Hi Jake,
It appears I can't send you a private message until I have at least 3 posts on the site. This would be number 2. Almost there.

Yesterday, August 14th was my Grandfather's birthday (Edward J Dowling). I was thinking about him and tried searching his name on the internet to no avail. On a whim, I tried his wife's name (my Grandmother, Cora M Dowling) and I was brought to your post. Funny how that worked out.
Cora used to tell me about writing to her relatives in England and I remember the name Dolly. I may even be able to find some of her letters, as I have a box of my Grandmother's things.
While I work on the third post, let me know what you'd like to know about Cora. I'd love to know more about her mother Margaret, who is my mother's namesake.