Person Page 2,344

Mary Longman Hooper^1,2

F, #58576, b. between January and March 1848, d. DECEASED

Father*	Hooper (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Spencer (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Mary Longman Hooper died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born between January and March 1848 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Whitchurch (Hampshire) - 1848 Jan-Mar Volume 7 Page 249.²

Census Summary

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
Between January and March 1848 | Whitchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG
Mary Longman Hooper was born between January and March 1848 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Whitchurch (Hampshire) - 1848 Jan-Mar Volume 7 Page 249.
Citation: 2
1849
Birth
1849 | Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG
She was born in 1849 in Brixton, Surrey, EnglandG. Note: Brixton, Surrey.
Citation: 1
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Niece.
Citation: 1
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Detail: (3) Park Grove, 9, Park Grove, 7 Brixton.
Citation: 1
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Scholar.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Mary Longman Hooper was English.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Longman Hooper has the reference number 58576.

Ethnicity

English

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 1861 England
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL

[S2558] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F0363%2F00623B&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0002398535,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, GEORGE household of Lambeth, Brixton, 7 Brixton, London, Surrey, England; Parliamentary borough or division: Lambeth; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Matthews; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 363; Folio: 25; Page: 1; Schedule: 3; Record ID: GBC/1861/0002398535; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Dowling Head Married Male 42 1819 Warehouseman Hampshire, England Sarah Dowling Wife Married Female 34 1827 - Ifield, Sussex, England George Dowling Son Unmarried Male 6 1855 - Brixton, Surrey, England Jessie Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 - Brixton, Surrey, England Osbert Dowling Son Unmarried Male 3 1858 - Brixton, Surrey, England Louis Latney Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Brixton, Surrey, England Mary Longman Hooper Niece Unmarried Female 12 1849 Scholar Brixton, Surrey, England Fanny Jane Pierre Niece Unmarried Female 12 1849 - - Caroline Cozier Servant Unmarried Female 16 1845 House servant Reading, Sussex, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0002398535. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-George-1819-London-Surrey-Lambeth-A
[S5324] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of HOOPER, MARY LONGMAN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Spencer; in Whitchurch (Hampshire);Index: Whitchurch (Hampshire) - 1848 Jan-Mar Volume 7 Page 249,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1848/1/AH/001627/023. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Hooper-1848-Q1-E&W

Caffyn

M, #58577, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Partner: Elizabeth Caffyn (b. 1793, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Sarah Caffyn+ (b. 1827, d. between January and March 1917)
Daughter*	Caffyn+ (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death

Caffyn died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Caffyn has the reference number 58577.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

Caffyn¹

F, #58578, b. before 1832, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*	Caffyn (d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Elizabeth Caffyn (b. 1793, d. DECEASED)

Partner: Pearce (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Fanny Jane Pearce (b. between April and June 1848, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Caffyn died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born before 1832. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹
Marriage	She and Pearce were married before 1 April 1848 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Residence
Between April and June 1848 | Lambeth, Lambeth, Greater London, England
Detail: (Birth of daughter Fanny Jane Pearce.)
Citation: 1
1832
Birth
Before 1832
Caffyn was born before 1832. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1848
Marriage | Pearce
Before 1 April 1848
Pearce
Birth before 1832
Death: DECEASED
She and Pearce were married before 1 April 1848 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Caffyn has the reference number 58578.

Ethnicity

50.00% English
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:-

England - All
England, London - ALL

[S5099] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1848%2F2%2FIS%2F000872&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1848%2F2%2FIS%2F000872%2F013,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of PEARCE, FANNY JANE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Caffyn; in Lambeth, Surrey Until Apr 1889, London Until 1965, England;Index: Lambeth - 1848 Apr-Jun Volume 4 Page 228,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1848/2/IS/000872/013. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Pearce-1848-Q2-E&W

Fanny Jane Pearce^1,2

F, #58579, b. between April and June 1848, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*	Pearce (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Caffyn (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Fanny Jane Pearce died DECEASED.¹
Birth	She was born between April and June 1848 in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England. Note: Index: Lambeth - 1848 Apr-Jun Volume 4 Page 228.^1,2

Census Summary

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Birth
Between April and June 1848 | Brixton, Lambeth, London, England
Fanny Jane Pearce was born between April and June 1848 in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England. Note: Index: Lambeth - 1848 Apr-Jun Volume 4 Page 228.
Citations: 1,2
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 12; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Niece.
Citation: 1
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Detail: (3) Park Grove, 9, Park Grove, 7 Brixton.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Fanny Jane Pearce was English.
Citations: 1,2
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Fanny Jane Pearce has the reference number 58579.

Ethnicity

English

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 1861 England
England - All
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL

[S2558] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F0363%2F00623B&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0002398535,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, GEORGE household of Lambeth, Brixton, 7 Brixton, London, Surrey, England; Parliamentary borough or division: Lambeth; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Matthews; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 363; Folio: 25; Page: 1; Schedule: 3; Record ID: GBC/1861/0002398535; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Dowling Head Married Male 42 1819 Warehouseman Hampshire, England Sarah Dowling Wife Married Female 34 1827 - Ifield, Sussex, England George Dowling Son Unmarried Male 6 1855 - Brixton, Surrey, England Jessie Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 5 1856 - Brixton, Surrey, England Osbert Dowling Son Unmarried Male 3 1858 - Brixton, Surrey, England Louis Latney Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Brixton, Surrey, England Mary Longman Hooper Niece Unmarried Female 12 1849 Scholar Brixton, Surrey, England Fanny Jane Pierre Niece Unmarried Female 12 1849 - - Caroline Cozier Servant Unmarried Female 16 1845 House servant Reading, Sussex, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0002398535. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-George-1819-London-Surrey-Lambeth-A
[S5099] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1848%2F2%2FIS%2F000872&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1848%2F2%2FIS%2F000872%2F013,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of PEARCE, FANNY JANE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Caffyn; in Lambeth, Surrey Until Apr 1889, London Until 1965, England;Index: Lambeth - 1848 Apr-Jun Volume 4 Page 228,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1848/2/IS/000872/013. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Pearce-1848-Q2-E&W

Pearce

M, #58580, b. before 1832, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Partner: Caffyn (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*

Fanny Jane Pearce (b. between April and June 1848, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Pearce died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 1832. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹
Marriage	He and Caffyn were married before 1 April 1848 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Residence
Between April and June 1848 | Lambeth, Lambeth, Greater London, England
Detail: (Birth of daughter Fanny Jane Pearce.)
Citation: 1
1832
Birth
Before 1832
Pearce was born before 1832. Note: (ESTIMATE: 16 YEARS BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1
1848
Marriage | Caffyn
Before 1 April 1848
Caffyn
Birth before 1832
Death: DECEASED
He and Caffyn were married before 1 April 1848 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Pearce has the reference number 58580.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

England - All
England, London - ALL

[S5099] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1848%2F2%2FIS%2F000872&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1848%2F2%2FIS%2F000872%2F013,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of PEARCE, FANNY JANE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Caffyn; in Lambeth, Surrey Until Apr 1889, London Until 1965, England;Index: Lambeth - 1848 Apr-Jun Volume 4 Page 228,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1848/2/IS/000872/013. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven¹

F, #58581, b. 1819, d. 5 January 1850

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*

Woolven (d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Birth	Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven was born in 1819.²
Marriage	She and George Dowling were married on 31 December 1846 in Andover, Hampshire, EnglandG, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Andover; Index: Andover - 1846 Oct-Dec Volume 7; Page number 66.^1,3
Death	She died on 5 January 1850, in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England. Note: Age: 31; Marital Status: Married; Formerly: Surrey until Apr 1889, London until 1965; Index: Lambeth - 1850 Jan-Mar; Volume 4, Page 183.^4,2,5
Burial	She was buried on 11 January 1850 in Camberwell, Southwark, London, England, Nunhead Cemetery of All Saints in Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England Parish of St Giles.⁶

Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Elizabeth Charlotte Dowling
Citations: 4,2,6
1818
Birth
1818
Citation: 6
1819
Birth
1819
Citation: 2
1846~27
Religious Affiliation
1846 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) in 1846 in EnglandG.
Citation: 1
1846~27
Marriage | George Dowling
31 December 1846 | Andover, Hampshire, EnglandG
George Dowling
Birth before 18 November 1818 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
Death: DECEASED
Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven and George Dowling were married on 31 December 1846 in Andover, Hampshire, EnglandG, Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England parish of Andover; Index: Andover - 1846 Oct-Dec Volume 7; Page number 66.
Citations: 1,3
1846~27
Residence
31 December 1846 | Andover, Hampshire, EnglandG
Detail: (at marriage to George Dowling.)
Citations: 1,3
1850
Residence
Before 5 January 1850 | Brixton, Lambeth, London, England
Detail: 3 Gloucester Place, Cowley Road.
Citations: 2,6,4

Events - Death & Burial

1850~31
Death
5 January 1850 | Brixton, Lambeth, London, England
Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven died on 5 January 1850, in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England. Note: Age: 31; Marital Status: Married; Formerly: Surrey until Apr 1889, London until 1965; Index: Lambeth - 1850 Jan-Mar; Volume 4, Page 183.
Cause: Short painful illness
Citations: 4,2,5
1850
Burial
11 January 1850 | Camberwell, Southwark, London, England
She was buried on 11 January 1850 in Camberwell, Southwark, London, England, Nunhead Cemetery of All Saints in Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England Parish of St Giles.
Citation: 6

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven has the reference number 58581.

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
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Andover
England, London - ALL

[S2971] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 2 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, GEORGE to ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE WOOLLVEN in Andover, Hampshire, England, on 1846; 1846; Record ID: R_842998574,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_842998574. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S5399] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1850%2F1%2FAZ%2F000188&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1850%2F1%2FAZ%2F000188%2F114,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE in Lambeth, Surrey Until Apr 1889, London Until 1965, England; Index: Lambeth - 1850 Jan-Mar; 1850- Volume 4 Page 183,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1850/1/AZ/000188/114. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1850-Q1-E&W
[S5323] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1846%2F4%2FCR%2F000187&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1846%2F4%2FCR%2F000187%2F016,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, GEORGE to ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE WOOLLVEN in Andover, Hampshire, Partly In Wiltshire Until 1880, England; Index: Andover - 1846 Oct-Dec Volume 7; Page number 66,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1846/4/CR/000187/016. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

MarriageIndex-Dowling-1846-Q4-E&W
[S6490] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9&page=3,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, ELIZABETH; Sex: Female; in England, Surrey; Death date: January 1850; Death year: 1850; Publication title: Salisbury And Winchester Journal; Page number: 3; Publication year: 1850; Publication date: 12 January 1850 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; Publication region: South West; Record ID: FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 3 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9&expand=true&tab=this,

News-Dowling-Elizabeth-Charlotte-1850-1-5-Salisbury-and-Winchester-Journ-1850-1-12-Clip
[S2747] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, GEORGE household of Lambeth, Kennington, London, Surrey, England; Enumeration district: 1; Parliamentary borough or division: Lambeth; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Marks Kennington; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1574; Folio: 27; Page: 47; , Schedule: 167; Record ID: GBC/1851/0004971267; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Dowling Head Widower Male 32 1819 Manchester warehouseman Andover, Hampshire, England Richard Dowling Brother Unmarried Male 24 1827 Solicitor general clerk - Mary A Crace Servant Unmarried Female 15 1836 House servant Andover, Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0004971267. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6491] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Burial of DOWLING, ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE in, Surrey, England 1850; Birth year: 1818; Record ID: R_257277690,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_257277690. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Richard Dowling^1,2,3

M, #58582, b. before 28 April 1826, d. DECEASED

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Father*	George Dowling (b. 28 September 1792, d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Elizabeth Woolven (b. 1792, d. DECEASED)

Portrait-0-Marriage

Vital Facts

Death	Richard Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born before 28 April 1826 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.^3,2

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841³

1850

Census
30 Mar 1851¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1826
Birth
Before 28 April 1826 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
Citations: 3,2
1826
Baptism
28 April 1826 | Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
Richard Dowling was baptised on 28 April 1826 in Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
Citation: 2
1826
Religious Affiliation
28 April 1826 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 28 April 1826 in EnglandG.
Citation: 2
1827
Birth
1827
He was born in 1827. Note: Longsford.
Citation: 1
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 3
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
Detail: (680) High Street, Sub district: Andover.
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Andover, Andover, Hampshire, England
Attourney's Clerk.
Citation: 3
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
1848 | London, EnglandG
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Lambeth, Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Solicitor general clerk.
Citation: 1
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Lambeth, Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Detail: (167) 3, Cowley Road Gloucester Place, Kennington.
Citation: 1
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Lambeth, Lambeth, London, Surrey, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Brother.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Richard Dowling was English.
Citations: 1,2,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Richard Dowling has the reference number 58582.

Ethnicity

English

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 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Clerks
Death Age
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Andover
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
Legal
Wales - All

[S2747] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4304071%2F00057&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0004971267,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, GEORGE household of Lambeth, Kennington, London, Surrey, England; Enumeration district: 1; Parliamentary borough or division: Lambeth; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Marks Kennington; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1574; Folio: 27; Page: 47; , Schedule: 167; Record ID: GBC/1851/0004971267; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Dowling Head Widower Male 32 1819 Manchester warehouseman Andover, Hampshire, England Richard Dowling Brother Unmarried Male 24 1827 Solicitor general clerk - Mary A Crace Servant Unmarried Female 15 1836 House servant Andover, Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0004971267. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S3727] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, RICHARD in Longstock parish, Hampshire, England, on 28 Apr 1826, son of George & Elizabeth Dowling; Record ID: GBPRS/B/800288377/1,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/800288377/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0411%2F0105&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013723856,
Citation Detail: Census for WOOLLVEN, MARY household of , Andover, Hampshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 411, Schedule: 680; Record ID: GBC/1841/0013723853; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Mary Woollven Female 30 1811 Hampshire, England Thomas Woollven Male 8 1833 - Mercy Dowling Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England Richard Dowling Male 15 1826 Hampshire, England Susan Rolfe Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0013723853. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mary Woolven¹

F, #58583, b. 1811, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Woolven (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Thomas Woolven (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Mary Woolven died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1811 in Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Hampshire.¹

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1811
Birth
1811 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Mary Woolven was born in 1811 in Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Hampshire.
Citation: 1
1812
TIMELINE
1812 | United Kingdom
War declared with United States. British-American conflict affects naval and merchant families. in United Kingdom on 1812.
1813
TIMELINE
1813 | Vittoria, Spain
Battle of Vittoria. British victory under Wellington; military promotions and casualties recorded in service documents. in Vittoria, Spain, on 1813.
1815
TIMELINE
18 June 1815 | Waterloo, Belgium
Battle of Waterloo. Final defeat of Napoleon; widespread impact on veterans, pensions, and national identity. in Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815.
1817
TIMELINE
1817 | Manchester, England
Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
1819
TIMELINE
16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
1820
TIMELINE
29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
1820
TIMELINE
23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 1
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Draper.
Citation: 1
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Detail: (680) High Street, Sub district: Andover.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Mary Woolven was English.
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Woolven has the reference number 58583.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Census 1841 England
Drapers
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, London - ALL
Wales - All

[S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for WOOLLVEN, MARY household of , Andover, Hampshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 411, Schedule: 680; Record ID: GBC/1841/0013723853; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Mary Woollven Female 30 1811 Hampshire, England Thomas Woollven Male 8 1833 - Mercy Dowling Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England Richard Dowling Male 15 1826 Hampshire, England Susan Rolfe Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0013723853. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Woolven

M, #58584, d. DECEASED

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Father*

Thomas Woolven (d. DECEASED)

Partner: Mary Woolven (b. 1811, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*	Thomas Woolven (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death

Woolven died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Woolven has the reference number 58584.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

Thomas Woolven¹

M, #58585, b. 1833, d. DECEASED

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Father*	Woolven (d. DECEASED)
Mother*	Mary Woolven (b. 1811, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Thomas Woolven died DECEASED.
Birth	He was born in 1833 in Hampshire, EnglandG.¹

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1833
Birth
1833 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Citation: 1
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 1
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Detail: (680) High Street, Sub district: Andover.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Thomas Woolven was English.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Thomas Woolven has the reference number 58585.

Ethnicity

English

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 1841 England
England - All
England, Hampshire
Wales - All

[S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0411%2F0105&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013723856,
Citation Detail: Census for WOOLLVEN, MARY household of , Andover, Hampshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 411, Schedule: 680; Record ID: GBC/1841/0013723853; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Mary Woollven Female 30 1811 Hampshire, England Thomas Woollven Male 8 1833 - Mercy Dowling Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England Richard Dowling Male 15 1826 Hampshire, England Susan Rolfe Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0013723853. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ann Woolven¹

F, #58588, b. 1821, d. DECEASED

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Father*

Thomas Woolven (d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Ann Woolven died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1821 in Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Hampshire.¹

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

1821
Birth
1821 | Hampshire, EnglandG
Ann Woolven was born in 1821 in Hampshire, EnglandG. Note: Hampshire.
Citation: 1
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
Citation: 1
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
Detail: (929) High Street Vine Inn, Sub district: Stockbridge.
Citation: 1
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 1
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Stockbridge, Hampshire, EnglandG
Linen Draper.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Ann Woolven was English.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ann Woolven has the reference number 58588.

Ethnicity

English

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 1841 England
Drapers
England - All
England, Hampshire
Wales - All

[S2930] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0384%2F0214&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0013477163,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ELIZABETH household of , Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 384, Schedule: 929; Record ID: GBC/1841/0013477163; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Elizabeth Dowling Female 45 1796 - Elizabeth Dowling Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England George Dowling Male 20 1821 Hampshire, England Sarah Dowling Female 15 1826 Hampshire, England Harry Dowling Male 12 1829 Hampshire, England Ann Woollven Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England Francis Hollis Male 30 1811 Hampshire, England Mary Crouch Female 20 1821 Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0013477163. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Woolven

M, #58589, d. DECEASED

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Daughter*

Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven (b. 1819, d. 5 January 1850)

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Death

Woolven died DECEASED.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Residence
Andover, Hampshire, EnglandG
Citation: 1
Children
Woolven was shown 4 daughters.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Woolven has the reference number 58589.

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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England - All
England, Hampshire
England, Hampshire Andover

[S6490] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, ELIZABETH; Sex: Female; in England, Surrey; Death date: January 1850; Death year: 1850; Publication title: Salisbury And Winchester Journal; Page number: 3; Publication year: 1850; Publication date: 12 January 1850 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; Publication region: South West; Record ID: FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 3 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.Title: Record Transcription: British Newspaper Death & In Memoriam Notices | findmypast.co.uk; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-73F9A5EF-B20B-458C-964F-B803E1133FA9&expand=true&tab=this,

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Elizabeth Caffyn¹

F, #58590, b. 1793, d. DECEASED

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Partner: Caffyn (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Sarah Caffyn+ (b. 1827, d. between January and March 1917)
Daughter*	Caffyn+ (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Elizabeth Caffyn died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1793 in Slaugham, Sussex, EnglandG. Note: Sussex.¹

Census Summary

1890

Census
5 Apr 1891¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
1793
Birth
1793 | Slaugham, Sussex, EnglandG
Elizabeth Caffyn was born in 1793 in Slaugham, Sussex, EnglandG. Note: Sussex.
Citation: 1
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG
Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG
Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, EnglandG, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG
London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Millbrook, Freemantle, Hampshire, England
Detail: 80, Waterloo Road, Millbrook.
Citation: 1
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Millbrook, Freemantle, Hampshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 98; Marital status: Widow; Relationship to Head: Mother in law.
Citation: 1
1891
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Millbrook, Freemantle, Hampshire, England
Living on her own means.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Elizabeth Caffyn was English.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Elizabeth Caffyn has the reference number 58590.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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1700s All
Census 1891 England
England - All
England, Hampshire
England, London - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Sussex - ALL

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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, GEORGE household of Millbrook, Freemantle, Millbrook, Hampshire, England; , Enumeration district: 15, Parliamentary borough or division: Southampton, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Christ Church Freemantle, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 929, Folio: 31, Page: 15, Schedule: 103; Record ID: GBC/1891/0007179156; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place George Dowling Head Married Male 72 1819 Living on his own means Andover, Hampshire, England Sarah Dowling Wife Married Female 64 1827 - Crawley, Sussex, England Jessie Dowling Daughter Single Female 34 1857 - Surrey, England Elizabeth Caffyn Mother in law Widow Female 98 1793 Living on her own means Slaugham, Sussex, England Jane Annetto Servant Single Female 17 1874 General servant domestic Amport, Hampshire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0007179156. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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William Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

M, #58591, b. before 28 October 1820, d. 13 November 1895

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Father*	William Dowling (b. 1797, d. between January and March 1862)
Mother*	Lydia Redish (b. 1785, d. between July and September 1865)

Vital Facts

Birth	William Dowling was born before 28 October 1820 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BAPTISM.)^{2,9,8,7,6,5,4,3}
Death	He died on 13 November 1895, in Warrington, Cheshire, England. Note: Age: 75; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1895 Oct-Dec; Volume 8C, Page 148.^1,2

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841⁸

1850

Census
30 Mar 1851⁷

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861⁶

1870

Census
2 Apr 1871⁵

1880

Census
3 Apr 1881⁴

1890

Census
5 Apr 1891³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
1820
Birth
Before 28 October 1820 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
William Dowling was born before 28 October 1820 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BAPTISM.)
Citations: 2,9,8,7,6,5,4,3
1820
Baptism
28 October 1820 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was baptised on 28 October 1820 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG.
1820
Religious Affiliation
28 October 1820 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 28 October 1820 in EnglandG.
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
TIMELINE
1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
"Ap P" (Apprentice printer?)
Citation: 8
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (636) Golborne Street, Sub district: Warrington.
Citation: 8
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 8
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
1848 | London, EnglandG
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 7
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (33) Golborn Street, Warrington.
Citation: 7
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Printer & Stationer.
Citation: 7
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
Citation: 6
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (48) 37, Golborne Street, 4 Warrington.
Citation: 6
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Commercial traveller.
Citation: 6
1862
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
1862
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
1863
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
1864
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
1865
TIMELINE
6 July 1865 | EnglandG
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
1867
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
1868
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
1869
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
1870
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
1870
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
1871
Occupation
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Commercial clerk.
Citation: 5
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (138) Golborne Street.
Citation: 5
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Head.
Citation: 5
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG
Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Clerk.
Citation: 4
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 4
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 60; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 4
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG
Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG
Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, EnglandG, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG
London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Retired traveller.
Citation: 3
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 3
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 70; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Head.
Citation: 3
1895
Residence
Before 13 November 1895 | Warrington, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42 Goldborne Street.
Citations: 1,2

Events - Death & Burial

1895
Death
13 November 1895 | Warrington, Cheshire, England
William Dowling died on 13 November 1895, in Warrington, Cheshire, England. Note: Age: 75; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1895 Oct-Dec; Volume 8C, Page 148.
Citations: 1,2
1896
Probate
20 January 1896 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
The estate of William Dowling was probated on 20 January 1896 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG, Probate to Lydia Dowling spinster and Henry George Dowling gentleman Effects £1647 1s 4d.
Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of William Dowling was English.
Citations: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 58591.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

[S5631] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Probate for DOWLING, WILLIAM, of Warrington, Death date: 13 November 1895; Probate date: 20 January 1896; Probate year: 1896; Record ID: GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1896-1896/00010893,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Deaths & Burials in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1896-1896/00010893. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Age: 75; 1820; Index: Warrington - 1895 Oct-Dec; 1895- Volume 8C Page 148,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Deaths & Burials in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1895/4/AZ/000099/009. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2536] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; , Enumeration district: 19, Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 3076, Folio: 127, Page: 3, Schedule: 11; Record ID: GBC/1891/0021119309; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 70 1821 Retired traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 64 1827 Retired dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew Single Male 31 1860 Woollen drapers assistant Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0021119309. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1891-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, WarringtonLancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3794; Folio: 89; Page: 30; Schedule: 705; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0017448451; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 60 1821 Clerk Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Sister Single Female 56 1825 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 54 1827 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry G Dowling Nephew Single Male 21 1860 Woollen draper Houghton Green, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0017448451. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1881-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 11; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Piece number: 3904; Folio: 123; Page: 32; Schedule: 138; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011830163; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head - Male 50 1821 Commercial clerk Warmington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Sister - Female 42 1829 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister - Female 40 1831 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew - Male 11 1860 - Warmington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011830163. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, 4 Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 19; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2794; Folio: 83; Page: 12; Schedule: 48; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014791695; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 64 1797 House agent Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 76 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 40 1821 Commercial traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 37 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 35 1826 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014791695. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-William-1797-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4298994%2F00446&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0001700485,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 1R; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Pauls; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2203; Folio: 452; Page: 9; , Schedule: 33; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001700485; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 54 1797 Tea dealer Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 66 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 30 1821 Printer&stationer Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 27 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 24 1827 Milliner Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001700485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-William-1797-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of , Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 521, Schedule: 636; Record ID: GBC/1841/0010941583; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place William Dowling Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Lidie Dowling Female 55 1786 Lancashire, England William Dowling Male 20 1821 Lancashire, England Rachell Dowling Female 17 1824 Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0010941583. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-William-1796-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S6321] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 5 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Warrington, Lancashire on 1820; 28 October 1820; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: William & Mother: Lidia Dowling; Record ID: R_22084926166,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_22084926166. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Henry Haviour¹

M, #58592, b. 1880, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Partner: Bertha Bouchier (b. 1881, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*	Joyce Percival Haviour (b. between January and March 1907, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Jenifer Benshaw Haviour (b. 1909, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Henry Haviour died DECEASED.
Marriage	He and Bertha Bouchier were married between July and September 1905 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Warrington - 1905 Jul-Sep Volume 8C; Page number 344.^2,1
Birth	He was born in 1880 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Warrington Lancashire."¹

Census Summary

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Harry Haviour
Citation: 2
Residence
Between January and March 1907 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: (Birth of daughter Joyce Percival Haviour.)
Citation: 3
Marriage | Bertha Bouchier
Between July and September 1905 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Bertha Bouchier
Birth in 1881 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Death: DECEASED
Henry Haviour and Bertha Bouchier were married between July and September 1905 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG, Index: Warrington - 1905 Jul-Sep Volume 8C; Page number 344.
Citations: 2,1
Residence
Between July and September 1905 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: (at marriage to Bertha Bouchier.)
Citation: 2
1880
Birth
1880 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was born in 1880 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Warrington Lancashire."
Citation: 1
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
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31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
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23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Stockton Heath, Cheshire, EnglandG
Commercial Traveller Soap.
Citation: 1
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Stockton Heath, Cheshire, EnglandG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 31; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 1
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Stockton Heath, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: 1 Algernon St Stockton Heath, Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Henry Haviour was English.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry Haviour has the reference number 58592.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Africa - ALL
Census 1911 England
England - All
England, Cheshire - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL

[S1585] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for HAVIOUR, HENRY household of Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England; Piece number: 21605;Schedule: 40; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/21605/0079/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Henry Haviour Head Married Male 31 1880 Commercial traveller soap Warrington Lancashire Bertha Haviour Wife Married Female 30 1881 - Warrington Lancashire Joyce Percival Haviour Daughter - Female 4 1907 - Stockton Heath Cheshire Jwenifer Benshaw Haviour Daughter - Female 2 1909 - Stockton Heath Cheshire Katherine Bindless Visitor Widow Female 26 1885 Private means Wigtown Scotland Resident Isabel Holland Servant Single Female 34 1877 General domestic servant Sandback Cheshire,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/21605/0079/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1911-ENG-Haviour-Henry-1880-Cheshire-Runcorn
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of HAVIOUR, HARRY to BERTHA BOUCHIER in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Index: Warrington - 1905 Jul-Sep Volume 8C; Page number 344,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1905/3/AZ/000174/226. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S5966] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of HAVIOUR, JOYCE PERCIVAL; Apparent Gender: Female; in Runcorn, Cheshire, England;Index: Runcorn - 1907 Jan-Mar Volume 8A Page 211,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1907/1/AZ/000262/363. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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William Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #58593, b. 1797, d. between January and March 1862

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Partner: Lydia Redish (b. 1785, d. between July and September 1865)

Children:

Son*	William Dowling (b. before 28 October 1820, d. 13 November 1895)
Daughter*	Rachael Dowling (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Lydia Dowling+ (b. 18 November 1826, d. 7 June 1900)

Vital Facts

Death	William Dowling died between January and March 1862, in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: Not shown (REQUIRES CORROBORATION); Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1862 Jan-Mar; Volume 8C, Page 109.⁵
Birth	He was born in 1797 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.^1,2
Marriage	He and Lydia Redish were married on 11 July 1819 in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, All Saints Parish; William Status: Not stated; Lydia Status: Spinster; By Banns; Witnesses: Martha Williams & John Davenport Parish Clerk.⁶

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841⁴

1850

Census
30 Mar 1851²

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861¹

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Residence
Between January and March 1862 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Citation: 5
1796
Birth
1796 | Lancashire, EnglandG
William Dowling was born in 1796 in Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire.
Citation: 4
1797
Birth
1797 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was born in 1797 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.
Citations: 1,2
1801
TIMELINE
1 January 1801 | United Kingdom
Acts of Union unite Great Britain and Ireland. Creates the United Kingdom; affects legal and administrative records. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1801.
1801
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2 April 1801 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Battle of Copenhagen. British naval victory under Admiral Nelson; impacts military enlistment and pension records. in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 April 1801.
1802
TIMELINE
1802 | United Kingdom
Factory Act introduced. Begins regulation of child labour; early shift in working-class family dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1802.
1802
TIMELINE
1802 | United Kingdom
Treaty of Amiens signed. Temporary peace with France; military families experience brief respite from war. in United Kingdom on 1802.
1803
TIMELINE
1803 | United Kingdom
War resumes with France. Napoleonic conflict reignites; enlistment and wartime disruption affect households. in United Kingdom on 1803.
1805
TIMELINE
21 October 1805 | Cape Trafalgar, Spain
Battle of Trafalgar. Major British naval victory; Admiral Nelson dies. Widows and dependents appear in naval pension records. in Cape Trafalgar, Spain, on 21 October 1805.
1806
TIMELINE
1806 | United Kingdom
Beaufort Scale introduced. Standardises wind measurement; maritime and agricultural communities begin using it. in United Kingdom on 1806.
1807
TIMELINE
1807 | United Kingdom
Slave Trade Act passed. Abolishes slave trade in British Empire; impacts shipping records and abolitionist movements. in United Kingdom on 1807.
1808
TIMELINE
1808 | Spain
Peninsular War begins. British troops deployed to Spain; families affected by military service and correspondence. in Spain on 1808.
1809
TIMELINE
1809 | Corunna, Spain
Battle of Corunna. British forces retreat; General Sir John Moore killed. Military records reflect casualties and pensions. in Corunna, Spain, on 1809.
1810
TIMELINE
1810 | United Kingdom
Prince of Wales becomes Prince Regent. Regency era begins; cultural and political shifts affect public life. in United Kingdom on 1810.
1811
TIMELINE
1811 | Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England
Luddite riots erupt. Workers destroy textile machinery; criminal records and newspaper reports document unrest. in Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England, on 1811.
1812
TIMELINE
1812 | United Kingdom
War declared with United States. British-American conflict affects naval and merchant families. in United Kingdom on 1812.
1813
TIMELINE
1813 | Vittoria, Spain
Battle of Vittoria. British victory under Wellington; military promotions and casualties recorded in service documents. in Vittoria, Spain, on 1813.
1815
TIMELINE
18 June 1815 | Waterloo, Belgium
Battle of Waterloo. Final defeat of Napoleon; widespread impact on veterans, pensions, and national identity. in Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815.
1817
TIMELINE
1817 | Manchester, England
Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
1819
Marriage | Lydia Redish
11 July 1819 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Lydia Redish
Age ~34
Birth in 1785 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Death: between July and September 1865 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
He and Lydia Redish were married on 11 July 1819 in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, All Saints Parish; William Status: Not stated; Lydia Status: Spinster; By Banns; Witnesses: Martha Williams & John Davenport Parish Clerk.
Citation: 6
1819
Occupation
11 July 1819 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Rope Maker.
Citation: 6
1819
Residence
11 July 1819 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: (at marriage to Lydia Reddish.)
Citation: 6
Religious Affiliation
Between 11 July 1819 and 14 October 1827 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 11 July 1819 and 14 October 1827 in EnglandG.
Citations: 6,7,3
1819
TIMELINE
16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
1820
TIMELINE
29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
1820
TIMELINE
23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
1820
Residence
28 October 1820 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son William Dowling.)
Citation: 7
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1827
Residence
14 October 1827 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: Queen Street, Heathside; (Baptism of daughter Lydia Dowling.)
Citation: 3
1827
Occupation
14 October 1827 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Rope Maker.
Citation: 8
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (636) Golborne Street, Sub district: Warrington.
Citation: 4
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 45; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 4
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Rope Maker.
Citation: 4
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
1848 | London, EnglandG
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 2
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (33) Golborn Street, Warrington.
Citation: 2
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Tea dealer.
Citation: 2
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
House agent.
Citation: 1
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (48) 37, Golborne Street, 4 Warrington.
Citation: 1
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 64; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

Death
Between January and March 1862 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
William Dowling died between January and March 1862, in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: Not shown (REQUIRES CORROBORATION); Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1862 Jan-Mar; Volume 8C, Page 109.
Citation: 5

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
William Dowling had the following associates: "Martha Williams & John Davenport."
National Origin
The national origin of William Dowling was English.
Citations: 1,2,4
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study William Dowling has the reference number 58593.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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1700s All
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Census 1861 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Cheshire - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, Nottinghamshire - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
Wales - All

[S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2794%2F00019A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014791697,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, 4 Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 19; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2794; Folio: 83; Page: 12; Schedule: 48; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014791695; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 64 1797 House agent Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 76 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 40 1821 Commercial traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 37 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 35 1826 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014791695. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 1R; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Pauls; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2203; Folio: 452; Page: 9; , Schedule: 33; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001700485; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 54 1797 Tea dealer Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 66 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 30 1821 Printer&stationer Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 27 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 24 1827 Milliner Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001700485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S5951] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 4 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire on 1826; 14 October 1827; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: William & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: R_22084926143,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_22084926143. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0521%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0010941584,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of , Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 521, Schedule: 636; Record ID: GBC/1841/0010941583; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place William Dowling Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Lidie Dowling Female 55 1786 Lancashire, England William Dowling Male 20 1821 Lancashire, England Rachell Dowling Female 17 1824 Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0010941583. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1862%2F1%2FAH%2F000810&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1862%2F1%2FAH%2F000810%2F034,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Index: Warrington - 1862 Jan-Mar; 1862- Volume 8C Page 109,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1862/1/AH/000810/034. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6496] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FCHS%2F4011907%2F00816&parentid=GBPRS%2FM%2F745139570%2F1,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WILLIAM to LYDIA REDDISH Cheshire, England, on 11 July 1819; 1819; Runcorn; William, Dowling:- Lydia, Reddish:- Record ID: GBPRS/M/745139570/1; ALSO Cheshie Parish Marriages: Diocese of Chester Item, 6 page 82,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Bishop's Transcripts Marriages 1576-1906 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/745139570/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Marriage-Dowling-William-Reddish-Lydia-1819-ENG-Cheshire-A
[S6321] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Warrington, Lancashire on 1820; 28 October 1820; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: William & Mother: Lidia Dowling; Record ID: R_22084926166,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_22084926166. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S6494] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FRG4%2F1624%2F0%2F0019&parentid=TNA%2FRG4%2FBAP%2F630717,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire on 1826; 14 October 1827; Denomination: Countess Of Huntingdon's Connexion; Father: William & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: TNA/RG4/BAP/630717; Archive reference: TNA/RG/4/1624,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/RG4/BAP/630717. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lydia Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

F, #58594, b. 18 November 1826, d. 7 June 1900

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*	William Dowling (b. 1797, d. between January and March 1862)
Mother*	Lydia Redish (b. 1785, d. between July and September 1865)

Partner:

Children:

Son*	Henry George Dowling+ (b. 1860, d. between October and December 1937)

Vital Facts

Birth	Lydia Dowling was born on 18 November 1826 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Queen Street, Heathside.^{2,3,6,7,9,5,10,12}
Death	She died on 7 June 1900, in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 73; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1900 Apr-Jun; Volume 8C, Page 146.^7,8

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841¹²

1850

Census
30 Mar 1851⁶

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861⁵

1870

Census
2 Apr 1871⁴

1880

Census
3 Apr 1881³

1890

Census
5 Apr 1891²

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Lydie Dowly
Citation: 12
TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
1826
Birth
18 November 1826 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Lydia Dowling was born on 18 November 1826 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Queen Street, Heathside.
Citations: 2,3,6,7,9,5,10,12
18270
Baptism
14 October 1827 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
She was baptised on 14 October 1827 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citations: 10,9
18270
Religious Affiliation
14 October 1827 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) "Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion" on 14 October 1827 in EnglandG.
Citations: 10,9
1828~2
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829~3
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830~4
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
Birth
1831 | Warmington, Lancashire, Warmington Lancashire England
She was born in 1831 in Warmington, Lancashire, Warmington Lancashire England. Note: Lancashire.
Citation: 4
1831~5
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
18325
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7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833~7
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834~8
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
183710
TIMELINE
20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
183710
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1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
184013
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1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
184114
TIMELINE
4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
184114
Residence
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (3828) Tanners Lane, Sub district: Warrington.
Citation: 12
184114
Census
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 12
1842~16
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
1842~16
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1843~17
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844~18
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845~19
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846~20
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847~21
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848~22
TIMELINE
1848 | London, EnglandG
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
1849~23
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850~24
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
185124
Census
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 6
185124
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Milliner.
Citation: 6
185124
Residence
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (33) Golborn Street, Warrington.
Citation: 6
185124
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852~26
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853~27
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853~27
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855~29
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855~29
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
185629
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
185629
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857~31
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858~32
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859~33
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859~33
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
185932
Residence
6 September 1859 | Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son Henry George Dowling; appears to be out of wedlock.)
Citation: 11
185932
Religious Affiliation
6 September 1859 | EnglandG
1860~34
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
186134
Census
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 5
186134
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dressmaker.
Citation: 5
186134
Residence
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (48) 37, Golborne Street, 4 Warrington.
Citation: 5
1862~36
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
186235
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
186336
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
186437
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865~39
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
186538
TIMELINE
6 July 1865 | EnglandG
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
186740
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
186841
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
186942
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
187043
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
187043
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
187144
Residence
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (138) Golborne Street.
Citation: 4
187144
Census
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Sister.
Citation: 4
187144
Occupation
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dress maker.
Citation: 4
187447
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878~52
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
187952
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
188053
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
188154
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
188154
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG
Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
188154
Census
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 54; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
Citation: 3
188154
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dress maker.
Citation: 3
188154
Residence
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 3
188154
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
188154
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, England
Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, England, on 26 September 1881.
188255
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG
Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, EnglandG, on 11 July 1882.
188356
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
188458
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
188558
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
188659
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG
London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
188760
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
188861
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
188962
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
189063
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
189164
Residence
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 2
189164
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Retired dressmaker.
Citation: 2
189164
Census
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 64; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Sister.
Citation: 2
190073
Residence
7 June 1900 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: 42 Golborne Street.
Citations: 7,8

Events - Death & Burial

189669
Probate
29 January 1896 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
The estate of Lydia Dowling was probated on 29 January 1896 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG, Probate of brother William Dowling to Lydia Dowling spinster and Henry George Dowling gentleman £1647 1s 4d.
Citation: 1
190073
Death
7 June 1900 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
She died on 7 June 1900, in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 73; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1900 Apr-Jun; Volume 8C, Page 146.
Citations: 7,8

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Lydia Dowling was English.
Citations: 2,3,4,5,6,9,12
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lydia Dowling has the reference number 58594.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

[S5631] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Probate for DOWLING, WILLIAM, of Warrington, Death date: 13 November 1895; Probate date: 20 January 1896; Probate year: 1896; Record ID: GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1896-1896/00010893,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Deaths & Burials in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1896-1896/00010893. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2536] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; , Enumeration district: 19, Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 3076, Folio: 127, Page: 3, Schedule: 11; Record ID: GBC/1891/0021119309; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 70 1821 Retired traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 64 1827 Retired dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew Single Male 31 1860 Woollen drapers assistant Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0021119309. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, WarringtonLancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3794; Folio: 89; Page: 30; Schedule: 705; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0017448451; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 60 1821 Clerk Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Sister Single Female 56 1825 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 54 1827 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry G Dowling Nephew Single Male 21 1860 Woollen draper Houghton Green, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0017448451. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 11; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Piece number: 3904; Folio: 123; Page: 32; Schedule: 138; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011830163; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head - Male 50 1821 Commercial clerk Warmington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Sister - Female 42 1829 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister - Female 40 1831 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew - Male 11 1860 - Warmington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011830163. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, 4 Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 19; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2794; Folio: 83; Page: 12; Schedule: 48; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014791695; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 64 1797 House agent Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 76 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 40 1821 Commercial traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 37 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 35 1826 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014791695. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-William-1797-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 1R; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Pauls; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2203; Folio: 452; Page: 9; , Schedule: 33; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001700485; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 54 1797 Tea dealer Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 66 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 30 1821 Printer&stationer Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 27 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 24 1827 Milliner Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001700485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Age: 73; 1827; Index: Warrington - 1900 Apr-Jun; 1900- Volume 8C Page 146,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1900/2/AZ/000104/157. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S6493] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, LYDIA; Sex: Female; in Death date: 7 June 1900; Death year: 1900; Publication title: St. Helens Examiner; Page number: 8; Publication year: 1900; Publication date: 22 June 1900 in St Helens, Lancashire, England; Publication region: North West; Record ID: FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 4 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C&expand=true&tab=this,

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[S5951] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire on 1826; 14 October 1827; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: William & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: R_22084926143,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_22084926143. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S6494] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire on 1826; 14 October 1827; Denomination: Countess Of Huntingdon's Connexion; Father: William & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: TNA/RG4/BAP/630717; Archive reference: TNA/RG/4/1624,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/RG4/BAP/630717. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S5066] SOURCE: (Full),
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Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE in Winwick, Lancashire on 1859; 6 September 1859; Apparent Gender: Male; & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: R_938282027,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_938282027. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLY, LYDIE household of , Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 521, Schedule: 3828; Record ID: GBC/1841/0010958408; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Sarah Heyes Female 77 1764 Lancashire, England Maria Keyser Female 20 1821 Lancashire, England Ann Hamer Female 30 1811 Lancashire, England Margaret Green Female 26 1815 Lancashire, England Lydie Dowly Female 25 1816 Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0010958408. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Henry George Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, #58595, b. 1860, d. between October and December 1937

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Mother*

Lydia Dowling (b. 18 November 1826, d. 7 June 1900)

Partner: Ada Gibson (b. 21 January 1870, d. between July and September 1956)

Children:

Son*	Arthur Edward Dowling (b. 11 January 1902, d. between April and June 1959)
Daughter*	Margaret Dowling (b. 1906, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Henry George Dowling died between October and December 1937, in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 78; Formerly: Cheshire; Index: Runcorn - 1937 Oct-Dec; Volume 8A, Page 333.⁹
Birth	He was born in 1860 in Houghton Green, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire, Houghton Green.^1,10,11
Marriage	He and Ada Gibson were married on 11 April 1901 in Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG, St James' Parish; Both in 1st marriage; No father shown for Henry; By Banns; Witnesses: Angus MacDonald & Mary P Gibson; Index: Warrington - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 292.^6,4,8

Census Summary

1870

Census
2 Apr 1871³

1880

Census
3 Apr 1881¹⁰

1890

Census
5 Apr 1891¹

1900

Census
31 Mar 1901¹¹

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911⁴

1920

Census
19 Jun 1921⁵

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Henry G Dowling
Citations: 10,11,9
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 8 August and 9 November 1888 | Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England
Jack the Ripper murders terrorise London's East End. in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, England, on between 8 August and 9 November 1888.
Residence
Between October and December 1937 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Citation: 9
TIMELINE
Between 009 and 12 March 1891 | EnglandG
South & West England – Great Blizzard causes 220 deaths and sinks 14 ships. in EnglandG, on between 009 and 12 March 1891.
1859
Birth
Before 6 September 1859 | Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG
Henry George Dowling was born before 6 September 1859 in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Winwick, Lancashire, (appears to be out of wedlock.)
Citations: 5,7,9
1859
Religious Affiliation
6 September 1859 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) on 6 September 1859 in EnglandG.
Citation: 7
Baptism
Between 6 September 1859 and 11 April 1901 | Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was baptised between 6 September 1859 and 11 April 1901 in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.
Citations: 7,8
1860
Birth
1860 | Houghton Green, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was born in 1860 in Houghton Green, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire, Houghton Green.
Citations: 1,10,11
1860
Birth
1860 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was born in 1860 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire.
Citation: 3
1862
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
1862
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
1863
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
1864
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
1865
TIMELINE
6 July 1865 | EnglandG
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
1867
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
1868
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
1869
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
1870
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
1870
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (138) Golborne Street.
Citation: 3
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 11; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Nephew.
Citation: 3
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG
Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Woollen draper.
Citation: 10
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Nephew.
Citation: 10
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 10
1881
TIMELINE
27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
26 September 1881 | Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG
Godalming becomes first town in England with electric street lighting. in Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG, on 26 September 1881.
1882
TIMELINE
11 July 1882 | London, EnglandG
Bombing in London’s Mansion House by Irish nationalists; part of the Fenian campaign. in London, EnglandG, on 11 July 1882.
1883
TIMELINE
26 January 1883 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act passed, allowing women to own property independently. in United Kingdom on 26 January 1883.
1884
TIMELINE
6 December 1884 | United Kingdom
Third Reform Act passed, extending the vote to rural male householders hitherto unable to vote. in United Kingdom on 6 December 1884.
1885
TIMELINE
1 January 1885 | Khatoum, Sudan
British troops, including Dowlings, occupy Khartoum; General Gordon killed during Mahdist uprising. in Khatoum, Sudan, on 1 January 1885.
1886
TIMELINE
July 1886 | London, EnglandG
London matchgirls, including Dowlings, strike for better working conditions, a landmark in labour activism. in London, EnglandG, on July 1886.
1887
TIMELINE
21 June 1887 | British Empire
Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
1888
TIMELINE
6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
1889
TIMELINE
May 1889 | United Kingdom
Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
1890
TIMELINE
July 1890 | United Kingdom
Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
1891
Residence
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 1
1891
Occupation
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Woollen drapers assistant.
Citation: 1
1891
Census
5 April 1891 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 31; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Nephew.
Citation: 1
1891
TIMELINE
May 1891 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act raises school leaving age to 11. Also, throught year contimued expansion of public health and sanitation infrastructure. in United Kingdom on May 1891.
1897
TIMELINE
22 June 1897 | EnglandG
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
1898
TIMELINE
1 January 1898 | United Kingdom
Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into effect, offering protection for injured workers; hitherto no compensation. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1898.
1898
TIMELINE
11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
1899
TIMELINE
11 October 1899 | South Africa
Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
1900
Event or Activity
7 June 1900 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
He was in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 June 1900. Note: (Death of mother Lydia Dowling.)
Citations: 12,13
1901
TIMELINE
22 January 1901 | United Kingdom
Death of Queen Victoria (Queen from 20 June 1837); Edward VII becomes king. in United Kingdom on 22 January 1901.
1901
Residence
31 March 1901 | Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Detail: 21, Ellesmere Road.
Citation: 11
1901
Census
31 March 1901 | Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Head.
Citation: 11
1901
Occupation
31 March 1901 | Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Retired draper's assistant.
Citation: 11
1901
Marriage | Ada Gibson
11 April 1901 | Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Ada Gibson
Age 31
Birth on 21 January 1870 | Minshull Vernon, Crewe, Cheshire, England
Death: between July and September 1956 | Southport, Merseyside, England
He and Ada Gibson were married on 11 April 1901 in Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG, St James' Parish; Both in 1st marriage; No father shown for Henry; By Banns; Witnesses: Angus MacDonald & Mary P Gibson; Index: Warrington - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 292.
Citations: 6,4,8
1901
Occupation
11 April 1901 | Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Gentleman.
Citation: 8
1901
Residence
11 April 1901 | Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: 21 Ellesmere Road; (Age: 41; at marriage to Ada Gibson.)
Citations: 6,8
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
Residence
11 January 1902 | Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Detail: (Birth of son Arthur Edward Dowling.)
Citation: 14
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Detail: Red Law Bridge Appleston, Appleton, Cheshire, England.
Citation: 4
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Estate Agent.
Citation: 4
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 52; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 4
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Detail: Cheshire; Craig Side Red Lane, Hill Cliffe; Craig Side, Parish: Appleton.
Citation: 5
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 61 years, 10 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
Citation: 5
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
(636): Retired Clother "Retired from The Manchester Clothing Depot - J Hammond & Co. ."
Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

Death
Between October and December 1937 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Henry George Dowling died between October and December 1937, in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 78; Formerly: Cheshire; Index: Runcorn - 1937 Oct-Dec; Volume 8A, Page 333.
Citation: 9
1896
Probate
20 January 1896 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
The estate of Henry George Dowling was probated on 20 January 1896 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG, Probate of uncle William Dowling to Lydia Dowling spinster and Henry George Dowling gentleman Effects £1647 1s 4d.
Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Henry George Dowling was English.
Citations: 1,10,3,11,4,5,7
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Henry George Dowling has the reference number 58595.

Henry George Dowling has not been found in the 1861 census, It appears he was born out of wedlock to his mother Lydia and may have been omitted for embarrassment reasons (maybe she knew the enumerator) or simply forgotten on the day of the census enumeration.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Africa - ALL
American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1871 England
Census 1881 England
Census 1891 England
Census 1901 England
Census 1911 England
Death Age
Drapers
England - All
England, Cheshire - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
France
World War 1

[S2536] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F3076%2F0255&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0021119309,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; , Enumeration district: 19, Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 3076, Folio: 127, Page: 3, Schedule: 11; Record ID: GBC/1891/0021119309; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 70 1821 Retired traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 64 1827 Retired dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew Single Male 31 1860 Woollen drapers assistant Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0021119309. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1891-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S5631] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBOR%2FGOVPROBATE%2F1896%2FD000610-DOWLING-1896&parentid=GBOR%2FGOVPROBATE%2FC%2F1896-1896%2F00010892,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Probate for DOWLING, WILLIAM, of Warrington, Death date: 13 November 1895; Probate date: 20 January 1896; Probate year: 1896; Record ID: GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1896-1896/00010893,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Deaths & Burials in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1896-1896/00010893. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1896-ENG-Probate-A
[S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3904%2F0250&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011830163,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 11; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Piece number: 3904; Folio: 123; Page: 32; Schedule: 138; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011830163; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head - Male 50 1821 Commercial clerk Warmington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Sister - Female 42 1829 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister - Female 40 1831 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew - Male 11 1860 - Warmington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011830163. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S1585] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F21603%2F0231&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F21603%2F0231%2F1,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE household of Appleton, Cheshire, England; Piece number: 21603;Schedule: 114; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/21603/0231/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Henry George Dowling Head Married Male 52 1859 Estate agent Lancashire Winwick Margaret Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1906 - Cheshire Stockton Healh Arthur Edward Dowling Son - Male 9 1902 School Cheshire Stockton Healh Margaret Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1906 - Cheshire Stockton Healh,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1911 Census For England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/21603/0231/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Henry-George-1859-Cheshire-Runcorn
[S4591] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F16869%2F0213&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F16869%2F0213%2F01,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE household of Craig Side Red Lane, Hill Cliffe, Appleton, Cheshire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Cheshire PC, Knutsford Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/16869/0213/01; Registration district number: 446; Sub-district number: 1; Enumeration district number: 3; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 16869; Schedule number: 99; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 446 RS 1 ED 3, 4; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Henry George Dowling Head Male 1859 61 Winwick, Lancashire, England Retired Clother Retired - Arthur Edward Dowling Son Male 1902 19 Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England Bank Clerk London Joint City M Bank Margaret Dowling Daughter Female 1905 15 Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/16869/0213/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Henry-George-1859-Cheshire-Runcorn-A
[S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1901%2F2%2FAZ%2F000107&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1901%2F2%2FAZ%2F000107%2F225,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE to ADA GIBSON in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Index: Warrington - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 292,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1901/2/AZ/000107/225. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

MarriageIndex-Dowling-1901-Q2-E&W
[S5066] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 5 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE in Winwick, Lancashire on 1859; 6 September 1859; Apparent Gender: Male; & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: R_938282027,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_938282027. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S6495] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FCHS%2F4018375%2F00721&parentid=GBPRS%2FM%2F770412326%2F1,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE to ADA GIBSON in Latchford, in St. James' parish, Cheshire, England, on 11 April 1901; 1901; Henry George, Dowling:- Age: 41y; Ada, Gibson:- Spouse's age: 31y; Record ID: GBPRS/M/770412326/1; Item: 5 p 117,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Parish Marriages | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/770412326/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Marriage-Dowling-Henry-George-Gibson-Ada-1901-ENG-Cheshire-Latchford
[S4593] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1937%2F4%2FAZ%2F000255&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1937%2F4%2FAZ%2F000255%2F146,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, HENRY G in Runcorn, Cheshire, England; Age: 78; 1859; Index: Runcorn - 1937 Oct-Dec; 1937- Volume 8A Page 333,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1937/4/AZ/000255/146. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1937-Q4-E&W
[S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4360462%2F00636&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0017448454,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, WarringtonLancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3794; Folio: 89; Page: 30; Schedule: 705; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0017448451; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 60 1821 Clerk Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Sister Single Female 56 1825 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 54 1827 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry G Dowling Nephew Single Male 21 1860 Woollen draper Houghton Green, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0017448451. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1881-ENG-Dowling-William-1821-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S6492] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3330-3332%2F0314&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0019668310,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY G household of Stockton Heath, Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England; , Enumeration district: 4, Parliamentary borough or division: Knutsford, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Thomas's Stockton Heath, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3331, Folio: 56, Page: 3, Schedule: 22; Record ID: GBC/1901/0019668310; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Henry G Dowling Head Single Male 41 1860 Retired draper's assistant Houghton Green, Lancashire, England Mary A Jones Servant Widow Female 64 1837 Hous keeper domestic Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0019668310. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Henry-G-1860-Cheshire-Runcorn-A
[S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1900%2F2%2FAZ%2F000104&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1900%2F2%2FAZ%2F000104%2F157,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Age: 73; 1827; Index: Warrington - 1900 Apr-Jun; 1900- Volume 8C Page 146,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1900/2/AZ/000104/157. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1900-Q2-E&W
[S6493] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?fn=FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C&page=8,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, LYDIA; Sex: Female; in Death date: 7 June 1900; Death year: 1900; Publication title: St. Helens Examiner; Page number: 8; Publication year: 1900; Publication date: 22 June 1900 in St Helens, Lancashire, England; Publication region: North West; Record ID: FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 4 March 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-32EF784D-EDD3-4C7F-AEFB-5055BA7F399C&expand=true&tab=this,

News-Dowling-Lydia-1900-6-7-ENG-Cheshire-StHelens-Examiner1900-6-22-8-Clip
[S5966] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F1%2FAZ%2F000164&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F1%2FAZ%2F000164%2F070,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ARTHUR EDWARD; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Gibson; in Runcorn, Cheshire, England;Index: Runcorn - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 8A Page 204,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1902/1/AZ/000164/070. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Dowling-1902-Q1-E&W

Rachael Dowling^1,2

F, #58597, b. 1825, d. DECEASED

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*	William Dowling (b. 1797, d. between January and March 1862)
Mother*	Lydia Redish (b. 1785, d. between July and September 1865)

Vital Facts

Death	Rachael Dowling died DECEASED.
Birth	She was born in 1825 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.³

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841⁴

1850

Census
30 Mar 1851⁵

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861²

1870

Census
2 Apr 1871¹

1880

Census
3 Apr 1881³

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Rachell Dowling
Citation: 4
Name Rachel Dowling
Citations: 3,5
1824
Birth
1824 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Rachael Dowling was born in 1824 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.
Citations: 2,5,4
1825
Birth
1825 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
She was born in 1825 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.
Citation: 3
1825
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1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1828
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1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
Birth
1829 | Warmington, Lancashire, Warmington Lancashire England
She was born in 1829 in Warmington, Lancashire, Warmington Lancashire England. Note: Lancashire.
Citation: 1
1829
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1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
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1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
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1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
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7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
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1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
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1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
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20 June 1837 | United Kingdom
Queen Victoria ascends the throne. Start of Victorian era; cultural and social shifts begin to shape family life. in United Kingdom on 20 June 1837.
1837
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1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1840
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1 May 1840 | United Kingdom
Penny Black issued. First adhesive postage stamp; communication becomes more accessible to ordinary families. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1840.
1841
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4 January 1841 | Isles of Scilly, EnglandG
Storms of 41: SS Thames wrecked in storm; 61 lives lost. One of many shipwrecks that day; maritime tragedies documented in newspapers and parish records. in Isles of Scilly, EnglandG, on 4 January 1841.
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (636) Golborne Street, Sub district: Warrington.
Citation: 4
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 4
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
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1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
1843
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1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
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1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
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1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
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Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
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1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
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1848 | London, EnglandG
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
1849
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1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
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1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (33) Golborn Street, Warrington.
Citation: 5
1851
Occupation
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dressmaker.
Citation: 5
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 27; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 5
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Occupation
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dressmaker.
Citation: 2
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (48) 37, Golborne Street, 4 Warrington.
Citation: 2
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
Citation: 2
1862
TIMELINE
1862 | Lancashire, EnglandG
Lancashire Cotton Famine deepens due to U.S. blockade as a result of American Civil War (1861-1864). in Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1862.
1862
TIMELINE
22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
1863
TIMELINE
10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
1864
TIMELINE
29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
1865
TIMELINE
1865 | United Kingdom
Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
1865
TIMELINE
6 July 1865 | EnglandG
Locomotive Act passed; requires a man with a red flag to walk ahead of vehicles. in EnglandG, on 6 July 1865.
1867
TIMELINE
13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
1868
TIMELINE
1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
1869
TIMELINE
1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
1870
TIMELINE
6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
1870
TIMELINE
9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
1871
Occupation
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dress maker.
Citation: 1
1871
Census
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 42; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Sister.
Citation: 1
1871
Residence
2 April 1871 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (138) Golborne Street.
Citation: 1
1874
TIMELINE
1 March 1874 | United Kingdom
Factory Act (Health of Women etc.) – Limits working hours for women and children; raises minimum working age to 10. in United Kingdom on 1 March 1874.
1878
TIMELINE
November 1878 | Afganistan
Second Afghan War begins – Britain intervenes after diplomatic tensions with Russia and Afghanistan. British troops including Dowlings go to war. in Afganistan on November 1878.
1879
TIMELINE
22 January 1879 | Africa
Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in Africa on 22 January 1879.
1880
TIMELINE
28 August 1880 | United Kingdom
Elementary Education Act – Makes school attendance compulsory for children aged 5–10. in United Kingdom on 28 August 1880.
1881
TIMELINE
1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 1 January 1881.
1881
TIMELINE
17 January 1881 | EnglandG
Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
1881
Occupation
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dress maker.
Citation: 3
1881
Residence
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: 42, Golborne Street, Warrington.
Citation: 3
1881
Census
3 April 1881 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 56; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

Death
DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Rachael Dowling was English.
Citations: 3,1,2,5,4
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Rachael Dowling has the reference number 58597.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Africa - ALL
American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Census 1851 England
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
Census 1881 England
Death Age
Dressmakers & Seamstresses
England - All
England, Cheshire - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
Wales - All

[S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3904%2F0250&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011830163,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 11; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Piece number: 3904; Folio: 123; Page: 32; Schedule: 138; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011830163; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head - Male 50 1821 Commercial clerk Warmington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Sister - Female 42 1829 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister - Female 40 1831 Dress maker Warmington, Lancashire, England Henry George Dowling Nephew - Male 11 1860 - Warmington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011830163. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2794%2F00019A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014791697,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, 4 Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 19; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2794; Folio: 83; Page: 12; Schedule: 48; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014791695; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 64 1797 House agent Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 76 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 40 1821 Commercial traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 37 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 35 1826 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014791695. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, WarringtonLancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3794; Folio: 89; Page: 30; Schedule: 705; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0017448451; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Single Male 60 1821 Clerk Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Sister Single Female 56 1825 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Sister Single Female 54 1827 Dress maker Warrington, Lancashire, England Henry G Dowling Nephew Single Male 21 1860 Woollen draper Houghton Green, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0017448451. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
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Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of , Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 521, Schedule: 636; Record ID: GBC/1841/0010941583; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place William Dowling Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Lidie Dowling Female 55 1786 Lancashire, England William Dowling Male 20 1821 Lancashire, England Rachell Dowling Female 17 1824 Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0010941583. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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[S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4298994%2F00446&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0001700485,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 1R; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Pauls; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2203; Folio: 452; Page: 9; , Schedule: 33; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001700485; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 54 1797 Tea dealer Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 66 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 30 1821 Printer&stationer Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 27 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 24 1827 Milliner Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001700485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lydia Redish^1,2

F, #58598, b. 1785, d. between July and September 1865

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Partner: William Dowling (b. 1797, d. between January and March 1862)

Children:

Son*	William Dowling (b. before 28 October 1820, d. 13 November 1895)
Daughter*	Rachael Dowling (b. 1825, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*	Lydia Dowling+ (b. 18 November 1826, d. 7 June 1900)

Vital Facts

Death	Lydia Redish died between July and September 1865, in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 80; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1865 Jul-Sep; Volume 8C, Page 92.³
Birth	She was born in 1785 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.^4,5
Marriage	She and William Dowling were married on 11 July 1819 in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, All Saints Parish; William Status: Not stated; Lydia Status: Spinster; By Banns; Witnesses: Martha Williams & John Davenport Parish Clerk.²

Census Summary

1840

Census
7 Jun 1841⁶

1850

Census
30 Mar 1851⁵

1860

Census
7 Apr 1861⁴

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Lidie Dowling
Citation: 6
Name Lydia Dowling
Citations: 4,5,3
Name Lidia Reddith
Citation: 7
Event or Activity
Between January and March 1862 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Lydia Redish was in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG, between January and March 1862. Note: (Death of husband William Dowling.)
Citation: 8
Residence
Between July and September 1865 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Citation: 3
1785
Birth
1785 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
She was born in 1785 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Warrington, Lancashire.
Citations: 4,5
1786
Birth
1786 | Lancashire, EnglandG
She was born in 1786 in Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire.
Citation: 6
1801
TIMELINE
1 January 1801 | United Kingdom
Acts of Union unite Great Britain and Ireland. Creates the United Kingdom; affects legal and administrative records. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1801.
1801
TIMELINE
2 April 1801 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Battle of Copenhagen. British naval victory under Admiral Nelson; impacts military enlistment and pension records. in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 April 1801.
1802
TIMELINE
1802 | United Kingdom
Treaty of Amiens signed. Temporary peace with France; military families experience brief respite from war. in United Kingdom on 1802.
1802
TIMELINE
1802 | United Kingdom
Factory Act introduced. Begins regulation of child labour; early shift in working-class family dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1802.
1803
TIMELINE
1803 | United Kingdom
War resumes with France. Napoleonic conflict reignites; enlistment and wartime disruption affect households. in United Kingdom on 1803.
1805
TIMELINE
21 October 1805 | Cape Trafalgar, Spain
Battle of Trafalgar. Major British naval victory; Admiral Nelson dies. Widows and dependents appear in naval pension records. in Cape Trafalgar, Spain, on 21 October 1805.
1806
TIMELINE
1806 | United Kingdom
Beaufort Scale introduced. Standardises wind measurement; maritime and agricultural communities begin using it. in United Kingdom on 1806.
1807
TIMELINE
1807 | United Kingdom
Slave Trade Act passed. Abolishes slave trade in British Empire; impacts shipping records and abolitionist movements. in United Kingdom on 1807.
1808
TIMELINE
1808 | Spain
Peninsular War begins. British troops deployed to Spain; families affected by military service and correspondence. in Spain on 1808.
1809
TIMELINE
1809 | Corunna, Spain
Battle of Corunna. British forces retreat; General Sir John Moore killed. Military records reflect casualties and pensions. in Corunna, Spain, on 1809.
1810
TIMELINE
1810 | United Kingdom
Prince of Wales becomes Prince Regent. Regency era begins; cultural and political shifts affect public life. in United Kingdom on 1810.
1811
TIMELINE
1811 | Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England
Luddite riots erupt. Workers destroy textile machinery; criminal records and newspaper reports document unrest. in Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire, England, on 1811.
1812
TIMELINE
1812 | United Kingdom
War declared with United States. British-American conflict affects naval and merchant families. in United Kingdom on 1812.
1813
TIMELINE
1813 | Vittoria, Spain
Battle of Vittoria. British victory under Wellington; military promotions and casualties recorded in service documents. in Vittoria, Spain, on 1813.
1815
TIMELINE
18 June 1815 | Waterloo, Belgium
Battle of Waterloo. Final defeat of Napoleon; widespread impact on veterans, pensions, and national identity. in Waterloo, Belgium, on 18 June 1815.
1817
TIMELINE
1817 | Manchester, England
Blanket protests and economic unrest. Workers demand relief; local newspapers and court records document events. in Manchester, England, on 1817.
1819
Marriage | William Dowling
11 July 1819 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
William Dowling
Age ~22
Birth in 1797 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Death: between January and March 1862 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
She and William Dowling were married on 11 July 1819 in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, All Saints Parish; William Status: Not stated; Lydia Status: Spinster; By Banns; Witnesses: Martha Williams & John Davenport Parish Clerk.
Citation: 2
1819
Residence
11 July 1819 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: (at marriage to William Dowling.)
Citation: 2
Religious Affiliation
Between 11 July 1819 and 14 October 1827 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) between 11 July 1819 and 14 October 1827 in EnglandG.
Citations: 2,7,1
1819
TIMELINE
16 August 1819 | St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England
Peterloo Massacre. Cavalry charge into peaceful protestors; deaths and injuries recorded in parish and legal records. in St Peter’s Field, Manchester, England, on 16 August 1819.
1820
TIMELINE
29 January 1820 | United Kingdom
King George IV ascends the throne. Regency ends; national mourning and succession ceremonies documented in newspapers. in United Kingdom on 29 January 1820.
1820
TIMELINE
23 February 1820 | London, EnglandG
Cato Street Conspiracy uncovered. Plot to assassinate Cabinet; conspirators tried and executed for treason. in London, EnglandG, on 23 February 1820.
1820
Residence
28 October 1820 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: Parish; (Baptism of son William Dowling.)
Citation: 7
1823
TIMELINE
1823 | United Kingdom
Gaols Act passed. Begins reform of prison conditions; impacts records of incarceration and penal reform in county archives. in United Kingdom on 1823.
1824
TIMELINE
1824 | United Kingdom
Repeal of the Combination Acts. Legalises trade unions and collective bargaining; working-class organisation begins to appear. in United Kingdom on 1824.
1825
TIMELINE
1825 | United Kingdom
Stock market crash triggers economic downturn. Bank failures and unemployment affect families across industrial towns. in United Kingdom on 1825.
1826
TIMELINE
1826 | United Kingdom
Bankruptcy Act passed. Simplifies procedures for debt resolution; impacts small traders and artisans in urban centres. in United Kingdom on 1826.
1827
Residence
14 October 1827 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Detail: Queen Street, Heathside; (Baptism of daughter Lydia Dowling.)
Citation: 1
1828
TIMELINE
1828 | United Kingdom
Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts. Opens public office to non-Anglicans; impacts civic participation and religious records. in United Kingdom on 1828.
1829
TIMELINE
1829 | United Kingdom
Catholic Emancipation Act passed. Roman Catholics permitted to sit in Parliament; affects political and religious dynamics. in United Kingdom on 1829.
1830
TIMELINE
1830 | United Kingdom
William IV becomes king. Political reform debates intensify; succession ceremonies and mourning reflected in parish records. in United Kingdom on 1830.
1831
TIMELINE
1831 | Southern England
Swing Riots erupt. Agricultural labourers protest mechanisation; many arrested or transported. in Southern England on 1831.
1832
TIMELINE
7 June 1832 | United Kingdom
Reform Act passed. Expands voting rights to middle-class men; reshapes political districts and civic records. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1832.
1833
TIMELINE
1833 | United Kingdom
Factory Act passed. Limits child labour and mandates schooling; impacts working children and school attendance. in United Kingdom on 1833.
1834
TIMELINE
1834 | United Kingdom
Poor Law Amendment Act passed. Creates workhouses and centralised relief; major shift in parish and family support. in United Kingdom on 1834.
1837
TIMELINE
1 July 1837 | England and Wales
Civil Registration begins. Births, marriages, and deaths now officially recorded hitherto information only availabe via religious parish records. in England and Wales on 1 July 1837.
1841
Occupation
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Dress Maker.
Citation: 6
1841
Census
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 55; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
Citation: 6
1841
Residence
7 June 1841 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (636) Golborne Street, Sub district: Warrington.
Citation: 6
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | United Kingdom
Mines and Collieries Act passed. Bans employment of women and children under 10 in underground mines; impacts working-class families. in United Kingdom on 1842.
1842
TIMELINE
1842 | Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG
Plug Plot Riots erupt during Chartist protests. Economic hardship and political unrest affect industrial communities. in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1842.
1843
TIMELINE
1843 | United Kingdom
Income Tax reintroduced by Robert Peel. Affects middle-class households and government revenue; debated in newspapers and Parliament. in United Kingdom on 1843.
1844
TIMELINE
1844 | United Kingdom
Factory Act limits working hours for women and children. School attendance encouraged; census records begin to reflect changing child labour patterns. in United Kingdom on 1844.
1845
TIMELINE
1845 | United Kingdom
Railway boom peaks. Expansion of railways transforms travel, employment, and migration patterns; census entries reflect new occupations. in United Kingdom on 1845.
TIMELINE
Between 1845 and 1852 | United Kingdom
Great Famine devastates Ireland. Mass starvation and emigration; many Irish families immigrate to England (Ireland was then part of the United Kingdom). in United Kingdom on between 1845 and 1852.
1846
TIMELINE
1846 | United Kingdom
Corn Laws repealed. Food prices begin to fall; working-class families benefit, though rural farmers face economic shifts. in United Kingdom on 1846.
1847
TIMELINE
1847 | United Kingdom
Ten Hours Act passed. Limits factory workday for women and children to 10 hours; impacts employment and schooling. in United Kingdom on 1847.
1848
TIMELINE
1848 | London, EnglandG
Chartist rally on Kennington Common. Largest political demonstration of the era; working-class political engagement peaks. in London, EnglandG, on 1848.
1849
TIMELINE
1849 | United Kingdom
Cholera epidemic spreads. High mortality in urban areas; parish burial records and census gaps reflect impact on families. in United Kingdom on 1849.
1850
TIMELINE
1850 | United Kingdom
Public Health Act passed. Local boards of health established; sanitation improves slowly in urban districts. in United Kingdom on 1850.
1851
Census
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 66; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 5
1851
Residence
30 March 1851 | Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (33) Golborn Street, Warrington.
Citation: 5
1851
TIMELINE
1 May 1851 | Hyde Park, London, England
Great Exhibition opens in Crystal Palace. Showcases industrial innovation; many families travel or work in connection with the event. in Hyde Park, London, England, on 1 May 1851.
1852
TIMELINE
1852 | United Kingdom
Public Libraries Act passed. Enables local authorities to establish free libraries; literacy and access to information begin to expand for working families. in United Kingdom on 1852.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Gladstone’s budget reforms reduce duties and aim to abolish income tax; economic shifts affect tradespeople and small businesses. in United Kingdom on 1853.
1853
TIMELINE
1853 | United Kingdom
Vaccination Act strengthens enforcement of smallpox vaccination for infants; parish records begin to reflect compliance and resistance. in United Kingdom on 1853.
TIMELINE
Between 1854 and 1856 | Crimea, UkraineG
Crimean War fought. British soldiers deployed; families affected by enlistment, casualties, and Florence Nightingale’s nursing reforms. in Crimea, UkraineG, on between 1854 and 1856.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | United Kingdom
Stamp Duty on newspapers abolished. Working-class readership expands; local news and obituaries become more accessible. in United Kingdom on 1855.
1855
TIMELINE
1855 | Scotland
General Register Office for Scotland established. Civil registration and census administration now managed separately from England and Wales. in Scotland on 1855.
1856
TIMELINE
30 March 1856 | United Kingdom
Peace declared in Crimea. Veterans return home; pension records and military service entries begin to appear in parish documentation. in United Kingdom on 30 March 1856.
1856
TIMELINE
11 November 1856 | United Kingdom
Henry Bessemer patents steel-making process. Industrial expansion accelerates; employment shifts in manufacturing towns. in United Kingdom on 11 November 1856.
1857
TIMELINE
1857 | South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England
South Kensington Museum founded (later Victoria and Albert Museum). Cultural access expands; families visit or work in museum-related trades. in South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, on 1857.
1858
TIMELINE
1858 | United Kingdom
Government assumes control of India from East India Company. Public interest in empire grows; some families affected by military or colonial service. in United Kingdom on 1858.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Liberal Party formed under Palmerston. Political reform movements gain traction; working-class engagement increases in urban areas. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1859
TIMELINE
1859 | United Kingdom
Charles Darwin publishes *On the Origin of Species*. Public debate begins; intellectual shifts influence education and religious communities. in United Kingdom on 1859.
1860
TIMELINE
1860 | France
Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed. Free trade agreement with France; economic impact on textile and agricultural sectors. in France on 1860.
1861
Residence
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Detail: (48) 37, Golborne Street, 4 Warrington.
Citation: 4
1861
Census
7 April 1861 | Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 76; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
Citation: 4

Events - Death & Burial

Death
Between July and September 1865 | Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG
Lydia Redish died between July and September 1865, in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: 80; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: Warrington - 1865 Jul-Sep; Volume 8C, Page 92.
Citation: 3

Facts - Non-Chronological

Associates
Lydia Redish had the following associates: "Martha Williams & John Davenport."
Citation: 2
National Origin
The national origin of Lydia Redish was English.
Citations: 4,5,6
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Lydia Redish has the reference number 58598.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

[S5951] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 4 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire on 1826; 14 October 1827; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: William & Mother: Lydia Dowling; Record ID: R_22084926143,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_22084926143. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S6496] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FCHS%2F4011907%2F00816&parentid=GBPRS%2FM%2F745139570%2F1,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, WILLIAM to LYDIA REDDISH Cheshire, England, on 11 July 1819; 1819; Runcorn; William, Dowling:- Lydia, Reddish:- Record ID: GBPRS/M/745139570/1; ALSO Cheshie Parish Marriages: Diocese of Chester Item, 6 page 82,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Bishop's Transcripts Marriages 1576-1906 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/745139570/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Marriage-Dowling-William-Reddish-Lydia-1819-ENG-Cheshire-
Marriage-Dowling-William-Reddish-Lydia-1819-ENG-Cheshire-A
[S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1865%2F3%2FCM%2F000302&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1865%2F3%2FCM%2F000302%2F035,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, LYDIA in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Index: Warrington - 1865 Jul-Sep; 1865- Volume 8C Page 92,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1865/3/CM/000302/035. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1865-Q3-E&W
[S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2794%2F00019A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014791697,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, 4 Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 19; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Pauls; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2794; Folio: 83; Page: 12; Schedule: 48; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014791695; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 64 1797 House agent Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 76 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 40 1821 Commercial traveller Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachael Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 37 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 35 1826 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014791695. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-William-1797-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4298994%2F00446&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0001700485,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of Warrington, Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Enumeration district: 1R; Parliamentary borough or division: Warrington; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Pauls; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2203; Folio: 452; Page: 9; , Schedule: 33; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001700485; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place William Dowling Head Married Male 54 1797 Tea dealer Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Wife Married Female 66 1785 - Warrington, Lancashire, England William Dowling Son Unmarried Male 30 1821 Printer&stationer Warrington, Lancashire, England Rachel Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 27 1824 Dressmaker Warrington, Lancashire, England Lydia Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 24 1827 Milliner Warrington, Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001700485. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-William-1797-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0521%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0010941584,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, WILLIAM household of , Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 521, Schedule: 636; Record ID: GBC/1841/0010941583; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place William Dowling Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Lidie Dowling Female 55 1786 Lancashire, England William Dowling Male 20 1821 Lancashire, England Rachell Dowling Female 17 1824 Lancashire, England,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0010941583. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-William-1796-Lancashire-Cheshire-Warrington-A
[S6321] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 5 March 2026,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Warrington, Lancashire on 1820; 28 October 1820; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: William & Mother: Lidia Dowling; Record ID: R_22084926166,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_22084926166. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
[S4807] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, WILLIAM in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Index: Warrington - 1862 Jan-Mar; 1862- Volume 8C Page 109;
DeathIndex-Dowling-1862-Q1-E&W

Ada Gibson^1,2,3

F, #58599, b. 21 January 1870, d. between July and September 1956

Family Explorer

Pedigree Link

Father*

Thomas Eli Gibson (b. 1840, d. DECEASED)

Partner: Henry George Dowling (b. 1860, d. between October and December 1937)

Children:

Son*	Arthur Edward Dowling (b. 11 January 1902, d. between April and June 1959)
Daughter*	Margaret Dowling (b. 1906, d. DECEASED)

Vital Facts

Death	Ada Gibson died between July and September 1956, in Southport, Merseyside, England. Note: Age: 86; Formerly: Merseyside; Index: Southport - 1956 Jul-Sep; Volume 10F, Page 472.⁴
Birth	She was born on 21 January 1870 in Minshull Vernon, Crewe, Cheshire, England.^5,1,6,4
Marriage	She and Henry George Dowling were married on 11 April 1901 in Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG, St James' Parish; Both in 1st marriage; No father shown for Henry; By Banns; Witnesses: Angus MacDonald & Mary P Gibson; Index: Warrington - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 292.^2,5,3

Census Summary

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911⁵

1920

Census
19 Jun 1921¹

1930

Census
26 Apr 1931

Census
29 Sep 1939⁶

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Gibson
Citation: 7
Name Ada Dowling
Citations: 5,1,6,4
Residence
Between July and September 1956 | Southport, Merseyside, England
Citation: 4
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
Event or Activity
Between October and December 1937 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Ada Gibson was in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, between October and December 1937. Note: (Death of husband Henry G Dowling.)
Citation: 8
1870
Birth
21 January 1870 | Minshull Vernon, Crewe, Cheshire, England
Citations: 5,1,6,4
1901
Marriage | Henry George Dowling
11 April 1901 | Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Henry George Dowling
Age ~41
Birth in 1860 | Houghton Green, Lancashire, EnglandG
Death: between October and December 1937 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
She and Henry George Dowling were married on 11 April 1901 in Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG, St James' Parish; Both in 1st marriage; No father shown for Henry; By Banns; Witnesses: Angus MacDonald & Mary P Gibson; Index: Warrington - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 292.
Citations: 2,5,3
1901
Religious Affiliation
11 April 1901 | EnglandG
Anglican / Church of England (Protestant) / Church of England on 11 April 1901 in EnglandG.
Citation: 3
1901
Residence
11 April 1901 | Latchford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: 10 Winmarleigh Street; (Age: 31; at marriage to Henry George Dowling.)
Citations: 2,3
1901
TIMELINE
12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
1902
Residence
11 January 1902 | Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Detail: (Birth of son Arthur Edward Dowling.)
Citation: 7
1902
TIMELINE
31 May 1902 | South Africa
Second Boer War ends with Treaty of Vereeniging; many British families affected by military service. in South Africa on 31 May 1902.
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Children
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
She was shown 2 children still living out of 2 on 2 April 1911 in Appleton, Cheshire, England.
Citation: 5
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
Citation: 5
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Detail: Red Law Bridge Appleston, Appleton, Cheshire, England.
Citation: 5
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Knutsford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: Cheshire; 16 Cranford Avenue; Parish: Knutsford visiting 80 year old father.
Citation: 1
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Knutsford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Home Duties; Home.
Citation: 1
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Knutsford, Cheshire, EnglandG
Enumerated on the census as Age: 51 years, 4 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Daughter, visitor.
Citation: 1
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Ada Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 69; Marital status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 6
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Detail: 11 Red Lane, Appleton.
Citation: 6
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Unpaid Domestic Duties.
Citation: 6

Events - Death & Burial

Death
Between July and September 1956 | Southport, Merseyside, England
Ada Gibson died between July and September 1956, in Southport, Merseyside, England. Note: Age: 86; Formerly: Merseyside; Index: Southport - 1956 Jul-Sep; Volume 10F, Page 472.
Citation: 4

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Ada Gibson was English.
Citation: 1
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Ada Gibson has the reference number 58599.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

This person appears in the following lists:-

Africa - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1911 England
Census/Register 1939 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Cheshire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
France
World War 1

[S4591] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image~: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F16864%2F0777&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F16864%2F0777%2F01,
Citation Detail: Census for GIBSON, THOMAS ELI household of 16 Cranford Avenue, Knutsford, Cheshire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Cheshire PC, Knutsford Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/16864/0777/01; Registration district number: 445; Sub-district number: 5; Enumeration district number: 4; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 16864; Schedule number: 169; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 445 RS 5 ED 3, 4; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Thomas Eli Gibson Head Male 1840 80 Worcestershire, England Newspaper Manager Retired - Ada Dowling Daughter, visitor Female 1870 51 Minshull Vernon, Cheshire, England Home Duties -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/16864/0777/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1921-ENG-Gibson-Thomas-Eli-1840-Cheshire-Bucklow-A
[S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1901%2F2%2FAZ%2F000107&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1901%2F2%2FAZ%2F000107%2F225,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE to ADA GIBSON in Warrington, Lancashire, England; Index: Warrington - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 292,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1901/2/AZ/000107/225. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

MarriageIndex-Dowling-1901-Q2-E&W
[S6495] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FCHS%2F4018375%2F00721&parentid=GBPRS%2FM%2F770412326%2F1,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE to ADA GIBSON in Latchford, in St. James' parish, Cheshire, England, on 11 April 1901; 1901; Henry George, Dowling:- Age: 41y; Ada, Gibson:- Spouse's age: 31y; Record ID: GBPRS/M/770412326/1; Item: 5 p 117,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Parish Marriages | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/770412326/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Marriage-Dowling-Henry-George-Gibson-Ada-1901-ENG-Cheshire-Latchford
[S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1956%2F3%2FAZ%2F000228&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1956%2F3%2FAZ%2F000228%2F110,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, ADA in Southport, Merseyside, England; Age: 86; 1870; Index: Southport - 1956 Jul-Sep; 1956- Volume 10F Page 472,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1956/3/AZ/000228/110. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1956-Q3-E&W
[S1585] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F21603%2F0231&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F21603%2F0231%2F1,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE household of Appleton, Cheshire, England; Piece number: 21603;Schedule: 114; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/21603/0231/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Henry George Dowling Head Married Male 52 1859 Estate agent Lancashire Winwick Margaret Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1906 - Cheshire Stockton Healh Arthur Edward Dowling Son - Male 9 1902 School Cheshire Stockton Healh Margaret Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1906 - Cheshire Stockton Healh,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1911 Census For England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/21603/0231/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Henry-George-1859-Cheshire-Runcorn
[S4611] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4101%2F4101F%2F025&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4101%2F4101F%2F025%2F06,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ADA household of 11 Red Lane, Appleton, Cheshire, Cheshire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4101F/025/6, Piece number: 4101F, E D letter code: LGOG, Item number: 25, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/4101/4101F/025/06, Schedule: 290, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; Gender: ; Age: ; Birth year: 1870; Birth place: .,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4101/4101F/025/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Ada-1870-Cheshire-Cheshire-Runcorn-RD-A
[S5966] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F1%2FAZ%2F000164&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F1%2FAZ%2F000164%2F070,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ARTHUR EDWARD; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Gibson; in Runcorn, Cheshire, England;Index: Runcorn - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 8A Page 204,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1902/1/AZ/000164/070. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Dowling-1902-Q1-E&W
[S4593] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1937%2F4%2FAZ%2F000255&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1937%2F4%2FAZ%2F000255%2F146,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, HENRY G in Runcorn, Cheshire, England; Age: 78; 1859; Index: Runcorn - 1937 Oct-Dec; 1937- Volume 8A Page 333,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1937/4/AZ/000255/146. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1937-Q4-E&W

Arthur Edward Dowling^1,2,3

M, #58600, b. 11 January 1902, d. between April and June 1959

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Father*	Henry George Dowling (b. 1860, d. between October and December 1937)
Mother*	Ada Gibson (b. 21 January 1870, d. between July and September 1956)

Vital Facts

Marriage	Arthur Edward Dowling and Marjorie Wood were married between April and June 1936 in Newton Le Willows, Lancashire, England, Index: Newton (Le Willows) - 1936 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 495.⁴
Death	He died between April and June 1959, in Southport, Lancashire, England. Note: Age: 57; Formerly: Merseyside; Index: Southport - 1959 Apr-Jun; Volume 10F, Page 522.⁵
Marriage	He and Joyce Percival Haviour were married between July and September 1940 in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, Index: Runcorn - 1940 Jul-Sep Volume 8A; Page number 1135.⁶
Birth	He was born on 11 January 1902 in Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Note: Index: Runcorn - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 8A Page 204.^1,2,7,5,3

Census Summary

1910

Census
2 Apr 1911¹

1920

Census
19 Jun 1921²

1930

Census
26 Apr 1931

Census
29 Sep 1939⁷

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Name Arthur E Dowling
Citations: 7,5,4,6
Marriage | Marjorie Wood
Between April and June 1936 | Newton Le Willows, Lancashire, England
Marjorie Wood
Birth on 23 January 1909
Death: between October and December 1939 | Southport, Lancashire, England
Arthur Edward Dowling and Marjorie Wood were married between April and June 1936 in Newton Le Willows, Lancashire, England, Index: Newton (Le Willows) - 1936 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 495.
Citation: 4
Residence
Between April and June 1936 | Newton Le Willows, Lancashire, England
Detail: (at marriage to Marjorie Wood.)
Citation: 4
Residence
Between April and June 1959 | Southport, Lancashire, England
Citation: 5
Marriage | Joyce Percival Haviour
Between July and September 1940 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Joyce Percival Haviour
Birth between January and March 1907 | Stockton Heath, Cheshire, EnglandG
Death: DECEASED
He and Joyce Percival Haviour were married between July and September 1940 in Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG, Index: Runcorn - 1940 Jul-Sep Volume 8A; Page number 1135.
Citation: 6
Residence
Between July and September 1940 | Runcorn, Cheshire, EnglandG
Detail: (at marriage to Joyce P Haviour.)
Citation: 6
Residence
Between July and September 1942 | Southport, Merseyside, England
Detail: (Birth of son John H Dowling.)
Citation: 8
TIMELINE
Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 | France
World War 1 - Battle of Somme rages with heavy British casualties (95,675 killed or missing) in France on between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
Event or Activity
Between October and December 1939 | Southport, Lancashire, England
He was in Southport, Lancashire, England, between October and December 1939. Note: (Death of wife Marjorie Dowling.)
Citation: 9
1902
Birth
11 January 1902 | Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England
He was born on 11 January 1902 in Stockton Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Note: Index: Runcorn - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 8A Page 204.
Citations: 1,2,7,5,3
1903
TIMELINE
23 October 1903 | London, EnglandG
Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, launching the suffragette movement. in London, EnglandG, on 23 October 1903.
1904
TIMELINE
1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
1906
TIMELINE
March 1906 | United Kingdom
School Meals Act passed, allowing local authorities to provide free meals to needy children. in United Kingdom on March 1906.
1907
TIMELINE
1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
1908
TIMELINE
1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
1910
TIMELINE
6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
1910
TIMELINE
18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
1911
Census
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 9; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
Citation: 1
1911
Residence
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Detail: Red Law Bridge Appleston, Appleton, Cheshire, England.
Citation: 1
1911
Occupation
2 April 1911 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
School.
Citation: 1
1913
TIMELINE
4 June 1913 | Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG
British Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison dies after stepping in front of the King's horse, (incidently she also hid in cupboard to avoid 1911 census). in Epsom, Surrey, EnglandG, on 4 June 1913.
1914
TIMELINE
28 June 1914 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
World War 1 starts, following the assassination at Sarajevo, with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 June 1914.
1914
TIMELINE
4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
1916
TIMELINE
1 January 1916 | United Kingdom
Military Service Act introduces conscription for men aged 18 to 41. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1916.
TIMELINE
Between 1918 and 1920 | World
Flu Pandemic - Many deaths among civilian (Worldwide: 17 to 100 million estimate; UK: .228 million estimate) in World on between 1918 and 1920.
1918
TIMELINE
6 February 1918 | United Kingdom
Representation of the People Act grants vote to 'some' women over 30. in United Kingdom on 6 February 1918.
1918
TIMELINE
11 November 1918 | World
World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
1920
TIMELINE
19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
Irish Republican Army attacks intensify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
1920
TIMELINE
8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
1921
Occupation
19 June 1921 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
London Joint City M Bank (684): Bank Clerk for London Joint City PM Bank; Market Gate Warrington.
Citation: 2
1921
Census
19 June 1921 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 19 years, 5 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
Citation: 2
1921
Residence
19 June 1921 | Appleton, Cheshire, England
Detail: Cheshire; Craig Side Red Lane, Hill Cliffe; Craig Side, Parish: Appleton.
Citation: 2
1921
TIMELINE
19 June 1921 | United Kingdom
1921 Census conducted. Includes employment, industry, and household structure; vital for postwar family reconstruction. in United Kingdom on 19 June 1921.
1922
TIMELINE
15 November 1922 | London, EnglandG
BBC begins regular radio broadcasts. Families gather around wireless sets; new era of domestic entertainment begins. in London, EnglandG, on 15 November 1922.
1925
TIMELINE
28 October 1925 | United Kingdom
Coal miners strike over wage reductions. Widespread hardship and food shortages in mining communities documented in local papers. in United Kingdom on 28 October 1925.
1926
TIMELINE
1 May 1926 | United Kingdom
General Strike begins. Over 1.5 million workers walk out; transport and industry disrupted nationwide for nine days. in United Kingdom on 1 May 1926.
1929
TIMELINE
7 June 1929 | United Kingdom
Labour Party wins general election. Ramsay MacDonald forms government; growing working-class political engagement. in United Kingdom on 7 June 1929.
1929
TIMELINE
24 October 1929 | World
Wall Street and Global stock market crash. Economic depression leads to rising unemployment and hardship in British households. in World on 24 October 1929.
1930
TIMELINE
1930 | United Kingdom
Slum clearance programmes begin. Many families relocated to new council estates; living conditions slowly improve. in United Kingdom on 1930.
1931
Census
26 April 1931 | United Kingdom
Enumerated on the census as Arthur E Dowling may have been enumerated in the 1931 census but the records were destroyed in a fire in 1942.
1932
TIMELINE
1932 | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Shipyard closure triggers mass unemployment. Community experiences long-term poverty and hardship. in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, on 1932.
1936
TIMELINE
5 October 1936 | Jarrow, England
Jarrow March begins. 200 men walk to London in protest of unemployment; event receives national attention and sympathy. in Jarrow, England, on 5 October 1936.
1937
TIMELINE
12 May 1937 | London, EnglandG
Coronation of King George VI. Nationwide celebrations; street parties and commemorative souvenirs bring communities together. in London, EnglandG, on 12 May 1937.
1938
TIMELINE
30 September 1938 | United Kingdom
Munich Agreement signed. “Peace for our time” declared; families quietly begin preparing for possible war. in United Kingdom on 30 September 1938.
1939
TIMELINE
1 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Operation Pied Piper begins. Over 1 million children evacuated from cities; families divided as war approaches. in United Kingdom on 1 September 1939.
1939
TIMELINE
3 September 1939 | United Kingdom
Britain declares war on Germany. Start of WWII; blackout rules enforced, gas masks issued, rationing begins. in United Kingdom on 3 September 1939.
1939
Census
29 September 1939 | Southport, Lancashire, England
Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
Citation: 7
1939
Residence
29 September 1939 | Southport, Lancashire, England
Detail: 801 Liverpool Road, Southport.
Citation: 7
1939
Occupation
29 September 1939 | Southport, Lancashire, England
Bank Clerk.
Citation: 7

Events - Death & Burial

Death
Between April and June 1959 | Southport, Lancashire, England
Arthur Edward Dowling died between April and June 1959, in Southport, Lancashire, England. Note: Age: 57; Formerly: Merseyside; Index: Southport - 1959 Apr-Jun; Volume 10F, Page 522.
Citation: 5

Facts - Non-Chronological

National Origin
The national origin of Arthur Edward Dowling was English.
Citations: 1,2,3
Reference Number
In the Dowling One-Name Study Arthur Edward Dowling has the reference number 58600.

Ethnicity

English

Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling:

No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling

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Administrators
Cause of Death
Census 1911 England
Census/Register 1939 England
Clerks
Death Age
England - All
England, Cheshire - ALL
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
England, Surrey - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
France
World War 1

[S1585] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F21603%2F0231&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F21603%2F0231%2F1,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE household of Appleton, Cheshire, England; Piece number: 21603;Schedule: 114; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/21603/0231/1; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Henry George Dowling Head Married Male 52 1859 Estate agent Lancashire Winwick Margaret Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1906 - Cheshire Stockton Healh Arthur Edward Dowling Son - Male 9 1902 School Cheshire Stockton Healh Margaret Dowling Daughter - Female 5 1906 - Cheshire Stockton Healh,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1911 Census For England & Wales | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/21603/0231/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Henry-George-1859-Cheshire-Runcorn
[S4591] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F16869%2F0213&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F16869%2F0213%2F01,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, HENRY GEORGE household of Craig Side Red Lane, Hill Cliffe, Appleton, Cheshire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Cheshire PC, Knutsford Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/16869/0213/01; Registration district number: 446; Sub-district number: 1; Enumeration district number: 3; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 16869; Schedule number: 99; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 446 RS 1 ED 3, 4; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Henry George Dowling Head Male 1859 61 Winwick, Lancashire, England Retired Clother Retired - Arthur Edward Dowling Son Male 1902 19 Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England Bank Clerk London Joint City M Bank Margaret Dowling Daughter Female 1905 15 Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England - -,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/16869/0213/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Henry-George-1859-Cheshire-Runcorn-A
[S5966] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F1%2FAZ%2F000164&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1902%2F1%2FAZ%2F000164%2F070,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, ARTHUR EDWARD; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Gibson; in Runcorn, Cheshire, England;Index: Runcorn - 1902 Jan-Mar Volume 8A Page 204,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1902/1/AZ/000164/070. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Dowling-1902-Q1-E&W
[S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1936%2F2%2FAZ%2F000382&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1936%2F2%2FAZ%2F000382%2F008,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, ARTHUR E to MARJORIE WOOD in Newton (Le Willows); Index: Newton (Le Willows) - 1936 Apr-Jun Volume 8C; Page number 495,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1936/2/AZ/000382/008. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

MarriageIndex-Dowling-1936-Q2-E&W
[S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1959%2F2%2FAZ%2F000256&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1959%2F2%2FAZ%2F000256%2F043,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, ARTHUR E in Southport, Merseyside, England; Age: 57; 1902; Index: Southport - 1959 Apr-Jun; 1959- Volume 10F Page 522,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1959/2/AZ/000256/043. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

DeathIndex-Dowling-1959-Q2-E&W
[S6327] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1940%2F3%2FAO%2F000484&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1940%2F3%2FAO%2F000484%2F147,
Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, ARTHUR E to JOYCE P HAVIOUR in Runcorn, Cheshire, England; Index: Runcorn - 1940 Jul-Sep Volume 8A; Page number 1135,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1940/3/AO/000484/147. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

MarriageIndex-Dowling-1940-Q3-E&W
[S2510] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F4641%2F4641D%2F018&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F4641%2F4641D%2F018%2F21,
Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, ARTHUR E household of 801 Liverpool Road, Southport, Lancashire, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG101/4641D/018/21, Piece number: 4641D, E D letter code: NQAC, Item number: 18, Line number: 21, Record ID: TNA/R39/4641/4641D/018/21, Schedule: 163, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Arthur E Dowling 11 Jan 1902 Male Bank Clerk Married 163 1 Marjorie Dowling 23 Jan 1909 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 163 2 Marie Jones (Hughes) 04 Jan 1921 Female Domestic Servant Single 163 3,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4641/4641D/018/21. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Arthur-E-1902-Lancashire-Lancashire-Southport-C-B-A
[S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1942%2F3%2FAZ%2F000326&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1942%2F3%2FAZ%2F000326%2F119,
Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JOHN H; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Haviour; in Southport, Merseyside, England;Index: Southport - 1942 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 1273,
Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 5 March 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1942/3/AZ/000326/119. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

BirthIndex-Dowling-1942-Q3-E&W
[S4807] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARJORIE in Southport, Merseyside, England; Age: 30; 1909; Index: Southport - 1939 Oct-Dec; 1939- Volume 8B Page 1300;
DeathIndex-Dowling-1939-Q4-E&W

Person Page 2,344

Mary Longman Hooper1,2

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Census Summary

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Facts - Non-Chronological

Caffyn

Partner: Elizabeth Caffyn (b. 1793, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Caffyn1

Partner: Pearce (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Fanny Jane Pearce1,2

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Pearce

Partner: Caffyn (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven1

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Richard Dowling1,2,3

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Mary Woolven1

Partner: Woolven (d. DECEASED)Children:

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Woolven

Partner: Mary Woolven (b. 1811, d. DECEASED)Children:

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Thomas Woolven1

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Ann Woolven1

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Woolven

Partner: Children:

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Elizabeth Caffyn1

Partner: Caffyn (d. DECEASED)Children:

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William Dowling1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Mary Longman Hooper^1,2

Partner: Elizabeth Caffyn (b. 1793, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Caffyn¹

Partner: Pearce (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Fanny Jane Pearce^1,2

Partner: Caffyn (b. before 1832, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Elizabeth Charlotte Woolven¹

Richard Dowling^1,2,3

Mary Woolven¹

Partner: Woolven (d. DECEASED)

Children:

Partner: Mary Woolven (b. 1811, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Thomas Woolven¹

Ann Woolven¹

Partner:

Children:

Elizabeth Caffyn¹

Partner: Caffyn (d. DECEASED)

Children:

William Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

Henry Haviour¹

Partner: Bertha Bouchier (b. 1881, d. DECEASED)

Children:

William Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

Partner: Lydia Redish (b. 1785, d. between July and September 1865)

Children:

Lydia Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

Partner:

Children:

Henry George Dowling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

Partner: Ada Gibson (b. 21 January 1870, d. between July and September 1956)

Children:

Rachael Dowling^1,2

Lydia Redish^1,2

Partner: William Dowling (b. 1797, d. between January and March 1862)

Children:

Ada Gibson^1,2,3

Partner: Henry George Dowling (b. 1860, d. between October and December 1937)

Children:

Arthur Edward Dowling^1,2,3