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- James H. Darrow - 1819 - December 10, 1887. Husband of Edith Lavina Reynolds Darrow. [Note: His tombstone has his date of death as “November 28, 1887, age 68 years, 8 months”, but, he did not go missing until December 10, 1887.] [Note: For more information on Edith Darrow, please find her in this cemetery listed as “Edith Lavina Reynolds Darrow Simpkins”.]
Newspaper Article - Thursday, December 22, 1887 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Molino - There is considerable excitement over this sudden disappearance of James Darrow, who left home on the 10th inst. and was last seen on the evening of that day, about one-half a mile this side of Sand Bank, under the influence of whiskey. His hat and mittens have been found. The adjoining country and river have been searched, but nothing farther has been brought to light. There is some suspicion of foul play.
Newspaper Article - Thursday, May 3, 1888 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Sand Bank - Discovery of James Darrow's Body - The remains of James Darrow, were found last Saturday, about one o'clock by Henry Bishop, a young lad, while fishing at the mouth of a small stream in Salmon River, just west of the E. Acker place in our village. Coroner Nelson, of Orwell, was notified and he summoned the following jurors to attend the inquest: T. M. Costello, J. J. Tillapaugh, J. P. Thomas, J. W. Stout, R. H. Walker, Isaac Bennett, Charles E. Hiliker [sic] and Noble Hazzard. A number of witnesses were sworn and the inquest is yet in the hands of the coroner and the jury. Dr. J. M. Brown, assisted by Dr. F. R. Coe, was designated to make the postmortem examination. They were assisted by J. J. Tillapaugh an experienced student who stood the test like an old surgeon, much to his credit.
Newspaper Article - Thursday, May 10, 1888 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Sand Bank - There has been considerable excitement during the last week in regard to the death of James Darrow, an old man found in the river and who was last seen in company with Edward Bishop on the evening of December 10, 1887. The verdict returned by the coroner’s jury said that suspicion pointed to Ed Bishop and the coroner issued a warrant and Bishop was arrested and brought before Justice Walker. Friday evening of last week an examination was held; the District Attorney Stowell appearing for the people and N. B. Smith and J. M. Brown for the defendant. The case was adjourned until today (Wednesday) at ten o'clock when Assistant District Attorney Clark appeared for the people, John J. Lamoree for Bishop. Mr. Clark moved to have Bishop discharged as the case belonged to and should be heard before the coroner. Motion was granted and Bishop was re-arrested and arraigned before Coroner Nelson. After consuming the day in arguments Bishop was admitted to bail and the case adjourned to May 17 at ten o'clock in the morning when a final hearing will be had.
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1819 - 1887 (68 years)