Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....King, James F.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bristol Township


JAMES F. KING farmer, P.O. Bristol, was born in Bristol 
township February 20, 1853, and is a son of James C. and 
Elizabeth (Headley) King of English origin.  His maternal 
ancestors were among the early settlers of Bucks county.  
James C. King came from England when a boy. Our subject's 
great-grandfather, Joshua Wright, was taken prisoner in 
Bristol by the British during the revolutionary war.  The 
family have usually been tillers of the soil.  James C. 
King, father of James F., was a school-teacher in early 
life, but later on followed farming.  His family consisted 
of nine children, seven of whom are now living.  James F. is 
the youngest and was reared on a farm in Bristol township, 
where he also attended school.  He wisely chose the 
occupation of farming, being also engaged in the milk 
business, to which he has devoted considerable time. He is 
now the owner of a well-improved farm, where he resides.  He 
was united in marriage in 1878 to Sarah Woodman, daughter of 
Benjamin and Ellen (Ewer) Woodman, natives of this county.  
Her parents were of English and Welsh origin.  This union 
has been blessed with three children:  Florence, Frank, and 
Mary.  In politics Mr. King is a republican.