Joseph Johnson Dowling (September 4, 1850 â€" July 8, 1928) was an
American stage and silent film actor.Born in Pittsburgh, the son of
James and Fredericka (nee Edstrem) Dowling. His father was a native of
Pennsylvania while his mother immigrated from Sweden. He had two
siblings, Laura and James, both of whom predeceased Dowling.As a young
boy, Dowling served as a drummer in Company G of the 29th Iowa
Infantry during the Civil War.
American stage and silent film actor.Born in Pittsburgh, the son of
James and Fredericka (nee Edstrem) Dowling. His father was a native of
Pennsylvania while his mother immigrated from Sweden. He had two
siblings, Laura and James, both of whom predeceased Dowling.As a young
boy, Dowling served as a drummer in Company G of the 29th Iowa
Infantry during the Civil War.
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