Sarah Douglas
Sex: F
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Birth Date: 1840 65
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Father: Barzilla Douglas
Mother: Dicy Bennett
Spouses and Children
1. *Guilford Register
Marriage: 25 Jun 1854 - Clinch County, Georgia
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Children:
1. Mary Elizabeth Register
Wiley Douglas
Sex: M
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Birth Date: 1850 - Georgia 415
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Father: Barzilla Douglas
Mother: Dicy Bennett
Aaron Dowling
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1827 - Wayne County, GA 6
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Death: 13 Feb 1905 - Charlton Co., GA ( at age 77) 6
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Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Winn
Marriage: Feb 1850 6
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DOWLING, AARON.1827-1905 PIERCE_CHARLTON
Aaron Dowling, the first Ordinary of Pierce County, was born in Wayne County, July 26, 1827, son of Jabez L. Dowling (Vol. lll), He was married in February 1850 to Sarah Winn, daughter of Joseph J. and Sarah Winn, formerly residents of McIntosh County but who had moved to Ware County. She was born in McIntosh County, Feb, 18, 1831. Born to this marriage were twelve children, viz,
I. James Rileyb. Mar. 18,1851, m. Ist, Almira Raulerson, dau. of Russell; 2nd. Mrs. Mary M. Roberson, Nov. 19, 1893; 3rd. Ardella Westberry, Mar. 7, 1906.
2. Isabelleb. July 21, 1853, m. James Kelly.
3. Marthab. May. 15, 1854, m. Jackson Dowling (Ist c).
4. Joseph Winnb. Nov. 22, 1856, m. Sarah Davis.
5. Mary Annb. May 21, 1859, m. Jackson A. Prevatt.
6. Moses A.b. May 9, 1862, m. Ist Nancy J. Harris, Jan 5, 1882; 2nd. Julia Donaldson, June 23, 1895.
7. Nancyb. Feb. 9, 1865, m. Robert T. O'Quin.
8. Thomas J.b. May 9, 1867, m. Minnie Roddenberry.
9. Susannahb. Nov. 28, 1869, m. Jack J. Johnson.
10. Sarah A.b. April 2, 1871, never m.
11. Missourib. Jan. 14, 1874, died in infancy.
12. Ettieb. Sept 18, 1879, m. L. E. Altman.
Mr. Dowling lived in the 9th district of Ware County and was cut out of Ware into Pierce County in its creation in 1858. At the first election for county officers of the new county he was elected Ordinary, serving 1859-1864. During that time he served three years in the Con-federate Army. He took part in the organization of Co. "A", 50th Georgia Regiment, and when it was mustered in March 4, 1862, at Blackshear, he was elected 2nd Lieutenant. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, Dec. 31, 1862. He resigned Jan. 31, 1863, to come home to look after his office, but went back in April, 1864, and resumed his rank and service, serving until the end. He was among those surrendering at Appomattox, April 9, 1865.
About 1887, Mr. Dowling moved to Charlton County and settled four miles west of Folkston, and near Sardis Church. Mrs. Dowling died there Dec. 27, 1896, and he died Feb. 13, 1905. They were buried at Sardis Church. Judge Dowling also served as Ordinary of Charlton County, 1893-97, and was a member of the Board of County Commissioners, 1897-1901.
Avie Dowling
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1836
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Death: 21 Jun 1837 - ( at age 1)
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Father: Jabez Lazurus Dowling
Mother: Honor Elizabeth Davis 54
Darling Dowling
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1803 - Barnwell District, S. C. 4
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Death: 5 Oct 1851 - Ware County (Now Brantley) Georgia ( at age 48) 4
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Parents
Father: Jabez Dowling
Mother: Rebecca 33
Spouses and Children
1. *Sophia Davis
Marriage: 17 Aug 1824 - Wayne County, GA 4
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Children:
1. Mary E. Dowling
2. Martha Dowling
3. Lazarus Dowling
4. John Darling Dowling
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DOWLING, DARLING.
1803-1851
BRANTLEY
Darling Dowling, a son of Jabez Dowling (Vol. 1), was born in Barnwell District, S. C., in 1803, and came with his parents to Wayne (now Brantley) County, Ga., in his youth. He was married in Wayne County, August 17, 1824, to Miss Sophia Davis, born 1810 in this state. She was a daughter of Benjamin Davis, pioneer settler of Wayne County, and was a sister to the wife of Jabez L. Dowling, brother of said Darling Dowling. Born to Darling and Sophia Dowling were the following children:
1. Mary E.b. 1825, m. Dempsey Griffin (Vol. 11).
2. Marthab. 1827, m. Edmond Thomas.
3. Lazarusb. 1829, m. MaryAnn Guy, dau. of William.
4. Johnb. 1831, m. (wife unknown). Moved to Fla.
5. Jamesb. 1833, m. (wife not remembered; 3 children). Killed in CSA.
6. Harrietb. 1836, m. Henry Stone (2nd wife).
7. Saletab. 1838, m. - Stone, son of Henry.
8. Avyb. 1841, died young.
9. Darling W.b. 1843, m. Mary Harris, dau. of Stogner.
10. Amarinthab. 1846, m. Ist. John Harris; 2nd. - Thornton.
11. Sophiab. 1849, m. Randall Harris.
12. Dennisb. 1851, never married.
Mr. Dowling and wife were members of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church, having been baptized into it June 12, 1841. They died members there.
He served as a private in the Indian War in Capt. James Jones' company of Ware County militia, in August and September, 1840. He also served other "tours" in that war. His widow was granted bounty land in 1855 for his service.
The Dowling home and farm was on the Satilla River and was in Ware County until 1858 when it was cut into Pierce County in its formation. Mr. Dowling met an accidental death Oct. 5, 1851, while chasing deer on horseback near his home, his head caught in a low-hanging tree in some way and with great force. His widow survived him about forty years and died about 1890. She and her husband lie buried in unmarked graves at High Bluff Church. She is remembered by descendants as a midwife in her widowhood; she lived where Mrs. Manning Griffin now lives in Brantley County.
Census Refs: 1830, 1840, 1850, Ware; 1860, Pierce.
David C. Dowling
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1824 - Georgia 416
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Father: Jabez Lazurus Dowling
Mother: Honor Elizabeth Davis 54
Spouses and Children
1. *Letitia Thomas
Marriage: 10 Oct 1839 - Ware County, GA
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Children:
1. Mary Leticia Dowling
Dennis Dowling
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1795 - Barnwell District, SC 13
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Death: 6 May 1872 - Lowndes Co., GA ( at age 77) 13
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Parents
Father: Jabez Dowling
Mother: Rebecca 33
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Elizabeth Moore
Marriage: 9 Mar 1815 - Colleton Co., SC 13
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Children:
1. William Dowling
2. Rebecca Caroline Dowling
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DOWLING, Dennis
1795-1872
LOWNDES
DENNIS DOWLING was born in Barnwell District, South Carolina, in 1795, son of Jabez and Rebecca Dowling, and moved to Wayne County, Georgia, with his parents soon after his marriage. He later moved with his family to Lowndes County where he was in the Indian War in 1838 as a private in Capt. James Walker's company of Lowndes County Militia.
Mr. Dowling was married in Colleton District, South Carolina, March 9, 1815, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore, born 1795 in that county. She had a sister, Mrs. Martha Williams, of Lowndes County. Mrs. Dowling died October 11, 1879. Her husband died May 6, 1872, age 77 years. Both were buried at Unity Primitive Baptist Church in Lowndes County; graves unmarked. They had three children:
1. William Wesleyb. 1816, m. Ardelia E. Frier, daughter of Rev. Ryan.
2. Elizab. 1820, m. J. D. King. Moved to Jacksonville, Florida.
3. Rebecca C.b. 1825, m. Samuel Register of Clinch County, son of William.
Mr. Dowling was a member of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, Lowndes County. Mrs. Dowling was a member of Antioch Methodist Church in Lowndes County. She had a brother in the Methodist ministry for some years in South Carolina. She has been described by descendants who remembered her as a very intelligent woman for her day and time; she could converse intelligently and interestingly on almost any subject, being well-read and well-posted and a close discerner. While engaged in conversation she constantly knitted.
Mr. Dowling was Justice of Peace in the 663rd district of Lowndes County, 1849-1857. His occupation is shown as a farm overseer in the 1850 Census.
Census References: 1840, 1850, Lowndes.
Hester Ann Dowling
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 11 May 1843
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Father: Jabez Lazurus Dowling
Mother: Honor Elizabeth Davis 54
Jabez Dowling
Sex: M
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Birth Date: 1769 - Darlington District, South Carolina 31
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Father: William Dowling 13
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1. *Rebecca 33
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Children:
1. William Dowling
2. Dennis Dowling
3. James Dowling
4. Jabez Lazurus Dowling
5. Darling Dowling
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DOWLING, Jabez1769-1846 BRANTLEY
JABEZ DOWLING Was one of the first settlers of original Wayne County, and moved there about 1815 from Barnwell District, South Carolina. He was a native of that state, and according to descendants, was born in Darlington District. The year of his birth as near as can be fixed, was 1769; his father was William Dowling, R.S. He grew up in Colleton District. About the time of his marriage he moved to Barnwell District, where he lived until moving to Georgia. His wife was named Rebecca but her maiden name has not been learned. Their children included:
1. Williamb. 1792, m. Elizabeth ______.
2. Dennisb. 1795, m. Mary Elizabeth Moore.
3. Jamesb. 1798, m. Rebecca______
4. Jabez L.b. 1799, m. Honor Eliza Davis.
5. Darlingb. 1803, m. Sophia ______.
6. Gabrielb. 18__, m. (unknown). Moved to Ozark, Alabama.
Jabez Dowling in addition to farming, was a schoolteacher and taught for some years in South Carolina and then in Georgia. He was a Justice of Peace in Barnwell District in 1801 (term of office not ascertained). He was Justice of Peace in the 335th District of Wayne County, 1822-1824. After living some years in the southern part of old Wayne County (territory now in Brantley County) he moved to the 590th District of Ware County (territory also now in Brantley) and is there shown in the 1840 Census, age 70-80 years. His death occurred at his home near High Bluff Church about 1848. He was an early, also probably an organizing member of Big Creek Baptist Church in what was then Appling County, and is shown on the minutes of Piedmont Baptist Association as a delegate from that church in 1828.
Record is found of deed in Barnwell District, South Carolina, dated September 29, 1800, from Jabez Dowling joined by his wife Rebecca, to Stephen Lee, conveying 100 acres of land on Cypress Pond in that county, and being identified as the same land conveyed by Thomas Ford to William Dowling of Colleton County, February 29, 1776.
Mr. Dowling f ought in the War of 1812 and also in the Indian War and was granted bounty land for his services.
Census References: 1800, 1810, Barnwell, South Carolina; 1820, 1830, Wayne; 1840, Ware.
Jabez J. Dowling
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 16 May 1846 - Ware County, Georgia 417
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Father: Jabez Lazurus Dowling
Mother: Honor Elizabeth Davis 54
Spouses and Children
1. *Susannah Crews 54
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