A native of Leon, Cattaraugus County, New York, Marcellus Warner Darling was born 9 March 1844 in a one-story, unpainted frame house. His parents, Timothy and Diantha (Groves) Darling, had a difficult time making ends meet with eleven children. Marcellus described himself as a "dull boy." But he was a hard worker, and served in the Civil War in Co. K, 154th NY Volunteers. After the war he returned to Leon, and eventually went to school at Albion College at Albion, Michigan. After graduating in 1870 he became superintendent of schools in Grand Haven, MI, and the following year he married Clara Woolson at Mount Pleasant, Iowa. They had two sons, Frank Woolson Darling and Jay Norwood Darling. Marc decided to give up teaching to preach the gospel. After becoming a minister he served congregations in many areas of the country for 37 years. After developing health problems, Marc died 8 February, 1913, in Chicago. He was buried at Logan Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.
Biographical information provided by Patricia Darling {[email protected]}
Biographical information provided by Patricia Darling {[email protected]}
A native of Leon, Cattaraugus County, New York, Marcellus Warner Darling was born 9 March 1844 in a one-story, unpainted frame house. His parents, Timothy and Diantha (Groves) Darling, had a difficult time making ends meet with eleven children. Marcellus described himself as a "dull boy." But he was a hard worker, and served in the Civil War in Co. K, 154th NY Volunteers. After the war he returned to Leon, and eventually went to school at Albion College at Albion, Michigan. After graduating in 1870 he became superintendent of schools in Grand Haven, MI, and the following year he married Clara Woolson at Mount Pleasant, Iowa. They had two sons, Frank Woolson Darling and Jay Norwood Darling. Marc decided to give up teaching to preach the gospel. After becoming a minister he served congregations in many areas of the country for 37 years. After developing health problems, Marc died 8 February, 1913, in Chicago. He was buried at Logan Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.
Biographical information provided by Patricia Darling {[email protected]}
Biographical information provided by Patricia Darling {[email protected]}
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Interment date February 10, 1913
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