William Darnley
ID# 8491, b. 1848
James Darnley
ID# 8492, b. about February 1849, d. 5 December 1916
- Charts
- Henry Darnley (c.1808-)
Birth:
James Darnley was born about February 1849 at Aspatria, Wigton R.D., Cumberland, England,
.
James Darnley was the son of Henry Darnley and Elizabeth Lauglin.
Marriage:
James Darnley married Frances Mary Hewetson about November 1873 at Penrith, Cumberland, England,
.
Death:
James Darnley died on 5 December 1916 at 4 St. Patrick's Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England,
recorded as age 67.
Probate was granted on his estate on 23 February 1917 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
DARNLEY James of 4 St. Patrick's-road Coventry retired customs and excse officer.
Probate to Frances Mary Darnley widow and William Ivens builder.
Effects £1765 2s. 9d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.
Probate to Frances Mary Darnley widow and William Ivens builder.
Effects £1765 2s. 9d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.
Henry Darnley
ID# 8493, b. about 1808, d. about February 1885
- Charts
- Henry Darnley (c.1808-)
re: Henry's ancestors - there are a number of Cumberland lines to choose from.
Birth:
Henry Darnley was born about 1808 at Carlisle, Cumberland, England,
Henry's birth year varies throughout the records (as does wife Elizabeth's)
1851 census 1814-
1861 census 1810-
1871 census 1812-
1881 census 1809-
1885 (death) 1803-.
1851 census 1814-
1861 census 1810-
1871 census 1812-
1881 census 1809-
1885 (death) 1803-.
Marriage:
Henry Darnley married Elizabeth Lauglin, daughter of (?) Lauglin and (?) (?), about September 1848 at Wigton, Cumberland, England,
.
Death:
Henry Darnley died about February 1885 at Coventry R.D., Warwickshire, England,
Indexed as Henry Darnley, aged 82.
Children of Henry Darnley and Elizabeth Lauglin
- James Darnley b. abt Feb 1849, d. 5 Dec 1916
- Henry Darnley+ b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 26 Aug 1912
Frances Mary Hewetson
ID# 8494, b. 1853, d. 7 April 1920
- Charts
- Henry Darnley (c.1808-)
Birth:
Frances Mary Hewetson was born in 1853 at Newbiggin, Cumberland, England,
.
Marriage:
Frances Mary Hewetson married James Darnley, son of Henry Darnley and Elizabeth Lauglin, about November 1873 at Penrith, Cumberland, England,
.
DARNLEY James of 4 St. Patrick's-road Coventry retired customs and excse officer.
Probate to Frances Mary Darnley widow and William Ivens builder.
Effects £1765 2s. 9d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.
Probate to Frances Mary Darnley widow and William Ivens builder.
Effects £1765 2s. 9d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.
Death:
Frances Mary Hewetson died on 7 April 1920 at 160 Earlsdon Avenue, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, at age 67 years
recorded as age 64.
Probate was granted on her estate on 7 July 1920 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
DARNLEY Frances Mary of 160 Earlsdon-avenue Coventry widow.
Probate to John Thomas Hewiston medical practitioner and William Ivens buider.
Effects £2890 17s. 1d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.
Probate to John Thomas Hewiston medical practitioner and William Ivens buider.
Effects £2890 17s. 1d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.
Elizabeth Stretton
ID# 8495, b. about November 1848, d. 3 November 1882
Birth:
Elizabeth Stretton was born about November 1848 at Appleby, Ashby de la Zouch R.D., Leicestershire, England,
Birth indexed as Elizabeth Stretton; mother Askins.
Elizabeth Stretton was the daughter of Joseph Stretton and Mary Atkins.
Marriage:
Elizabeth Stretton married Robert Darnley, son of Edward Darnley and Hannah Worrall, on 18 July 1868 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
.
Death:
Elizabeth Stretton died on 3 November 1882 at River Street, King's Norton, Warwickshire, England,
B'Ham Daily Post 13th Nov. 1882.
A MIDWIFE CHARGED WITH MURDER
On Saturday evening, Mr. R. Docker, the coroner of East Worcestershire, resumed the inquiry at the Britannia Inn, Sherbourne Road, into the circumstances attending the death of Elizabeth Darnley (33), of River Street, who died on the 3rd inst.
- Mr Daly (instructed by Mr F. Perry) attended to watch the case on behalf of the accused, who on the previous day was charged before the magistrates with using instruments upon the deceased for the purpose of procuring abortion.
- The husband of the deceased said that his wife was taken ill on the 19th of October, when she had been pregnant four months. On former occasions she had intimated that she should like to get out of her trouble. In the evening of the 2nd instant she was perfectly conscious, and knew that death was approaching: and witness, after questioning her for some time, learnt from her that Mrs Kay had given her some pills, and had also used instruments.
He fetched Mr. Mitchell to her on the 31st October. She was prematurely confined on the Monday before she died. - Harriet Lewis, wife of Elijah Lewis, Balsall Heath Road, said she had been a neighbour of the deceased, and about a month ago she accompanied the deceased to the corner of Clevedon Road, where Mrs Kay lived. Witness was with the deceased before she died, and heard her statements concerning Mrs. Kay.
- Annie Stretton, sister of the deceased said she was in her sister's bed room on the 2nd inst. and heard her reply "Yes" to questions as to whether it was Mrs Kay who had given her pills and used instruments. The deceased told witness that "the lady" hurt her very much.
- Mr A Mitchell, surgeon, Balsall Heath Road, said he found the deceased suffering from peritonitis. She had had a miscarriage. As she was in a dangerous condition he ordered a magistrate to be sent for, and was present when the deceased's dying depositions were taken.
- Mr J.W.Moore, surgeon, Moseley Road, said he made a post-mortem examination of the body on the 5th inst. The deceased died from peritonitis, brought about through inflammation of the womb. He discovered wounds which had been caused by some instrument.
- Police sergeant Pugh repeated the evidence he gave before the magistrate on the previous day. In answer to Mr Daly, the witness said he did not find any pills at Mrs Kay's house, nor anything the least suspicious. He did not produce the warrant till after he had questioned Mrs Kay.
- Mr Daly: Can you give any explanation to impress the jury with a sense of your fairness, why you, knowing you were bound to arrest her, having a warrant in your pocket - why you had not the candour and honesty, as an honest man, to come forward and say to her, "I have come to arrest you on that warrant?" Instead of which you begin to
inveigle and question her, and entrap her.
- Witness: I did what I considered right.
- Is that your usual practice? Yes, when I consider it is right.
- Do you mean to say that you have gone with a warrant in your pocket, knowing you were bound to arrest a person, and then put a lot of searching questions to him? I have.
-The Coroner : Well, I don't think you are justified in doing it; that is all.
- Mr Gibson, chemist, at his own request, gave a description of pills he had supplied to Mrs Kay, and other midwives.
- The Coroner, in summing up, explained the law on the case, and said that the evidence connecting Mrs. Kay with the case was that she admitted to the police officer.
- The Jury, after about an hour and a half's consultation, returned a verdict that the deceased died from injuries inflicted by the use of instruments by Mrs. Kay to procure abortion.
-The Coroner: Then that is a verdict of murder against Mrs. Kay.
A MIDWIFE CHARGED WITH MURDER
On Saturday evening, Mr. R. Docker, the coroner of East Worcestershire, resumed the inquiry at the Britannia Inn, Sherbourne Road, into the circumstances attending the death of Elizabeth Darnley (33), of River Street, who died on the 3rd inst.
- Mr Daly (instructed by Mr F. Perry) attended to watch the case on behalf of the accused, who on the previous day was charged before the magistrates with using instruments upon the deceased for the purpose of procuring abortion.
- The husband of the deceased said that his wife was taken ill on the 19th of October, when she had been pregnant four months. On former occasions she had intimated that she should like to get out of her trouble. In the evening of the 2nd instant she was perfectly conscious, and knew that death was approaching: and witness, after questioning her for some time, learnt from her that Mrs Kay had given her some pills, and had also used instruments.
He fetched Mr. Mitchell to her on the 31st October. She was prematurely confined on the Monday before she died. - Harriet Lewis, wife of Elijah Lewis, Balsall Heath Road, said she had been a neighbour of the deceased, and about a month ago she accompanied the deceased to the corner of Clevedon Road, where Mrs Kay lived. Witness was with the deceased before she died, and heard her statements concerning Mrs. Kay.
- Annie Stretton, sister of the deceased said she was in her sister's bed room on the 2nd inst. and heard her reply "Yes" to questions as to whether it was Mrs Kay who had given her pills and used instruments. The deceased told witness that "the lady" hurt her very much.
- Mr A Mitchell, surgeon, Balsall Heath Road, said he found the deceased suffering from peritonitis. She had had a miscarriage. As she was in a dangerous condition he ordered a magistrate to be sent for, and was present when the deceased's dying depositions were taken.
- Mr J.W.Moore, surgeon, Moseley Road, said he made a post-mortem examination of the body on the 5th inst. The deceased died from peritonitis, brought about through inflammation of the womb. He discovered wounds which had been caused by some instrument.
- Police sergeant Pugh repeated the evidence he gave before the magistrate on the previous day. In answer to Mr Daly, the witness said he did not find any pills at Mrs Kay's house, nor anything the least suspicious. He did not produce the warrant till after he had questioned Mrs Kay.
- Mr Daly: Can you give any explanation to impress the jury with a sense of your fairness, why you, knowing you were bound to arrest her, having a warrant in your pocket - why you had not the candour and honesty, as an honest man, to come forward and say to her, "I have come to arrest you on that warrant?" Instead of which you begin to
inveigle and question her, and entrap her.
- Witness: I did what I considered right.
- Is that your usual practice? Yes, when I consider it is right.
- Do you mean to say that you have gone with a warrant in your pocket, knowing you were bound to arrest a person, and then put a lot of searching questions to him? I have.
-The Coroner : Well, I don't think you are justified in doing it; that is all.
- Mr Gibson, chemist, at his own request, gave a description of pills he had supplied to Mrs Kay, and other midwives.
- The Coroner, in summing up, explained the law on the case, and said that the evidence connecting Mrs. Kay with the case was that she admitted to the police officer.
- The Jury, after about an hour and a half's consultation, returned a verdict that the deceased died from injuries inflicted by the use of instruments by Mrs. Kay to procure abortion.
-The Coroner: Then that is a verdict of murder against Mrs. Kay.
Children of Elizabeth Stretton and Robert Darnley
- Edward Joseph Darnley+ b. 6 Apr 1869, d. 25 Jul 1943
- William Stretton Darnley+ b. 28 Aug 1870, d. 27 Oct 1957
- John Robert Darnley b. abt Feb 1872, d. abt Feb 1874
- Ada Elizabeth Darnley+ b. 16 Nov 1873, d. 28 Jan 1953
- Annie Jane Darnley+ b. abt Nov 1875
- Samuel Richard Darnley b. 8 Jun 1877, d. 7 Jul 1940
- Elizabeth Harriet Darnley+ b. 20 Mar 1879, d. 15 Dec 1965
Edward Joseph Darnley
ID# 8496, b. 6 April 1869, d. 25 July 1943
Edward Joseph Darnley
Birth:
Edward Joseph Darnley was born on 6 April 1869 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
Perhaps 4 Apr 1869 - see 1939 Register.
Edward Joseph Darnley was the son of Robert Darnley and Elizabeth Stretton.
in 1890 Edward Joseph Darnley lived at Roscoe Street, Hackney, London, England,
.
Edward Joseph Darnley began military service on 10 January 1890
Regiment: Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Attestation date: 10 January 1890
Age: 20 years 10 months
Place of Birth: Hackney, London
Name of present (or former) Master: Mr Marshall, Printer (?), 39 Ford Road
Married: Single
Trade or calling: Clerk
Height: 5ft 6in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Brown
Religion: C of E.
Attestation date: 10 January 1890
Age: 20 years 10 months
Place of Birth: Hackney, London
Name of present (or former) Master: Mr Marshall, Printer (?), 39 Ford Road
Married: Single
Trade or calling: Clerk
Height: 5ft 6in
Complexion: Fair
Eyes: Gray
Hair: Brown
Religion: C of E.
Marriage:
Edward Joseph Darnley married Susannah Whitehouse, daughter of Thomas Whitehouse and Sarah Ann (?), on 24 September 1907 at Parish Church, Balsall Heath, King's Norton, Warwickshire, England,
Edward Joseph Darnley 38 Bachelor, Porter res: 27 Hampden Street fa: Robert Darnley, Plasterer
Susannah Whitehouse 23 Spinster, --- res: 32 Vincent Street fa: Thomas Whitehouse, Collier
Both signed
Witnessess: Harold Thompson & Kezia Darnley.
Edward Joseph Darnley witnessed the Marriage of John Alfred Harby and Rosette May Dearnley on 24 September 1927 at St. Andrew's Church, Bordesley, Birmingham R.D., Warwickshire, England,
John Alfred Harby 23 Bachelor, Toolmaker res: 48 Artillery St. fa: Henry Alfred Harby, Rlyman
Rosette May Darnley 17 Spinster, --- res: 2 Victoria Terrace, Wolseley St. fa: Edward Joseph Darnley, Rlyman
Both signed
Witnesses: Harold Frederick Hardy & E Darnley.
in 1929 Edward Joseph Darnley lived at 5 back of 168 Lawley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
.
Death:
Edward Joseph Darnley died on 25 July 1943 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, at age 74 years, 3 months and 19 days
age: 74.
Children of Edward Joseph Darnley and Susannah Whitehouse
- Robert Edward Darnley+ b. 8 Jul 1908, d. abt Nov 1975
- Rosette May Dearnley+ b. 29 Dec 1909, d. abt Nov 1991
- Wilfred Darnley b. 11 Dec 1911, d. abt Feb 1977
- Harold Darnley b. 24 Jun 1913, d. Oct 1994
- George Valentine Darnley+ b. 14 Feb 1916, d. Dec 1988
- Edward Darnley+ b. 27 Jan 1918, d. 18 Dec 1994
- Grace E Darnley+ b. abt Nov 1920, d. 31 Oct 2012
- John Darnley+ b. 15 Dec 1922, d. 17 Apr 2009
- David Darnley b. abt Feb 1925, d. 24 Feb 1929
- Joseph Darnley+ b. abt Jun 1927, d. abt 2000
William Stretton Darnley
ID# 8497, b. 28 August 1870, d. 27 October 1957
Wm Stretton Darnley
1870-1957
1870-1957
Birth:
William Stretton Darnley was born on 28 August 1870 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
.
William Stretton Darnley was the son of Robert Darnley and Elizabeth Stretton.
Marriage:
William Stretton Darnley married Maria Rosina Pulley, daughter of Alfred Edwin Pulley and Caroline Louisa Tainton, on 16 April 1899 at St. Martin's Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
William Stretton Darnley 26 Bachelor, Plasterer's Labourer res: 49 Basfod Street fa: Robert Darnley, Plasterer
Maria Rosina Pulley 22 Spinster, Tailoress res: 50 Rea Street fa: Alfred Edwin Pulley, Bricklayer
Both signed
Witnesses: John Horton & Elizabeth Harriet Darnley.
in 1912 William Stretton Darnley was a Plasterers Labourer.
in 1929 William Stretton Darnley was a Labourer.
William Stretton Darnley witnessed the Marriage of Frederick Walter Chester and Letitia Rosina Darnley on 2 August 1929 at St. Oswald's Church, Bordesley, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
Frederick Walter Chester 24 Bachelor, Butchers' Assistant res: 39 Wordsworth Rd, Small Heath fa: George Chester, Milk Trade
Letitia Rosina Darnley 23 Spinster, Tailoress res: 314 Cookser Rd, Small Heath fa: William Streeton Darnley, Labourer
Both signed
Witnesses: William Stretton Darnley & Annie Darnley.
Death:
William Stretton Darnley died on 27 October 1957 at Birmingham R.D., Warwickshire, England, at age 87 years, 1 month and 29 days
age: 87.
Children of William Stretton Darnley and Maria Rosina Pulley
- William Stretton Darnley b. 28 Mar 1900, d. 4 May 1901
- George William Darnley b. 12 Mar 1904, d. 2 Apr 1918
- Letitia Rosina Darnley+ b. 12 Mar 1906, d. 9 May 1984
- Annie Darnley+ b. 13 Feb 1908
- Ada Darnley+ b. 4 Oct 1909, d. abt Nov 1993
- Leonard Darnley+ b. 28 Feb 1912, d. 15 Feb 2001
- Stanley Darnley+ b. 14 Sep 1914, d. 30 May 1963
- Walter Darnley+ b. 15 Jan 1918, d. Dec 1990
Ada Elizabeth Darnley
ID# 8498, b. 16 November 1873, d. 28 January 1953
Birth:
Ada Elizabeth Darnley was born on 16 November 1873 at Hednesford, Penkridge R.D., Staffordshire, England,
.
Ada Elizabeth Darnley was the daughter of Robert Darnley and Elizabeth Stretton.
Marriage:
Ada Elizabeth Darnley married Joseph West Coombes, son of (?) Coombes and Mary Ann (?), about May 1896 at Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England,
.
in 1926 Ada Elizabeth Darnley lived at 545 Strattford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
informant on father Robert's death.
Death:
Ada Elizabeth Darnley died on 28 January 1953 at age 79 years, 2 months and 12 days
.
Children of Ada Elizabeth Darnley and Joseph West Coombes
- Norman Joseph Coombes+ b. 1896
- Ruby Ada Coombes b. abt Nov 1902
- Jack West Coombes b. abt May 1908
Annie Jane Darnley
ID# 8499, b. about November 1875
Birth:
Annie Jane Darnley was born about November 1875 at Hednesford, Penkridge, Staffordshire, England,
Birth indexed as Annie Jane Darnley.
Annie Jane Darnley was the daughter of Robert Darnley and Elizabeth Stretton.
Annie Jane Darnley may have married Frederick Bashford, son of Richard Bashford and Emma (?), about 1900
The evidence of this marriage is currently from Victoria May Bashford's birth certificate and the 1901 census.
However, Annie Jane is shown as "Spinster" at her 1901 marriage to William Maxfield Wall & may have changed her name later to Harriet (see William Maxfield Wall's 1911 census entry).
Marriage:
Annie Jane Darnley married William Maxfield Wall, son of Maxfield Wall and Sarah Maxfield, on 1 July 1901 at St. Gabriel's Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England,
William Mayfield Wall 42 Bachelor, Miner res: St Gabriel's Church, Birmingham fa: Mayfield Wall Decd, Miner
Annie Jane Darnley 24 Spinster, --- res: St Gabriel's Church, Birmingham fa: Robert Darnley, Plasterer
Both signed - William's signature looks closer to 'William Maxfield (or Masefield) Wall' - MED
Witnesses: Robert Darnley & Sarah Ann Rose (her mark)
Recorded as William Maxfield Wall & Alice Jane Darnley in the registration of marriages index.
From William Maxfield Wall's entry in the 1911 census we are led to assume that Annie Jane died soon after her marriage & that William married Harriet in 1902.
However, Annie is said to have been alive in 1902 when she was an Informant on the death certificate of her step mother Elizabeth (in July 1902) and is listed at the same address - 267 Ladypool road Balsall Heath, Birmingham. (source - darnleydescendants)
No death record for Annie (or marriage record to Harriet) has yet been found.
Harriet & Annie Jane are the same age & from the same area. However, the mother's birth surname of the two children Fanny & William M (from 1911 census) is recorded as "Meachem", so Harriet & Annie Jane are unlikely to be the same person.
Hednesford (Annie Jane's birthplace) is 6 miles N.W. of Brownhills, Harriet's birthplace.
However, Annie is said to have been alive in 1902 when she was an Informant on the death certificate of her step mother Elizabeth (in July 1902) and is listed at the same address - 267 Ladypool road Balsall Heath, Birmingham. (source - darnleydescendants)
No death record for Annie (or marriage record to Harriet) has yet been found.
Harriet & Annie Jane are the same age & from the same area. However, the mother's birth surname of the two children Fanny & William M (from 1911 census) is recorded as "Meachem", so Harriet & Annie Jane are unlikely to be the same person.
Hednesford (Annie Jane's birthplace) is 6 miles N.W. of Brownhills, Harriet's birthplace.
Child of Annie Jane Darnley and Frederick Bashford
- Victoria May Bashford b. 18 May 1900
Samuel Richard Darnley
ID# 8500, b. 8 June 1877, d. 7 July 1940
Samuel Richard Darnley
(1877-1940)
(1877-1940)
Birth:
Samuel Richard Darnley was born on 8 June 1877 at Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, England,
.
Samuel Richard Darnley was the son of Robert Darnley and Elizabeth Stretton.
Samuel Richard Darnley was baptised on 10 June 1888 at St. Pauls Baptist, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, England,
10 years after his birth
living at: 22 Vincent Crescent.
living at: 22 Vincent Crescent.
believed to have visited Russia.
Samuel Richard Darnley emigrated on 7 April 1919 to Ellis Island, USA,
Samuel R Darnley B 1878 in Hednesford is on the Ellis Island records as having arrived in the US aboard the Mauretania in April 07 1919.
Last place of residence: San Francisco Cal US
Age 41Y and Marital Status S.
The ship departed from Southampton so sounds like he might have had a trip home for a visit.
source: Margaret (darnleydescendants.)
Last place of residence: San Francisco Cal US
Age 41Y and Marital Status S.
The ship departed from Southampton so sounds like he might have had a trip home for a visit.
source: Margaret (darnleydescendants.)
Letter from Samuel R Darnley to Maria Rosina Darnley ('Rose' - sister-in-law)
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Box 1893
Seattle Washington
January 7th (19) 22
"My Dear Rose,
Your letter with letters (Lithos?) enclosed rec'd (received) some days ago but (I) have been moving around a little, having made about 1600 miles of railroad since I left Ogden (?), and have never been sure just where I may be headed for, have waited till now.
Glad to find you are all O.K. as for the work you take that work stuff too seriously.
Since I left California, last May I've worked for a Master (?) 13 days, the rest of the time have been working for myself and my fellow slaves, and have managed to live. Work isn't the object of life- "Consider ye the lillies, they sow not nor gather into barns etc."
Think more of living and less of working old Sis.
Am not exactly settled in my address yet so am writing only to let you know that I got your letters. Say - I plumb forgot to send you the picture of Brigham Young Statue, didn't I?
It wasn't oranges they used, it was two pigs bladders distended. (??) Get me?
I stayed in the Salt Lake City a week since I wrote you last. Am going to try my hand as Editor of our paper soon and if I make good will send you a copy weekly.
Will write again giving you my address as soon as I get one but if I'm too slow about it you can write to one given above. Will answer Letty's (Leticia R Darnley - daughter of William Stretton Darnley and Maria Rosina Pulley ( 'Rose' of this letter)) epistle separately , young ladies don't like their parent's to get their mail first. Kick Bill (presumably his brother William Stretton Darnley) in the slats for me. Pull the kids ears.
Yours as ever,
Samuel R Darnley"
Transcription: Amanda Punnett.
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Box 1893
Seattle Washington
January 7th (19) 22
"My Dear Rose,
Your letter with letters (Lithos?) enclosed rec'd (received) some days ago but (I) have been moving around a little, having made about 1600 miles of railroad since I left Ogden (?), and have never been sure just where I may be headed for, have waited till now.
Glad to find you are all O.K. as for the work you take that work stuff too seriously.
Since I left California, last May I've worked for a Master (?) 13 days, the rest of the time have been working for myself and my fellow slaves, and have managed to live. Work isn't the object of life- "Consider ye the lillies, they sow not nor gather into barns etc."
Think more of living and less of working old Sis.
Am not exactly settled in my address yet so am writing only to let you know that I got your letters. Say - I plumb forgot to send you the picture of Brigham Young Statue, didn't I?
It wasn't oranges they used, it was two pigs bladders distended. (??) Get me?
I stayed in the Salt Lake City a week since I wrote you last. Am going to try my hand as Editor of our paper soon and if I make good will send you a copy weekly.
Will write again giving you my address as soon as I get one but if I'm too slow about it you can write to one given above. Will answer Letty's (Leticia R Darnley - daughter of William Stretton Darnley and Maria Rosina Pulley ( 'Rose' of this letter)) epistle separately , young ladies don't like their parent's to get their mail first. Kick Bill (presumably his brother William Stretton Darnley) in the slats for me. Pull the kids ears.
Yours as ever,
Samuel R Darnley"
Transcription: Amanda Punnett.
Death:
Samuel Richard Darnley died on 7 July 1940 at Shasta, Shasta county, California, USA, at age 63 years and 29 days
Shasta - 218 miles north of San Francisco and 50 miles south of the Oregon border.