Biographical Sketch of W. H. King, Walnut Grove Township, Greene County, Missouri

>From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western
Historical Company, 1883.

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Mr. King is the son of Jonas L. and Mary King, and was born in Polk
County, Missouri, January 8, 1837.  His father was a native of Tenn.,
born in 1807, and died in Polk County, Mo., November 30, 1880.  His
mother was also a Tennesseeean, born in 1808, and is still living upon
the old homestead in Polk County.  W. H. King was educated in the 
common schools of the country, and when he was twenty years old, in 
1857, he took the "gold fever," and went to California, where he re-
mained for two years, having good success in mining.  He returned to
Polk County, Missouri, in 1859, and followed farming until 1880, when
he removed to Greene County and engaged in the mercantile business at
Walnut Grove, and is one of the most substantial business men of the
place.  He enlisted in the 6th Missouri U. S. Cavalry in 1862, and was
with that regiment until discharged in February, 1863.  He was married
March 7, 1865 to Miss Mary, daughter of Jonathan Rice, a prominent
citizen of Polk County.  Mr. King is a member of the A. F. & A. M. in
good standing.  He does a large business in Walnut Grove and enjoys 
the respect of all.

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