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.

In the 1881 census 27 Cardigan, Bow, Tower Hamlets, London. Road Lodger David Darling, age 58, superannuated warder, born Kent. Wife Louisa Darling, age 57, born London. Daughter Maria Darling, age 12, born London. They were lodging with Henry Williams and his wife.