At this time, I have not proven that this is the correct family of Dowlings. However, I believe that it is, because places and ages on the census listings match. Also, the Dowlings lived near some Farrell families. The parents' names are taken from Julia Dowling Greenfield's death certificate.
Jeremiah Dowling (could also be Jerold/Gerald) - born about 1830 in Ireland
Died possibly between 1900-1920
Margaret Farrell - born about 1830 in Ireland
Died between 1880-1900
Their Children:
Julia C. Dowling - born 4 July 1855 in New York
Died 18 January 1912 in St. Joseph MO
Margaret Dowling - born February 1860 in New York
John Dowling - born about 1862
William Dowling - born about 1865
James Dowling - born about 1868
Mary Dowling - born about 1869
Joseph Dowling - born about 1876