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Elisha S. King 1837–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1837

Birth Location: Whitley County, Kentucky

Death Date: 27 Apr 1892

Death Location: Strunk, McCreary County, Kentucky

Father: Thomas King

Mother: Mary Cox

Spouse(s): Rosannah Duncan

Children(s): Matthew King, David King, Mary King, Joshua King, Elizabeth King, Rose King, Rachel King

In 1837, Elisha S. King entered the world in Whitley County, Kentucky, born to Thomas Murray King And Mary Rebecca Polly Cox. In 1850, Elisha S. King resided in District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Elisha S. King resided in Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. Elisha S. King married Rosannah Rosie Duncan, and had children including David King, Elizabeth King, Joshua King, Mary King, Matthew King, Rachel King, Rose King. Elisha S. King passed away in 1892 in Strunk, McCreary County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Elisha S. King entered the world in Whitley County, Kentucky, born to Thomas Murray King And Mary Rebecca Polly Cox.
  • In 1850, Elisha S. King resided in District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Elisha S. King resided in Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elisha S. King married Rosannah Rosie Duncan, and had children including David King, Elizabeth King, Joshua King, Mary King, Matthew King, Rachel King, Rose King.
  • Elisha S. King passed away in 1892 in Strunk, McCreary County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas King
1790–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee
TK
Mary Cox
1800–1881
Birth Location: Whitley, North Carolina, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Rosannah Duncan
1842–1936
Birth Location: Scott, Campbell County, Tennessee
RD

Children(s)

Matthew King
1878–1926
Birth Location: Marsh Creek, Kentucky
MK
David King
1867–1941
Birth Location: Whitley, Kentucky
DK
Mary King
1875–
Birth Location: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
MK
Joshua King
1861–1948
Birth Location: Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
JK
Elizabeth King
1864–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EK
Rose King
1870–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RK
Rachel King
1872–1963
Birth Location: Whitley County, Kentucky
RK

Elisha King's Ancestors

Self
Elisha King
1837–1892
Birth Place: Whitley County, Kentucky
Parents
Thomas Murray King
1790–1880
Tennessee
Mary (Rebecca "Polly") Cox
1800–1881
Whitley, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Kirby) King
1752–1795
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Ureth Murray
1753–1802
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1722–1805
Henrietta Jones
1728–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Morgan Murray
1684–1741
Sarah Hawkins
1698–1748
Philip Jr.
1701–1761
Ann Rattenburg
1706–1762

Elisha King's Descendants

1.
EK
Elisha (S.) King (15 Feb 1837–27 Apr 1892) m. Rosannah ("Rosie") Duncan (1842–10 Mar 1936)
  1. 1. Matthew King 1878–1926 m. Mary (Martha) Uzzle 1883–1959
    1. 1. Virginia (L) King 1923–1970 m. James (Frederick) Zimmerman 1923–1998
    2. 2. Martie (Lou Stella) King 1910–1993 m. William (Neal) Spicer 1908–1964
      1. 1. Georgia (Alice) Spicer 1929–1994
        1. 1. Barry (S) Thomas 1951–1961
      2. 2. Leo (V) Spicer 1934–1937
      3. 3. Patricia (F) Spicer 1939–2008
    3. 3. Magnolia King 1902–1906
    4. 4. Mildred (Louise "Millie") King 1905–1968
    5. 5. Martha (Ellen) King 1907–1907
    6. 6. Maude (Ella) King 1907–1907
    7. 7. Mamie (Lillian) King 1908–2001
    8. 8. Montgomery (Eradus "Gummy") King 1913–1990
    9. 9. Mevelo (Vernon) King 1914–1984 m. Ruth (E) Reichwald 1921–1997
      1. 1. Michael (Glenn) King 1946–2018
    10. 10. Janie (Louise) King 1919–1984
    11. 11. Mathew (Curtis) King 1924–2001 m. Mary (Luberta) Baker 1927–2006
  2. 2. David King 1867–1941
  3. 3. Mary King 1875–
  4. 4. Joshua King 1861–1948 m. Rachel (Jane) West 1866–1956
    1. 1. Elsie (Thelma) King 1905–1953
    2. 2. Morris (Cullen) King 1909–1965
    3. 3. Florence (Belle) King 1895–1974 m. Iva (William "Guy") Gentry 1894–1973
      1. 1. Janie (M) Gentry 1916–
      2. 2. Geraldine (Iva) Gentry 1920–1998 m. Duwain (David) Miles 1912–1988
      3. 3. Maud (F Wanda) Gentry 1925–
    4. 4. Ethel (Vera) King 1897–1953
    5. 5. Frederick (John) King 1899–1925
    6. 6. Willie King 1905–1972
    7. 7. Rosa (Jane "Rosie") King 1883–1970 m. Earl Downing 1900–1974 m. Oscar Hilliard 1875–1953 m. Coke (Cain) Gentry 1892–1973
      1. 1. Jewel (Beatrice) Hilliard 1903–1998 m. Dewey (Otho) Fanning 1898–1950
        1. 1. Raymond (Wayne) Fanning 1924–1981
        2. 2. Harroll (Wharton) Fanning 1922–1974 m. Mildred (Ruth) Shelton 1924–
        3. 3. Betty (Marie) Fanning 1928–1976 m. James (Archie) Cooksey 1911–
      2. 2. James (Weldon) Hilliard 1911–1983 m. Ruey Grissom 1914–2000
        1. 1. James (Ernest) Hilliard 1930–2001
        2. 2. Wanda (La Jean) Hilliard 1940–1996
      3. 3. Ellis (M.) Hilliard 1913–1967 m. Ima (V) Chambers 1910–1962
        1. 1. Ellis (Eugene) Hilliard 1937–2000 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Kidwell 1945–2011
        2. 2. Kenneth (Dale) Hilliard 1935–1952
    8. 8. Minnie (Lou) King 1884–1979 m. Dryden (Xevxese) Martin 1881–1962
      1. 1. Ila (Louise) Martin 1914–2000
      2. 2. Lois (Pauline) Martin 1919–2017 m. Raymond Folkner 1911–2000
      3. 3. Ethel Martin 1916–2017 m. Renae Page –1964 m. Ray Mullins –1979
      4. 4. Lavoy (Wayne) Martin 1923–2004
      5. 5. Goldie (Mattie) Martin 1904–1999 m. Billie (Norman) Chaffin 1900–1980
        1. 1. Billie (Louise) Chaffin 1924–
        2. 2. Edsil (Lagree) Chaffin 1926–1991 m. Verla (Mae) Lewis 1927–2011
      6. 6. Raymond (Robert "Buck") Martin 1905–1941 m. Audrey Chaffin 1908–
        1. 1. Loran (Legrea) Martin 1933–2005
        2. 2. Horace (Raymond) Martin 1930–1999
      7. 7. Thelma Martin 1908–
      8. 8. T (C) Martin 1912–
      9. 9. Eugene (Harold) Martin 1921–2006
    9. 9. Everett (W) King 1888–1977
    10. 10. Walter King 1893–1971
  5. 5. Elizabeth King 1864–
  6. 6. Rose King 1870–
  7. 7. Rachel King 1872–1963 m. Daniel (Columbus) West 1868–1942
    1. 1. Columbus (M.) West 1900–1964
    2. 2. Nola West 1897–1985
    3. 3. Selena West 1893–1927
    4. 4. Minnie West 1895–
    5. 5. Maude West 1895–1971 m. Ben McPheron 1890– m. Lewis (H) Gehring 1876–
      1. 1. Clifford (Eugene) McPheron 1915–
      2. 2. Georgia (I) McPheron 1914–
      3. 3. Gladys (L) McPheron 1920–

Elisha King's Timeline

6 Records

1837
15 Feb 1837
Birth of Elisha S. King in Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 13
Elisha S. King resided here in District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Elisha S. King resided here in Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Elisha S. King resided here in Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Elisha S. King resided here in Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1892
27 Apr 1892
Age 55
Death of Elisha S. King in Marsh Creek, McCreary, Kentucky
Marsh Creek, McCreary, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1837
    Event Place: Whitley County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 186A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0364
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 386B; Image: 313199; Family History Library Film: 552003
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M653_400; Page: 737; Image: 111; Family History Library Film: 803400
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_222; Page: 340B; Image: 15
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M432_222; Page: 340B; Image: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M653_400; Page: 737; Image: 111; Family History Library Film: 803400

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 386B; Image: 313199; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 186A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0364

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1892
    Event Place: Marsh Creek, McCreary, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Strunk, McCreary County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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