowling³, Michael², Edward¹, Edmond⁰

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Father*	John Kilbride (b. 12 June 1879, d. UNKNOWN)
Mother*	Bridget Dowling (b. 15 April 1885, d. UNKNOWN)

Vital Facts

Death	Julia Kilbride died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 21 June 1923 in Clondouglas, Clonenagh and Clonagheen, Laois, Ireland. Note: Barony: Maryborough West; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: fayjer John Kilbride of Clondouglas; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
21 June 1923 | Clondouglas, Clonenagh and Clonagheen, Laois, Ireland
Julia Kilbride was born on 21 June 1923 in Clondouglas, Clonenagh and Clonagheen, Laois, Ireland. Note: Barony: Maryborough West; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: fayjer John Kilbride of Clondouglas; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Julia Kilbride was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Julia Kilbride has the reference number 57065.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Abbeyleix District
Author/Compiler's Tree - Ireland to England
DNA: 20 - Decendant Chart from R-DF5 33,000 BCE to R-FGC28340 the nearest haplogroup for me today
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01121/1469586.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: KILBRIDE, JULIA; Date of Birth: 21 June 1923; Group Registration ID: 2038901; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Julia Kilbride"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Rose Anne Dowling

F, #57066, b. 15 December 1902, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Dowling (b. 7 March 1875, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Mary Egan (b. 1879, d. DECEASED)

Partner: John Clancy (b. 1884, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Julia Clancy (b. 22 April 1923, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Michael Clancy (b. 14 August 1924, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Rose Anne Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 15 December 1902 in Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland. Note: TWIN; Province: Leinster: Informant: father Patrick Dooling of Ardra; Index: Castlecomer - 1902.^1,2,3
Marriage	She and John Clancy were married on 28 September 1921 in Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Ballyouskill; Groom: Age: 37, Bachelor; Bride: Age: 19, Spinster; Witnesses: William Matthews & Lizzie Dowling; Index: Castlecomer - 1921.²

Census Summary

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Rose Dowling
Citations: 2,4,5,3
Name Rose Anne Dooling
Citation: 1
Name Rose Clancy
Citations: 4,5
1902
Birth
15 December 1902 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Rose Anne Dowling was born on 15 December 1902 in Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland. Note: TWIN; Province: Leinster: Informant: father Patrick Dooling of Ardra; Index: Castlecomer - 1902.
Citations: 1,2,3
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: House 5 Ardra, Castlecomer.
1911
Education
2 April 1911 | IrelandG
She was educated in IrelandG, on 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
Citation: 3
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Scholar.
Citation: 3
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 3
Religious Affiliation
Between 2 April 1911 and 28 September 1921 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 2 April 1911 and 28 September 1921 in IrelandG.
Citation: 3
1921
Marriage | John Clancy
28 September 1921 | Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland
John Clancy
Age ~37
Birth in 1884
Death: DECEASED
She and John Clancy were married on 28 September 1921 in Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Ballyouskill; Groom: Age: 37, Bachelor; Bride: Age: 19, Spinster; Witnesses: William Matthews & Lizzie Dowling; Index: Castlecomer - 1921.
Citation: 2
1921
Occupation
28 September 1921 | Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Parish; "Bawnraheen" (place not found); Labourer.
Citation: 2
1921
Residence
28 September 1921 | Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: Parish; "Bawnraheen" (place not found); (at Marriage to John Clancy.)
Citation: 2
1923
Residence
22 April 1923 | Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of daughter Julia Clancy.)
Citation: 4
1924
Residence
14 August 1924 | Rosconnell, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son Michael Clancy.)
Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Rose Anne Dowling had the following associates: "William Matthews & Lizzie Dowling."
Citation: 2
National Origin
The national origin of Rose Anne Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 1,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rose Anne Dowling has the reference number 57066.

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:-

Castlecomer District
Cause of Death
Census 1911 Ireland
Death Age
Dedcendants of John Dowling
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny, Castlecomer
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Labourers

[S5932] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1902/01888/1734126.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOOLING, ROSE; Date of Birth: 15 December 1902; Group Registration ID: 7197525; SR District Reg Area: Castlecomer; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Egan; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Rose Dooling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5926] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1921/09243/5345741.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: CLANCY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ROSE DOWLING; Date of Event: 28 September 1921; Group Registration ID: 1258271; SR District Reg Area: Castlecomer; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for John Clancy and Rose Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S776] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002631278/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK household of House 5 Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Dowling Patrick 36 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny Coal Miner Read and write English Married - 10 7 5 Dowling Mary 32 Female Wife Roman Catholic - - Read and write English Married - 10 7 5 Dowling Rose 9 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Elizebeth 9 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Mary 4 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - - Cannot read English Single - - - - Dowling Bridget 3 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - - Cannot read - Single - - - - Dowling John J 1 Male Son Roman Catholic - - Cannot read - Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01133/1473929.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: CLANCY, JULIA; Date of Birth: 22 April 1923; Group Registration ID: 2016595; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Julia Clancy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5650] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Ireland, ABBEYLEIX (includes parts of: LAOIS), Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, BIRTH Register, Citation Detail: Name: CLANCY, MICHAEL; Date of Birth: 14 August 1924; Group Registration ID: 1986180; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ;

Elizabeth Dowling¹

F, #57067, b. 15 November 1902, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Dowling (b. 7 March 1875, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Mary Egan (b. 1879, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Elizabeth Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 15 November 1902 in Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland. Note: TWIN; Province: Leinster: Informant: father Patrick Dooling of Ardra; Index: Castlecomer - 1902.^2,1

Census Summary

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Lizzie Dowling
Citation: 3
Name Eliza Dowling
Name Eliza Dooling
Citation: 2
1902
Birth
15 November 1902 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Elizabeth Dowling was born on 15 November 1902 in Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland. Note: TWIN; Province: Leinster: Informant: father Patrick Dooling of Ardra; Index: Castlecomer - 1902.
Citations: 2,1
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 1
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: House 5 Ardra, Castlecomer.
Citation: 1
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Scholar.
Citation: 1
1911
Education
2 April 1911 | IrelandG
She was educated in IrelandG, on 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
Citation: 1
1911
Religious Affiliation
2 April 1911 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic on 2 April 1911 in IrelandG.
Citation: 1
1921
Event or Activity
28 September 1921 | Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland
She was in Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland, on 28 September 1921. Note: Witness to marriage of John Clancy & Rose Dowling.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 2,1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Dowling has the reference number 57067.

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:-

Castlecomer District
Cause of Death
Census 1911 Ireland
Death Age
Dedcendants of John Dowling
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny, Castlecomer

[S776] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002631278/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK household of House 5 Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Dowling Patrick 36 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny Coal Miner Read and write English Married - 10 7 5 Dowling Mary 32 Female Wife Roman Catholic - - Read and write English Married - 10 7 5 Dowling Rose 9 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Elizebeth 9 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Mary 4 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - - Cannot read English Single - - - - Dowling Bridget 3 Female Daughter Roman Catholic - - Cannot read - Single - - - - Dowling John J 1 Male Son Roman Catholic - - Cannot read - Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5932] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1902/01888/1734126.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOOLING, ELIZA; Date of Birth: 15 November 1902; Group Registration ID: 7197075; SR District Reg Area: Castlecomer; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Egan; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Eliza Dooling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5926] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1921/09243/5345741.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: CLANCY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ROSE DOWLING; Date of Event: 28 September 1921; Group Registration ID: 1258271; SR District Reg Area: Castlecomer; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for John Clancy and Rose Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

John Clancy^1,2,3

M, #57068, b. 1884, d. DECEASED

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Father*

Michael Clancy (d. DECEASED)

Partner: Rose Anne Dowling (b. 15 December 1902, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Julia Clancy (b. 22 April 1923, d. DECEASED)
Son*	Michael Clancy (b. 14 August 1924, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	John Clancy died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1884.¹
Marriage	He and Rose Anne Dowling were married on 28 September 1921 in Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Ballyouskill; Groom: Age: 37, Bachelor; Bride: Age: 19, Spinster; Witnesses: William Matthews & Lizzie Dowling; Index: Castlecomer - 1921.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1884
Birth
1884
Citation: 1
1921
Marriage | Rose Anne Dowling
28 September 1921 | Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Rose Anne Dowling
Age 18
Birth on 15 December 1902 | Ardra, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
John Clancy and Rose Anne Dowling were married on 28 September 1921 in Ballyoskill, Fassadinin, Kilkenny, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Ballyouskill; Groom: Age: 37, Bachelor; Bride: Age: 19, Spinster; Witnesses: William Matthews & Lizzie Dowling; Index: Castlecomer - 1921.
Citation: 1
1921
Residence
28 September 1921 | Rosconnell, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: (at Marriage to Rose Dowling.)
Citation: 1
1921
Occupation
28 September 1921 | Rosconnell, Kilkenny, Ireland
Farmer.
Citation: 1
1923
Residence
22 April 1923 | Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of daughter Julia Clancy.)
Citation: 2
1923
Occupation
22 April 1923 | Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland
Labourer.
Citation: 2
1924
Residence
14 August 1924 | Rosconnell, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son Michael Clancy.)
Citation: 3
1924
Occupation
14 August 1924 | Rosconnell, Kilkenny, Ireland
Labourer.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
John Clancy had the following associates: "William Matthews & Lizzie Dowling."
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Clancy has the reference number 57068.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Castlecomer District
Farming
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Labourers

[S5926] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1921/09243/5345741.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: CLANCY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ROSE DOWLING; Date of Event: 28 September 1921; Group Registration ID: 1258271; SR District Reg Area: Castlecomer; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for John Clancy and Rose Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01133/1473929.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: CLANCY, JULIA; Date of Birth: 22 April 1923; Group Registration ID: 2016595; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Julia Clancy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5650] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Ireland, ABBEYLEIX (includes parts of: LAOIS), Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, BIRTH Register, Citation Detail: Name: CLANCY, MICHAEL; Date of Birth: 14 August 1924; Group Registration ID: 1986180; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ;

Michael Clancy¹

M, #57069, d. DECEASED

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Partner:

Children:

Son*	John Clancy+ (b. 1884, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death

Michael Clancy died DECEASED.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1921
Occupation
Before 28 September 1921
Farmer.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Michael Clancy has the reference number 57069.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Farming

[S5926] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1921/09243/5345741.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: CLANCY JOHN; Party 2 Name: ROSE DOWLING; Date of Event: 28 September 1921; Group Registration ID: 1258271; SR District Reg Area: Castlecomer; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for John Clancy and Rose Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Julia Clancy¹

F, #57070, b. 22 April 1923, d. DECEASED

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Father*	John Clancy (b. 1884, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Rose Anne Dowling (b. 15 December 1902, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Julia Clancy died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 22 April 1923 in Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland. Note: "Attanagh" (place not found); Informant: father John Clancy of Attanagh; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1923
Birth
22 April 1923 | Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland
Julia Clancy was born on 22 April 1923 in Attanagh, Durrow, Laois, Ireland. Note: "Attanagh" (place not found); Informant: father John Clancy of Attanagh; Index: Abbeyleix - 1923.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Julia Clancy was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Julia Clancy has the reference number 57070.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Dedcendants of John Dowling
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1923/01133/1473929.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: CLANCY, JULIA; Date of Birth: 22 April 1923; Group Registration ID: 2016595; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 16 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Julia Clancy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Josephine Dowling¹

F, #57071, b. 20 December 1924, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Thomas Dowling (b. 1 March 1870, d. 13 March 1929)
Mother*	Annie Kilbride (b. 1885, d. UNKNOWN)

Vital Facts

Death	Josephine Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 20 December 1924 in Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Laois, IrelandG. Note: District, Barony: Cullenagh; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: Unknown Unknown of Unknown; Index: Abbeyleix - 1924.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1924
Birth
20 December 1924 | Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Laois, IrelandG
Josephine Dowling was born on 20 December 1924 in Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Laois, IrelandG. Note: District, Barony: Cullenagh; Poor Law Union: Abbeyleix; Province: Leinster: Informant: Unknown Unknown of Unknown; Index: Abbeyleix - 1924.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Josephine Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Josephine Dowling has the reference number 57071.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Cause of Death
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Ireland, Laois, Abbeyleix

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 17 September 2025,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JOSEPHINE; Date of Birth: 20 December 1924; Group Registration ID: 2129375; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Kilbride; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Josephine Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Edward Dowling¹

M, #57072, b. 1 March 1924, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Edward Dowling (b. 14 February 1888, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Margaret Davin (b. 12 June 1895, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Edward Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born on 1 March 1924 in Clonmeen, Rathdowney, Laois Ireland. Note: Province: Leinster: Informant: father Edward Dowling of Clonmeen; Index: Abbeyleix - 1924.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1924
Birth
1 March 1924 | Clonmeen, Rathdowney, Laois Ireland
Edward Dowling was born on 1 March 1924 in Clonmeen, Rathdowney, Laois Ireland. Note: Province: Leinster: Informant: father Edward Dowling of Clonmeen; Index: Abbeyleix - 1924.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Edward Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward Dowling has the reference number 57072.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Cause of Death
Death Age
Decendants of Andrew Dowling
Ireland - ALL
Rathdowney Parish

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01109/1465188.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, EDWARD; Date of Birth: 1 March 1924; Group Registration ID: 1952419; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Davin; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Edward Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Sarah Dowling¹

F, #57073, b. 1 April 1924, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Edward Dowling (b. 4 February 1877, d. 8 November 1936)
Mother*	Mary Guidera (b. 13 October 1882, d. 19 February 1971)

Vital Facts

Death	Sarah Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born on 1 April 1924 in Errill, Rathdowney, Laois, IrelandG. Note: Barony: Clandonagh; Poor Law Union: Donaghmore; Province: Leinster: Informant: father Edward Dowling of Errill; Index: Abbeyleix - 1924.¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1924
Birth
1 April 1924 | Errill, Rathdowney, Laois, IrelandG
Sarah Dowling was born on 1 April 1924 in Errill, Rathdowney, Laois, IrelandG. Note: Barony: Clandonagh; Poor Law Union: Donaghmore; Province: Leinster: Informant: father Edward Dowling of Errill; Index: Abbeyleix - 1924.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Sarah Dowling was Irish.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Dowling has the reference number 57073.

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:-

Abbeyleix District
Cause of Death
Death Age
Decendants of Andrew Dowling
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Rathdowney Parish

[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01109/1465188.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, SARAH; Date of Birth: 1 April 1924; Group Registration ID: 1952509; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Female; Mother's Birth Surname: Guidera; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Sarah Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Matthew Dowling¹

M, #57074, b. 1885, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Dowling (b. before 1864, d. before 31 March 1901)
Mother*	Ellen Grace (b. 1865, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Matthew Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1885 in Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland. Note: Informant: father Patrick Dowling of Tifiaghna; Index: Urlingford -.^1,2

Census Summary

1900

Census
31 Mar 1901²

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Aka Mathew Dowling
Citations: 2,3
1885
Birth
1885 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Matthew Dowling was born in 1885 in Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland. Note: Informant: father Patrick Dowling of Tifiaghna; Index: Urlingford -.
Citations: 1,2
1885
Birth
1885 | Kilkenny, IrelandG
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 16; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 2
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: House 2 Tifeaghna Brown, Balleen.
Citation: 2
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Scholars.
Citation: 2
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG
He was educated in IrelandG, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write.
Citations: 2,3
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in IrelandG.
Citations: 2,3
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 26; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 3
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Tefeaghna Brown, Balleen.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Matthew Dowling was Irish.
Citations: 1,2,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Matthew Dowling has the reference number 57074.

Ethnicity

Irish

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Cause of Death
Census 1901 Ireland
Census 1911 Ireland
Death Age
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny - ALL
Urlingford District

[S5502] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1885/02624/1968462.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, MATTHEW; Group Registration ID: 10927793; SR District Reg Area: Urlingford; Mother's Birth Surname: Null; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Matthew Dowling"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S775] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000933615/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELLEN household of House 2 Tifeaghna Brown, Balleen, Kilkenny, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Ellen 36 Female Head of Family R Catholic Co Kilkenny Farmer Read and write - Widow - Dowling Mathew 16 Male Son R Catholic Kilkenny Scholars Read and write - Single - Dowling Mary 15 Female Daughter R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Dowling Maggie 13 Female Daughter R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Dowling John 11 Male Son R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Dowling Ellie 9 Female Daughter R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Morriss Mary 50 Female Servant R Catholic Co Waterford Servant Read and write Irish and English Widow - Maher James 24 Male Servant R Catholic Queens Co Servant Read and write - Single - Cody Thomas 34 Male Servant R Catholic Kilkenny Servant Read and write - Single -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S776] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002611525/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELLEN household of House 1 Tefeaghna Brown, Balleen, Kilkenny, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Dowling Ellen 60 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Widow - - - - Dowling Mathew 26 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling Mary 24 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling Margaret 23 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling John 22 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling Ellen 20 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Holland Patrick 40 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny Farm Servant Read and write - Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Margaret Dowling^1,2,3

F, #57075, b. 1888, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Patrick Dowling (b. before 1864, d. before 31 March 1901)
Mother*	Ellen Grace (b. 1865, d. DECEASED)

Partner: Joseph Gannon (b. before 1902, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Michael Gannon (b. 2 February 1924, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Margaret Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1888 in Kilkenny, IrelandG.^4,2
Marriage	She and Joseph Gannon were married on 5 February 1923 in Clontubbrid, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Clontubrid; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: James S Walsh & Ellen Dowling; Index: Urlingford - 1923.¹

Census Summary

1900

Census
31 Mar 1901⁴

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Margaret Gannon
Citation: 3
Name Maggie Dowling
Citation: 4
1888
Birth
1888 | Kilkenny, IrelandG
Citations: 4,2
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: House 2 Tifeaghna Brown, Balleen.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Scholar.
Citation: 4
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 4
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG
Margaret Dowling was educated in IrelandG, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write.
Citations: 4,2
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 5 February 1923 | IrelandG
Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 5 February 1923 in IrelandG.
Citations: 4,2,1
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 23; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Tefeaghna Brown, Balleen.
Citation: 2
1923
Marriage | Joseph Gannon
5 February 1923 | Clontubbrid, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Joseph Gannon
Birth before 1902
Death: DECEASED
She and Joseph Gannon were married on 5 February 1923 in Clontubbrid, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Clontubrid; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: James S Walsh & Ellen Dowling; Index: Urlingford - 1923.
Citation: 1
1923
Occupation
5 February 1923 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Farmer.
Citation: 1
1923
Residence
5 February 1923 | Tifeaghna Brown, Sheffin, Kilkenny, Ireland
Detail: (at Marriage to Joseph Gannon.)
Citation: 1
1924
Residence
2 February 1924 | Grenan, Rosconnell, Laois, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son Michael Gannon.)
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Margaret Dowling had the following associates: "James S Walsh & Ellen Dowling."
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Margaret Dowling has the reference number 57075.

Ethnicity

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

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Cause of Death
Census 1901 Ireland
Census 1911 Ireland
Death Age
Farming
Ireland - ALL
Ireland, Kilkenny - ALL
Ireland, Laois - ALL
Urlingford District

[S5501] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1923/09176/5318893.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING MARGARET; Party 2 Name: JOSEPH GANNON; Date of Event: 5 February 1923; Group Registration ID: 1143234; SR District Reg Area: Urlingford; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Marriage record for Margaret Dowling and Joseph Gannon"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S776] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002611525/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELLEN household of House 1 Tefeaghna Brown, Balleen, Kilkenny, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Dowling Ellen 60 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Widow - - - - Dowling Mathew 26 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling Mary 24 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling Margaret 23 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling John 22 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Dowling Ellen 20 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny - Read and write - Single - - - - Holland Patrick 40 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kilkenny Farm Servant Read and write - Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5650] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1924/01115/1467415.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: GANNON, MICHAEL; Date of Birth: 2 February 1924; Group Registration ID: 1946374; SR District Reg Area: Abbeyleix; Sex: Male; Mother's Birth Surname: Dowling; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 18 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "Birth record for Michael Gannon"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S775] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000933615/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELLEN household of House 2 Tifeaghna Brown, Balleen, Kilkenny, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Ellen 36 Female Head of Family R Catholic Co Kilkenny Farmer Read and write - Widow - Dowling Mathew 16 Male Son R Catholic Kilkenny Scholars Read and write - Single - Dowling Mary 15 Female Daughter R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Dowling Maggie 13 Female Daughter R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Dowling John 11 Male Son R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Dowling Ellie 9 Female Daughter R Catholic Kilkenny Scholar Read and write - Single - Morriss Mary 50 Female Servant R Catholic Co Waterford Servant Read and write Irish and English Widow - Maher James 24 Male Servant R Catholic Queens Co Servant Read and write - Single - Cody Thomas 34 Male Servant R Catholic Kilkenny Servant Read and write - Single -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 17 September 2025, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: census.nationalarchives.ie; Page Title: "National Archives: Census of Ireland 1911"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Person Page 2,283

Elizabeth Nolan1

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Eliza Summers1

Partner: George James Dowling (b. 1849, d. 4 June 1893)Children:

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Ellen Summers1

Partner: Patrick Somers (d. DECEASED)Children:

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John Dowling

Partner: Children:

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Patrick Somers1

Partner: Ellen Summers (b. 1821, d. DECEASED)Children:

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James Dowling1

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Martin Dowling1

Partner: Mary Dunne (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Mary Dunne1

Partner: Martin Dowling (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Michael Kelly1

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Anne Sheehan1

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Nora Clooney1

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Brigid Dowling1

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Mary Dowling1

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Julia Kilbride1

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Elizabeth Nolan¹

Eliza Summers¹

Partner: George James Dowling (b. 1849, d. 4 June 1893)

Children:

Ellen Summers¹

Partner: Patrick Somers (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Partner:

Children:

Patrick Somers¹

Partner: Ellen Summers (b. 1821, d. DECEASED)

Children:

James Dowling¹

Martin Dowling¹

Partner: Mary Dunne (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Mary Dunne¹

Partner: Martin Dowling (b. before 1909, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Michael Kelly¹

Anne Sheehan¹

Nora Clooney¹

Brigid Dowling¹

Mary Dowling¹

Julia Kilbride¹

Partner: John Clancy (b. 1884, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Elizabeth Dowling¹

John Clancy^1,2,3

Partner: Rose Anne Dowling (b. 15 December 1902, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Michael Clancy¹

Partner:

Children:

Julia Clancy¹

Josephine Dowling¹

Edward Dowling¹

Sarah Dowling¹

Matthew Dowling¹

Margaret Dowling^1,2,3

Partner: Joseph Gannon (b. before 1902, d. DECEASED)

Children: