Daniel King (1811–1873) was born in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA and died in Henderson, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Daniel King 1811–1873

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1811 · Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Died 04 May 1873 · Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Father Benjamin Sylvanus King

Mother Rebecca Shipman

Siblings Benjamin Franklin King, Christena King, Elijah King, Elizabeth Betsy King, John W King, Jonathan King, Joseph H King, Joseph King, Mary Ann King, Rebecca King, Samuel Morgan King

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Sylvanus King

Rebecca Shipman

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No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1811, Daniel King entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to benjamin sylvanus king and rebecca shipman. Daniel King passed away in 1873 in Henderson, North Carolina, USA.

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1811

Birth of Daniel King in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1873

Death of Daniel King in Henderson, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel King

This ancestor line traces from Skircoat Green, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Buncombe, North Carolina, USA (1811) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Daniel King (1811–1873) was born in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA and died in Henderson, North Carolina, 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 Daniel 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 6 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.
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