Category Archives: Darling-Huber
McAllister Murder – Murder Suspect and Wife – Jan 20th
Murder Suspect, and Wife, Who Prepares to Fight His Cause Darling-McAllister Mr. Bell is held incommunicado in Chatham jail on a charge of slaying Edward L. McAllister, who was found dead a week ago. His wife stoutly maintains his innocence … Continue reading
Biography – Emma (Emily) Swayze Darling (1852-1918)
An Uncle Sam cartoon from 1852 (Thanks to the Marchand Archives, The History Project, UC Davis) [On this 161’st anniversary of Emma (Emily) Swayze Darling’s birth I remember her and her life.] The Studebaker Brothers established their wagon company, the … Continue reading
Rufus Holton Darling – Built First Store in Kalamazoo
Headline from Kalamazoo Gazette, July 9, 1916 Thanks to Genealogy Bank I am reminded of the importance of looking closely at all of the family members and their actions and activities. Rufus Holton Darling was born about 1816 and died in … Continue reading
Emily Swayze Darling – Death Date in Question
Just when you think you know a fact, something comes up to make you question what you think you know. Generally, I’ve always considered the death date on a death certificate to be factual. However, in the case of Emily … Continue reading
Anna White – Death Certificate
I received Anna White’s (Hannah McAllister’s) Certificate of Death from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. (See my previous blog for details on ordering PA Death Certificates.) The certificate included some interesting information and insights. Her mother, Margaret (Lamb) McAllister was … Continue reading