Category Archives: Darling

Letter of Elizabeth Jane (Swayze) Darling – Kalamazoo First Methodist Church

Darling Transcribed by Don Taylor Another article discovered on Genealogy Bank that provides insight into the lives of the Darling family of Kalamazoo during the mid-1800s. The Darling’s and the Swayze’s were involved with the First Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. … Continue reading

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Step 2a – Newspapers – My Favorites

Using “Step 2a” to Research Rufus Harry Darling. After I had done my initial research on a person, (Birth, Marriage, Death, Censuses, and “happen upons,” during the individual’s life, I begin my Phase 2 research. In the case of my … Continue reading

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Rufus Darling and the First Train in Kalamazoo

Darling By Don Taylor Finding stories about the lives of our ancestors is always a joy. In this story, my wife’s 2nd great aunt, Emma Darling, relates the story of the arrival of the first train to Kalamazoo.  The sound … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Edward Lamb

Darling/McAllister/Lambe By Don Taylor Howell/Darling – Ancestor #54 List of Grandparents Grandfather: Robert Harry Darling 1st Great-grandmother: Hannah McAllister 2nd Great-grandmother: Margaret Mary Lamb 3rd Great-grandfather: Edward Lamb 4th Great-grandfather: Edward Lamb Edward Lamb (c. 1831-c. 1893) Birth Edward Lamb … Continue reading

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Ancestor Bio – Hannah Bell McAllister Mullholland

Darling – McAllister – Bell By Don Taylor I often have difficulties researching ancestors who lived in Europe. Hannah is no exception. She was born, lived and died all within 50 miles of Workington, England. I am not 100% confident … Continue reading

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