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Below is a family biography included in Biographical Record of Oakland County, Michigan published by Biographical Publishing Company in 1903. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Fred King, a prominent farmer and dairyman located on his fine farm of 80 acres in section 15, Bloomfield township, Oakland county, Michigan, was born in 1846 in London, England. He is a son of Henry and Susannah (Smith) King.
Henry King was born in London, England, and died in Canada in 1891, aged 86 years. He was a mason by trade, but after settling in Canada engaged in farming. The mother of our subject was born in the West Indies and died in 1884, aged 82 years. Her father owned a large plantation in Jamaica, and at one time owned many slaves. The parents were worthy members of the Methodist Church. The 10 children born to them were the following: Emma, who is the widow of Isaac Thornton and resides in Canada; Henry, who died in 1902; George, who was killed at the age of 21 years; Susan, who married John Bickford and resides in Kingsville, Essex County, Ontario, Canada; Mary, who died in 1898; Eliza, who married George Pearce, a produce merchant of Detroit; Elizabeth, who married Samuel King, a resident of Canada; James, who died in 1903; Fred; and Ellen, deceased.
Fred King was but three years old when his parents settled in Canada. His education was obtained in the Dominion. He has been actively engaged in farming ever since locating on his present fine farm, and has devoted his whole attention to its operation. He has become one of the best known agriculturists and dairymen of his section. He has taken an active interest in public matters, and has served as a member of the School Board and as highway commissioner.
In 1868 Mr. King was married to Ellen Patchette, who was born in Bloomfield township, Oakland County, in 1848, and is a daughter of David and Elizabeth Patchette. Mr. and Mrs. King have five children, namely: Grace; Mary, wife of Thomas Gibson of Bloomfield township, Oakland County; Arthur; Mabel and Bertha. The family belong to the Methodist Church. Mr. King is fraternally connected with the Knights of the Maccabees and the Home Protection Insurance Society of Pert Huron. In politics he is a Republican.
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