I just had a lovely chat with Joyce Bunting who lives in Londonderry, Ireland. Joyce is the daughter of Henry, Martha's brother who is third from the right (standing). She told me of her brother Jack living in Australia, of her other siblings who lived in USA and in Wales. It reminded me that the Dowling family are spread all over the world. Wouldn't it be great if anyone connected (in any way at all) posted a picture of themselves and their family and tell us where in the world they live and what they are up to. The blog has not had any posts for a while so let's all try to spark it up again.
It is also worth mentioning that the Dowlings seems to live to a ripe old age but there seems to be a hereditary problem with AMD (Age related Macular Degeneration) It is an eye problem that can be halted if diagnosed so pass the word on to all your family to have regular checks.
Hoping to chat to Joyce tonight. Great that she's in touch and you're right about the AMD.
ReplyDeleteHi Helen Thanks for passing on the email from Joyce's daughter. Enjoy your chat - Joyce is lovely.
DeleteHad a lovely chat too with Joyce , she remembered seeing my mum (Vera-Martha's daughter) serving in a sweet shop in Walton. Also said the Cruise part of John Henry Cruise Dowling may have been from a Spanish God parent ?
ReplyDeleteAuntie Winnie must have had the same thing (AMD). When we'd visit, she'd pour us a cup of tea but place her finger over the edge and into the cup so as she poured the tea from the teapot she'd know when the cup was full.
ReplyDeleteJust noticed your comment Helen on a Spanish Godparent....Mom (Dolly) told me she had Spanish blood in her!!!! Now curious as all heck!
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