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     Mary Spears was born in 1800 at South Carolina, USA. She married James Jesse Clifton. Mary Spears married Francis Cassidy in 1848. Mary Spears died on 26 June 1873 at Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. She was buried after 26 June 1873 at Clifton Family Cemetery, Crocketville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.²
     Her married name was Clifton. As of 1848,her married name was Cassidy. She and Francis Cassidy lived on 27 September 1850 at Prince William Parish, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.³

     William Hampton Dowling Sr. was born in 1780 at Jeffries Creek, Darlington, South Carolina, USA. He married Elizabeth Sarah Watson between 1794 and 1800.² William Hampton Dowling Sr. died between 1830 and 1840 at Florida, USA.³

     Willis H. Dowling was born between 1790 and 1797.¹ He married Nancy Cook, daughter of Ephraim Cook, before 1815.¹

     William Dowling R.S. was born in 1746.² He married Rebecca Walker, daughter of Nathaniel Walker and Marian unknown, circa 1767 at Virginia, USA.^3,1 William Dowling R.S. died circa 1782 at Bamberg, Bamberg, South Carolina, USA.^4,5
     He DFS Notes: Wm. in SC by Summer 1770 (Two years before father Robert came there) SC Land Grant to William in 1771 - 60 acres on Flat Creek in Craven Co. (Adjoining owners William Breton and a widow Gibson) Paid King's 'quit Rent' in Jan. 1774 in area now part of Darlington County. 1775 moved 100 mi SW to Orangeburg District and purchased 100 acre tract on the Little Salkehatchee at Cyprus Pond from one Thomas Ford. Near present-day Bamberg, SC. Fought with 'Swampfox' Francis Marion at hopeless defense of Charleston and afterwards. Died about 1782 Caught at home in 1780's by Tories and shot dead while young (12 year-old son Jabez watched.³ A Dowling Family of the South (DFS) shows Robert the father of William with the mother unknown. The basis for this is the following statement; "Yet a century later an elderly grandson, DEMPSEY Dowling, did remember that she [the wife of Robert's father and Williams's mother] was of Virginia birth and that she had borne one child: his half-uncle WILLIAM." DFS does not name Robert's father or any brothers.

The book The ?Dowling Family ?- Their Ancestors and Descendants (TDF) states that David Dowling, Robert Dowling RS and William Dowling RS were brothers and sons of Michael and Mary (unknown) Dowling. (David is mentioned in a request by his mother Mary for land based on Michael's service fighting Indians under Capt. Nelson of SC.)

Based on the estimated birth dates for Wm. and Robt., if Robt. was William's father he would have been 11 when Wm. was born. Assuming the birth dates are reasonable accurate this makes unlikely that William was the son of Robert.

TDF also discusses another Robert Dowling who was born in Augusta Co. VA, a runaway servant who was listed in court documents in that county at the same time that Robert Dowling RS was in South Carolina. Many have gotten these two Roberts mixed up.³ He witnessed the Milt-Note of an unknown person in 1779.

     Elijah Dowling was born in 1778 at South Carolina, USA. He married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Aaron Rice Sr. and Elender Rhoden, circa 1796.¹ Elijah Dowling died on 16 August 1816. His estate was probated on 6 September 1816 at Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.

     Cageby Dowling married Sarah unknown.¹ Cageby Dowling was born circa 1780.²
     Cageby Dowling was also known as Micajah Dowling.¹

     Rev. Dempsey Dowling was born on 14 December 1783 at Jefferies Creek, South Carolina, USA.¹ He married Martha Stokes, daughter of John Henry Stokes and Nancy Patience Alford, on 22 September 1803.² Rev. Dempsey Dowling died on 26 April 1865 at Dale, Alabama, USA, at age 81.³ He was buried after 26 April 1865 at Claybank Church Cemetery, Dale, Alabama, USA. He was buried next to his wife Martha.³
     In 1826 Rev. Dempsey Dowling came to the area south of Ozark [Alabama] rom his home in South Carolina. He and his descendants were connected with building the first Claybank Church. The Claybank Church structure built in 1852 still stands, and is the oldest log church of its type in Southeast Alabama.
From the History of Ozark area of Alabama by the Ozark Chamber of Commerce.

     Elias Dowling married Mary unknown.^1,2 Elias Dowling was born in 1787 at South Carolina, USA.² He married Elizabeth Steward on 31 March 1857.¹ Elias Dowling died on 15 January 1865 at Barbour, Alabama, USA.²

     Lydia Ann Dowling was born in 1789 at South Carolina, USA.¹ She married John Stokes in 1840 at Daleville, Dale, Alabama, USA.¹
     As of 1840,her married name was Stokes.¹

     Rev. Zacheus Dowling was born on 29 July 1792 at Jefferies Creek, South Carolina, USA.¹ He died on 19 June 1885 at Florida, USA, at age 92.¹

     Allen Dowling married Mary Heath.^1,2 Allen Dowling was born on 10 February 1795 at South Carolina, USA.³ He died on 8 April 1873 at Darlington, South Carolina, USA, at age 78.^3,4 He was buried after 8 April 1873 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lamar, Darlington, South Carolina, USA.⁵

     Rhoda Dowling was born in 1797 at South Carolina, USA.¹
     Her married name was Stokes.¹

     Simeon Dowling was born circa 1799 at Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA.¹ He died in 1826 at Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA.^1,2
     He and Rev. Levi Dowling DFS page 80 states that Simeon and Levi were possibly twin brothers in 1800.³ Simeon Dowling Died Single. He [His sister Jemima Dowling and her husband Benjamin J Hildreth] attended the auction of the few goods left by brother SIMEON at the time of his Darlington death in 1826; Hildreth bought three of Dowling's pamphlets for ten cents . . . his crockery for fifty cents . . . and a used curry-comb for eight cents! In 1826 at South Carolina, USA.²

     Rev. Levi Dowling was born in 1800 at South Carolina, USA.¹
     He married Ann. He and Simeon Dowling DFS page 80 states that Simeon and Levi were possibly twin brothers in 1800.²

     Jemima Dowling was born on 1 March 1807 at Jeffries Creek, Florence, South Carolina, USA.¹ She married Benjamin Hildreth in August 1824 at South Carolina, USA.^1,2
     Jemima Dowling and Benjamin Hildreth Jemima married Benjamin Hildreth. They had 13 children, including Travis Hildreth. Travis married Elizabeth Hayes; one of their children was George. George Hildreth married Emma Missouri Mixson; one of their children was John Horace Hildreth, my grandfather.

Here's some of the info I have from my grandfather:

Benjamin was born in Charleston, SC, on March 15, 1802. He was christened April 10, 1803, at Independent Congregational Church in Charleston. At age 8 he was indentured as an umbrella maker. After completion of his indenture term and at age 21, he married Jemima Dowling, who was 16. Their first 3 children were apparently born in SC, while the remaining 10 (13 in all) were born apparently in Alabama. Benjamin and Jemima moved to Dale County Alabama in about 1830. (While several of the historical records refer to "Dale County", I think Dale was later divided and that we should assume "Coffee County" should be substituted in all instances.) The fathers of both Benjamin and Jemima were Methodist ministers known as "Circuit Riders." They were greatly involved in founding Old Tabernacle Church located in Coffee County, Alabama. About 1860, Benjamin was transferred to Butler County, Alabama, to serve the Methodist churches in that area. He died Nov. 25, 1868, and is buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Greenville, Alabama.After the death of her husband, she made her home with her younger son, Rev. Jackson Hildreth. She died Feb. 8, 1891. She was buried at Carmichael's Chapel, Coffee County (now Enterprise City Cemetery).³ Jemima Dowling The youngest child of ROBERT'S youngest son was the daughter JEMIMA. She was born in the Jeffries Creek area of South Carolina on March 1, 1807. At the age of sixteen this Dowling girl married a twenty-one year old South Carolinian named Benjamin J. Hildreth. on 1 March 1807 at South Carolina, USA.⁴ As of August 1824,her married name was Hildreth.¹

     Rennie Dowling was born on 19 January 1816.¹
     Her married name was Croft.²

     William Mattison Dowling was born on 24 August 1818.¹ He married Elizabeth Harrison on 14 December 1838.² William Mattison Dowling died in October 1883 at age 65.³
     He The third child of JOHN JABEZ'S, a boy named WILLIAM MATTISON, came into this world on August 24th, 1818. Later, this son added to his father's illustrious war record by serving against the Mexicans as a corporal in Johnson's Company of Colonel William Fisher's Regiment.⁴

     Hester Ann Dowling was buried at Hickory Grove Church, Allendale, South Carolina, USA.¹ She was christened on 22 March 1821.² She married John Harriott circa 1841.³
     Hester Ann Dowling was also known as Harriett. As of circa 1841,her married name was Harriott.³

     John Jefferson Dowling was born on 9 June 1823.¹ He died in 1899. He was never married.¹ He was buried at Dowling Cemetery, Brunson, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.^1,2
     He witnessed the Milt-Note of an unknown person circa 1862.¹

     Elbert Ligah Dowling was born on 3 July 1825.¹ He married Ann Harriott.² Elbert Ligah Dowling was buried after April 1880 at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.³ He died on 12 April 1880 at age 54.¹

     Julia Dowling was born on 11 December 1828.¹
     Her married name was Moore. Her married name was Cope. She Never had any children.¹ 1888 Benjamin Wymans Dowling was only sixteen when father Oliver Perry Dowling died; so Ben went to live with Aunt JULIA Cope who was childless.²

     Mary Dowling was born on 7 August 1831.¹ She was buried in 1870 at Dowling Cemetery, Brunson, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. Date of death from tombstone.
Find A Grave Memorial# 152980151.^1,2
     She JOHN JABEZ'S eighth child was daughter MARY, born August 7, 1831. She married Mike Freeman. Their five children were Charley, Sula, Mary Jane, Lou, and Julia, the last child later marrying a Loadholt. Mother MARY Freeman is buried at the Rivers Cemetery near Brunson, South Carolina.¹ Her married name was Mary Dowling Freeman.

     Oliver Perry Dowling was born on 27 December 1833 at Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.¹ He married Henrietta Ellen Googe, daughter of Rev. William Googe, circa 1869. OLIVER PERRY DOWLING next married Reverend William Googe's daughter, Henrietta, about the year 1869. A memorial article some fifty years later described her charming manners and quiet modesty. She and PERRY were Methodists; people described him as one of the most moral men they had ever known. He lived in the Hampton County area his entire life.² Oliver Perry Dowling died on 15 February 1885 at age 51.³ He was buried after 15 February 1885 at Dowling Cemetery, Brunson, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.^3,4
     He and Henrietta Ellen Googe The first child Oliver Perry Dowling and Henrietta Googe had, SARAH VIOLA, was born July 13, 1870. She lived only seven years. on 13 July 1870 at Hampton, South Carolina, USA.¹
Oliver Perry Dowling and Henrietta Ellen Googe appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Allendale, Branwell, South Carolina, USA.⁵ Oliver Perry Dowling and Henrietta Ellen Googe OLIVER PERRY Dowling died February 15, 1885; widow Henrietta's oldest son was only nine . . . and there were eight little Dowlings to feed! The best the grieving mother could afford to bury PERRY in was a hand-made pine coffin. She had great perseverance though and worked years in raising a fine family of children. after 15 February 1885.³

     Elizabeth Jane Dowling was born on 23 May 1836.¹ She died in 1880 at South Carolina, USA. She was buried in 1880 at Dowling Cemetery, Brunson, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. The 1880 date is from her tombstone.^1,2 She died in 1881.³

     Cameron Leroy Dowling was born on 7 February 1894 at South Carolina, USA.¹ He was born on 7 February 1894 at Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. He married Lois Jane Duncan, daughter of Russell T Duncan and Corrie Z Couch, between 1921 and 1925. Cameron Leroy Dowling died on 3 May 1975 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, at age 81. He was buried after 3 May 1975 at Royal Palm Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.²
     He appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 in the household of Decanie Dexter Dowling at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.³ Cameron Leroy Dowling appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 in the household of Decanie Dexter Dowling at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.⁴ Cameron Leroy Dowling witnessed the Milt-Note of an unknown person on 5 June 1917 at WW1 Draft Registration, Fairfax, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.¹ He was a roommate of Albert Lewis Dowling and Ethel Louise McDaniel in 1921 at 543 W Washington, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.

Entry in City Directory:
DOWLING, Albert L (Ethel) (Dowling Realty Co) and notary Westervelt Bldg. h[ome] 543 w Washington
Dowling, Cameron L., clk J T McDaniel, h[ome] 543 w Washington
Dowling Realty Co. (A. L. Dowling, G. T McNab) Laurens cor Coffee.⁵ Cameron Leroy Dowling lived in 1921 at Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.⁶ Albert Lewis Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Ida Mae Tuten, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson and Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker , all children of Decanie & Mary Margaret Dowling were photographed in a family portrait circa 1947 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.⁷
Cameron Leroy Dowling was mentioned in the obituary of published on 2 April 1948 in Evening Star, Washington, Disctict of Columbia, USA.⁸
Was present at a family reunion for descendants of Decanie Dexter Dowling with Herbert Lewis Dowling, Henry A Roseberry II, Mary Martha Roseberry, Edna May James, George Odom James, Rozena Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Lois Jane Dowling, Maude Dowling, Lily Maude Dowling, Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Ida Mae Tuten, Ethel Louise Dowling, Ruth Dowling, Edward Hawthorne Fluker Jr., David Thornton Fluker Sr, Joan Fluker and Saidee Elise Wood in in March 1954 at Herbert Dowling's home, Treasure Island, Pinellas, Florida, USA.^9,10
Cameron Leroy Dowling was mentioned in the obituary of published on 4 May 1975 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.

     Wilbur Boyce Dowling was born on 30 April 1883. He married Lily Maude Boyd on 8 August 1907.¹ Wilbur Boyce Dowling died on 30 October 1974 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, at age 91.
     He appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 in the household of Decanie Dexter Dowling at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.² Albert Lewis Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Ida Mae Tuten, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Cameron Leroy Dowling and Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker , all children of Decanie & Mary Margaret Dowling were photographed in a family portrait circa 1947 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.³
Wilbur Boyce Dowling was mentioned in the obituary of published on 2 April 1948 in Evening Star, Washington, Disctict of Columbia, USA.⁴
Was present at a family reunion for descendants of Decanie Dexter Dowling with Herbert Lewis Dowling, Henry A Roseberry II, Mary Martha Roseberry, Edna May James, George Odom James, Rozena Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Cameron Leroy Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, Lois Jane Dowling, Maude Dowling, Lily Maude Dowling, Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Ida Mae Tuten, Ethel Louise Dowling, Ruth Dowling, Edward Hawthorne Fluker Jr., David Thornton Fluker Sr, Joan Fluker and Saidee Elise Wood in in March 1954 at Herbert Dowling's home, Treasure Island, Pinellas, Florida, USA.^5,6

     Moye Clifton Dowling was born on 15 June 1879. He married Maude Wiggins before 1908. Moye Clifton Dowling died in October 1963 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, at age 84.¹ He was buried in 1963 at Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.²
     He appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 in the household of Decanie Dexter Dowling at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.³ Moye Clifton Dowling and Maude Wiggins lived in 1921 at Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Entyr in City Directory: Dowling, Moye C (Maude), sou repc Wm Mann Co. home 237 River.⁴ Moye Clifton Dowling and Maude Wiggins lived in 1927 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.⁵ Moye Clifton Dowling and Maude Wiggins lived in 1935 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. Albert Lewis Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Ida Mae Tuten, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Cameron Leroy Dowling and Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker , all children of Decanie & Mary Margaret Dowling were photographed in a family portrait circa 1947 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.⁶
Moye Clifton Dowling was mentioned in the obituary of published on 2 April 1948 in Evening Star, Washington, Disctict of Columbia, USA.⁷
Was present at a family reunion for descendants of Decanie Dexter Dowling with Herbert Lewis Dowling, Henry A Roseberry II, Mary Martha Roseberry, Edna May James, George Odom James, Rozena Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Cameron Leroy Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Lois Jane Dowling, Maude Dowling, Lily Maude Dowling, Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Ida Mae Tuten, Ethel Louise Dowling, Ruth Dowling, Edward Hawthorne Fluker Jr., David Thornton Fluker Sr, Joan Fluker and Saidee Elise Wood in in March 1954 at Herbert Dowling's home, Treasure Island, Pinellas, Florida, USA.^8,9

     James Frankling Dowling was born on 16 March 1881 at Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.^2,3 He married Rozena Youmans, daughter of James Benjamin Youmans and Martha Jane Gill, on 21 July 1915 at Lena, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.⁴ James Frankling Dowling died on 1 June 1970 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, at age 89. He was buried after 1 June 1970 at Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.⁵
     James Frankling Dowling was also known as Frank Dowling was called Uncle Frank by nephew Walter D. Wood.⁶ He appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 in the household of Decanie Dexter Dowling at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.⁷ Brother of the Groom, J F Dowling, witnessed the marriage of Albert Lewis Dowling and Ethel Louise McDaniel on 25 February 1909 at Fairfax, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.^8,9,10,11,12 James Frankling Dowling registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA. On his WW1 Draft Registration form he stated that his wife was Rozena and they were living in Fairfax SC. He was self employed in mfg and sales of soft drinks. He was of medium height, stout build, blue eyes, and bald.² He and Rozena Youmans lived on 12 September 1918 at Fairfax, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.² James Frankling Dowling lived on 8 May 1940 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.¹³
James Frankling Dowling and Rozena Youmans appeared on the census of 1945 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. Albert Lewis Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Ida Mae Tuten, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Cameron Leroy Dowling and Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker , all children of Decanie & Mary Margaret Dowling were photographed in a family portrait circa 1947 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.¹⁴
James Frankling Dowling was mentioned in the obituary of published on 2 April 1948 in Evening Star, Washington, Disctict of Columbia, USA.¹⁵
Was present at a family reunion for descendants of Decanie Dexter Dowling with Herbert Lewis Dowling, Henry A Roseberry II, Mary Martha Roseberry, Edna May James, George Odom James, Rozena Dowling, Cameron Leroy Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Lois Jane Dowling, Maude Dowling, Lily Maude Dowling, Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Ida Mae Tuten, Ethel Louise Dowling, Ruth Dowling, Edward Hawthorne Fluker Jr., David Thornton Fluker Sr, Joan Fluker and Saidee Elise Wood in in March 1954 at Herbert Dowling's home, Treasure Island, Pinellas, Florida, USA.^6,16

     Ida Mae Dowling was born on 21 May 1889.¹ She married Joseph Wade Tuten, son of Absalom Green Tuten and Mary Ann Crapse, in 1902. Ida Mae Dowling died on 3 March 1976 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, at age 86. She was buried after 3 March 1976 at Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.
     As of 1900, Ida Mae Dowling was also known as May I Dowling.² She appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 in the household of Decanie Dexter Dowling at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.³ As of 1902,her married name was Tuten. Ida Mae Dowling appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 in the household of Joseph Wade Tuten at Goethe Township, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.¹
Ida Mae Dowling and Joseph Wade Tuten appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Varnville School District, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.⁴ Ida Mae Dowling and Joseph Wade Tuten lived on 17 April 1930 at Allendale, Allendale, South Carolina, USA.
Ida Mae Dowling and Joseph Wade Tuten appeared on the census of 1935 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. Ida Mae Tuten lived with George Odom James and Edna May Tuten in 1935 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. Ida Mae Tuten lived with George Odom James and Edna May Tuten on 6 April 1940 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. Albert Lewis Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Cameron Leroy Dowling and Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker , all children of Decanie & Mary Margaret Dowling were photographed in a family portrait circa 1947 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.⁵
Ida Mae Dowling was mentioned in the obituary of published on 2 April 1948 in Evening Star, Washington, Disctict of Columbia, USA.⁶
Was present at a family reunion for descendants of Decanie Dexter Dowling with Herbert Lewis Dowling, Henry A Roseberry II, Mary Martha Roseberry, Edna May James, George Odom James, Rozena Dowling, James Frankling Dowling, Cameron Leroy Dowling, Moye Clifton Dowling, Wilbur Boyce Dowling, Lois Jane Dowling, Maude Dowling, Lily Maude Dowling, Harriet Mamie Sue Fluker, Edna Lenora 'Nonie' Mixson, Ethel Louise Dowling, Ruth Dowling, Edward Hawthorne Fluker Jr., David Thornton Fluker Sr, Joan Fluker and Saidee Elise Wood in in March 1954 at Herbert Dowling's home, Treasure Island, Pinellas, Florida, USA.^7,8