STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1904, page 1, column 5

CHARLES L. DARRAH, 1845 - 04 May 1904

   Charles L. Darrah was born in Angola, Indiana, in 1845, his 
parents being pioneer residents of the town and once kept the old 
Eagle Hotel.  Charles grew to manhood and followed the trade of 
paper hanger and painter.
   On Dec. 16th, 1863, he enlisted in Co. C. 12th Ind. Cavalry and 
was honorably discharged Nov. 10, 1865.  Mustered in to G. A. R. 
Post No. 150, March 27, 1864, and was a member thereof for many 
years, withdrawing on his removal to Bronson, Mich., to make his 
home with his only sister, Mrs. George Robinson, where he died May 
4th, 1904, aged 59 years.
   His many acquaintances remember his generous and open hearted 
deeds and gentlemanly ways when in upright manhood, though often 
brought low by ill advised friends, yet the faults were not of 
heart and should pass.  We are thankful that for years he did 
resist temptations and for years was a respected citizen among us.  
This it is a pleasure to remember.  On notification that his body 
would be brought to Angola for interment by the side of his parents 
a number of Army Comrades assembled at the grave with his Company 
Commander, Lieut. Lorenzo Taylor, who in a brief way gave testimony 
to his good character as a soldier.  Rev. Wooten concluded the 
brief funeral service.  The only living relatives present were Mrs. 
Robinson and her husband of Bronson, the other members of the 
family having all passed away.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

He was the son of Henry B. Darrah, 1813 - 20 Oct 1853, and 
Charlotte (______) Darrah, 30 Jan 1820 - 28 Dec 1888.  They are all 
buried at Old Angola Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.

Steuben Republican, 21 Aug 1889, "Old Settlers", (Charlotte)
Steuben Republican, 24 Aug 1904, "The Pioneers", (Charles)
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree Seibel 
Lewis, Vol. 1, page 463.
Submitted by:  Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net