Margaret Whelan1
F, #58251, b. 1888, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Margaret Whelan died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1888 in Wicklow, Ireland.1,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1888
Birth
1888 | Wicklow, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Lackareagh, Ballynure, Wicklow, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Lackareagh, Ballynure, Wicklow, Ireland
Detail: House 6 Lackareagh, Hartstown.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Lackareagh, Ballynure, Wicklow, Ireland
Scholar.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Margaret Whelan was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write; Irish & English.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Lackareagh, Ballynure, Wicklow, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 23; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Lackareagh, Ballynure, Wicklow, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Lackareagh, Hartstown.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Lackareagh, Ballynure, Wicklow, Ireland
Farmer's Daughter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Margaret Whelan was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Margaret Whelan has the reference number 58251.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001303656/,
Citation Detail: Census for WHELAN, JAMES household of House 2 Lackareagh, Hartstown, Wicklow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Whelan James 65 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmer Read and write - Married - Whelan Margaret 52 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write - Married - Whelan Ellen 17 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmers Daughter Read and write - Not Married - Whelan Mary 15 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmers Daughter Read and write - Not Married - Whelan Margaret 13 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Scholar Read and write - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 29 January 2026, 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)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai003624771/,
Citation Detail: Census for WHELAN, JAMES household of House 1 Lackareagh, Hartstown, Wicklow, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living Whelan James 76 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmer Read and write - Married - - - - Whelan Margaret 65 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Farmers Wife Read and write - Married - 31 4 3 Whelan Helen 27 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmer's Daughter Read and write - Single - - - - Whelan Mary 25 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmer's Daughter Read and write - Single - - - - Whelan Maggie 23 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Wicklow Farmer's Daughter Read and write Irish and English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 29 January 2026, 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)).

Patrick Joseph Dowling1,2
M, #58252, b. 18 March 1863, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Patrick Joseph Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born on 18 March 1863 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Barony: Kilcullen; Poor Law Union: Naas.3,1 |
| Marriage | He and Brigid Clare were married on 23 November 1897 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Kilcullen; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Widow; Witnesses: William Keegan & Mary Keegan; Index: Naas - 1897.2,4,1,3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1863
Birth
18 March 1863 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Patrick Joseph Dowling was born on 18 March 1863 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Barony: Kilcullen; Poor Law Union: Naas.
1863
Baptism
25 March 1863 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
He was baptised on 25 March 1863 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland.
Religious Affiliation
Between 25 March 1863 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 25 March 1863 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1866
Birth
1866 | Kildare, Ireland
1897
23 November 1897 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Age ~26
Birth in 1871 | Kildare, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
He and
Brigid Clare were married on 23 November 1897 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Kilcullen; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Widow; Witnesses: William Keegan & Mary Keegan; Index: Naas - 1897.
1897
Residence
23 November 1897 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Barony: Kilcullen; Poor Law Union: Naas; (at Marriage to Brigid Clare.)
1897
Occupation
23 November 1897 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Carpenter.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Shop Keeper.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Killcullenbridge, Kilcullen.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG He was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 8 Kilcullen Town, Kilcullen.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Carpenter.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Patrick Joseph Dowling had the following associates: "William Keegan & Mary Keegan."
National Origin
The national origin of Patrick Joseph Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick Joseph Dowling has the reference number 58252.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image:https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002575640/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK JOSEPH household of House 8 Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, 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 Joseph 48 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Carpenter Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Brigid 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Patrick 11 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Christopher F 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Stephen 7 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Henry 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read only English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1897/10472/5813718.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING PATRICK; Party 2 Name: BRIGID CLARE; Date of Event: 23 November 1897; Group Registration ID: 2319427; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM06484-02%2F0022&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F2739740,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, PAT JOSEPH in Kilcullen parish, Kildare, Ireland on 25 March 1863; to Parents: Pat Dowling & Ann Byrne; Sponsors: James Byrne & Margaret Clare; Page notes: "Kilcullen",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/2739740. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000907719/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK J household of House 1 Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Patrick I 35 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Brigid 30 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Brennan Peter 12 Male Step Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholor Read and write - Not Married - Brennan Lillie 9 Female Step Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Patrick Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Brigid Clare1
F, #58253, b. 1871, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: Brennan (d. before 23 November 1897)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | Brigid Clare died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1871 in Kildare, Ireland.2 |
| Marriage | She and Patrick Joseph Dowling were married on 23 November 1897 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Kilcullen; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Widow; Witnesses: William Keegan & Mary Keegan; Index: Naas - 1897.1,2,3,4 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1865
Birth
1865 | Kildare, Ireland
1871
Birth
1871 | Kildare, Ireland
1897
23 November 1897 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Age 34
Birth on 18 March 1863 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
Brigid Clare and
Patrick Joseph Dowling were married on 23 November 1897 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Chapel of Kilcullen; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Widow; Witnesses: William Keegan & Mary Keegan; Index: Naas - 1897.
1897
Occupation
23 November 1897 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Shopkeeper.
1897
Residence
23 November 1897 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Barony: Kilcullen; Poor Law Union: Naas; (at Marriage to Patrick Dowling.)
Religious Affiliation
Between 23 November 1897 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 23 November 1897 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Killcullenbridge, Kilcullen.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Shop Keeper.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG She was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
She was shown 4 children still living out of 7 on 2 April 1911 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 8 Kilcullen Town, Kilcullen.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Brigid Clare had the following associates: "William Keegan & Mary Keegan."
National Origin
The national origin of Brigid Clare was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Brigid Clare has the reference number 58253.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1897/10472/5813718.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING PATRICK; Party 2 Name: BRIGID CLARE; Date of Event: 23 November 1897; Group Registration ID: 2319427; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

- [S761] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000907719/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK J household of House 1 Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Patrick I 35 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Brigid 30 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Brennan Peter 12 Male Step Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholor Read and write - Not Married - Brennan Lillie 9 Female Step Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Patrick Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).


- [S430] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image:https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002575640/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK JOSEPH household of House 8 Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, 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 Joseph 48 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Carpenter Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Brigid 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Patrick 11 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Christopher F 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Stephen 7 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Henry 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read only English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM06484-02%2F0022&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F2739740,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, PAT JOSEPH in Kilcullen parish, Kildare, Ireland on 25 March 1863; to Parents: Pat Dowling & Ann Byrne; Sponsors: James Byrne & Margaret Clare; Page notes: "Kilcullen",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/2739740. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Thomas Clare1
M, #58254, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Thomas Clare died DECEASED. |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1897
Occupation
Before 23 November 1897
Grocer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Clare has the reference number 58254.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
This person appears in the following lists:-
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1897/10472/5813718.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING PATRICK; Party 2 Name: BRIGID CLARE; Date of Event: 23 November 1897; Group Registration ID: 2319427; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Brennan
M, #58255, d. before 23 November 1897
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Brennan died before 23 November 1897. Note: Wife shown as widow at marriage to Patrick Joseph Dowling.1 |
Events - Death & Burial
1897
Death
Before 23 November 1897
Brennan died before 23 November 1897. Note: Wife shown as widow at marriage to Patrick Joseph Dowling.
Facts - Non-Chronological
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Brennan has the reference number 58255.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1897/10472/5813718.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING PATRICK; Party 2 Name: BRIGID CLARE; Date of Event: 23 November 1897; Group Registration ID: 2319427; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Peter Brennan1
M, #58256, b. 1889, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Peter Brennan died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1889 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1889
Birth
1889 | Kildare, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Step Son.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Killcullenbridge, Kilcullen.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Scholor.
1901
Education
Peter Brennan was educated in Ireland
G, on 31 March 1901. Read & write.
1901
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 31 March 1901 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Peter Brennan was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Peter Brennan has the reference number 58256.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000907719/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK J household of House 1 Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Patrick I 35 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Brigid 30 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Brennan Peter 12 Male Step Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholor Read and write - Not Married - Brennan Lillie 9 Female Step Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Patrick Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Lillie Brennan1
F, #58257, b. 1892, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Lillie Brennan died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1892 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1892
Birth
1892 | Kildare, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Step Daughter.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Killcullenbridge, Kilcullen.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1901
Education
Lillie Brennan was educated in Ireland
G, on 31 March 1901. Read & write.
1901
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 31 March 1901 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Lillie Brennan was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lillie Brennan has the reference number 58257.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000907719/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK J household of House 1 Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Patrick I 35 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Brigid 30 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Brennan Peter 12 Male Step Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholor Read and write - Not Married - Brennan Lillie 9 Female Step Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Patrick Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Patrick Dowling1,2
M, #58258, b. November 1900, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Patrick Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in November 1900 in Kildare, Ireland.1,2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1900
Birth
November 1900 | Kildare, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 4 months; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 1 Killcullenbridge, Kilcullen.
1901
Education
Patrick Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 31 March 1901. Cannot read.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1911
Education
He was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 8 Kilcullen Town, Kilcullen.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Patrick Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick Dowling has the reference number 58258.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000907719/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK J household of House 1 Kilcullenbridge, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling Patrick I 35 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Brigid 30 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Shop Keeper Read and write - Married - Brennan Peter 12 Male Step Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholor Read and write - Not Married - Brennan Lillie 9 Female Step Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Patrick Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image:https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002575640/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK JOSEPH household of House 8 Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, 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 Joseph 48 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Carpenter Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Brigid 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Patrick 11 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Christopher F 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Stephen 7 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Henry 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read only English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Christopher F Dowling1
M, #58259, b. 1902, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Christopher F Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1902 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1902
Birth
1902 | Kildare, Ireland
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 8 Kilcullen Town, Kilcullen.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1911
Education
Christopher F Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
1911
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Christopher F Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Christopher F Dowling has the reference number 58259.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image:https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002575640/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK JOSEPH household of House 8 Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, 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 Joseph 48 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Carpenter Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Brigid 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Patrick 11 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Christopher F 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Stephen 7 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Henry 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read only English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Stephen Dowling1
M, #58260, b. 1904, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Stephen Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1904 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1904
Birth
1904 | Kildare, Ireland
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 8 Kilcullen Town, Kilcullen.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1911
Education
Stephen Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Read & write; English.
1911
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Stephen Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Dowling has the reference number 58260.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image:https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002575640/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK JOSEPH household of House 8 Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, 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 Joseph 48 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Carpenter Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Brigid 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Patrick 11 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Christopher F 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Stephen 7 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Henry 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read only English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Henry Dowling1
M, #58261, b. 1907, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Henry Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1907 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1907
Birth
1907 | Kildare, Ireland
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 4; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 8 Kilcullen Town, Kilcullen.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1911
Education
Henry Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 2 April 1911. Read only; English.
1911
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Henry Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Dowling has the reference number 58261.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image:https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002575640/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, PATRICK JOSEPH household of House 8 Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, 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 Joseph 48 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Carpenter Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Brigid 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Read and write English Married - 13 7 4 Dowling Patrick 11 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Christopher F 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Stephen 7 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write English Single - - - - Dowling Henry 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read only English Single - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, 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)).

Patrick Dowling1
M, #58263, b. 6 November 1862, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Patrick Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born on 6 November 1862 in Castlefish, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Barony: Kilcullen; Poor Law Union: Naas.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1862
Birth
6 November 1862 | Castlefish, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Patrick Dowling was born on 6 November 1862 in Castlefish, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Barony: Kilcullen; Poor Law Union: Naas.
1862
Baptism
10 November 1862 | Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
He was baptised on 10 November 1862 in Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland.
1862
Religious Affiliation
10 November 1862 | IrelandG Roman Catholic on 10 November 1862 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Patrick Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Patrick Dowling has the reference number 58263.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM06484-02%2F0022&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F2739740,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, PATRICK in Kilcullen parish, Kildare, Ireland on 11 November 1862; to Parents: Mathew Dowling & Bridget Ryan; Sponsors: Michael Ennis & Ann Ennis; Page notes: "Castlefish",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/2739734. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mathew Dowling1
M, #58264, b. before 1848, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Partner: Bridget Ryan (b. before 1848, d. DECEASED)
Children:
Vital Facts
| Death | Mathew Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born before 1848. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1 |
| Marriage | He and Bridget Ryan were married on 11 November 1862 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1848
Birth
Before 1848
Mathew Dowling was born before 1848. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
1862
Residence
10 November 1862 | Castlefish, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (Baptism of son Patrick Dowling.)
1862
Religious Affiliation
10 November 1862 | IrelandG Roman Catholic on 10 November 1862 in Ireland
G.
1862
11 November 1862
Birth before 1848
Death: DECEASED
He and
Bridget Ryan were married on 11 November 1862 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Mathew Dowling had the following associates: "Michael Ennis & Ann Ennis;."
1862
Locality
Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mathew Dowling has the reference number 58264.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM06484-02%2F0022&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F2739740,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, PATRICK in Kilcullen parish, Kildare, Ireland on 11 November 1862; to Parents: Mathew Dowling & Bridget Ryan; Sponsors: Michael Ennis & Ann Ennis; Page notes: "Castlefish",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/2739734. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Map-IRL-Kildare-Kilcullen-RC-Parish

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Bridget Ryan1
F, #58265, b. before 1848, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Bridget Ryan died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 1848. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1 |
| Marriage | She and Mathew Dowling were married on 11 November 1862 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1848
Birth
Before 1848
Bridget Ryan was born before 1848. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
1862
Residence
10 November 1862 | Castlefish, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (Baptism of son Patrick Dowling.)
1862
Religious Affiliation
10 November 1862 | IrelandG Roman Catholic on 10 November 1862 in Ireland
G.
1862
11 November 1862
Birth before 1848
Death: DECEASED
She and
Mathew Dowling were married on 11 November 1862 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Bridget Ryan had the following associates: "Michael Ennis & Ann Ennis;."
1862
Locality
Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Kildare, Ireland
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Bridget Ryan has the reference number 58265.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=IRE%2FPRS%2FMICROFILM06484-02%2F0022&parentid=IRE%2FPRS%2FBAP%2F2739740,
Repository: National Library of Ireland (NLI),
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, PATRICK in Kilcullen parish, Kildare, Ireland on 11 November 1862; to Parents: Mathew Dowling & Bridget Ryan; Sponsors: Michael Ennis & Ann Ennis; Page notes: "Castlefish",
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 31 January 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=IRE/PRS/BAP/2739734. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Map-IRL-Kildare-Kilcullen-RC-Parish

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John Dowling1,2,3
M, #58267, b. 1839, d. 12 May 1903
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | John Dowling was born in 1839 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
| Marriage | He and Mary Loughman were married in 1889.4 |
| Death | He died on 12 May 1903, in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Age: 68; Marital Status: Married; Suncroft; Informant present at death: Mary Dowling, widow of Carna Suncroft; Index: Naas - 1903.3 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1835
1839
Birth
1839 | Kildare, Ireland
1889~50
1889
Age ~34
Birth in 1855 | Kildare, Ireland
Death: on 14 August 1918 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
1891~52
Residence
7 January 1891 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son John Dowling.)
1891~52
Occupation
7 January 1891 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Farmer.
1901~62
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 31 March 1901 in Ireland
G.
1901~62
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Farmer.
1901~62
Residence
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 6 Common North, Ballysax.
1901~62
Census
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 62; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1901~62
Education
John Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 31 March 1901. Read & write.
1903
Residence
Before 12 May 1903 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Carna; Barony: Offaly East; Poor Law Union: Naas.
1903
Occupation
Before 12 May 1903 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
1903~64
Death
12 May 1903 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
John Dowling died on 12 May 1903, in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Age: 68; Marital Status: Married; Suncroft; Informant present at death: Mary Dowling, widow of Carna Suncroft; Index: Naas - 1903.
Cause: Morbus cordis chronic, certified
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of John Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 58267.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000908071/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 6 Common North, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 62 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Farmer Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Housekeeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary E 11 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling John P 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Edward 8 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read - Not Married - Kelly James 65 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

- [S5448] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1891/02401/1895467.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JOHN; Year of Birth: 1891; Group Registration ID: 11185280; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Mother's Birth Surname: Null; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/deaths_returns/deaths_1903/05663/4594828.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JOHN; Date of Death: 1903; Group Registration ID: 4625024; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Deceased Age at Death: 68; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

- [S430] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002576448/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of House 19, Common North, Ballysax West, Kildare, 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 Mary 60 Female Head of Family Catholic Athy Farmer Read and write - Widow - 22 3 2 Dowling Mary Ellen 20 Female Daughter Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Daughter Read and write Irish and English Single - - - - Dowling John Peter 19 Male Son Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Son Read and write - Single - - - - McHugh Ellen 35 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Single - - - - Dillon Pat 29 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Gannon Pat 20 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Fitzsimons Joseph 21 Male Servant Catholic Tipperary Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Deleney Martin 25 Male Servant Catholic West Meath Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Lee Margaret 72 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Widow - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

Mary Loughman1
F, #58268, b. 1855, d. 14 August 1918
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Birth | Mary Loughman was born in 1855 in Kildare, Ireland.2 |
| Marriage | She and John Dowling were married in 1889.3 |
| Death | She died on 14 August 1918, in Carna, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Age: 65; Marital Status: Widow; Carna; Informant present at death: May Kennedy of Carna; Index: Naas - 1918.4 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1851
Birth
1851 | Athy, Kildare, IrelandG Mary Loughman was born in 1851 in Athy, Kildare, Ireland
G. Note: Barony: Narragh and Reban West; Poor Law Union: Athy; Also known as: Athy Churchtown, Athy St Johns, Athy St Michaels.
1853
1855
Birth
1855 | Kildare, Ireland
1889~34
1889
Age ~50
Birth in 1839 | Kildare, Ireland
Death: on 12 May 1903 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
1891~36
Residence
1891 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: (Birth of son John Dowling.)
1901~46
Census
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
1901~46
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Housekeeper.
1901~46
Residence
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 6 Common North, Ballysax.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG She was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1903~48
Event or Activity
12 May 1903 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
She was in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland, on 12 May 1903. Note: Informant present at death of husband John Dowling.
1903~48
Residence
12 May 1903 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Barony: Offaly East; Poor Law Union: Naas.
1911~56
Children
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
She was shown 2 children still living out of 3 on 2 April 1911 in Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland.
1911~56
Census
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
1911~56
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 19 Common North, Ballysax West.
1911~56
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Farmer.
1918
Residence
Before 14 August 1918 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
1918
Occupation
Before 14 August 1918 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
1918~63
Death
14 August 1918 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Mary Loughman died on 14 August 1918, in Carna, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Age: 65; Marital Status: Widow; Carna; Informant present at death: May Kennedy of Carna; Index: Naas - 1918.
Cause: Fatty degeneration of heart, period indefinite, certified
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Loughman was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Loughman has the reference number 58268.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1891/02401/1895467.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JOHN; Year of Birth: 1891; Group Registration ID: 11185280; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Mother's Birth Surname: Null; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

- [S761] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000908071/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 6 Common North, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 62 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Farmer Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Housekeeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary E 11 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling John P 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Edward 8 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read - Not Married - Kelly James 65 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

- [S430] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002576448/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of House 19, Common North, Ballysax West, Kildare, 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 Mary 60 Female Head of Family Catholic Athy Farmer Read and write - Widow - 22 3 2 Dowling Mary Ellen 20 Female Daughter Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Daughter Read and write Irish and English Single - - - - Dowling John Peter 19 Male Son Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Son Read and write - Single - - - - McHugh Ellen 35 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Single - - - - Dillon Pat 29 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Gannon Pat 20 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Fitzsimons Joseph 21 Male Servant Catholic Tipperary Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Deleney Martin 25 Male Servant Catholic West Meath Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Lee Margaret 72 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Widow - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).


- [S5411] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/deaths_returns/deaths_1918/05180/4430314.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, MARY; Date of Death: 1918; Group Registration ID: 5644882; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Deceased Age at Death: 65; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

- [S5411] SOURCE (Short):, Title: Ireland, NAAS (includes parts of: KILDARE WICKLOW), Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, DEATH Register, Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JOHN; Date of Death: 1903; Group Registration ID: 4625024; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Deceased Age at Death: 68; Image(s): ;

Mary Ellen Dowling1
F, #58269, b. 1890, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Mary Ellen Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1890 in Kildare, Ireland.2 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1890
Birth
1890 | Kildare, Ireland
1891
Birth
1891 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 6 Common North, Ballysax.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Mary Ellen Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write; English and Irish.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Farmers Daughter.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 19 Common North, Ballysax West.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Mary Ellen Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Ellen Dowling has the reference number 58269.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S430] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002576448/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of House 19, Common North, Ballysax West, Kildare, 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 Mary 60 Female Head of Family Catholic Athy Farmer Read and write - Widow - 22 3 2 Dowling Mary Ellen 20 Female Daughter Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Daughter Read and write Irish and English Single - - - - Dowling John Peter 19 Male Son Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Son Read and write - Single - - - - McHugh Ellen 35 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Single - - - - Dillon Pat 29 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Gannon Pat 20 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Fitzsimons Joseph 21 Male Servant Catholic Tipperary Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Deleney Martin 25 Male Servant Catholic West Meath Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Lee Margaret 72 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Widow - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

- [S761] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000908071/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 6 Common North, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 62 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Farmer Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Housekeeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary E 11 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling John P 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Edward 8 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read - Not Married - Kelly James 65 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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 Peter Dowling1,2
M, #58270, b. 7 January 1891, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | John Peter Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born on 7 January 1891 in Carna, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Province: Leinster: Informant present at birth: Aunt Annie Maher of Carna; Index: Naas -.2,3,1 |
| Marriage | He and Ellen Lynch were married on 22 September 1915 in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Suncroft; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: John Atkinson & Elizabeth Atkinson; Index: Naas - 1915.4 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1891
Birth
7 January 1891 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
John Peter Dowling was born on 7 January 1891 in Carna, Kildare, Ireland. Note: Province: Leinster: Informant present at birth: Aunt Annie Maher of Carna; Index: Naas -.
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 6 Common North, Ballysax.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
Education
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG He was educated in Ireland
G, between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. Read & write.
Religious Affiliation
Between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 | IrelandG Roman Catholic between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 in Ireland
G.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Farmers Son.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 19; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Ballysax West, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 19 Common North, Ballysax West.
1915
22 September 1915 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
Birth before 1894
Death: DECEASED
He and
Ellen Lynch were married on 22 September 1915 in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Suncroft; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: John Atkinson & Elizabeth Atkinson; Index: Naas - 1915.
1915
Residence
22 September 1915 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Suncroft; Barony: Offaly East; Poor Law Union: Naas; (at Marriage to Ellen Lynch.)
1915
Occupation
22 September 1915 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
John Peter Dowling had the following associates: "John Atkinson & Elizabeth Atkinson."
National Origin
The national origin of John Peter Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Peter Dowling has the reference number 58270.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S430] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002576448/,
Repository: On-line,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY household of House 19, Common North, Ballysax West, Kildare, 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 Mary 60 Female Head of Family Catholic Athy Farmer Read and write - Widow - 22 3 2 Dowling Mary Ellen 20 Female Daughter Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Daughter Read and write Irish and English Single - - - - Dowling John Peter 19 Male Son Catholic Carna Kildare Farmers Son Read and write - Single - - - - McHugh Ellen 35 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Single - - - - Dillon Pat 29 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Gannon Pat 20 Male Servant Catholic Kildare Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Fitzsimons Joseph 21 Male Servant Catholic Tipperary Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Deleney Martin 25 Male Servant Catholic West Meath Labourer Farm Read and write - Single - - - - Lee Margaret 72 Female Relative Catholic Kildare Visitor Read and write - Widow - - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

- [S5448] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1891/02401/1895467.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Name: DOWLING, JOHN; Year of Birth: 1891; Group Registration ID: 11185280; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Mother's Birth Surname: Null; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

- [S761] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000908071/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 6 Common North, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 62 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Farmer Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Housekeeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary E 11 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling John P 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Edward 8 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read - Not Married - Kelly James 65 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

- [S5273] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1915/09822/5566353.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING JOHN; Party 2 Name: ELLEN LYNCH; Date of Event: 22 September 1915; Group Registration ID: 1696297; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Edward Dowling1
M, #58271, b. 1893, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Edward Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1893 in Kildare, Ireland.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1893
Birth
1893 | Kildare, Ireland
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital Status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: House 6 Common North, Ballysax.
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Ballysax, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland
Scholar.
1901
Education
Edward Dowling was educated in Ireland
G, on 31 March 1901. Read.
1901
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic on 31 March 1901 in Ireland
G.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Edward Dowling was Irish.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Edward Dowling has the reference number 58271.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S761] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000908071/,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JOHN household of House 6 Common North, Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland; Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Dowling John 62 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Kildare Farmer Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary 46 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Kildare Housekeeper Read and write - Married - Dowling Mary E 11 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling John P 9 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read and write - Not Married - Dowling Edward 8 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Kildare Scholar Read - Not Married - Kelly James 65 Male Servant Roman Catholic Co Kildare - Cannot read - Not Married -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 February 2026, 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)).

Ellen Lynch1
F, #58272, b. before 1894, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Ellen Lynch died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born before 1894. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE MARRIAGE.)1 |
| Marriage | She and John Peter Dowling were married on 22 September 1915 in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Suncroft; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: John Atkinson & Elizabeth Atkinson; Index: Naas - 1915.1 |
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1894
Birth
Before 1894
Ellen Lynch was born before 1894. Note: (ESTIMATE: 21 YEARS BEFORE MARRIAGE.)
1915
22 September 1915 | Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
Age 24
Birth on 7 January 1891 | Carna, Kildare, Ireland
Death: DECEASED
She and
John Peter Dowling were married on 22 September 1915 in Suncroft, Carn, Kildare, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church of Suncroft; Groom: Age: Full, Bachelor; Bride: Age: Full, Spinster; Witnesses: John Atkinson & Elizabeth Atkinson; Index: Naas - 1915.
1915
Residence
22 September 1915 | Carn, Carn, Kildare, Ireland
Detail: Suncroft; Barony: Offaly East; Poor Law Union: Naas; (at Marriage to John Dowling.)
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
Associates
Ellen Lynch had the following associates: "John Atkinson & Elizabeth Atkinson."
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ellen Lynch has the reference number 58272.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
- [S5273] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1915/09822/5566353.pdf,
Repository: National Archive of Ireland,
Citation Detail: Party 1 Name: DOWLING JOHN; Party 2 Name: ELLEN LYNCH; Date of Event: 22 September 1915; Group Registration ID: 1696297; SR District Reg Area: Naas; Image(s): ,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 February 2026, using the Page Service: Generic Service; Page Host: irishgenealogy.ie; Page Title: "View Record – Irish Genealogy"; - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).


John Dowling1
M, #58273, b. 1846, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | John Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1846 in Canada.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1846
1849
TIMELINE
25 April 1849 | Canada
Governor General of Canada signs the Rebellion Losses Bill, outraging Montreal's English population and triggering the Montreal Riots. in Canada on 25 April 1849.
1852
Census
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG Enumerated on the census as Age: 6; Marital Status: ; Relation to Head: Head/Household Member/ APPARENTLY (Note 1851 census taken in Jan 1852.)
1852
Residence
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG Detail: (9) Enumeration District 5; Province as transcribed: Canada West (Ontario.)
1852
Occupation
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG 1852
Religious Affiliation
1 January 1852 | Canada
Roman Catholic on 1 January 1852 in Canada.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of John Dowling was Canadian.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study John Dowling has the reference number 58273.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S6442] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=http%3A%2F%2Fdata2.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2Fe%2Fe094%2Fe002340750.jpg&parentid=CAN%2FC1851%2F0600222,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MICHAEL household of Brantford, Brant (county), Ontario, Canada; Film: C-11713; Record ID: CAN/C1851/0600219; First name(s) Last name Sex Birth year Birth place Relationship Michael Dowling Male 1816 Ireland - Mary Dowling Female 1825 Canada - John Dowling Male 1846 Canada - Rachel Dowling Female 1847 Canada - James Dowling Male 1849 Canada -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Canada Census 1851 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=CAN/C1851/0600219. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1851-CAN-Dowling-Michael-1816-Ontario-Brant
Rachel Dowling1,2
F, #58274, b. 1847, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | Rachel Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | She was born in 1847 in Canada.1 |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1847
1849
Birth
Rachel Dowling was born in 1849 in Ontario, Canada
G. Note: Origin: Irish.
1849
TIMELINE
25 April 1849 | Canada
Governor General of Canada signs the Rebellion Losses Bill, outraging Montreal's English population and triggering the Montreal Riots. in Canada on 25 April 1849.
1852
Census
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG Enumerated on the census as Age: 5; Marital Status: ; Relation to Head: Head/Household Member/ APPARENTLY (Note 1851 census taken in Jan 1852.)
1852
Residence
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG Detail: (9) Enumeration District 5; Province as transcribed: Canada West (Ontario.)
Religious Affiliation
Between 1 January 1852 and 2 April 1871 | Canada
Roman Catholic between 1 January 1852 and 2 April 1871 in Canada.
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Brantford East, Brant North, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital status: Unmarried.
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Brantford East, Brant North, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Detail: (85/90) District 16, Sub District: North Township of Brantford.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of Rachel Dowling was Canadian.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rachel Dowling has the reference number 58274.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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- [S6442] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=http%3A%2F%2Fdata2.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2Fe%2Fe094%2Fe002340750.jpg&parentid=CAN%2FC1851%2F0600222,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MICHAEL household of Brantford, Brant (county), Ontario, Canada; Film: C-11713; Record ID: CAN/C1851/0600219; First name(s) Last name Sex Birth year Birth place Relationship Michael Dowling Male 1816 Ireland - Mary Dowling Female 1825 Canada - John Dowling Male 1846 Canada - Rachel Dowling Female 1847 Canada - James Dowling Male 1849 Canada -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Canada Census 1851 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=CAN/C1851/0600219. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1851-CAN-Dowling-Michael-1816-Ontario-Brant
- [S6444] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=http%3A%2F%2Fdata2.collectionscanada.ca%2F1871%2Fjpg%2F4396291_00131.jpg&parentid=CAN%2FCENSUS%2F1871%2F00958489,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MICHAEL household of Brantford East, Brant North (District Number: 16), Ontario, Canada; Family number: 90, Film: C-9916; ; Record ID: CAN/CENSUS/1871/00958489; First name(s) Last name Sex Birth year Birth place Michael Dowling Male 1814 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 1825 Ontario Rachel Dowling Female 1849 Ontario James Dowling Male 1851 Ontario Daniel Dowling Male 1853 Ontario Ann Dowling Female 1856 Ontario Jane Dowling Female 1859 Ontario Mary Dowling Female 1861 Ontario Elizabeth Dowling Female 1863 Ontario,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Canada Census 1871 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=CAN/CENSUS/1871/00958489. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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James Dowling1,2,3
M, #58275, b. 1849, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
Vital Facts
| Death | James Dowling died DECEASED. |
| Birth | He was born in 1849 in Canada.1 |
| Marriage | He and Jane Dowling were married before 5 April 1891 Married. |
Census Summary
Events - Chronological (including alternatives)
1849
1851
Birth
James Dowling was born in 1851 in Ontario, Canada
G. Note: Origin: Irish.
1852
Residence
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG Detail: (9) Enumeration District 5; Province as transcribed: Canada West (Ontario.)
1852
Occupation
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG 1852
Census
1 January 1852 | Brantford, Brant, Ontario, CanadaG Enumerated on the census as Age: 3; Marital Status: ; Relation to Head: Head/Household Member/ APPARENTLY (Note 1851 census taken in Jan 1852.)
Religious Affiliation
Between 1 January 1852 and 2 April 1871 | Canada
Roman Catholic between 1 January 1852 and 2 April 1871 in Canada.
1853
1871
Occupation
2 April 1871 | Brantford East, Brant North, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Farmer.
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Brantford East, Brant North, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Unmarried.
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Brantford East, Brant North, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Detail: (85/90) District 16, Sub District: North Township of Brantford.
1891
Before 5 April 1891
Birth in 1860 | Ontario, Canada
GDeath: DECEASED
He and
Jane Dowling were married before 5 April 1891 Married.
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Brantford East, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Brantford East, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Detail: (W 2/7, 98) C Brantford East, North Brant, Ontario, Canada.
1891
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Brantford East, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Farmer.
Events - Death & Burial
Facts - Non-Chronological
National Origin
The national origin of James Dowling was Canadian.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study James Dowling has the reference number 58275.
| Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: | No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling |
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Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=http%3A%2F%2Fdata2.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2Fe%2Fe094%2Fe002340750.jpg&parentid=CAN%2FC1851%2F0600222,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MICHAEL household of Brantford, Brant (county), Ontario, Canada; Film: C-11713; Record ID: CAN/C1851/0600219; First name(s) Last name Sex Birth year Birth place Relationship Michael Dowling Male 1816 Ireland - Mary Dowling Female 1825 Canada - John Dowling Male 1846 Canada - Rachel Dowling Female 1847 Canada - James Dowling Male 1849 Canada -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Canada Census 1851 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=CAN/C1851/0600219. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MICHAEL household of Brantford East, Brant North (District Number: 16), Ontario, Canada; Family number: 90, Film: C-9916; ; Record ID: CAN/CENSUS/1871/00958489; First name(s) Last name Sex Birth year Birth place Michael Dowling Male 1814 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 1825 Ontario Rachel Dowling Female 1849 Ontario James Dowling Male 1851 Ontario Daniel Dowling Male 1853 Ontario Ann Dowling Female 1856 Ontario Jane Dowling Female 1859 Ontario Mary Dowling Female 1861 Ontario Elizabeth Dowling Female 1863 Ontario,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 6 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Canada Census 1871 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=CAN/CENSUS/1871/00958489. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, JAMES household of , Canada; ; Record ID: CAN/CENSUS/1891/01020236; First name(s) Last name Sex Birth year Birth place Relationship to head of household James Dowling Male 1853 - Head Jane Dowling Female 1860 - Wife John G Dowling Male - - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 7 February 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=CAN/CENSUS/1891/01020236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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