In the 1861 census Her Majesties Convict Prison Pentonville, Islington, Middlesex. Head of family David Darling, age 38, warder model prison, born Woolwich, Kent. Wife Louisa Darling, age 37, born London, Middlesex. Son David Duncan Darling, age 13, scholar, born Islington, Middlesex. Son Richard Stuart Darling, age 11, scholar. born Islington. Daughter Louisa Darling, age 10, scholar, born Islington. Son Edward Darling, age 8, scholar, born Islington. Daughter Sarah Ann Darling, age 6, scholar, born Islington. Daughter Harriett Darling, age 4, scholar, born Islington. Daughter Emma Darling, age 1, born Islington.

In the 1871 census 60 Auckland Road, Berthnal Green London. Head David Darling, age 48, superannuated prison warden, born Woowich. Wife Louisa Darling, age 47, born London. Son Edward Darling, unmarried, age 18, commercial clerk, born Islington. Daughter Grace Darling, age 8, scholar, born Islington. Daughter Rose A. Darling, age 7, scholar, born Islington. Daughter Maria L. Darling, age 3, scholar, born Islington.