Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-04
THOMAS DARLINaTON DEAD.
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ingtonsstrgt Of res,a9ge ssnsraI dsb;IItv Eli WASH
was here and in Pennsylvania. He
G,% born in Chester county near West
,s3dester on October 9th, 1929 His
father was Thomas Darlington of the
we'll known old Darlington family of
Chester county. In the early fifties Mr..
Darlington came to Wilmington and
associated himself in the grocery busi-
ness with his brother, Edward Darling
ton. The store was located at the
southwest corner of Second and Market
streets, and the firm was known as
Darlington Brothers. Thirty-fiye years
ago Mr.. Darlington retired from active
business life. He was one of the
directors of the Wilmington Savings
Fund Society. Mr.. Darlington was
married in January of 1855 to hiss
Jane Smith, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eli Smith. Her parents at one
time lived near Christiana. Mr..
Darlington was the last OF his genera
rion. He was the last OF nine brothers,
and he survived the others by nine
years. Though many of his boyhood
friends have passed away, those who
came in contact with him during the
latter years OF his life and who became
acquainted with him felt a great shook
to hear of his death. he leaves a
widow.
GIDEON E. RoTHwELg.
Gideon e. Rothwell, formerly Of near
Smyrna, died ct the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. James w. Shaver, at
Mt. Union, Pa, Friday week, after q
lingering illness. The deceased was
the son of the late William Rothwell of
the Levels, and was born August 1st,
1877. Mr.. Rothwell was at one time a
large land owner in New Castle county
and had always been the friend of the
poor and it is said he never denied u
friend a favor. He paid thousands of
dollars to assist men who were in dis
tress and trouble. In politics Mr.. Roth
we'll was a staunch Democrat, but he
never sought an Office. He formerly
owned the 'skothwell Farm near
Smyrna, now owned by E. G. Walls,
and lived there for 40 years. At one
time he also owned several acres OF
Cedar Swamp, where he cut large
quantities of lumber. That spot is now
covered with water. When farmer,
Mr.. Rothwell was an authority upon
that subject and was noted for the fine
peaches and other fruit he grew. Mr..
Rothwell lost his wife year ago. He
connected himself with the Presby-
terian Church of Mt. Union three years
ago, and interment was MADE in that
town on Sunday afternoon. The de-
ceased leaves seven children, George
c. Rothwell of Blackbird hundred
Mrs. George G. Borst, Newville, Pa.
Miss Annie E. Rothwell, Mrs. John A.
Gayton, Lewistown, Pa. Mrs. James
w. Shaver; William Rothwell, New
York; B. f. @. Rothwell, West Point
Va.
CHANDLER EVANS.
Chandler Evans, a retired railroad
conductor, died Thursday morning
about o'clock of general debility, at
his home, 4l3 East Seventh street,
where he had resided for % years. He
was rs years old. He had been sick for
the past year but was not confined to
his bed until five weeks ago.
Mr.. Evans was born in this county
and lived here all his life. He was in
the employ OF the Delaware Railroad
Co. for 43 years and was retired in May,
1897. He leaves one caughter, Mrs
Mary Null His wife died last June.
He also has seven grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.