Newton Co., IN Biography WILLIAM DARROCH was born in Parke County, Indiana, December 31, 1848, and is one of six children of John and Caroline (Puett) Darroch, both of whom were of Scottish descent. William, after receiving his early education in the common schools of his county, entered Asbury University at Greencastle, Indiana, and graduated from that institution in 1874. While in college he also studied law with William A. Brown. After leaving college, he taught several months, still pursuing his legal studies. In 1875, he opened a law office at Morocco, Indiana and still continues the practice of his profession, principally in the courts of Newton County. June 23, 1878, he was married to Emma V. Sammons, a native of Wellandport, Canada. They have one child--Ethel, born July 21, 1879. Mr. Darroch was Trustee of Beaver Township for four years; is a prominent attorney of the country, and a Democrat. Beaver Township, Newton County, From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper and Newton Counties 1883. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com