BIOGRAPHIES
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1798
History of Geauga and Lake Counties, Ohio
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches
of its Pioneers and Most Prominent Men.
Publ. Philadelphia: Williams Brothers
1878.
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Mentor Twp. -
D. S. KERR
Source: 1798 - History of Geauga and
Lake Counties, Ohio - Publ. Philadelphia: Williams Brothers - 1878
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Painesville Twp. -
MRS. ANN KING. This lady was the
daughter of James Wallace, and was born in Acworth, New
Hampshire, in the year 1784. She was united in marriage, July
4, 1806, to Hezekiah King, who was born in Toland,
Connecticut, Dec. 21, 1785.
In the winter of 1807, they, with their son George
W., emigrated to Ohio, the journey being performed with two span
of horses and a sled. From Buffalo they traveled across the
lake to Grand river, the ice being of an unusual thick ness.
Here they turned their direction southward, and proceeded until
reaching Middlefield, Geauga County, in the northwest corner of
which township they settled. They engaged in farming and
resided here for about four years, when they removed to Painesville,
where they rented a tavern, which then stood opposite the location
of the present residence of C. A. Avery. A year or two
subsequently they purchased the tavern, then located in the rear of
the present site of the “people's store” of L. L. Parmley.
They continued in the business a great many years, the burden of
which was borne almost entirely by Mrs. King, her
husband being engrossed in other affairs most of the time.
Never was there a more loyal wife, kind and judicious mother, and
helpful friend than she who heads this sketch. Of marked
individuality and force of character, she was also possessed of such
excellent qualities of heart as to endear her to all with whom she
became acquainted. She could never be deaf to the story of
want or distress, to relieve which she gave of her means often and
cheerfully. She will, especially, long be remembered for her
kindness and efficiency in sickness’, often rendering the visit of a
physician unnecessary by her timely arrival and assistance.
She was known throughout the community as “mother King,” a term
expressive of the affectionate regard with which she was held by all
who came to know her.
Mrs. King united with the Congregational
church of Painesville in about the year 1844, during the pastorship
of Rev. James M. Gillett. Her death occurred Dec. 23,
1852, and that of her husband May 17, 1863. Mr. King
was a brigadier-general of State militia, and on hearing of
Hull's surrender joined in the bloodless defense of Cleveland.
He was elected sheriff of Geauga County in 1821.
Mrs. King was the mother of the
following-named children: George W., Samuel,
Harriet Ann, Edward W., Adeline, and
James W.
George W. was born in Acworth, New Hampshire,
Apr. 1, 1806; Samuel in Middlefield, Geauga County, Apr. 7,
1808, and died Aug. 18, 1847; Harriet Ann in Middlefield,
Apr. 17, 1810, married William Adams and resides in
Chicago; Edward W., born in Painesville, Apr. 26, 1813, died
Mar. 2, 1862; Adaline in Painesville, Sept. 13, 1815, became
the wife of Frederick A. Palmer, and died June 1, 1836, about
a year subsequent to her marriage; James W., born in
Painesville, Dec. 12, 1817, died Apr. 2, 1865.
George W. King, married Sarah Adams,
May 13, 1832, and resides about two miles southeast of Painesville.
Following are the names of their children with the dates of their
birth, etc.
Harriet Ann, born Mar. 20, 1833, died Feb. 5,
1837; Charles H., born July 5, 1836, married Esther
Orendorff, Dec. 1, 1868, and resides in this township;
Benjamin H., born Mar. 26, 1840, married Mary Beattie,
Jan. 12, 1871, and at present resides in Illinois; Libbie A.,
born Jan. 25, 1843, died Apr. 22, 1864.
Source: 1798 - History of Geauga and Lake
Counties, Ohio - Publ. Philadelphia: Williams Brothers - 1878 -
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