Tracing the family history of George Knowling (b. abt 1844[?]) died in a boatig accidnet and body never recovered likely between 1875-1885 according to family lore. Married Mary Catherine Smedmore of Waterford 20 Sep 1862 and had 7 chidren: Mary Ann, kate, Martha, Rchard Patrick, Charlotte, George Joseph and William Joseph. Mary Catherine (Smedmore) Knowling/Nolan was my 2 x great grandmother.
Need confirmation of date and cause of death, parets, and whether he wa sa "sawyer" 9shpbuiding) or "lawyer"