John Daniel King (1876 - 1956)

Born 22 Mar 1876 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Rebecca (Arnold) King — married 8 May 1915 in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States

Descendants

Died 11 Jan 1956 at age 79 in Fresno County, California, United States

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Biography

John Daniel King was born on 22 March 1876 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, son of Joshua D. King (1845–1898) and Sarah Wild (1849–1884).^[1]

He enlisted with the US Army Coast Artillery Corps in 26 July 1899 and was discharged 25 July 1902. He was a Corporal in the 99th.^[2][3]

He had two sons.Fred King (1897-1965) and Raymond King (1902-1966), out-of-wedlock with a cousin, Sarah Elizabeth King (1862-aft.1910), while living in Kentucky.

By 1910 he was living in Baxter County, Arkansas.^[4]

He married May Arnold in 1915. Their children were J.D., Ruben, Grady, and Geraldine.^{[5] [6] [7]}

They owned and operated the post office and general store at Hopewell. Later, they had the King Store in Norfork.^[8]

He died in 1956 in California^[9] and is buried at Galatia Cemetery in Baxter County, Arkansas. ^[10]

Stories

I may have told you this one before on the Kings, but I'll tell it again in case you wish to get it in your history.

Aunt May King was visiting us after she had moved to California. Uncle Dan was diabetic and had lost one of his legs (he may have lost both before he died.) We had the Methodist preacher, Brother Owen Love, and the Baptist preacher, Brother George Roberts, for dinner that Sunday. We were gathered around the dining table, and Mother thought that she would try to include Aunt May in the conversation so she asked Aunt May just how Uncle Dan was doing. She answered that he was doing all right. Mom commented, "I never thought he'd live this long after he lost his leg." Aunt May's response was, "Oh, he's too mean to die!".

Us kids got tickled and both preachers were trying their best to keep a straight face. Mom was flabbergasted, I think, but she kinda frowned at us kids and we straightened up and the preachers managed to keep their faces to a grin.

I'm surprised that Brother Love didn't roll because he was so full of meanness himself.

Jaydine, [May's niece]

I heard another funny story on the family that I will pass on. Aunt Willie told that when Grandma's house burned, Aunt Willie was crying and Grandma said, "Oh, Willie, don't cry. This house burning didn't hurt me half as bad as May marrying Dan King!" Jaydine.

Original Message From: William Berry <williamberry@XXX>. To: Jaydine <cen58087@XXXX>. Date:Sunday, January 16, 2000 12:54 AM.

Subject: Re: Report.

Thanx for all the info on the King clan. You sure did know a lot more than I did.

I certainly didn't know that Raymond was buried at Galatia. Next time I go to the cemetery, I'll try to find his grave. Just curious about his age, date of birth and date of death, etc. I knew that Grandma wasn't too fond of Dan King but had never heard her mention that he had had children by a cousin or aunt. I just thought she didn't much cotton to his being such a slob and for the way he treated A May.

I remember when I used to visit A May at the Hopewell store and she would sneak me a few pieces of candy and then tell me not to let Dan see me eating it :).

I'll bet I've seen him spit on the store floor dozens of time. I think he spit whichever way his head happened to be turned. I thought he was the nastiest person I'd ever seen. Also, I always felt so sorry for poor old A May for being stuck with him. I really have my doubts about her loving him. I don't think Dan loved anyone; at least he never acted like he did.

I thought that was a cute statement that A Mertie made about now being the oldest member of our clan. She sure is!!! We will have to start calling her the matriarch now, since A Willie is gone.

I'd better knock it off and make my way to the sack. Love, H [Howard Berry].

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00069; Digital film/folder number: 005160713; FHL microfilm: 1254421; Image number: 107; Sheet number: 491; Sheet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: MCCY-XQS (accessed 16 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB3-9VQJ, Name John King, Census Date 1880, Census Place Magisterial District 4 Horse Lick, Jackson, Kentucky, United States, Birth Date 1876, Birth Place Kentucky, United States, Marital Status Single, Race White, Age 4 years, Relationship To Head Son, Mother Birth Place Kentucky, United States, Source Person Nbr 2, Father Birth Place Kentucky, United States, Record Nbr 50370069, Vis Status VISIBLE, System Of Record SLS.

   Sarah King F 31 Widowed Head Keeping House Kentucky

   Elizabeth King F 7 Single Daughter Kentucky

   John King M 4 Single Son Kentucky

   Feelon King M 1 Single Son Kentucky

2. ↑ "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJDR-8XCJ : 3 March 2021), John D King, 26 Jul 1899; citing p. 362, volume 098, Lexington, , Kentucky, United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 51; FHL microfilm 1,465,937.
3. ↑ "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPTV-ML4G : 17 October 2019), John D King, 25 Jul 1902; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKJH-RZV : Sun Mar 10 02:39:32 UTC 2024), Entry for John D King, 1910. Baxter, Ark.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDNM-PQJ : accessed 24 June 2019), Nois G King in household of John T King, North Fork, Baxter, Arkansas, United States; citing ED 8, sheet 9B, line 70, family 163, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 53; FHL microfilm 1,820,053.

   John T King Head Male 43 Kentucky

   Mary R King Wife Female 23 Arkansas

   Jd King Son Male 3 Arkansas

   Nois G King Son Male [called Grady-Louis Grady] 2 Arkansas

   Rheuben King Son Male 0 Arkansas

   Fred King Cousin [Dan's son] Male 23 Kentucky

6. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM28-BVP : accessed 24 June 2019), Grady King in household of John D King, Norfork, Baxter, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 4A, line 41, family 74, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 65; FHL microfilm 2,339,800.

   John D King Head Male 54 Kentucky

   May R King Wife Female 33 Arkansas

   J D King Jr. Son Male 13 Arkansas

   Grady King Son Male 12 Arkansas

   Ruben R King Son Male 10 Arkansas

   Geraldine King Daughter Female 3 Arkansas

7. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQVM-TQP : 6 March 2020), John D King, North Fork Township, Baxter, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 3-15, sheet 4A, line 32, family 62, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 118.

   John D King Head Male 64 Kentucky

   May King Wife Female 43 Arkansas

   Geraldine King Daughter Female 13 Arkansas

   Granville King Grandson Male 1 Arkansas

8. ↑ 1950 US Federal Census, Norfork (in town), ED 3-17, p. 3, lines 14-18. NARA. https://1950census.archives.gov/search/?county=Baxter&page=1&state=AR

   John D King Sr 74 Kentucky

   May R King 53 Arkansas

   Geraldine Hunt 23 Arkansas dau

   Brenda L Crotts 4 Arkansas g-dau

   Rc. Hamilton 18 Arkansas lodger

9. ↑ "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGR7-Q1C : 26 November 2014), John Daniel King, 11 Jan 1956; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
10. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #16659292