Biographical Sketch of Rev. S. Finis King, Johnson County, Missouri,
Post Oak Township

>From "History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

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REV. S. FINIS KING.
The history of the King family may be commenced by making a brief mention
of Rev. Samuel King, who was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on
April 19, 1775. In 1791, he moved to Cumberland county, Tennessee. In 1795
he was married to Miss Anna Dixon of Wilson County. In 1824 or 1825 he
came to Missouri, and made his home in Clay County; and in 1833, came to
Johnson County. In 1801 he was licensed a minister of the Presbyterian
denomination, and in 1804 assisted in organizing the Cumberland
Presbytery. During most of his life, Mr. King was identified with the
spreading of the gospel in newly settled countries, and had seen an
active, toilsome life. He died in 1842. He was the paternal grandfather of
our subject, Rev. S. Finis King, who is a son of Rev.  Richard M. King,
who was the fourth son of Rev. Samuel King. Rev. Richard M. was killed by
guerrillas, May 22, 1864. Rev. S. Finis was born Sept. 29, 1848, and when
about 20 years of age, began preparing for the ministry, and has since
been actively in ministerial labors, in the C. P. Church. He was married
in 1867, to Miss Mary A. Buxton, a native of North Carolina. Three
children have been born unto them, Lizzie A., Robert M., and Mary A. Mr.
King is a gentleman, highly respected and esteemed by the people for his
many genial qualities and sterling Christian virtues.

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