John was the son of Andrew and Eliza (Teed) Darling and was born in Ulster Co. NY 3 May 1827. Andrew was born 20 Sept. 1803 in Ulster Co. His parents were James and Margaret (Misner) Darling. James born 23 July 1774 Prestonpans Scotland and Margaret was born 29 Feb. 1780 Canada. James's parents were William Thomas and Helen (Hadden) Darling. Both were born in Scotland and were enumerated at Navisink,Ulster Co. NY in 1800.