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Abel Darlington

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Abel Darlington
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Chester County district
In office
1870–1870
Preceded byJames M. Phillips, Stephen M. Meredith, Archimedes Robb
Succeeded byJoseph C. Keech, Levi Prizer, Samuel H. Hoopes
Personal details
Born(1810-02-22)February 22, 1810
Westtown Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1897(1897-01-00) (aged 86)
Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Abel Darlington (February 22, 1810 – January 1897) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1870.

Biography

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Abel Darlington was born on February 22, 1810, in Westtown Township, Pennsylvania.[1]

Darlington was a farmer.[1] He was elected as justice of the peace and served from 1853 to 1869 and from 1871 to 1890.[1]

Darlington was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1870.[1][2]

Darlington died on January 26 or 27, 1897, at his home in Pocopson Township.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Abel Darlington". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 441. Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Death of Abel Darlington". The Philadelphia Times. January 28, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon