Michael Dowling of Rumson Bluff, near Seabright, died on Friday, June 23d, aged 41 years. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. The funeral was held on Monday of last week at the church of the Holy Cross at Seabright. Rev. E. J. Egan had charge of the service. The body was buried at Mount Carmel cemetery.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, July 5, 1899

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• New Jersey Census, 1772-1890 - Ancestry.com

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