SULLIVAN BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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SULLIVAN, Darius - b: 1831 Dutchess Co, NY
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 806
residence: Deer Creek Twp

Captain Darius Sullivan, section 7, a native of Dutchess County, New York, was 
born January 13, 1831. John Sullivan, his father, and also his mother, whose 
maiden name was Mary Washburn, were born in the same state. Darius passed his 
youthful days on a farm and in attending the common schools, where he received 
his primary education, supplemented with two years attendance at the Rochester 
High School. Removing from New York to Pennsylvania the family located in Erie 
County, and afterward in Kendall County, Illinois. In the fall of 1861, Mr. S. 
enlisted as a private in Company K, Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and served till 
October, 1864. He was promoted to second lieutenant January 3, 1862, and in 
July, 1863, was promoted to captain, serving in that capacity until his final 
discharge. He participated in the fights of Williamsburg and Gettysburg, and 
fought over the same ground at Brandy Station seven times. Immediately after 
the battle of Gettysburg he received a gunshot wound in the head which fractured 
his skull. After recovering, however, he participated in a number of other 
engagements. After his discharge he was appointed horse inspector for the 
government at Syracuse, New York, and served in, that capacity until the close of 
the war. In the winter of 1865, Mr. Sullivan came to Clinton, Henry County, 
Missouri. and was appointed deputy sheriff, serving as such one year. He then 
embarked in the hardware business, which he continued for about three years. He 
was appointed postmaster at Clinton May 23, 1873, and made an efficient officer 
for about five years. After retiring from this office Mr. Sullivan spent one 
summer traveling with his family in Colorado, and since his return has been 
engaged in farming and stock raising. His farm includes 240 acres, with good 
improvements. He is giving his attention to the breeding and raising of 
thoroughbred short horn cattle, and has a herd of eleven, with the Eighth Duke of 
Walnut Hill, at the head and Lady Eleanor second; his stock is all recorded: Mr. 
Sullivan was married in Will County, Illinois, December 12, 1867, to Miss Hannah 
J. Corbin, a daughter of Elihu Corbin, one of the prominent men of that county. 
Mrs. S. is a native of Ohio, but was reared and educated in Will County. They have 
three children: Arthur C., Alice B. and Emma H., Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. 
Church.

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