Who was Charles King?

Charles King (1863–1936) was born in Indiana, United States and died in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Charles Richard King 1863–1936

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1863 · Indiana, United States

Died 27 Jul 1936 · Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA

Father Robert King

Mother Martha Jane Walkup

Siblings Belle Lee King, Eliza Jane King, James E King, King , Sarah Martha King

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Researchers connected through Charles King 1863–1936

and 1 more tree owner connected with Charles King 1863–1936

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert King

Martha Jane Walkup

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles Richard King began in 1863 in Indiana, United States. Charles Richard King passed away in 1936 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1863

Birth of Charles Richard King in Indiana, United States

Birth

1936

Death of Charles Richard King in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles King

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1830) to Indiana, United States (1863) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles King (1863–1936) was born in Indiana, United States and died in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.