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Althouse, Horace M.: 8/28/1940

Horace M. Althouse, 427 First Avenue, Parkesburg, passed away at 8:30 o’clock this morning, in the Coatesville Hospital, aged 36 years. He had been employed at the Lukens Steel Plant.

Mr. Althouse called at the office of Dr. J. A. Perkins, on Monday evening, complaining of a pain in his side. Indications pointed to appendicitis, and he was sent to the hospital, where further examination failed to disclose the appendix as the cause of the trouble, and it was thought that he may have sustained an internal injury. An investigation is being made by Deputy Coroner H. E. Williams, Jr.

Mr. Althouse is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Sarah MacFarland, and two children, Judith, 8 , and Charlotte, 3.

His father, George Althouse, of West Sadsbury, also survives, and there are two brothers, Harvey, of Baltimore, and Roy, of Detroit, Mich., and two sisters, Sarah and Olive.

He was a member of the Parkesburg Presbyterian Church, the Parkesburg Fire Company, and the Eagles, in Coatesville.¹

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Barber, Samuel: 1/1981

Samuel Barber, 70, the composer who stepped fully formed into the front rank of American music while still a teenager at the Curtis Institute of Music, died Friday night in New York.

The West Chester-born and Philadelphia-trained composer had suffered from cancer for several years.

In more than half a century of composing, Mr. Barber won two Pulitzer Prizes and established himself as the country’s preeminent composer of lyrical music.

He created a large body of art songs and based his operas, oratorios and orchestral music on the principle of song.

Mr. Barber, who was born March 9, 1910, entered the Curtis Institute’s first class in 1924. At 14, he was a prodigy who sang, played the piano and composed with almost equal fluency. His Violin Sonata, composed when he was 18, won a national prize, and his Overture to The School for Scandal was premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra and has remained in the American orchestral repertoire ever since.

His Violin Concerto and ” Toccata Festiva” are also frequently played by orchestras here and abroad, and his Adagio for Strings is a repertory standard. His opera Vanessa was hailed as a masterpiece when it was performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 1958, but Antony and Cleopatra , the opera he was commissioned to write for the opening of the Met’s new house in Lincoln Center, faded quickly into obscurity.

Mr. Barber’s father, Samuel LeRoy Barber, was a physician in West Chester, but his aunt, Louise Homer, was a contralto with the Met. When he was 7, he went to hear her sing in Aida with Enrico Caruso, and shortly thereafter he wrote his first opera, The Rose Tree , set in Chester County with a libretto by the family’s cook.

When he was 8, he wrote his parents, ” I was meant to be a composer, and I will be, I’m sure. . . . Don’t ask me to try to forget this.”

Six years later, Mr. Barber was at Curtis, studying conducting with Fritz Reiner and composition with Rosario Scalero, whose concern with traditional structure and with 19th- century lyricism was seen by many critics as an influence on Mr. Barber’s work throughout his career.

At Curtis, Mr. Barber met another composition student, Gian-Carlo Menotti, who had just arrived from Italy. The two lived together in the New York suburbs and were virtually inseparable for most of their creative lives. They were linked in the public mind as the modern composers who wrote melodies. But their personalities were very dissimilar. Mr. Barber was as shy, quiet and introspective as Menotti was aggressive and flamboyant. Menotti was librettist for Vanessa , but generally the two composers worked alone.

The two lived apart for the last 10 years.

Mr. Barber’s career had very little struggle to it. His gifts as singer, pianist and composer were hailed almost from childhood. As a young man, people spoke of his matinee-idol good looks, and he aged elegantly into a man as polished, independent and contained as his music.

Mr. Barber burst onto the world music scene in 1935 and 1936, when he wrote compositions that won two Pulitzer fellowships and the American Prix de Rome.

In 1937, he became the first American to have his work performed at the Salzburg Festival in Austria. Arturo Toscanini, the great conductor who usually had very little patience with any composer who happened to be alive, gave Mr. Barber an important boost by performing the First Essay for Orchestra with the NBC Symphony in 1938. Toscanini then introduced Adagio for Strings the same year, and the greatest orchestras and the most eminent conductors were suddenly vying to give Mr. Barber commisions.

His Piano Sonata was introduced by Vladimir Horowitz. He wrote the music for Martha Graham’s ” Medea,” one of that dancer’s most famous roles. Albert Spalding and the Philadelphia Orchestra introduced the Violin Concerto, and Leontyne Price and Eleanor Steber sang his songs.

From 1943 to 1945, Mr. Barber served in the Army, and this too produced music, ” A Stopwatch and an Ordinance Map,” for men’ voices and tympani, and his Second Symphony.

Vanessa won Mr. Barber the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1958, and his First Piano Concerto won him another Pulitzer in 1963. The only major setback of his career was Antony and Cleopatra, which aroused such scorn from critics that he gave up writing opera for the rest of his life and stopped composing at all for several years.

Mr. Barber taught intermittently at the Curtis Institute from the 1930s to the 1960s and was a close friend of Mary Louise Curtis Bok, the school’s founder. Last March, Curtis staged a two-day festival of Mr. Barber’s works, but he was too ill to attend.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in West Chester.

Tomorrow night’s Curtis Institute concert has been canceled. There will be a special broadcast of Mr. Barber’s music on WUHY-FM tomorrow at 8 p.m.²

Bauer, William C, of Glenmoore: 7/2/2007

William “Bill” Bauer, 64, of Glenmoore, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy (Gilmore), and three children, daughter Kimberly and husband, Del Stafford of Glenmoore; daughter Rebecca and husband, Ethan Boyer of West Chester; and son Jonathan of Glenmoore.

He was born in Philadelphia, June 5, 1942, to the late William and Mary (French) Bauer. He actively participated in Boy Scout Troop #30. Advertisement Upon graduation from Bartrum High School in 1960 and Temple School of Architectural Design, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He resided in Chester County for the past 40 years, where he owned and operated Community Maintenance Corp. Berean Bible Church of Pottstown was his home church; missions and teaching kids Sunday school were his passions. Through the years he enjoyed adult baseball and ice hockey, reading, golfing, hunting, fishing and his two black Labs. Interment was in the East Brandywine Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bingaman, George C., Jr.: 10/4/1952

George C. Bingaman, Jr., A former Coventryville resident, died at his home in Bellefonte, Centre County, yesterday morning of a heart attack. He was 65. Two sisters of Mr. Bingaman live in the Pottstown area: Elizabeth B., wife of Paul Loomis, Pottstown, R.D. 2, and Julia B., wife of W. Brook Whitman, 218 Chestnut Street. Born in Coventryville, he was the son of the late George C. Bingaman and Hannah (Simpson) Bingaman. Surviving him in addition to his two sisters are his widow, Mary (Weeks) Bingaman; a daughter, Clara , wife of Oliver Morgan, Harrisburg; three sons, George C. Bingaman 3rd, Washington, D.C., and Clarence and Gilbert Bingaman, both of Bellefonte; one grandchild; and three brothers, Paul F. Bingaman, Norristown; Walter R. Bingaman, Center Hill, Fla,, and John Bingaman, Glendale, Calif. Services in charge of a funeral home in Bellefonte will be held from Coventryville Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 2o’clock. Interment will be in Coventryville Methodist cemetery.³

Bingaman, Hannah S.: 9/28/1894

BINGAMAN. Suddenly, on Friday, September 28,1894, Mrs. Hannah Bingaman, of Chester County, daughter of William E. Simpson and the late Mary A. Simpson, of West Philadelphia.⁴

Bingaman, Marguerite I. [Miller]: 2/2001

Marguerite I. Bingaman, 83, of 29 S. 6th Ave., Coatesville, formerly of Glenmoore, died Saturday at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, after a brief illness. Mrs. Bingaman worked at the Glenmoore Campus at Devereux Schools for 40 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Honey Brook. Born in Honey Brook, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Ida Mary Sagner Miller. She was married to LeRoy W. Bingaman, who died in 1980.

Surviving are three sons, Harry, R., married to Loretta E. Barkman Bingaman of Coatesville, Donald L., married to Marianne Kriebel of Valley Township, and David L. Bingaman of Coatesville; two daughters, Jacquelwyn Shirley Ressler of Lancaster County and Catherine E., wife of Al Winnemore of Gordonville; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grand son; five brothers, Lloyd E., married to Sue Miller of Christiana, Vernon E., married to Hazel Miller of Glenmoore, Wilmer L. Jr., married to Kathryn Miller of Honey Brook, Charles R., married to Helen Miller of Gordonville, and Galen H., married to Josephine Miller of Heny Brook; and four sisters, Frances Lutz of Glenmoore, Betty Henderson of Glenmoore and Emma White and Lillian Spotts, both of Honey Brook

Bingaman, Robert: 4/4/1866

Bingaman. On the 4th inst., Robert, son of Frederick and Amanda Bingaman, aged 21 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his father’s residence, at Lionville, Chester County, Pa., on Saturday morning. Leave the house at half-past 10 o’clock.⁵

Bird, Sallie A.: 10/30/1908

Mrs Sallie A. Bird -Mrs Sallie A. Bird, aged 43 years, wife of William S. Bird, residing at the old Black Horse Tavern, East Bradford Twp, Chester Co., Pa. died at the Chester County Hospital last night after an illness of less than a week. She leaves seven children in addition to a husband, one of the children being but a week of age. Mrs Bird was a daughter of the late George Martin of Marshallton, and a sister of William Martin, of the Chester County home. Her former home was in Downington. The funeral will be held on Monday on account of the house being occupied on Tuesday for election purpose.⁶

Brinton, Laura [Jamieson]: 5/22/2007

Laura Jamieson Brinton, 91, of Wilmington, died May 22, 2007 at Home.

She was the wife of the late George Watt Brinton. Born in E. Bradford Twp, PA she was the daughter of the late James M. Jamieson and the late Lissie Steele Jamieson She worked at the West Chester Laundry for 10 years, then as a cashier for the Colonial Life Insurance Company retiring in 1978. Laura was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 70 years, and a 1933 Graduate of West Chester High School. She was treasurer for the Brinton Association of America Inc, volunteer for the Red Cross during blood drives, an active member of the AARP helping with their newsletters and tours. She was a member of the New Century Club and the Business and Professional Women’s Club of West Chester. She is survived by two daughters, Edythe Brinton Davis, Grady, NC, and Barbara Brinton Clough, Wilmington, DE, five grandchildren, George, Elizabeth, Barbie, Sean and Laura, and eight great grandchildren, Hallie, Samantha, Logan, Noah, Ian, Jonathan, Joseph and Abigail. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service, 3PM Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 N. Church St, West Chester 610-696-1181. Visitation 2-3PM Saturday at the funeral home. Interment Bethlehem United Methodist Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Contributions may be made to Brinton Association of America Inc. 21 Oakland Road, West Chester, PA 19382.

Brinton, Sybilla Kirk: 6/4/1856

Death Notice in West Chester, at the residence of her son-in-law, David Meconkey, Esq., on the 24th inst., Sibilla Brinton, relict of Joseph Brinton, deceased, aged 84 years.⁷

Buckwalter, Ruth Weiland: 6/22/1999

Ruth Weiland Buckwalter, 71, of Phoenixville, died on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at her daughter’s home in Elverson. She was the widow of William Buckwalter. Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Ruth Phillippi Weiland. She resided all of her life in the Phoenixville area and was a 1946 graduate of the Phoenixville High School. She attended Ursinus College and Temple University where she studied bookkeeping and learned secretarial skills. She and her late husband where owners of the former B and R Crane Service for many years. She was also a part-time librarian at the Phoenixville Library and was also township secretary in Charlestown for several years. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church in Phoenixville. She was a member of the Charlestown Historical Society, the Charlestown Town Watch, a member and secretary for the Water Resources Association. She loved horses and was an avid horseback rider. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Bolinger of Elverson; three sons, William Buckwalter of Springhill, Kan., James Buckwalter of Chesterfield, Va. and Douglas Buckwalter of Phoenixville; two sisters, Beverly Ott of Charlestown and Margot Crawford of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be to Penn Care at Home, 57 The Commons at Valley Forge, 1288 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville, Pa., 19460 or to the Phoenixville Hospital Cancer Center, 750 South Main Street, Phoenixville, Pa., 19460. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home in Phoenixville.

Butler, Smedley D., Jr.: 5/1983

Smedley D. Butler Jr., 74, a retired engineering consultant, died Wednesday night at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C. A former resident of Devon, he lived in Kitty Hawk, N.C.

Mr. Butler, the eldest son of the late Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, the iron-fisted Marine Corps commandant and Philadelphia safety director whose performance earned him the title “Fighting Quaker,” earned a degree in civil engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked in the field and fought in World War II.

Following his father’s lead, he joined the Marine Corps, but unlike Gen. Butler, he took to the air. He was a pilot and held the rank of captain.

After the war, he joined A. Ernest D’Ambly Inc., the city’s oldest and largest consulting engineering firm. Working with D’Ambly, he helped build Philadelphia International Airport and had a role in building the building at 30th and Market Street that once housed the Evening Bulletin.

He was active in Delta Psi fraternity and the St. Anthony Club of Philadelphia.

Surviving are his wife, Emma Jane Hodgson Butler; son, Smedley 3d; daughter, Molly Conway Swanton; three grandchildren and a brother, Thomas R. Butler, a West Chester lawyer.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Thomas R. Butler home in Newtown Square. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, West Chester.⁸

Butler, Smedley D., Sr.: 4/1940

Death Comes to General Butler

‘Fighting Quaker’ Who Believed in Isolation for U.S., Dies at 58

Philadelphia, Pa., Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, who retired from the United State marine corps after fighting half way ’round the world and spent much of his later years urging that the nation keep its fighting men home, died late Friday in Naval Hospital.

“the Fighting Quaker” – he was born of Quaker parents in West Chester, Pa. – succumbed to a gall bladder and liver ailment. Butler entered the hospital May 27 for a checkup and rest after a speaking tour of several thousand miles in behalf of his isolationist views.

Since he retired in 1931, with 30 years’ service in the marines, Butler took to the lecture platform with the same sharp tongue that often capitulated him into the public eye during his military and public service. He was the proponent of armed force only for home defense – he who had been a fighting man from the orient to France.

Won Medal Twice

He is one of the few men who twice was awarded the congressional medal of honor. Both were awarded for actions in connection with Central American uprisings.

The first medal was given him in 1914. With the American fleet of Vera Cruz, he and two enlisted men volunteered for the risky task of learning the strength of the Mexican troops guarding Vera Cruz and conditions of teh route to Mexico City. He obtained the information at Vera Cruz without much trouble, but the spying out trip to Mexico City was more dangerous. He was arrested many times.

“Because I carried a net and appeared to be studying the rocks,” he said later, “they thought I was a nut and let me pass.”

Later, with the taking of the customs house and the occupation of Vera Cruz, Butler received his medal.

The second medal came a year later for storming – with 23 men – Fort Reviere in Haiti. He crawled with his men through a drainpipe and captured the citadel.

Fights A Daily Diet

He served in Panama during construction of the canal, then went to Nicaragua, which was having revolutions. Hand fighting, close escapes and guerrilla episodes enough to fill a library of thriller were teh daily diet.

Once Butler, then a major, broke a siege by walking up to the commanding Nicaraguan general, seizing his mustachio with one hand, pushing a revolver out with the other and forcing surrender of teh whole force

Tropic service wore down his health and he came home, took a long furlough and started to manage a coal mine in West Virginia. The manager Butler went to replace stood ground with a gun and that was one more fight that Butler won. But as a coal operator he was a good marine. One good month showed profits of $2.25

In 1918 Butler got the distinguished service medal for his work commanding the great American debarkation port at Brest, France. Three years later – when he was 40 – he became a brigadier general, the youngest general oficer inteh corps.

Headed Philadelphia Police

In 1924, when Mayor Kendrick became head of Philadelphia’s city administration, he cast about for a man of sufficient stature and ability to reorganize and command the city’s police force. He obtained the services of Butler, who took a year’s leave of absence from the marine corps. This leave was extended for a second year, but six months later, despite Butler’s success, he was asked to resign by Kendrick as the pressures of politics became too heavy for Kendrick to retain Butler in office.

After leaving Philadelphia, Butler was sent to command the marine base in San Diego, Calif. He was soon on te front pages of the newspapers as a result of his order for the arrest of a colonel under his command for alleged drunkenness.

In 1931 General Butler caused an international incident by referring to Premier Mussolini of Italy as a “hit and run driver.” charging the premier’s car fatally injuring an Italian girl and that the premier did not stop. Henry L. Stimson, then secretary of state, and now named to be secreatry of war, sent an apology to the Italian government. Gen. Butler was ordered to stand trial at a court-martial, but it did not materialize. A short time later Butler resigned from the service.

He is survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter.⁹

Byers, Martha Brinton: 2/13/2006

Martha Brinton Byers, 85, of Media, PA, formerly of Cheyney, Delaware County died Monday February 13, 2006 at Riddle Village, Media. She was the wife of the late G. William Byers with whom she shared 50 years of marriage and resided at Wilamar Farm in Glen Mills.

Born in Concord Twp. Delaware County she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie Bennett Heyburn Brinton. Martha graduated from West Chester High school in 1937 and from Taylor Business School in Philadelphia. Most of her career she was a secretary for Thornbury Township School and School Board. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Thornton for over 60 years. She served in the church in many ways during that period. She was also a member of the Brinton Family Association and Thornbury Historical Society. Martha served on the zoning hearing board for Thornbury Township. She is survived by two sons William E. Byers of Cheyney and Stephen H. Byers of Reedsvile, PA and her grandchildren Bryan W. Byers, Keith B. Byers, and Bradley Byers. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday February 17, 2006 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Thornton. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 – 11 prior to the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 Thornton, PA 19373 of Riddle Village Endowment Fund, 1048 West Baltimore pike, Media, PA 19063

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Darlington, Anna B.: 5/1916

At her home at the northeast corner of Church and Biddle streets, West Chester, Anna B. Darlington, died at the age of 87 years. She was born in Birmingham, July 13, 1829,a daughter of Abraham and Susan Hoopes Darlington.¹⁰

Davis, Elizabeth [Bingaman]: 8/23/2006

Elizabeth Davis of West Chester Elizabeth “Betty” Bingaman Davis, 86, of West Chester, passed away at her home Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, after a brief illness.

She was the wife of George T. Davis, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Betty was born Sept. 20, 1919, and was a lifelong resident of Chester County. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Ralston Bingaman and Mary Reynolds Bingaman. She was a 1936 graduate of George School. She was employed by East Goshen School District from 1957 until its consolidation with West Chester Area School District. She worked for 24 years as the school secretary at East Goshen Elementary School, before retiring in 1981. Betty was a member of many local organizations and often served on their boards and committees, including The Hickman, AARP of Chester County, the West Chester Senior Center and the New Century Club of West Chester. She also volunteered for many years at the Second Reading Book Store. She had a love of needle crafts; her sweaters and needlepoint works won various awards and will continue to be cherished by her family and friends. Betty was a lifelong member of the Religious Society of Friends, West Chester Monthly Meeting. In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sons, Ted Davis and a wife, Edythe of Grady, N.C., Dan Davis of West Chester, Tim Davis and his wife, Mercedes of West Chester, Jeff Davis and his wife, Meredith of Chadds Ford and Patrick Davis and his wife, Kathleen of East Fallowfield; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Davis. There will be a memorial meeting for worship service Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m., at the West Chester Friends Meeting, High and Marshall streets, West Chester. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Hickman, 400 N. Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19380. Arrangements are being handled by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home Inc., 610-696-1181

Davis, George T.: 4/27/2010

George T. Davis, 91, of West Chester, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at his residence in West Chester.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Bingaman Davis for 64 years.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late George T. Davis and Rose Rogers Davis.

Prior to entering the U.S. Army, he spent time working in the Canal Zone in Panama.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, achieving the rank of sergeant.

He was employed for many years as a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

George was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #106 and American Legion Post #134.

He was a lifelong member of Goshen Fire Company.

George is survived by his sons: George T. (Ted) Davis III and wife, Edythe, of Grandy, N.C.; J. Daniel Davis and wife, Ruth Ann, of West Chester; Timothy G. (Tim) Davis and wife, Mercedes, of West Chester; Jeffrey M. (Jeff) Davis and wife, Meredith, of Chadds Ford; and J. Patrick (Pat) Davis and wife, Kathleen, of West Chester. In addition to his children, he is survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grand children; as well as a sister, Helen Baker of Rosemont.

Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 30, at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N. Church St., West Chester, 610-696-1181.

Interment will be private.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Hickman, 400 N. Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19380.¹¹

Davis, Timothy Gregg: 1/4/2015

Timothy Gregg Davis Sr. of West Chester

Timothy Gregg Davis Sr., 68, of West Chester, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was the husband of Mercedes Guisado Davis. Born Dec. 22, 1946 in West Chester, he was the son of the late George Theodore Davis and the late Elizabeth Bingaman Davis. Tim was a proud graduate of West Chester High School. He served in the Navy SeaBees, MCB 128 during the Vietnam War. Tim was a member of the VFW Post 106 of West Chester, Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Island X-5 in Lancaster, and the Boy Scouts. Tim enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Timothy G. (Jaclyn) Davis Jr. of Woodbury, Conn., Mark G. (Heather) Davis of Duncansville, Ted A. Davis, of West Chester; grandchildren: Katrina Loftus, Eve Davis, Charlotte Davis, Rohan Davis and Declan Davis; and brothers: George Theodore Davis, III of Grandy, N.C., J. Daniel Davis of West Chester, Jeffrey Davis of Chadds Ford, and J. Patrick Davis of West Chester. Relatives and Friends are invited to his memorial service, at 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at West Chester Friends Meeting 425 N. High St. West Chester, PA 19380. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fallen Seabee Scholarship Fund, c/o Island X5 112 Elizabeth Drive, Coatesville, PA 19320. Arrangements are being handled by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA¹²

Sources & Notes

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Daily Local News, 8/29/1940
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Philadelphia Inquirer, 1/25/1891
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Pottstown Mercury, 10/4/1952
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Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/1/1894
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Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/9/1866
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Daily Local News, 10/31/1908
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Village Record, 6/28/1856
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Philadelphia Inquirer, 5/28/1983
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Milwaukee Journal, 6/22/1940
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Reading Eagle, 5/25/1916

Darlington, Thomas: 2/17/1866

AN OLD RESIDENT GONE.

Mr. Thomas Darlington died at his residence in Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pa., on the 17th ult., aged 82 years. He lived and died on the spot where he was born. He was a brother of that eminent botanist, Dr. Wm. (William) Darlington, late of West Chester. The recollections he retained of the neighborhood, were highly interesting. Although never married, he was the first, and for a time, the only man in the Township who held out for the Free School System. He kept a record of all the children, grand and great grand children of W. Brinton, who sailed from England in the last part of the Seventeenth Century, and purchased nearly all the land that is now enclosed in the township — from whom it seems that nearly all the Darlingtons and Brintons have descended, and among them General Brinton McClellan. Thomas Darlington’s memory was very good, and he had valuable things treasured in it. In the “History of Delaware County,” a work now in the Wilmington Library- – his bestowments of precious treasures from his memory are therein thankfully acknowledged. He was much esteemed throughout the township and extensively in the Society of Friends, whereof he was a member.¹⁰ Delaware County American, 3/14/1866
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Daily Local News, 4/29/2010
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