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Stephen Philip Dowling1,2,3

M, #59251, b. 6 August 1860, d. 26 August 1934
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Dowling (b. 1823, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Monaghan (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Emmie K Walkerling (b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950)

Children:

Son*Frank Coleman Dowling (b. 28 February 1901, d. between July and September 1968)
Son*Stephen Philip Dowling (b. 10 March 1904, d. between January and March 1986)
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Vital Facts

MarriageStephen Philip Dowling and Emmie K Walkerling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, High Park Registry; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.4,5,3
BirthHe was born on 6 August 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1860 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 44.5,6,7,8,9,1,10,11
MarriageHe and (Unknown) were married before 3 April 1881 Married.
DeathHe died on 26 August 1934, in London City, London, England. Note: Age: 74; Index: London City - 1934 Jul-Sep; Volume 1C, Page 18.1,10,2
BurialHe was buried after 26 August 1934 in Plumstead, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England, Plumstead Cemetery; Memorial ID: 298008034.2


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18618
1870
Census
2 Apr 18717
1880
Census
3 Apr 188112
1890
Census
5 Apr 18916
1900
Census
31 Mar 190113
1910
Census
2 Apr 19115
1920
Census
19 Jun 192114

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Stephen Dowling
    Citations: 8,7,12,6,13,5,14,9,4
  • Name Stephanus Dowling
    Citation: 11
  • Name Stephen P Dowling
    Citation: 10
  • Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Birth on 26 October 1867
    Death: between October and December 1950 | Battle, East Sussex, England
    Stephen Philip Dowling and Emmie K Walkerling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, High Park Registry; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.
    Citations: 4,5,3
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Emmie K Walkerling.)
    Citation: 4
  • Residence
    Between February and March 1901 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Frank Coleman Dowling.)
    Citation: 15
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1904 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Philip Dowling.)
    Citation: 16
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1860
    Birth
    6 August 1860 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was born on 6 August 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1860 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 44.
    Citations: 5,6,7,8,9,1,10,11
  • 18600
    Baptism
    27 August 1860 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was baptised on 27 August 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
    Citation: 11
  • 18600
    Religious Affiliation
    27 August 1860 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic on 27 August 1860 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 11
  • 1861
    Birth
    1861 | London, Middlesex, England
    He was born in 1861 in London, Middlesex, England. Note: London, Middlesex.
    Citation: 14
  • 18610
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (231) 58, Eldon Place, 1 St Martin.
    Citation: 8
  • 18610
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8 months ; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 8
  • 1862~2
    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.
  • 18622
    TIMELINE
    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
    Birth
    1863 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was born in 1863 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
    Citation: 13
  • 18632
    TIMELINE
    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 18643
    TIMELINE
    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865~5
    TIMELINE
    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 18654
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    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.
  • 18677
    TIMELINE
    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 18687
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 18699
    TIMELINE
    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 187010
    TIMELINE
    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 187010
    TIMELINE
    9 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Married Women’s Property Act allows women to keep earnings. in United Kingdom on 9 August 1870.
  • 187110
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (173) Buckingham Street House.
    Citation: 7
  • 187110
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Scholar.
    Citation: 7
  • 187110
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 7
  • 187413
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    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.
  • 187818
    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
    Birth
    1879 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was born in 1879 in Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: (May have said he was younger in order to enlist.)
    Citation: 3
  • 187918
    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.
  • 188020
    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.
  • 188120
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, England, on 1 January 1881.
  • 188120
    TIMELINE
    17 January 1881 | EnglandG
    Severe blizzard hits southern Britain, disrupting transport and daily life. in EnglandG, on 17 January 1881.
  • 1881
    Marriage | (Unknown)
    Before 3 April 1881
    Death: DECEASED
    He and (Unknown) were married before 3 April 1881 Married.
  • 188120
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | West Derby, West Derby, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 2, Tweed Street, West Derby (Rural.)
    Citation: 12
  • 188120
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | West Derby, West Derby, Lancashire, England
    Postman.
    Citation: 12
  • 188120
    Census
    3 April 1881 | West Derby, West Derby, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Boarder.
    Citation: 12
  • 188120
    TIMELINE
    27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
    British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
  • 188121
    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.
  • 188221
    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.
  • 188322
    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.
  • 188424
    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.
  • 188524
    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.
  • 188625
    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.
  • 188726
    TIMELINE
    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 188828
    TIMELINE
    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 188928
    TIMELINE
    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 189029
    TIMELINE
    July 1890 | United Kingdom
    Housing of the Working Classes Act passed, enabling slum clearance and council housing. in United Kingdom on July 1890.
  • 189130
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son (Head.)
    Citation: 6
  • 189130
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 4, Orange Grove, Toxteth Park.
    Citation: 6
  • 189130
    Occupation
    5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Post man.
    Citation: 6
  • 189130
    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.
  • 189736
    TIMELINE
    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 189837
    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.
  • 189838
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 189939
    TIMELINE
    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 190140
    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.
  • 190140
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Post man.
    Citation: 13
  • 190140
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
    Citation: 13
  • 190140
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 13
  • 190141
    TIMELINE
    12 December 1901 | United Kingdom
    Cornwall/Newfoundland – Marconi transmits first transatlantic wireless signal, revolutionising global communication in United Kingdom on 12 December 1901.
  • 190241
    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.
  • 190343
    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.
  • 190443
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 190645
    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.
  • 190746
    TIMELINE
    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 190847
    TIMELINE
    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 191049
    TIMELINE
    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 191050
    TIMELINE
    18 November 1910 | United Kingdom
    Black Friday suffragette protest leads to violent clashes with police. in United Kingdom on 18 November 1910.
  • 191150
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Postman.
    Citation: 5
  • 191150
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 5
  • 191150
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 50; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • 191352
    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.
  • 191453
    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.
  • 191453
    TIMELINE
    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1915
    Occupation
    Before 11 January 1915 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Teacher.
    Citation: 3
  • 1915
    Military
    Before 11 January 1915
    3 years previous service withj Liverpool P? Guard?
    Citation: 3
  • 1915
    Residence
    Before 11 January 1915 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 3
  • 191554
    Military
    11 January 1915 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Service:British Army.
    Citation: 3
  • 191554
    Military ID
    11 January 1915 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Issued Regimental or Serial Number: Service number: 24898.
    Citation: 3
  • 191554
    Medical
    15 January 1915 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Condition: Arterio sclerosis (heart disease); cardiac irregularity.
    Citation: 3
  • 191554
    Description
    15 January 1915 | Prescot, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Described as: Age: 36 5 days; Height: 5'8"; Chest: 37 plus 2; Marks: Mole right abdomen.
    Citation: 3
  • 191554
    Military
    15 January 1915 | Prescot, Lancashire, EnglandG
    (Stated age: 35, actual age 54) Discharged 5 days - Not being likely to become an efficient soldier para 392 (iii)(a) Kings Regulations.
    Citation: 3
  • 191655
    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.
  • 191857
    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.
  • 191858
    TIMELINE
    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 192059
    TIMELINE
    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intenify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 192060
    TIMELINE
    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 192160
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 59 years, 9 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 14
  • 192160
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
    Citation: 14
  • 192160
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    H M Henry (Out Of Work) (701): Teacher Of Languages; No Fixed Place.
    Citation: 14
  • 1934
    Residence
    Before 26 August 1934 | Eltham, Kent, EnglandG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 193474
    Death
    26 August 1934 | London City, London, England
    Stephen Philip Dowling died on 26 August 1934, in London City, London, England. Note: Age: 74; Index: London City - 1934 Jul-Sep; Volume 1C, Page 18.
    Citations: 1,10,2
  • 1934
    Burial
    After 26 August 1934 | Plumstead, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
    He was buried after 26 August 1934 in Plumstead, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England, Plumstead Cemetery; Memorial ID: 298008034.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Stephen Philip Dowling was English.
    Citations: 5,14,13,6,12,7,8,9,11
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Philip Dowling has the reference number 59251.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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    Citation Detail: Article for DOWLING, STEPHEN I PHILIP; Sex: Male; in England, Kent; Death date: 26 August 1934; Death year: 1934; Publication title: Liverpool Daily Post; Page number: 1; Publication year: 1934; Publication date: 30 August 1934 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Publication region: North West; Record ID: FN-D-8AC48459-7514-4510-B53F-1F4B230BD4A7,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on Page.Access Date: 30 May 2026; Page.HostName: findmypast.co.uk; Page.ServiceName: Findmypast; Page.URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-8AC48459-7514-4510-B53F-1F4B230BD4A7&expand=true&tab=this; Page.Visible URL: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=FN-D-8AC48459-7514-4510-B53F-1F4B230BD4A7&expand=true&tab=this,

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  2. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP in Plumstead Cemetery, Plumstead, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England; , Death Date: 26 August 1934; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/298008034/stephen_philip-dowling: accessed May 30, 2026), memorial page for Stephen Philip Dowling (unknown–26 Aug 1934), Find a Grave Memorial ID 298008034, citing Plumstead Cemetery, Plumstead, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England; Maintained by woowoo (contributor 49949980).; Record ID: 298008034,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Stephen Philip Dowling (unknown-1934) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/298008034. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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    Citation Detail: Record for DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILLIP; Service number: 24898; of 17th (Service) Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Age: 36; Born: 1879 in Lancashire, England; Residence town: Liverpool; Liverpool; Year: 1915; Record ID: GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to EMMIE K WALKERLING, CHARLOTTE AMANDA OWENS in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1900/1/AZ/000068/376. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S2536] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F2939%2F0114&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0020126963,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 77, Parliamentary borough or division: East Toxteth, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Bedes, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2939, Folio: 54, Page: 42, Schedule: 241; Record ID: GBC/1891/0020126963; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Son Single Male 30 1861 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Single Female 41 1850 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0020126963. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1891-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park-A
  7. [S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3814%2F0281&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011319239,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 36; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Piece number: 3814; Folio: 135; Page: 40; Schedule: 173; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011319236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head - Male 48 1823 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife - Female 38 1833 Wife Hooton, Cheshire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 18 1853 Furniture printers shopman Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son - Male 10 1861 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Susan Therese Dowling Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011319236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1823-Lancashire-West-Derby-A
  8. [S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2652%2F00184A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014029006,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, 1 St Martin, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 20; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2652; Folio: 122; Page: 41; Schedule: 231; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014029002; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 49 1812 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1822 - Horton, Cheshire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 13 1848 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son Unmarried Male 8 1853 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014029002. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1812-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  9. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1860%2F3%2FAZ%2F000284&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1860%2F3%2FAZ%2F000284%2F160,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1860 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 44,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1860/3/AZ/000284/160. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1860-Q3-E&W
  10. [S5399] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1934%2F3%2FAZ%2F000204&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1934%2F3%2FAZ%2F000204%2F033,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN P in London City, Middlesex, England; Age: 74; 1860; Index: London City - 1934 Jul-Sep; 1934- Volume 1C Page 18,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1934/3/AZ/000204/033. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1934-Q3-E&W
  11. [S6601] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F282_REC_1_2%2F0082&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1609403,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, STEPHANUS in Liverpool, Our Lady of Reconciliation de la Salette parish, on 1860; 27 August 1860; Father: Staphani & Mother: Mariae Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1609403; Archive reference: 282/REC/1/2; Parish Baptism Page: 146,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Marriages in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1609403. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Birth-Dowling-Stephanus-1860-8-27-ENG-Lans-Liverpool-Baptism
  12. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4360382%2F00928&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0017013939,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN in George Cayton household of West Derby, West Derby (Rural)Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3711; Folio: 40; Page: 9; Schedule: 341; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0017013939; Gender: ; Age: 21; Birth year: 1860; Birth place: England.,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0017013939. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1881-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1860-Lancashire-West-Derby-A
  13. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3418-3419%2F0203&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0020885861,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1863-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
    Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1863-Lancashire-Liverpool-B
  14. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F17448%2F0459&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F17448%2F0459%2F01,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park-A
  15. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANK COLEMAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1901-Q2-E&W
  16. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England;Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1904-Q2-E&W

Emmie K Walkerling1

F, #59252, b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950
Pedigree Link
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Father*Frederick Walkerling (b. 1830, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Joihanna Diesellorst (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Stephen Philip Dowling (b. 6 August 1860, d. 26 August 1934)

Children:

Son*Frank Coleman Dowling (b. 28 February 1901, d. between July and September 1968)
Son*Stephen Philip Dowling (b. 10 March 1904, d. between January and March 1986)
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Vital Facts

MarriageEmmie K Walkerling and Stephen Philip Dowling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, High Park Registry; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.1,2,3
DeathShe died between October and December 1950, in Battle, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 83; Formerly: East Sussex & Sussex; Index: Battle - 1950 Oct-Dec; Volume 5H, Page 36.4
BirthShe was born on 26 October 1867.5,4


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18816
1890
Census
5 Apr 18917
1900
Census
31 Mar 19018
1910
Census
2 Apr 19112
1920
Census
19 Jun 19219
1930
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19395

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Emma Walkerling
    Citations: 7,6
  • Name Walkerling
    Citations: 10,11
  • Name Emmie Walker
    Citation: 3
  • Name Emmie C Dowling
    Citations: 9,5,4
  • Name Emmie Wilmott
    Citations: 2,8
  • Name Emmie Dowling
    Citations: 2,8,3
  • Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Birth on 6 August 1860 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Death: on 26 August 1934 | London City, London, England
    Emmie K Walkerling and Stephen Philip Dowling were married between January and March 1900 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, High Park Registry; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1900 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between February and March 1901 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Frank Coleman Dowling.)
    Citation: 11
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1904 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Philip Dowling.)
    Citation: 10
  • 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 1950 | Battle, East Sussex, England
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
  • 1867
    Birth
    26 October 1867
    Citations: 5,4
  • 1868
    Birth
    1868 | Germany
    She was born in 1868 in Germany. Note: Germany.
    Citation: 6
  • 1870
    Birth
    1870 | Germany
    She was born in 1870 in Germany. Note: Germany.
    Citation: 7
  • 1873
    Birth
    1873 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1873 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
    Citation: 8
  • 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.
  • 1875
    Birth
    1875 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1875 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."
    Citation: 2
  • 1875
    Birth
    1875 | Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1875 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.
    Citation: 9
  • 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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 6
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 6
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 6
  • 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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 13, Leece Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 7
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 21; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 7
  • 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.
  • 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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
    Citation: 8
  • 1901
    Occupation
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    None.
    Citation: 8
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 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
    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 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 2
  • 1911
    Children
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    She was shown 2 children still living out of 2 on 2 April 1911 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 2
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 36; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 2
  • 1911
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Materinity Nurse on Own Account.
    Citation: 2
  • 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 intenify, 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 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
    Citation: 9
  • 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.
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Own Account (732): Nurse; No Fixed Place.
    Citation: 9
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 45 years, 8 months; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 9
  • 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 Emma C 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 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 71; Marital status: Widowed; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Mother.
    Citation: 5
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Unpaid Domestic Duties.
    Citation: 5
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Detail: The Roundels Pett, Pett.
    Citation: 5

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between October and December 1950 | Battle, East Sussex, England
    Emmie K Walkerling died between October and December 1950, in Battle, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 83; Formerly: East Sussex & Sussex; Index: Battle - 1950 Oct-Dec; Volume 5H, Page 36.
    Citation: 4

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Emmie K Walkerling was English.
    Citations: 2,9,8
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Emmie K Walkerling was German.
    Citations: 7,6
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Emmie K Walkerling has the reference number 59252.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England, Surrey - ALL
England, Sussex - ALL
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England, Yorkshire - ALL
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  1. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1900%2F1%2FAZ%2F000068&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1900%2F1%2FAZ%2F000068%2F376,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to EMMIE K WALKERLING, CHARLOTTE AMANDA OWENS in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Index: Toxteth Park - 1900 Jan-Mar Volume 8B; Page number 360,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1900/1/AZ/000068/376. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1900-Q1-E&W
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  2. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129%2F6,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park
    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park
  3. [S3883] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO363-4%2F007271446%2F01691&parentid=GBM%2FWO363-4%2F7271446%2F126%2F1691,
    Citation Detail: Record for DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILLIP; Service number: 24898; of 17th (Service) Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Age: 36; Born: 1879 in Lancashire, England; Residence town: Liverpool; Liverpool; Year: 1915; Record ID: GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Doc-Military-Dowling-Stephen Phillip-1879-1915-King's-(Liverpool)-Regiment-24898-Service-Record-E
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    Doc-Military-Dowling-Stephen Phillip-1879-1915-King's-(Liverpool)-Regiment-24898-Service-Record-F
  4. [S6021] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1950%2F4%2FAZ%2F000268&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1950%2F4%2FAZ%2F000268%2F073,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, EMMIE C in Battle, East Sussex & Sussex, England; Age: 83; 1867; Index: Battle - 1950 Oct-Dec; 1950- Volume 5H Page 36,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1950/4/AZ/000268/073. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1950-Q4-E&W
  5. [S3145] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007%2F06,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN P household of The Roundels Pett, Pett, Sussex, Sussex, England; Archive reference: RG101/2538G/007/6, Piece number: 2538G, E D letter code: EKEO, Item number: 7, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06, Schedule: 55, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Stephen P Dowling 10 Mar 1904 Male ??? Married 55 1 Dorothy B Dowling 02 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. Emma C Dowling 26 Oct 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 5 Isabella J Lee 06 Oct 1873 Female Paid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 6 William G Bryce 02 Feb 1913 Male Barrister-At-Law Single 55 7 Dorothy L Cole 18 Jul 1895 Female School Teacher Single 55 8 Christopher Van Hagen - Male At School Single 55 9,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1939-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-P-1904-Sussex-Sussex-Battle-RD-A
  6. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbc%2f1881%2f4360362%2f00142,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1881-ENG-Walkerling-Fredrick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
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  7. [S2536] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F2916%2F0079&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0019957190,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLEY, FREDERICK household of Liverpool, Liverpool, Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 16, Parliamentary borough or division: Abercromby, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Andrews, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2916, Folio: 39, Page: 8, Schedule: 47; Record ID: GBC/1891/0019957189; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Frederick Walkerley Head Widower Male 61 1830 Tailor Germany Emma Walkerley Daughter Single Female 21 1870 - Germany Helena Wilmot Cousin - Female 6 1885 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0019957189. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1891-ENG-Walkerling-Frederick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  8. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3418-3419%2F0203&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0020885861,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1901-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1863-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
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  9. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F17448%2F0459&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F17448%2F0459%2F01,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1921-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park-A
  10. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1904%2F2%2FAZ%2F000172&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1904%2F2%2FAZ%2F000172%2F122,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England;Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1904/2/AZ/000172/122. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1904-Q2-E&W
  11. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANK COLEMAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74;
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Frederick Walkerling1,2

M, #59253, b. 1830, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Joihanna Diesellorst (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Loisa Walkerling (b. 1864, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Anna Walkerling (b. 1866, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Emmie K Walkerling+ (b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950)
Daughter*Lily Wilmott (b. 1886, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathFrederick Walkerling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1830 in Germany. Note: Germany.1,2
MarriageHe and Joihanna Diesellorst were married before 3 April 1881.2


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18812
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.
  • 1830
    Birth
    1830 | Germany
    Frederick Walkerling was born in 1830 in Germany. Note: Germany.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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
    Before 3 April 1881
    Birth in 1833 | Germany
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 2
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 51; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Tailor.
    Citation: 2
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 2
  • 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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Tailor.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Residence
    5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 13, Leece Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 61; Marital status: Widower; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Frederick Walkerling was German.
    Citations: 1,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Frederick Walkerling has the reference number 59253.
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EthnicityGerman
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S2536] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1891%2F2916%2F0079&parentid=GBC%2F1891%2F0019957190,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLEY, FREDERICK household of Liverpool, Liverpool, Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 16, Parliamentary borough or division: Abercromby, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Andrews, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2916, Folio: 39, Page: 8, Schedule: 47; Record ID: GBC/1891/0019957189; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Frederick Walkerley Head Widower Male 61 1830 Tailor Germany Emma Walkerley Daughter Single Female 21 1870 - Germany Helena Wilmot Cousin - Female 6 1885 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0019957189. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1891-ENG-Walkerling-Frederick-1830-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  2. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbc%2f1881%2f4360362%2f00142,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Lily Wilmott1

F, #59254, b. 1886, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Frederick Walkerling (b. 1830, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Joihanna Diesellorst (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathLily Wilmott died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1886 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."1


Census Summary

1910
Census
2 Apr 19111

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1886
    Birth
    1886 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Lily Wilmott was born in 1886 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: "Liverpool Lancs."
    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
    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 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Feather Dealer.
    Citation: 1
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 25; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister in law.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Lily Wilmott was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Lily Wilmott has the reference number 59254.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129%2F6,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1911-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1861-Lancashire-Toxteth Park

Stephen Dowling1,2,3

M, #59255, b. 1823, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Dowling
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Partner: Mary Monaghan (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Susan Therese Dowling (b. between April and June 1863, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mary Ellen Dowling (b. before 22 August 1847, d. 17 April 1925)
Son*Joseph Dowling (b. 12 August 1852, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Philip Dowling+ (b. 6 August 1860, d. 26 August 1934)
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Vital Facts

DeathStephen Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1823 in IrelandG. Note: Ireland.1,3
MarriageHe and Mary Monaghan were married in September 1847 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)4


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18612
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711
1880
Census
3 Apr 18813

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Residence
    Between April and June 1863 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Susan Teresa Dowling.)
    Citation: 5
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1847 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Mary Ellen Dowling.)
    Citation: 4
  • 1812
    Birth
    1812 | IrelandG
    Citation: 2
  • 1823
    Birth
    1823 | IrelandG
    Stephen Dowling was born in 1823 in IrelandG. Note: Ireland.
    Citations: 1,3
  • 1838
    Birth
    Before 1838
    He was born before 1838. Note: (ESTIMATE: 14 YEARS BEFORE 1ST KNOWN CHILD.)
  • 1847
    Marriage | Mary Monaghan
    September 1847
    Age ~14
    Birth in 1833 | Hooton, Cheshire, EnglandG
    Death: DECEASED
    He and Mary Monaghan were married in September 1847 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
  • 1852
    Residence
    12 September 1852 | Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son Joseph Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • 1852
    Religious Affiliation
    12 September 1852 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic on 12 September 1852 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 6
  • 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
    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.
  • 1860
    Residence
    6 August 1860 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Dowling.)
    Citations: 7,8
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (231) 58, Eldon Place, 1 St Martin.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Ship joiner.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 49; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    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
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Ship joiner.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (173) Buckingham Street House.
    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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Ships joiner (seaman.)
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 58; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Boarder.
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 34, Blackstone Street, St Martin.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Associates
    Stephen Dowling had the following associates: "Maria Anna Holland."
    Citation: 8
  • Associates
    He had the following associates: "Joseph Dowling & Catherine Monaghan."
    Citation: 6
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Stephen Dowling was Irish.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Dowling has the reference number 59255.
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EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England, London - ALL
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  1. [S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3814%2F0281&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011319239,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 36; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Piece number: 3814; Folio: 135; Page: 40; Schedule: 173; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011319236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head - Male 48 1823 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife - Female 38 1833 Wife Hooton, Cheshire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 18 1853 Furniture printers shopman Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son - Male 10 1861 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Susan Therese Dowling Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011319236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1871-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1823-Lancashire-West-Derby-A
  2. [S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2652%2F00184A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014029006,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, 1 St Martin, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 20; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2652; Folio: 122; Page: 41; Schedule: 231; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014029002; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 49 1812 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1822 - Horton, Cheshire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 13 1848 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son Unmarried Male 8 1853 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014029002. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1812-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  3. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4360357%2F00202&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0016448974,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, St MartinLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3603; Folio: 96; Page: 16; Schedule: 916; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016448974; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Jane Cunningham Head Widow Female 76 1805 L ho Ireland Mary Shirlock Daughter Married Female 36 1845 Midwife Ireland Elizabeth Shirlock Grand daughter Single Female 53 1828 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England John Shirlock Grand son Single Male 19 1862 Dock labourer Liverpool, Lancashire, England Patrick Clifford Boarder Single Male 56 1825 Dock labourer Ireland Thomas Curtis Boarder Single Male 23 1858 Dock labourer Ireland George Dooley Boarder Single Male 46 1835 Dock labourer Ireland Mary Brennan Boarder Married Female 35 1846 - Ireland Thomas Brennan Boarder Married Male 34 1847 Joiner Ireland Robert Orr Boarder Single Male 37 1844 Ships cook Jamaica, West Indies Stephen Dowling Boarder Single Male 58 1823 Ships joiner (seaman) (bld) Ireland,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016448974. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1881-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1823-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  4. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1847%2F3%2FAH%2F000838&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1847%2F3%2FAH%2F000838%2F019,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1847 Jul-Sep Volume 20 Page 471,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1847/3/AH/000838/019. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, SUSAN TERESA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1863 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 87;
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    Database online.
  6. [S6078] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005735802%2F00198&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1439707,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOSEPH in Toxteth Park, St Patrick parish, on 1852; 12 September 1852; Father: Stephen & Mother: Mary Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1439707; Archive reference: 282/PAT/1/4; Parish Baptism Page: 197,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1439707. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  7. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1860 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 44;
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  8. [S6601] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F282_REC_1_2%2F0082&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1609403,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, STEPHANUS in Liverpool, Our Lady of Reconciliation de la Salette parish, on 1860; 27 August 1860; Father: Staphani & Mother: Mariae Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1609403; Archive reference: 282/REC/1/2; Parish Baptism Page: 146,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Marriages in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1609403. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Birth-Dowling-Stephanus-1860-8-27-ENG-Lans-Liverpool-Baptism

Mary Ellen Dowling1,2,3

F, #59256, b. before 22 August 1847, d. 17 April 1925
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Dowling (b. 1823, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Monaghan (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

BirthMary Ellen Dowling was born before 22 August 1847 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1847 Jul-Sep Volume 20 Page 471.1,4,5,6,7,8,2
DeathShe died on 17 April 1925, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Age: 77; Sefton General Hospital (Toxteth Park Workhouse); Formerly: Merseyside; Index: Liverpool - 1925 Apr-Jun; Volume 8B, Page 210.8,3


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18615
1870
Census
2 Apr 18719
1880
Census
3 Apr 18817
1890
Census
5 Apr 189110
1900
Census
31 Mar 190111
1910
Census
2 Apr 19116
1920
Census
19 Jun 19214

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Mary Dowling
  • Name Mary E Dowling
    Citations: 6,4,11,10,5,7,9,8
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1847
    Birth
    Before 22 August 1847 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Mary Ellen Dowling was born before 22 August 1847 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1847 Jul-Sep Volume 20 Page 471.
    Citations: 1,4,5,6,7,8,2
  • 1847
    Baptism
    22 August 1847 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was baptised on 22 August 1847 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1847
    Religious Affiliation
    22 August 1847 | EnglandG
    Church of England (Protestant) on 22 August 1847 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1849
    Birth
    1849 | Liverpool, Lancashire, Liverpool Lancashire England
    She was born in 1849 in Liverpool, Lancashire, Liverpool Lancashire England. Note: Lancashire.
    Citation: 9
  • 1850
    Birth
    1850 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1850 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire.
    Citation: 10
  • 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.
  • 1854
    Birth
    1854 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1854 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Liverpool, Lancashire.
    Citation: 11
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (231) 58, Eldon Place, 1 St Martin.
    Citation: 5
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 13; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 5
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 5
  • 1862
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    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
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    22 August 1862 | London, EnglandG
    First street trams begin operation in Victoria. in London, EnglandG, on 22 August 1862.
  • 1863
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    10 January 1863 | London, EnglandG
    Metropolitan Railway opens; world’s first underground railway. in London, EnglandG, on 10 January 1863.
  • 1864
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    29 July 1864 | United Kingdom
    New Poor Law Amendment Act passed, reforming workhouse conditions. in United Kingdom on 29 July 1864.
  • 1865
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    1865 | United Kingdom
    Cholera outbreak affects several towns. in United Kingdom on 1865.
  • 1865
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    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
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    13 August 1867 | United Kingdom
    Second Reform Act passed; extends vote to urban working men. in United Kingdom on 13 August 1867.
  • 1868
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    1 April 1868 | United Kingdom
    Last public execution in Britain (Michael Barrett at Newgate). in United Kingdom on 1 April 1868.
  • 1869
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    1 November 1869 | United Kingdom
    First British women admitted to university exams (Cambridge). in United Kingdom on 1 November 1869.
  • 1870
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    6 August 1870 | United Kingdom
    Elementary Education Act passed; establishes school boards. in United Kingdom on 6 August 1870.
  • 1870
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    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 | Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England
    Cook.
    Citation: 9
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 22; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Servant.
    Citation: 9
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England
    Detail: (174) Grove End Road.
    Citation: 9
  • 1874
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    1 January 1881 | Salford, Manchester, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, Middlesex, England
    Detail: 5, Douro Place, Kensington Town.
    Citation: 7
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, Middlesex, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 34; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Servant in charge head.
    Citation: 7
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, Middlesex, England
    Domest Servant.
    Citation: 7
  • 1881
    TIMELINE
    27 April 1881 | Afghanistan
    British troops withdraw from Afghanistan, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War. in Afghanistan on 27 April 1881.
  • 1881
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    21 June 1887 | British Empire
    Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrated across the empire. in British Empire on 21 June 1887.
  • 1888
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    6 October 1888 | United Kingdom
    First recorded use of fingerprinting in a UK criminal case. in United Kingdom on 6 October 1888.
  • 1889
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    May 1889 | United Kingdom
    Dockers’ Strike begins in London, demanding fair wages and union recognition. in United Kingdom on May 1889.
  • 1890
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    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 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 4, Orange Grove, Toxteth Park.
    Citation: 10
  • 1891
    Census
    5 April 1891 | Toxteth Park, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 41; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Daughter (Sister.)
    Citation: 10
  • 1891
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    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
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    22 June 1897 | EnglandG
    Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated with parades and public festivities. in EnglandG, on 22 June 1897.
  • 1898
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    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
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    11 October 1898 | London, EnglandG
    First motor bus service begins operation.. in London, EnglandG, on 11 October 1898.
  • 1899
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    11 October 1899 | South Africa
    Second Boer War begins; British troops deployed from across the UK. in South Africa on 11 October 1899.
  • 1901
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    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
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 47; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 11
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
    Citation: 11
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    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
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    1 January 1904 | United Kingdom
    Midwives Act comes into force, regulating midwifery and improving maternal care. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1904.
  • 1906
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    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
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    1 January 1907 | United Kingdom
    Probation of Offenders Act introduces probation as an alternative to prison. in United Kingdom on 1 January 1907.
  • 1908
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    1 April 1908 | United Kingdom
    Old Age Pensions Act passed, providing pensions to people over 70. in United Kingdom on 1 April 1908.
  • 1910
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    6 May 1910 | United Kingdom
    King Edward VII dies; George V ascends the throne. in United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.
  • 1910
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    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 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 63; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 6
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 6
  • 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
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    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
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    4 August 1914 | United Kingdom
    UK declares war on Germany - start of World War I in United Kingdom on 4 August 1914.
  • 1916
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    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
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    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
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    11 November 1918 | World
    World War 1 ends with millions dead and armistice in Germany in World on 11 November 1918.
  • 1920
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    19 July 1920 | United Kingdom
    Irish Republican Army attacks intenify, including in England, as the Irish War of Independence begins. in United Kingdom on 19 July 1920.
  • 1920
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    8 August 1920 | United Kingdom
    Education Act raises school leaving age to 14 years. in United Kingdom on 8 August 1920.
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 73 years, 9 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Sister.
    Citation: 4
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
    Citation: 4
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    House Duties; At Home.
    Citation: 4
  • 1925
    Residence
    17 April 1925 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: 25 Kelvin Grove.
    Citations: 8,3

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1925
    Death
    17 April 1925 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Mary Ellen Dowling died on 17 April 1925, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Age: 77; Sefton General Hospital (Toxteth Park Workhouse); Formerly: Merseyside; Index: Liverpool - 1925 Apr-Jun; Volume 8B, Page 210.
    Cause: Senile Decay
    Citations: 8,3

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Ellen Dowling was English.
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Ellen Dowling was English.
    Citations: 6,4,11,10,5,1,7,9
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Ellen Dowling has the reference number 59256.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1847 Jul-Sep Volume 20 Page 471,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1847/3/AH/000838/019. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN in Liverpool, Lancashire on 1847; 22 August 1847; Apparent Gender: Female; Father: Stephen & Mother: Mary Dowling; Record ID: R_939828900,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 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=R_939828900. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
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    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN in Sefton General Hospital (Toxteth Park Workhouse), iocese Liverpool, County Lancashire; Birth year: 1848; Country: England: Age: 77; Death year: 1925; Death date: 17 Apr 1925; Burial year: -; Residence: 25 Kelvin Grove; Denomination: Church Of England; Archive: Liverpool Record Office; Register type: Deaths; Archive reference: 614 SEF/4/5; Register year range: 1921-1927; Record set: Lancashire Burials; Description: Sefton General Hospital (Toxteth Park Workhouse) ALSO: Liverpool Record Office, West Derby, West Derby Union; Archive reference: 353_WES_15_3_2,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) on 4 June 2026 for the Dowling One-Name Study from https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBUR%2F0494329&expand=true&tab=this

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, 1 St Martin, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 20; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2652; Folio: 122; Page: 41; Schedule: 231; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014029002; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 49 1812 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1822 - Horton, Cheshire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 13 1848 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son Unmarried Male 8 1853 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014029002. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY E household of Kensington, Kensington Town, London, Middlesex, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 22; Folio: 120; Page: 11; Schedule: 765; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0000112101; Gender: ; Age: 34; Birth year: 1847; Birth place: England.,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 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/1881/0000112101. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, MARY E in Liverpool, Merseyside, England; Age: 77; 1848; Index: Liverpool - 1925 Apr-Jun; 1925- Volume 8B Page 210,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 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=BMD/D/1925/2/AZ/000230/023. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY E household of Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England; Enumeration district: 21; Parliamentary borough or division: Marylebone; Piece number: 188; Folio: 18; Page: 30; Schedule: 174; Record ID: GBC/1871/0001377546; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Edward A Inglefield Head - Male 51 1820 Admiral active r n & c b Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Eliza F Inglefield Wife - Female 35 1836 - Risde Janlirt, Brazil Mary Anne Brann Servant - Female 28 1843 Housemaid Wittersham, Kent, England Mary E Dowling Servant - Female 22 1849 Cook Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 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/1871/0001377546. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 77, Parliamentary borough or division: East Toxteth, Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Bedes, Archive reference: RG12, Piece number: 2939, Folio: 54, Page: 42, Schedule: 241; Record ID: GBC/1891/0020126963; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Son Single Male 30 1861 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Single Female 41 1850 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0020126963. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  11. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Frank Coleman Dowling1,2

M, #59257, b. 28 February 1901, d. between July and September 1968
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Philip Dowling (b. 6 August 1860, d. 26 August 1934)
Mother*Emmie K Walkerling (b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950)
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Vital Facts

MarriageFrank Coleman Dowling and Kathleen M Malpas were married between April and June 1925 in St Giles, Camden, London, England, Index: St. Giles - 1925 Apr-Jun Volume 1B; Page number 1019.3
DeathHe died between July and September 1968, in Islington, Islington, London, England. Note: Age: 67; Formerly: Middlesex; Index: Islington - 1968 Jul-Sep; Volume 5C, Page 538.4
BirthHe was born on 28 February 1901 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74.5,6,1,7,4


Census Summary

1900
Census
31 Mar 19016
1910
Census
2 Apr 19115
1920
1930
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19397

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Francis Dowling
  • Name Frank C Dowling
    Citation: 7
  • Name Francis C Dowling
    Citations: 5,6,3,4
  • Between April and June 1925 | St Giles, Camden, London, England
    Birth on 18 August 1903
    Death: DECEASED
    Frank Coleman Dowling and Kathleen M Malpas were married between April and June 1925 in St Giles, Camden, London, England, Index: St. Giles - 1925 Apr-Jun Volume 1B; Page number 1019.
    Citation: 3
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1925 | St Giles, Camden, London, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Kathleen M Malpas.)
    Citation: 3
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1968 | Islington, Islington, London, England
    Citation: 4
  • 1901
    Birth
    28 February 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was born on 28 February 1901 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74.
    Citations: 5,6,1,7,4
  • 1901
    Residence
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 161, Upper Canning Street.
    Citation: 6
  • 1901
    Census
    31 March 1901 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 1 month; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 6
  • 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 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    Citation: 5
  • 1911
    Occupation
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    School.
    Citation: 5
  • 1911
    Census
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 10; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 5
  • 1915
    Residence
    15 January 1915 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.
    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 Frank C 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
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Orpington, Bromley, London, England
    Detail: Crosby, Goddington.
    Citation: 7
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Orpington, Bromley, London, England
    Company Director; Wartime:Army Officers Emergency.
    Citation: 7
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Orpington, Bromley, London, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: (Son-in-Law.)
    Citation: 7

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between July and September 1968 | Islington, Islington, London, England
    Frank Coleman Dowling died between July and September 1968, in Islington, Islington, London, England. Note: Age: 67; Formerly: Middlesex; Index: Islington - 1968 Jul-Sep; Volume 5C, Page 538.
    Citation: 4

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Frank Coleman Dowling was English.
    Citations: 5,6,1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Frank Coleman Dowling has the reference number 59257.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England, London - ALL
England, Tyne and Wear - ALL
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  1. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1901%2F2%2FAZ%2F000167&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1901%2F2%2FAZ%2F000167%2F152,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANK COLEMAN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1901 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 74,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1901/2/AZ/000167/152. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3883] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO363-4%2F007271446%2F01691&parentid=GBM%2FWO363-4%2F7271446%2F126%2F1691,
    Citation Detail: Record for DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILLIP; Service number: 24898; of 17th (Service) Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Age: 36; Born: 1879 in Lancashire, England; Residence town: Liverpool; Liverpool; Year: 1915; Record ID: GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S3649] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1925%2F2%2FAZ%2F000317&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1925%2F2%2FAZ%2F000317%2F061,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, FRANK C to KATHLEEN M MALPAS in St. Giles, Middlesex, England; Index: St. Giles - 1925 Apr-Jun Volume 1B; Page number 1019,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1925/2/AZ/000317/061. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S5399] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1968%2F3%2FAZ%2F000228&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1968%2F3%2FAZ%2F000228%2F012,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, FRANCIS C in Islington, Middlesex, England; Age: 67; 1901; Index: Islington - 1968 Jul-Sep; 1968- Volume 5C Page 538,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1939 Register | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1968/3/AZ/000228/012. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1968-Q3-E&W
  5. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129%2F6,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S1583] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1901%2F3418-3419%2F0203&parentid=GBC%2F1901%2F0020885861,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Lancashire, England; , Enumeration district: 18, Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool Abercromby Bootle, Ecclesiastical parish or district: Liverpool St Saviour's, Archive reference: RG13, Piece number: 3418, Folio: 99, Page: 21, Schedule: 135; Record ID: GBC/1901/0020885861; Across two pages; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 38 1863 Post man Liverpool, Lancashire, England Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1873 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 47 1854 None Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis C Dowling Son Single Male 0 1901 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Helena Wilmott Cousin Single Female 16 1885 Apprentice plumassiere Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1901/0020885861. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  7. [S1646] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F1761%2F1761C%2F010&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F1761%2F1761C%2F010%2F02,
    Citation Detail: Census for MALPAS, ALICE M household of Crosby, Goddington, Kent, Kent, England; Archive reference: RG101/1761C/010/1, Piece number: 1761C, E D letter code: DIHC, Item number: 10, Line number: 1, Record ID: TNA/R39/1761/1761C/010/01, Schedule: 107, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Alice M Malpas 13 Aug 1873 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 107 1 Frank C Dowling 28 Feb 1901 Male Company Director Married 107 2 Kathleen M Dowling 18 Aug 1883 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 107 3 Olive M Barnicoat 05 Apr 1893 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 107 4,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: 1939 Register | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/1761/1761C/010/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Stephen Philip Dowling1,2,3

M, #59258, b. 10 March 1904, d. between January and March 1986
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Philip Dowling (b. 6 August 1860, d. 26 August 1934)
Mother*Emmie K Walkerling (b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950)
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Vital Facts

DeathStephen Philip Dowling died between January and March 1986, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 81; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; Volume 18, Page 1009; Register number: 386.1
MarriageHe and Dorothy E Baker were married between July and September 1929 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, Index: Liverpool - 1929 Jul-Sep Volume 8B; Page number 507.4
BirthHe was born on 10 March 1904 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142.5,6,7,1,2


Census Summary

1910
Census
2 Apr 19115
1920
Census
19 Jun 19216
1930
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19397

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Stephen Dowling
  • Name Stephen P Dowling
    Citations: 5,6,7,4
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1933 | Bromley, Bromley, London, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen P Dowling.)
    Citation: 8
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1930 | Bromley, Bromley, London, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Joy M Dowling.)
    Citation: 9
  • Marriage | Dorothy E Baker
    Between July and September 1929 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Birth on 2 January 1902
    Death: between April and June 1987 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    Stephen Philip Dowling and Dorothy E Baker were married between July and September 1929 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, Index: Liverpool - 1929 Jul-Sep Volume 8B; Page number 507.
    Citation: 4
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1929 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Dorothy E Baker.)
    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.
  • 1904
    Birth
    10 March 1904 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was born on 10 March 1904 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142.
    Citations: 5,6,7,1,2
  • 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 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital status: ; Relation to Head: Son.
    Citation: 5
  • 1911
    Residence
    2 April 1911 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: 41 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, 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 intenify, 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
    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.
  • 1921
    Occupation
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    The United Alkali Co (070): Apprentice Accountant; Cunard Buildings, Liverpool.
    Citation: 6
  • 1921
    Census
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 17 years, 3 months; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 6
  • 1921
    Residence
    19 June 1921 | Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
    Detail: Lancashire; 25 Kelvin Grove; Parish: Toxteth Park.
    Citation: 6
  • 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 Stephen P 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 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 35; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 7
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Detail: The Roundels Pett, Pett.
    Citation: 7
  • 1939
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Cartoonist on Editorial Staff for the Daily Mirror Newspaper.
    Citation: 7

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    Stephen Philip Dowling died between January and March 1986, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 81; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; Volume 18, Page 1009; Register number: 386.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Stephen Philip Dowling was English.
    Citations: 5,6,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Philip Dowling has the reference number 59258.
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  1. [S6021] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 28 May 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England; Birth: 10 March 1904; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; 1986- Volume 18 Page 1009,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1986/3/75475222. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  2. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1904%2F2%2FAZ%2F000172&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1904%2F2%2FAZ%2F000172%2F122,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Walkerling; in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England;Index: Toxteth Park - 1904 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 142,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1904/2/AZ/000172/122. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1904-Q2-E&W
  3. [S3883] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: First Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO363-4%2F007271446%2F01691&parentid=GBM%2FWO363-4%2F7271446%2F126%2F1691,
    Citation Detail: Record for DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILLIP; Service number: 24898; of 17th (Service) Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Age: 36; Born: 1879 in Lancashire, England; Residence town: Liverpool; Liverpool; Year: 1915; Record ID: GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM/WO363-4/7271446/126/1691. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1929%2F3%2FAZ%2F000379&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1929%2F3%2FAZ%2F000379%2F128,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN P to DOROTHY E BAKER in Liverpool, Merseyside, England; Index: Liverpool - 1929 Jul-Sep Volume 8B; Page number 507,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1929/3/AZ/000379/128. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1929-Q3-E&W
  5. [S1977] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129&parentid=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F22256%2F0129%2F6,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; Piece number: 22256;Schedule: 65; Record ID: GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 50 1861 Postman Liverpool Lancs Emmie Dowling Wife Married Female 36 1875 Materinity nurse Liverpool Lancs Mary E Dowling Sister Single Female 63 1848 - Liverpool Lancs Lily Wilmott Sister in law Single Female 25 1886 Feather - dressder Liverpool Lancs Francis C Dowling Son - Male 10 1901 School Liverpool Stephen P Dowling Son - Male 7 1904 - Liverpool,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/22256/0129/6. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S4806] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F17448%2F0459&parentid=GBC%2F1921%2FRG15%2F17448%2F0459%2F01,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of 25 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; , Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool PB, West Toxteth Div.Folio: ; Page: ; Record ID: GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01; Registration district number: 454; Sub-district number: 3; Enumeration district number: 8; Archive series: RG 15; Piece number: 17448; Schedule number: 229; Schedule type code: E; Schedule type: England household, single page, 10 entries; District reference: RD 454 RS 3 ED 8; First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer Stephen Dowling Head Male 1861 59 London, Middlesex, England Teacher Of Languages H M Henry (Out Of Work) Emmie C Dowling Wife Female 1875 45 Hull, Yorkshire, England Nurse Own Account Mary E Dowling Sister Female 1847 73 Liverpool, Lancashire, England House Duties - Stephen P Dowling Son Male 1904 17 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Apprentice Accountant The United Alkali Co Walter H Dowler Boarder Male 1875 46 Leamington, Warwickshire, England Commercial Traveller Crown Perfumery Co Ltd,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Britain records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/17448/0459/01. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  7. [S3145] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007%2F06,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN P household of The Roundels Pett, Pett, Sussex, Sussex, England; Archive reference: RG101/2538G/007/6, Piece number: 2538G, E D letter code: EKEO, Item number: 7, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06, Schedule: 55, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Stephen P Dowling 10 Mar 1904 Male ??? Married 55 1 Dorothy B Dowling 02 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. Emma C Dowling 26 Oct 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 5 Isabella J Lee 06 Oct 1873 Female Paid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 6 William G Bryce 02 Feb 1913 Male Barrister-At-Law Single 55 7 Dorothy L Cole 18 Jul 1895 Female School Teacher Single 55 8 Christopher Van Hagen - Male At School Single 55 9,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  8. [S5686] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1933%2F1%2FAZ%2F000291&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1933%2F1%2FAZ%2F000291%2F076,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN P; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Baker; in Bromley, Kent Until Jun 1965, England;Index: Bromley - 1933 Jan-Mar Volume 2A Page 902,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1933/1/AZ/000291/076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  9. [S5686] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, KENT, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JOY M; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Baker; in Bromley, Kent Until Jun 1965, England;Index: Bromley - 1930 Apr-Jun Volume 2A Page 1037;
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Dorothy E Baker1

F, #59259, b. 2 January 1902, d. between April and June 1987
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Vital Facts

DeathDorothy E Baker died between April and June 1987, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 85; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1987 Apr-Jun; Volume 18, Page 796; Register number: 587.2
MarriageShe and Stephen Philip Dowling were married between July and September 1929 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, Index: Liverpool - 1929 Jul-Sep Volume 8B; Page number 507.1
BirthShe was born on 2 January 1902.3


Census Summary

1930
Census
26 Apr 1931
Census
29 Sep 19393

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Baker
    Citations: 4,5
  • Name Dorothy Bradbury Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Name Dorothy B Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • Residence
    Between January and March 1933 | Bromley, Bromley, London, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen P Dowling.)
    Citation: 4
  • Event or Activity
    Between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    Dorothy E Baker was in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England, between January and March 1986. Note: (Death of husband Stephen Philip Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1930 | Bromley, Bromley, London, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Joy M Dowling.)
    Citation: 5
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1987 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    Citation: 2
  • Between July and September 1929 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Birth on 10 March 1904 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Death: between January and March 1986 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    She and Stephen Philip Dowling were married between July and September 1929 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, Index: Liverpool - 1929 Jul-Sep Volume 8B; Page number 507.
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1929 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (at marriage to Stephen P Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • 1901
    Birth
    2 January 1901
    Citation: 2
  • 1902
    Birth
    2 January 1902
    Citation: 3
  • 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 Dorothy B 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
    Occupation
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Unpaid Domestic Duties.
    Citation: 3
  • 1939
    Residence
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Detail: The Roundels Pett, Pett.
    Citation: 3
  • 1939
    Census
    29 September 1939 | Battle, Sussex, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 37; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: APPARENTLY Wife.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between April and June 1987 | Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England
    Dorothy E Baker died between April and June 1987, in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England. Note: Age: 85; Formerly: East Sussex; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1987 Apr-Jun; Volume 18, Page 796; Register number: 587.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Dorothy E Baker has the reference number 59259.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1929%2F3%2FAZ%2F000379&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1929%2F3%2FAZ%2F000379%2F128,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN P to DOROTHY E BAKER in Liverpool, Merseyside, England; Index: Liverpool - 1929 Jul-Sep Volume 8B; Page number 507,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1929/3/AZ/000379/128. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6021] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 28 May 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, DOROTHY BRADBURY in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England; Birth: 2 January 1901; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1987 Apr-Jun; 1987- Volume 18 Page 796,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1987/5/76065995. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  3. [S3145] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007&parentid=TNA%2FR39%2F2538%2F2538G%2F007%2F06,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN P household of The Roundels Pett, Pett, Sussex, Sussex, England; Archive reference: RG101/2538G/007/6, Piece number: 2538G, E D letter code: EKEO, Item number: 7, Line number: 6, Record ID: TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06, Schedule: 55, Schedule Sub Number: 1; ; First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number Stephen P Dowling 10 Mar 1904 Male ??? Married 55 1 Dorothy B Dowling 02 Jan 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 The record for this person is officially closed. The record for this person is officially closed. Emma C Dowling 26 Oct 1867 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 5 Isabella J Lee 06 Oct 1873 Female Paid Domestic Duties Widowed 55 6 William G Bryce 02 Feb 1913 Male Barrister-At-Law Single 55 7 Dorothy L Cole 18 Jul 1895 Female School Teacher Single 55 8 Christopher Van Hagen - Male At School Single 55 9,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/2538/2538G/007/06. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S5686] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1933%2F1%2FAZ%2F000291&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1933%2F1%2FAZ%2F000291%2F076,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN P; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Baker; in Bromley, Kent Until Jun 1965, England;Index: Bromley - 1933 Jan-Mar Volume 2A Page 902,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1933/1/AZ/000291/076. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S5686] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, KENT, "Civil Registration BIRTHS Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JOY M; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Baker; in Bromley, Kent Until Jun 1965, England;Index: Bromley - 1930 Apr-Jun Volume 2A Page 1037;
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  6. [S6021] SOURCE (Short):, Title: ENGLAND, SUSSEX, "Civil Registration DEATH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN PHILIP in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex, England; Birth: 10 March 1904; Index: Hastings & Rother - 1986 Jan-Mar; 1986- Volume 18 Page 1009;

Joihanna Diesellorst

F, #59260, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
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Partner: Frederick Walkerling (b. 1830, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Loisa Walkerling (b. 1864, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Anna Walkerling (b. 1866, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Emmie K Walkerling+ (b. 26 October 1867, d. between October and December 1950)
Daughter*Lily Wilmott (b. 1886, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJoihanna Diesellorst died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1833 in Germany. Note: Germany.1
MarriageShe and Frederick Walkerling were married before 3 April 1881.1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Johanna Walkerling
    Citation: 1
  • 1833
    Birth
    1833 | Germany
    Joihanna Diesellorst was born in 1833 in Germany. Note: Germany.
    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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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
    Before 3 April 1881
    Birth in 1830 | Germany
    Death: DECEASED
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 48; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Joihanna Diesellorst has the reference number 59260.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbc%2f1881%2f4360362%2f00142,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Loisa Walkerling1

F, #59261, b. 1864, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Frederick Walkerling (b. 1830, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Joihanna Diesellorst (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathLoisa Walkerling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1864 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Census
    Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1
  • 1864
    Birth
    1864 | Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG
    Loisa Walkerling was born in 1864 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.
    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
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in 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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Tailoress.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Loisa Walkerling was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Loisa Walkerling has the reference number 59261.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
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  1. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbc%2f1881%2f4360362%2f00142,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Anna Walkerling1

F, #59262, b. 1866, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Frederick Walkerling (b. 1830, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Joihanna Diesellorst (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathAnna Walkerling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1866 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.1


Census Summary

1880
Census
3 Apr 18811

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Residence
    Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: 52, Roscoe Street, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1
  • 1866
    Birth
    1866 | Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG
    Anna Walkerling was born in 1866 in Hull, Yorkshire, EnglandG. Note: Hull, Yorkshire.
    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
    Anglo-Zulu War – Conflict in South Africa; British forces, including Dowlings, ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. in 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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 15; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Daughter.
    Citation: 1
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Anna Walkerling was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Anna Walkerling has the reference number 59262.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England - All
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England, Liverpool - ALL
England, Yorkshire - ALL
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  1. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=gbc%2f1881%2f4360362%2f00142,
    Citation Detail: Census for WALKERLING, FREDRICK household of Liverpool, Mount PleasantLancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3624; Folio: 67; Page: 20; Schedule: 481; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0016538343; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Fredrick Walkerling Head Married Male 51 1830 Tailor Germany Johanna Walkerling Wife Married Female 48 1833 - Germany Loisa Walkerling Daughter Single Female 17 1864 Tailoress Hull, Yorkshire, England Anna Walkerling Daughter Single Female 15 1866 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Emma Walkerling Daughter Single Female 13 1868 Scholar Germany,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 28 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0016538343. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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(Unknown)

F, #59263, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Vital Facts

Death(Unknown) died DECEASED.1
MarriageShe and Stephen Philip Dowling were married before 3 April 1881 Married.

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study (Unknown) has the reference number 59263.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S2523] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4360382%2F00928&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0017013939,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN in George Cayton household of West Derby, West Derby (Rural)Lancashire, England; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 3711; Folio: 40; Page: 9; Schedule: 341; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0017013939; Gender: ; Age: 21; Birth year: 1860; Birth place: England.,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0017013939. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mary Monaghan1,2

F, #59264, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Monaghan (d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Stephen Dowling (b. 1823, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Daughter*Susan Therese Dowling (b. between April and June 1863, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mary Ellen Dowling (b. before 22 August 1847, d. 17 April 1925)
Son*Joseph Dowling (b. 12 August 1852, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Philip Dowling+ (b. 6 August 1860, d. 26 August 1934)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary Monaghan died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1833 in Hooton, Cheshire, EnglandG. Note: Cheshire.3
MarriageShe and Stephen Dowling were married in September 1847 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)4


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18615
1870
Census
2 Apr 18713

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Maria Monaghan
  • Name Monaghan
    Citations: 6,7,4
  • Name Mary Dowling
    Citations: 3,5
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1863 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Susan Teresa Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1847 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Mary Ellen Dowling.)
    Citation: 4
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1860 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 7
  • 1822
    Birth
    1822 | Horton, Cheshire, England
    Mary Monaghan was born in 1822 in Horton, Cheshire, England. Note: Horton, Cheshire, England.
    Citation: 5
  • 1833
    Birth
    1833 | Hooton, Cheshire, EnglandG
    She was born in 1833 in Hooton, Cheshire, EnglandG. Note: Cheshire.
    Citation: 3
  • 1847
    Marriage | Stephen Dowling
    September 1847
    Age ~24
    Birth in 1823 | IrelandG
    Death: DECEASED
    She and Stephen Dowling were married in September 1847 (ESTIMATE: BEFORE BIRTH OF FIRST KNOWN CHILD.)
    Citation: 4
  • 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.
  • 1852
    Residence
    12 September 1852 | Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (Baptism of son Joseph Dowling.)
    Citation: 2
  • 1852
    Religious Affiliation
    12 September 1852 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic on 12 September 1852 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 2
  • 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
    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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 39; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 5
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (231) 58, Eldon Place, 1 St Martin.
    Citation: 5
  • 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 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Wife.
    Citation: 3
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (173) Buckingham Street House.
    Citation: 3
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 38; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Associates
    Mary Monaghan had the following associates: "Joseph Dowling & Catherine Monaghan."
    Citation: 2
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Monaghan was English.
    Citations: 3,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Monaghan has the reference number 59264.
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(RESEARCH NOTE: May be identical to Stephen Dowling who married EITHER, Monroe Jordan, Mary Monachan or Ann Morley on the 2nd quarter of 1879 in Liverpool. This is a significant time after the births of children but, of course, I am unaware of the prevailing circumstances. Not other suitable marriage found as yet).
EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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England, London - ALL
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  1. [S6601] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F282_REC_1_2%2F0082&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1609403,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, STEPHANUS in Liverpool, Our Lady of Reconciliation de la Salette parish, on 1860; 27 August 1860; Father: Staphani & Mother: Mariae Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1609403; Archive reference: 282/REC/1/2; Parish Baptism Page: 146,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Marriages in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1609403. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S6078] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005735802%2F00198&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1439707,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOSEPH in Toxteth Park, St Patrick parish, on 1852; 12 September 1852; Father: Stephen & Mother: Mary Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1439707; Archive reference: 282/PAT/1/4; Parish Baptism Page: 197,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1439707. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3814%2F0281&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011319239,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 36; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Piece number: 3814; Folio: 135; Page: 40; Schedule: 173; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011319236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head - Male 48 1823 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife - Female 38 1833 Wife Hooton, Cheshire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 18 1853 Furniture printers shopman Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son - Male 10 1861 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Susan Therese Dowling Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011319236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  4. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1847%2F3%2FAH%2F000838&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1847%2F3%2FAH%2F000838%2F019,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, MARY ELLEN; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1847 Jul-Sep Volume 20 Page 471,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1847/3/AH/000838/019. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  5. [S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2652%2F00184A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014029006,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, 1 St Martin, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 20; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2652; Folio: 122; Page: 41; Schedule: 231; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014029002; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 49 1812 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1822 - Horton, Cheshire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 13 1848 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son Unmarried Male 8 1853 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014029002. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  6. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, SUSAN TERESA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1863 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 87;
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  7. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1860 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 44;
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Joseph Dowling1,2,3,4

M, #59265, b. 12 August 1852, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Dowling (b. 1823, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Monaghan (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathJoseph Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born on 12 August 1852 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire.1,2,3,4


Census Summary

1860
Census
7 Apr 18612
1870
Census
2 Apr 18711

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1852
    Birth
    12 August 1852 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Joseph Dowling was born on 12 August 1852 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Lancashire.
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • 1852
    Baptism
    12 September 1852 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was baptised on 12 September 1852 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
    Citations: 3,4
  • 1852
    Religious Affiliation
    12 September 1852 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic on 12 September 1852 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 3,4
  • 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
    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 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 8; Marital status: Unmarried; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Residence
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (231) 58, Eldon Place, 1 St Martin.
    Citation: 2
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Scholar.
    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
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (173) Buckingham Street House.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 18; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Son.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Occupation
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Furniture printers shopman.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Joseph Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2,3,4
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Joseph Dowling has the reference number 59265.
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(Research Note: No obvious corresponding birth index record has been found but this Joseph may or may not be identical to Joseph Dowling registered in quarter 4 of 1852 in Chorlton, Lancashire by Volume 8c Page 494; The mother is shown as "Multy" which may be the mother's name or a misrepresentationor an indication that 'multiple' names were shown confusing the indexer).
EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
American Civil War
Cause of Death
Census 1861 England
Census 1871 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, London - ALL
France
Scotland - ALL
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  1. [S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3814%2F0281&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011319239,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 36; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Piece number: 3814; Folio: 135; Page: 40; Schedule: 173; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011319236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head - Male 48 1823 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife - Female 38 1833 Wife Hooton, Cheshire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 18 1853 Furniture printers shopman Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son - Male 10 1861 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Susan Therese Dowling Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011319236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2652%2F00184A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014029006,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, 1 St Martin, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 20; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Albans; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2652; Folio: 122; Page: 41; Schedule: 231; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014029002; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 49 1812 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife Married Female 39 1822 - Horton, Cheshire, England Mary E Dowling Daughter Unmarried Female 13 1848 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son Unmarried Male 8 1853 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son Unmarried Male 0 1861 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1861/0014029002. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S893] SOURCE: (Full): Liverpool Registry Office,
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 2 June 2026,
    Repository: Internet Service: Ancestry.com,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOSEPH in Liverpool, Lancashire on 1852; 12 September 1852; Apparent Gender: Male; Father: Stephen & Mother: Mary Dowling; Record ID: R_890283050,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_890283050. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  4. [S6078] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005735802%2F00198&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1439707,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, JOSEPH in Toxteth Park, St Patrick parish, on 1852; 12 September 1852; Father: Stephen & Mother: Mary Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1439707; Archive reference: 282/PAT/1/4; Parish Baptism Page: 197,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1439707. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Susan Therese Dowling1

F, #59266, b. between April and June 1863, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Dowling (b. 1823, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Monaghan (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathSusan Therese Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born between April and June 1863 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1863 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 87.2,1,3


Census Summary

1870
Census
2 Apr 18711
1880
Census
3 Apr 18813

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Susan Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • Name Susan Teresa Dowling
    Citation: 2
  • Birth
    Between April and June 1863 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Susan Therese Dowling was born between April and June 1863 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Note: Index: Liverpool - 1863 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 87.
    Citations: 2,1,3
  • 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 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Scholar.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Residence
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (173) Buckingham Street House.
    Citation: 1
  • 1871
    Census
    2 April 1871 | Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 7; Marital status: -; Relationship to Head: Daughter.
    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, England
    Fenian dynamite campaign begins with a bombing at Salford barracks; one child killed. in Salford, Manchester, 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
    Census
    3 April 1881 | Llandudno, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 17; Marital status: Unmarried; Relation to Head: Niece.
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Residence
    3 April 1881 | Llandudno, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Detail: Bryn Arthur, Creuddyn.
    Citation: 3
  • 1881
    Occupation
    3 April 1881 | Llandudno, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    General Domestic Servant.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Susan Therese Dowling was English.
    Citations: 1,2,3
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Susan Therese Dowling has the reference number 59266.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Africa - ALL
Cause of Death
Census 1871 England
Census 1881 Wales
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
Wales - All
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  1. [S2538] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1871%2F3814%2F0281&parentid=GBC%2F1871%2F0011319239,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 36; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Piece number: 3814; Folio: 135; Page: 40; Schedule: 173; Record ID: GBC/1871/0011319236; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head - Male 48 1823 Ship joiner Ireland Mary Dowling Wife - Female 38 1833 Wife Hooton, Cheshire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 18 1853 Furniture printers shopman Liverpool, Lancashire, England Stephen Dowling Son - Male 10 1861 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Susan Therese Dowling Daughter - Female 7 1864 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0011319236. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1863%2F2%2FAZ%2F000342&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1863%2F2%2FAZ%2F000342%2F052,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, SUSAN TERESA; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Monaghan; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1863 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 87,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 30 May 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1863/2/AZ/000342/052. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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    Database online.
  3. [S6602] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1881%2F4362777%2F00264&parentid=GBC%2F1881%2F0025917468,
    Citation Detail: Census for MONAGHAN, CATHERINE household of Llandudno, CreuddynCaernarvonshire, Wales; Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 5583; Folio: 125; Page: 39; Schedule: 1031; ; Record ID: GBC/1881/0025917466; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Catherine Monaghan Head Single Female 60 1821 Lodging house keeper Canterbury, Kent, England Susan Monaghan Sister Single Female 54 1827 Lodging house keeper Thornton, Cheshire, England Susan Dowling Niece Single Female 17 1864 Genl dom servt Liverpool, Lancashire, England Clara A Martin Visitor Married Female 42 1839 Visitor Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Clara Martin Daughter Single Female 12 1869 Visitors daur Burton, Staffordshire, England Maria Insley Servant Single Female 22 1859 Genl dom servt Derbyshire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 2 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0025917466. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Stephen Ignatius Dowling1,2

M, #59269, b. 3 December 1861, d. between October and December 1862
Pedigree Link
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Father*Stephen Dowling (b. 1831, d. DECEASED)
Mother*Catherine Keating (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathStephen Ignatius Dowling died between October and December 1862, in West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: ; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: West Derby - 1862 Oct-Dec; Volume 8B, Page 346.1
BirthHe was born on 3 December 1861 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: West Derby - 1861 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 360.3,2


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Aka Stephen Dowling
  • Name Stephanus Ignatius Dowling
    Citation: 3
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1862 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Citation: 1
  • 1861
    Birth
    3 December 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Stephen Ignatius Dowling was born on 3 December 1861 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Index: West Derby - 1861 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 360.
    Citations: 3,2
  • 1861
    Baptism
    19 December 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was baptised on 19 December 1861 in Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.
    Citation: 3
  • 1861
    Religious Affiliation
    19 December 1861 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic on 19 December 1861 in EnglandG.
    Citation: 3

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    Between October and December 1862 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Stephen Ignatius Dowling died between October and December 1862, in West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG. Note: Age: ; Formerly: Lancashire; Index: West Derby - 1862 Oct-Dec; Volume 8B, Page 346.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Stephen Ignatius Dowling was English.
    Citations: 3,2
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Ignatius Dowling has the reference number 59269.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
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  1. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1862%2F4%2FAH%2F000767&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1862%2F4%2FAH%2F000767%2F031,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN IGNATIUS in West Derby, Lancashire, England; Index: West Derby - 1862 Oct-Dec; 1862- Volume 8B Page 346,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1862/4/AH/000767/031. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1861%2F4%2FAZ%2F000309&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1861%2F4%2FAZ%2F000309%2F160,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN IGNATIUS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1861 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 360,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1861/4/AZ/000309/160. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  3. [S6601] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005736185%2F00384&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1523495,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, STEPHANUS IGNATIUS in Liverpool, St Francis Xavier parish, on 1861; 19 December 1861; Father: Stephen & Mother: Catharinae Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1523495; Archive reference: 282/SFX/1/2; Parish Baptism Page: 381,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Marriages in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1523495. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Stephen Dowling1,2,3,4,5

M, #59270, b. 1831, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*James Dowling (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Frances Dowling (d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Catherine Keating (b. 1833, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*Francis Dowling (b. between April and June 1853, d. DECEASED)
Son*Joseph Dowling (b. between April and June 1855, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Dowling (b. between July and September 1857, d. between January and March 1860)
Son*Augustine Dowling (b. between July and September 1863, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Agnes Dowling (b. between July and September 1867)
Son*James Dowling (b. between October and December 1851, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Frances Catherine Dowling (b. between October and December 1865, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mary Dowling (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Ignatius Dowling (b. 3 December 1861, d. between October and December 1862)
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Vital Facts

DeathStephen Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1831 in IrelandG. Note, Ireland.4
MarriageHe and Catherine Keating were married on 3 March 1851 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, St Patrick Church; Witnesses: Andrew O'Neil & Mary O'Neil; Index: West Derby - 1851 Jan-Mar Volume 20; Page number 905.2,3


Census Summary

1850
Census
30 Mar 18515
1860
Census
7 Apr 18614

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Event or Activity
    Between January and March 1860 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Stephen Dowling was in West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG, between January and March 1860. Note: (Death of son Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1853 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Francis Dowling.)
    Citation: 7
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1855 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Joseph Dowling.)
    Citation: 8
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1857 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 9
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1863 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of son Augustine Dowling.)
    Citation: 10
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1867 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Agnes Dowling.)
    Citation: 11
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1851 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son James Dowling.)
    Citation: 12
  • Event or Activity
    Between October and December 1862 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    He was in West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG, between October and December 1862. Note: (Death of son Stephen Ignatius Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1865 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Frances Catherine Dowling.)
    Citation: 13
  • 1827
    Birth
    1827 | IrelandG
    He was born in 1827 in IrelandG. Note: Ireland.
    Citation: 5
  • 1831
    Birth
    1831 | IrelandG
    He was born in 1831 in IrelandG. Note, Ireland.
    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
    3 March 1851 | Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Age ~18
    Birth in 1833 | IrelandG
    Death: DECEASED
    He and Catherine Keating were married on 3 March 1851 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, St Patrick Church; Witnesses: Andrew O'Neil & Mary O'Neil; Index: West Derby - 1851 Jan-Mar Volume 20; Page number 905.
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1851
    Residence
    3 March 1851 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: P WilliamStreet; (at marriage to Catherine Keating.)
    Citations: 3,2
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 3 March 1851 and 19 December 1861 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic between 3 March 1851 and 19 December 1861 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 1,3
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 24; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (224) Pembroke Gardens, Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Shoemaker.
    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
    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 | Everton, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (77) 71, Albert Street, 2 Everton.
    Citation: 4
  • 1861
    Occupation
    7 April 1861 | Everton, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Shoe maker.
    Citation: 4
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Everton, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head.
    Citation: 4
  • 1861
    Residence
    19 December 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Baptism of son Stephanus Ignatius Dowling.)
    Citations: 1,14

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Associates
    Stephen Dowling had the following associates: "Andrew O'Neil & Mary O'Neil."
    Citation: 3
  • Associates
    He had the following associates: "Maria Millar."
    Citation: 1
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Stephen Dowling was Irish.
    Citations: 4,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Dowling has the reference number 59270.
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EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S6601] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005736185%2F00384&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1523495,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, STEPHANUS IGNATIUS in Liverpool, St Francis Xavier parish, on 1861; 19 December 1861; Father: Stephen & Mother: Catharinae Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1523495; Archive reference: 282/SFX/1/2; Parish Baptism Page: 381,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Marriages in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1523495. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Birth-Dowling-Stephanus Ignatius-1861-12-19-ENG-Lancs-Liverpool-Baptism
  2. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1851%2F1%2FAP%2F000455&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1851%2F1%2FAP%2F000455%2F022,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to CATHARINE KEATING in West Derby, Lancashire, England; Index: West Derby - 1851 Jan-Mar Volume 20; Page number 905,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1851/1/AP/000455/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1851-Q1-E&W
  3. [S6606] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005735809%2F00031&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FMAR%2F0522226%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to CATHARINE, KEATING in Toxteth Park, St Patrick parish, Lancashire, England, on 3 March 1851; Residence: P William ST; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/MAR/0522226/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/MAR/0522226/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Marriages-Dowling-Stephen-Keating-Catharine-1851-3-3-ENG-Lancashire-
  4. [S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image:https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2709%2F00821A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014359597,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, 2 Everton, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 2; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Augustines; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2709; Folio: 36; Page: 13; Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014359597; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 30 1831 Shoe maker Ireland Catherine Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1833 - Ireland James Dowling Son - Male 9 1852 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis Dowling Son - Male 7 1854 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary Dowling Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.u

    Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1831-Lancashire-West-Derby-A
  5. [S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4298976%2F00120&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0001316749,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 1S; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Silas; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2183; Folio: 60; Page: 56; , Schedule: 224; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001316749; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 24 1827 Shoemaker Ireland Catherine Dowling Wife Married Female 20 1831 - Ireland,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001316749. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1827-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  6. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1860%2F1%2FAG%2F000825&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1860%2F1%2FAG%2F000825%2F015,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN in West Derby, Lancashire, England; Index: West Derby - 1860 Jan-Mar; 1860- Volume 8B Page 307,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1860/1/AG/000825/015. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1860-Q1-E&W
  7. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image:https:// search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1853%2F2%2FAH%2F001031&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1853%2F2%2FAH%2F001031%2F003,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANCIS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1853 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 189,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1853/2/AH/001031/003. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    BirthIndex-Dowling-1853-Q2-E&W
  8. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JOSEPH; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1855 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 216;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1855-Q2-E&W
  9. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1857 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 315;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1857-Q3-E&W
  10. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, AUGUSTINE; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1863 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 384;
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  11. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, AGNES; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1867 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 370;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1867-Q3-E&W
  12. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JAMES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1851 Oct-Dec Volume 20 Page 374;
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  13. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANCES CATHERINE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1865 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 407;
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  14. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN IGNATIUS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1861 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 360;
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Catherine Keating1,2,3

F, #59271, b. 1833, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Edward Keating (d. DECEASED)
Mother*Mary Keating (d. DECEASED)
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Partner: Stephen Dowling (b. 1831, d. DECEASED)

Children:

Son*Francis Dowling (b. between April and June 1853, d. DECEASED)
Son*Joseph Dowling (b. between April and June 1855, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Dowling (b. between July and September 1857, d. between January and March 1860)
Son*Augustine Dowling (b. between July and September 1863, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Agnes Dowling (b. between July and September 1867)
Son*James Dowling (b. between October and December 1851, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Frances Catherine Dowling (b. between October and December 1865, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mary Dowling (b. 1860, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Ignatius Dowling (b. 3 December 1861, d. between October and December 1862)
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Vital Facts

DeathCatherine Keating died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1833 in IrelandG. Note, Ireland.4
MarriageShe and Stephen Dowling were married on 3 March 1851 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, St Patrick Church; Witnesses: Andrew O'Neil & Mary O'Neil; Index: West Derby - 1851 Jan-Mar Volume 20; Page number 905.2,3


Census Summary

1850
Census
30 Mar 18515
1860
Census
7 Apr 18614

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Keating
    Citations: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  • Name Catherine Dowling
    Citations: 4,5
  • Event or Activity
    Between January and March 1860 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Catherine Keating was in West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG, between January and March 1860. Note: (Death of son Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 13
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1853 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Francis Dowling.)
    Citation: 11
  • Residence
    Between April and June 1855 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son Joseph Dowling.)
    Citation: 12
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1857 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of son Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 8
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1863 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of son Augustine Dowling.)
    Citation: 6
  • Residence
    Between July and September 1867 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Agnes Dowling.)
    Citation: 9
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1851 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    Detail: (Birth of son James Dowling.)
    Citation: 10
  • Event or Activity
    Between October and December 1862 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    She was in West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG, between October and December 1862. Note: (Death of son Stephen Ignatius Dowling.)
    Citation: 1
  • Residence
    Between October and December 1865 | West Derby, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (Birth of daughter Frances Catherine Dowling.)
    Citation: 7
  • 1831
    Birth
    1831 | IrelandG
    She was born in 1831 in IrelandG. Note: Ireland.
    Citation: 5
  • 1833
    Birth
    1833 | IrelandG
    She was born in 1833 in IrelandG. Note, Ireland.
    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
    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
    Marriage | Stephen Dowling
    3 March 1851 | Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Age ~20
    Birth in 1831 | IrelandG
    Death: DECEASED
    She and Stephen Dowling were married on 3 March 1851 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, St Patrick Church; Witnesses: Andrew O'Neil & Mary O'Neil; Index: West Derby - 1851 Jan-Mar Volume 20; Page number 905.
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1851
    Residence
    3 March 1851 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: P WilliamStreet; (at marriage to Stephen Dowling.)
    Citation: 3
  • Religious Affiliation
    Between 3 March 1851 and 19 December 1861 | EnglandG
    Roman Catholic between 3 March 1851 and 19 December 1861 in EnglandG.
    Citations: 1,3
  • 1851
    Census
    30 March 1851 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    Occupation
    30 March 1851 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Citation: 5
  • 1851
    Residence
    30 March 1851 | Liverpool, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
    Detail: (224) Pembroke Gardens, Mount Pleasant.
    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 | Everton, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (77) 71, Albert Street, 2 Everton.
    Citation: 4
  • 1861
    Census
    7 April 1861 | Everton, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 28; Marital status: Married; Relationship to Head: Wife.
    Citation: 4
  • 1861
    Residence
    19 December 1861 | Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: Baptism of son Stephanus Ignatius Dowling.
    Citations: 1,14

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Associates
    Catherine Keating had the following associates: "Maria Millar."
    Citation: 1
  • Associates
    She had the following associates: "Andrew O'Neil & Mary O'Neil."
    Citation: 3
  • National Origin
    The national origin of Catherine Keating was Irish.
    Citations: 4,5
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Catherine Keating has the reference number 59271.
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(Research Note: Possibly identical to Catherine Doolan registered died quarter 1 1871 Liverpool, born 1827, age 44 by Volume 88 Page 253).
EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Census 1851 England
Census 1861 England
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England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, Liverpool - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Manchester - ALL
England, merseyside - ALL
France
Ireland - ALL
Scotland - ALL
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  1. [S6601] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005736185%2F00384&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FBAP%2F1523495,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Baptism of DOWLING, STEPHANUS IGNATIUS in Liverpool, St Francis Xavier parish, on 1861; 19 December 1861; Father: Stephen & Mother: Catharinae Dowling; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1523495; Archive reference: 282/SFX/1/2; Parish Baptism Page: 381,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Search Results for Parish Marriages in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/BAP/1523495. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Birth-Dowling-Stephanus Ignatius-1861-12-19-ENG-Lancs-Liverpool-Baptism
  2. [S3652] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FM%2F1851%2F1%2FAP%2F000455&parentid=BMD%2FM%2F1851%2F1%2FAP%2F000455%2F022,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to CATHARINE KEATING in West Derby, Lancashire, England; Index: West Derby - 1851 Jan-Mar Volume 20; Page number 905,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/M/1851/1/AP/000455/022. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    MarriageIndex-Dowling-1851-Q1-E&W
  3. [S6606] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2F005735809%2F00031&parentid=PRS%2FLIVERPOOL%2FMAR%2F0522226%2F1,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Marriage of DOWLING, STEPHEN to CATHARINE, KEATING in Toxteth Park, St Patrick parish, Lancashire, England, on 3 March 1851; Residence: P William ST; Record ID: PRS/LIVERPOOL/MAR/0522226/1,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; Page Title: "Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | findmypast.co.uk"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=PRS/LIVERPOOL/MAR/0522226/1. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Marriages-Dowling-Stephen-Keating-Catharine-1851-3-3-ENG-Lancashire-
  4. [S2517] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image:https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1861%2F2709%2F00821A&parentid=GBC%2F1861%2F0014359597,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Everton, Liverpool, 2 Everton, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 2; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: St Augustines; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2709; Folio: 36; Page: 13; Schedule: 77; Record ID: GBC/1861/0014359597; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 30 1831 Shoe maker Ireland Catherine Dowling Wife Married Female 28 1833 - Ireland James Dowling Son - Male 9 1852 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Francis Dowling Son - Male 7 1854 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Joseph Dowling Son - Male 5 1856 Scholar Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mary Dowling Daughter - Female 1 1860 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.u

    Census-1861-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1831-Lancashire-West-Derby-A
  5. [S2528] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1851%2F4298976%2F00120&parentid=GBC%2F1851%2F0001316749,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, STEPHEN household of Liverpool, Liverpool, Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; Enumeration district: 1S; Parliamentary borough or division: Liverpool; Ecclesiastical parish or district: Saint Silas; Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 2183; Folio: 60; Page: 56; , Schedule: 224; Record ID: GBC/1851/0001316749; First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Stephen Dowling Head Married Male 24 1827 Shoemaker Ireland Catherine Dowling Wife Married Female 20 1831 - Ireland,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0001316749. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1851-ENG-Dowling-Stephen-1827-Lancashire-Liverpool-A
  6. [S3654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FB%2F1863%2F3%2FAZ%2F000315&parentid=BMD%2FB%2F1863%2F3%2FAZ%2F000315%2F123,
    Repository: United Kingdom General Register Office,
    Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, AUGUSTINE; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1863 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 384,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 3 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1863/3/AZ/000315/123. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  7. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANCES CATHERINE; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1865 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 407;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1865-Q4-E&W
  8. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1857 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 315;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1857-Q3-E&W
  9. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, AGNES; Apparent Gender: Female; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1867 Jul-Sep Volume 8B Page 370;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1867-Q3-E&W
  10. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JAMES; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1851 Oct-Dec Volume 20 Page 374;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1851-Q4-E&W
  11. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, FRANCIS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1853 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 189;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1853-Q2-E&W
  12. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, JOSEPH; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in Liverpool, Merseyside, England;Index: Liverpool - 1855 Apr-Jun Volume 8B Page 216;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1855-Q2-E&W
  13. [S4807] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD%2FD%2F1860%2F1%2FAG%2F000825&parentid=BMD%2FD%2F1860%2F1%2FAG%2F000825%2F015,
    Repository: Internet Service: Find My Past,
    Citation Detail: Death of DOWLING, STEPHEN in West Derby, Lancashire, England; Index: West Derby - 1860 Jan-Mar; 1860- Volume 8B Page 307,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 4 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/D/1860/1/AG/000825/015. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    DeathIndex-Dowling-1860-Q1-E&W
  14. [S3654] SOURCE (Short):, Title: England, LANCASHIRE, "Civil Registration BIRTH Index: 1837-Present", Citation Detail: Birth of DOWLING, STEPHEN IGNATIUS; Apparent Gender: Male; Mother's maiden name: Keating; in West Derby, Lancashire, England;Index: West Derby - 1861 Oct-Dec Volume 8B Page 360;
    BirthIndex-Dowling-1861-Q4-E&W

Mary Dowling1

F, #59272, b. 1801, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Dowling (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1801 in IrelandG.1


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18411

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1801
    Birth
    1801 | IrelandG
    Citation: 1
  • 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
    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 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 40; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841
    Occupation
    7 June 1841 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Milliner.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (1558) Brownlow Hill, Sub district: Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Dowling was Irish.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 59272.
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EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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"Last Update" within in last 7 days
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Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
England, Nottinghamshire - ALL
Ireland - ALL
Wales - All
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  1. [S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0560%2F0243&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0011666778,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY in Meek household of , Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 560, Schedule: 1558; Record ID: GBC/1841/0011666775; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Ann Meek Female 40 1801 - Harriett B Meek Female 23 1818 - Henry Meek Male 17 1824 - Mary Dowling Female 40 1801 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 20 1821 - Catherine Dowling Female 20 1821 - Stephen Dowling Male 30 1811 Ireland Thomas Brow Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Mary Brown Female 20 1821 -,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0011666775. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

    Census-1841-ENG-Dowling-Mary-1801-Lancashire-Liverpool-A

Dowling

M, #59273, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Partner:

Children:

Daughter*Mary Dowling (b. 1801, d. DECEASED)
Son*Stephen Dowling (b. 1811, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Mary Dowling (b. 1821, d. DECEASED)
Daughter*Catherine Dowling (b. 1821, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathDowling died DECEASED.

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Dowling has the reference number 59273.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
Death Age
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Stephen Dowling1

M, #59274, b. 1811, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Dowling (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathStephen Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthHe was born in 1811. Note: Ireland.1


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18411

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1811
    Birth
    1811
    Stephen Dowling was born in 1811. Note: Ireland.
    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 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 30; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841
    Occupation
    7 June 1841 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Joiner.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (1558) Brownlow Hill, Sub district: Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Stephen Dowling was Irish.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Stephen Dowling has the reference number 59274.
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EthnicityIrish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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Carpenters
Cause of Death
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Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
England, London - ALL
Wales - All
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  1. [S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0560%2F0243&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0011666778,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY in Meek household of , Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 560, Schedule: 1558; Record ID: GBC/1841/0011666775; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Ann Meek Female 40 1801 - Harriett B Meek Female 23 1818 - Henry Meek Male 17 1824 - Mary Dowling Female 40 1801 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 20 1821 - Catherine Dowling Female 20 1821 - Stephen Dowling Male 30 1811 Ireland Thomas Brow Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Mary Brown Female 20 1821 -,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0011666775. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Mary Dowling1

F, #59275, b. 1821, d. DECEASED
Pedigree Link
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Father*Dowling (d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

DeathMary Dowling died DECEASED.
BirthShe was born in 1821. Note: Outside of Lancashire, Not Ireland.1


Census Summary

1840
Census
7 Jun 18411

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1821
    Birth
    1821
    Mary Dowling was born in 1821. Note: Outside of Lancashire, Not Ireland.
    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.
  • 1841
    Census
    7 June 1841 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Enumerated on the census as Age: 20; Marital status: Not Stated; Relation to Head: Not Stated.
    Citation: 1
  • 1841
    Residence
    7 June 1841 | Lancashire, EnglandG
    Detail: (1558) Brownlow Hill, Sub district: Mount Pleasant.
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Death
    DECEASED

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • National Origin
    The national origin of Mary Dowling was English.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Mary Dowling has the reference number 59275.
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EthnicityEnglish
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
"Last Update" within in last 7 days
"Last Update" within last 4 weeks
Cause of Death
Census 1841 England
Death Age
England - All
England, Lancashire - ALL
Wales - All
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  1. [S4654] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0560%2F0243&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0011666778,
    Citation Detail: Census for DOWLING, MARY in Meek household of , Mount Pleasant, Lancashire, England; Archive reference: HO107, Piece number: 560, Schedule: 1558; Record ID: GBC/1841/0011666775; First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place Ann Meek Female 40 1801 - Harriett B Meek Female 23 1818 - Henry Meek Male 17 1824 - Mary Dowling Female 40 1801 Ireland Mary Dowling Female 20 1821 - Catherine Dowling Female 20 1821 - Stephen Dowling Male 30 1811 Ireland Thomas Brow Male 45 1796 Lancashire, England Mary Brown Female 20 1821 -,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 1 June 2026, using the Page Service: Findmypast; Page Host: findmypast.co.uk; URL (Transcript): https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0011666775. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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