Smedley Darlington
American politician (1827–1899) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Smedley Darlington (December 24, 1827 – June 24, 1899) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district from 1887 to 1891.
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Smedley Darlington | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | James B. Everhart |
Succeeded by | John B. Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-12-24)December 24, 1827 Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 24, 1899(1899-06-24) (aged 71) West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery, West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Edwards Baker (m. 1851) |
Children | 11 |
Relatives | Thomas S. Butler (son-in-law) Smedley Butler (grandson) Isabel Darlington (daughter) |
Occupation | Teacher Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch/service | Pennsylvania Volunteer Emergency Militia |
Years of service | 1861-1862 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Beaumont's Independent Company of Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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