John King (1827 - 1908)

Born 16 Oct 1827 in Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Ann (Patterson) King — married 15 Mar 1853 in Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 20 Mar 1908 at age 80 in Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Pvt John King served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 28 Sep 1861
Mustered out: 22 Jul 1862
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company B 8th Iowa Infantry

John was born 16 Oct 1827. His parents were James King and Mary (Southers) King. ^[1]

He married Ann Patterson. In the Patterson Family Bible it is written "Ann Patterson was married to John King March the 15 in the year of our Lord 1853". ^[2]

In 1856 they were living in Iowa with their young son Alexander. ^[3]

In 1860 they were living in Iowa with two young children: Alex P and Josephine. ^[4]

He was a Civil War Vet. John enlisted on 28 Sep 1861 and discharged 22 Jul 1862. He was listed as Pvt and with Company B 8th Iowa Infantry. ^[5]

In 1870 John was living with his wife and five children (Alexander, Josephine, Mary, Amos and James) in Iowa. ^[6]

In 1880 John was 52 and Ann was 57. They were living in Iowa with two sons: Alexander and James. ^[7]

In 1885 they were living in Iowa with Alexander and Enos. ^[8]

John's wife Ann died in 1886.

Son James married in 1887. ^[9][10]

Son Alexander married in 1891. ^[11]

In 1900 John was 73 and living with his son Alexander and his family. ^[12]

In 1905 he was living in Iowa. ^[13]

He died in 20 Mar 1908 in Iowa. Daughter Mary Gelphart signed his death Certificate. ^[1] In the Patterson Family Bible it is written "John King died March 20th in the year of our Lord 1908 aged 80 years months and days". ^[14][15] Certificate of death - Birthplace - Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; Father - James King born in Pennsylvania; Mother - Mary Southers born in Pennsylvania. Died of Influenza.

Rememberence card from his services. ^[16]

Buried 22 Mar 1908 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa. ^[17]

Research Notes

• Downey-1809: I have a copy of his "Drop Order and Report" from Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. It states his death date of 20 Mar 1908 and orders his name to be removed from the roll.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Death Cert
2. ↑ Patterson Bible Marriages
3. ↑ 1856 census image
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M82Y-JKP : 13 December 2017), John King, 1860.
5. ↑ John King - Civil War
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDVY-1B3 : 11 June 2019), John King, 1870.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDL7-RY6 : 7 September 2017), John King, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 142, sheet 259B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0357; FHL microfilm 1,254,357.
8. ↑ 1885 census image
9. ↑ "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVSX-Z2J : 10 February 2018), John King in entry for James C. King and Effie Liddick, 06 Jan 1887; citing Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,481,679.
10. ↑ "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJVS-MQ9 : 18 October 2017), John King in entry for James C. King and Effie Liddick, 06 Jan 1887, Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, United States; citing reference cn A-2599, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,481,678.
11. ↑ "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFSY-N2N : 6 January 2020), John King in entry for Alexander P. King and Lizzie L. Brundidge, 29 Oct 1891; citing Marriage, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3SK-ZP2 : accessed 7 July 2018), John King in household of Alexander King, Connellsville Township (Precinct 1, excl. Conellsville borough), Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 11, sheet 8B, family 151, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,410.
13. ↑ 1905 Iowa Census showing King, Gephart and Johnson Families all living near each other
14. ↑ The Patterson Family Bible Deaths
15. ↑ "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV4N-R41 : 11 March 2018), John King, 20 Mar 1908; citing Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, reference p27 cn130; FHL microfilm 1,481,703.
16. ↑ John King Services
17. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 06 April 2021), memorial page for John King (1828–20 Mar 1908), Find A Grave: Memorial #150235839, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Marty & Harley (contributor 47240226) .

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: 9J48-2P4

Acknowledgements

• Mary Ann Downey worked for many years researching our family trees.