BIOGRAPHY

FRANCIS DARBEE - OF BETHANY, NY

Darbee, Francis, was born in Bethany, N.Y., August 21, 1841, a son of Lafayette and Mary (Colby) Darbee, and was educated in the common schools. He has always been a farmer and held the office of trustee of schools for two years. He has been married twice; first to Sarah Moore, and after her death to Louise Schwab, and they had three children: Fannie V. and Mabel (both deceased) and Floyd B. Mr. Darbee is a well known and respected citizen of Stafford. His integrity is unquestioned and his interest in public affairs has been active and beneficial to the town.

Source: Our County and its people, A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890