----Source: 1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI, Chicago: The Western Historical Company, A. T. Andreas, Proprietor (grammar as is), Pg. 577

F. H. DARLING, carpenter, Unity, born in Chenango Co., NY, June 10, 1833. His parents went to Cortland County when he was only four years old, where his father, who was a carpenter, worked at his trade. The son learned the same trade and worked with his father till 1855. He then went to Canada and from there came to Portage County. He enlisted in the 8th Wis. Battery served till 1865 re-enlisted at Nashville, but returned to Waupaca County. In 68, went to Amherst, and in the Fall of '72 took up a homestead, and now the village occupies part of it. He now follows his trade and jobbing in the woods. In 1869, he married Miss Ellen Lee, of Portage County. They have five children Francis E., Ellen M., Elsie G., Etta H., and Maggie M. He has been on the Board of Supervisors and is now Treasurer of Town of Brighton. Belongs to I. O. O. F.