Who was William King?

William King (1864–1935) was born in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois, USA and died in Flora, Harter Twp, Clay County, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Henry King 1864–1935

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

Born 10 Mar 1864 · Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois, USA

Died 22 Jun 1935 · Flora, Harter Twp, Clay County, Illinois, USA

Father John Jacob King

Mother Susan L King

Siblings Lovinia King, Lydia J King, Maggie E King, Mary E King, Richard W King, Viola E King, William Orin King

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Researchers connected through William King 1864–1935

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jacob King

Susan L King

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1864, William Henry King entered the world in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois, USA, born to john jacob king and susan l king. William Henry King passed away in 1935 in Flora, Harter Twp, Clay County, Illinois, USA.

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1864

Birth of William Henry King in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois, USA

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1935

Death of William Henry King in Flora, Harter Twp, Clay County, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William King

This ancestor line traces from Shenandoah, Virginia, United States (1805) to Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois, USA (1864) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William King (1864–1935) was born in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois, USA and died in Flora, Harter Twp, Clay County, Illinois, 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 William 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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