Yes, Pete, he is documented! In Roxton, there is a John DARRINGTON listed on the National Defence Muster list in 1803 as an unmarried thatcher [age not given] in Roxton. Cornelius DARRINGTON as a 36 year old married labourer with 3 children under 10 [it says he was 'infirm']. Also, John DARRINGTON, Senior [your man, I think?] is listed as a 51 year old thatcher in Roxton with 2 children under 10. So I think this was, at least, his second marriage? My source is the Muster lists published by BHRS. I think there may be Wills for this family but the archivist will let you know if you e mail her, one way or the other. If John left a Wil,l that might be useful to pin-point his various children? cathy