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JOHN DARLAND, farmer; P. O. New Madison, resides Sec. 11; was born in Nicholasville, Ky., May 30, 1805, and came with his parents to Preble Co., Ohio, in 1810; he remained with his parents during his minority, receiving but little education; after he became of age, he worked wherever he had opportunity, making his home with his parents until his marriage with Martha Beatley, which occurred April 22, 1839; he then rented a farm; two years later he purchased and removed to a farm in Wayne Co., Ind.; in 1865, he purchased the farm upon which they now and have since resided. They are the parents of nine children, viz.: Harrison, born July 14, 1840; Benjamin, born Aug. 7, 1842; Oliver, born Dec. 20, 1845; Thomas, born Jan. 10, 1848; Margaret J., now Mrs. John Hill, born June 4, 1853; George, born March 27, 1856; Mary E., born Aug. 10, 1858; John M., born Jan. 15, 1862; and Dora, born July 30, 1865. Mr. Darland, as will be seen, started with nothing but his own energy and physical strength to rely upon, and has gradually advanced, until by his energy, industry and economy, he now has 230 acres of land, with good buildings; they have raised a large family, all of whom are living, some at home and some in distant States. Mr. and Mrs. Darland are both of the quiet, substantial type, highly respected citizens, and he is a useful, respected citizen.