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William Darling, the son of James and Margaret (Misner) Darling, was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., May 19, 1822. His father was a native of Scotland and mother of Germany. They came to America in an early day and settled in the State of New York, where they passed the remainder of their lives. William remained at home until about 30 years of age, working on his father's farm. He came to Michigan in the fall of 1858, and purchased 160 acres of land, to which he added 40 acres of pine land and had about 90 acres in good cultivation where he resided. He was married in the State of New York, Aug. 31, 1852, to Mary A., daughter of Jonathan and Susan Purdun, of French descent. Mr. and Mrs. Darling had six children: Alice D., Lafayette, Dora A., William Darling, Jr., Mary J. and Dora Ann. Mr. Darling affiliated with the Republican party.
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