Abel Darlington
American politician (1810–1897)
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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.
Preceded byJames M. Phillips, Stephen M. Meredith, Archimedes Robb
Succeeded byJoseph C. Keech, Levi Prizer, Samuel H. Hoopes
BornFebruary 22, 1810
DiedJanuary 1897 (aged 86)
Abel Darlington | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1870–1870 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Phillips, Stephen M. Meredith, Archimedes Robb |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. Keech, Levi Prizer, Samuel H. Hoopes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1810 |
| Died | January 1897 (aged 86) |
| Party | Republican |
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Formative years
Abel Darlington was born on February 22, 1810, in Westtown Township, Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
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]
Death and interment
Darlington died on January 26 or 27, 1897, at his home in Pocopson Township.[1][3]
