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Joseph Wesley King 1885–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 July 1885

Birth Location: Clay Co, Indiana

Death Date: 20 Aug 1958

Death Location: Oaktown, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John King

Mother: Elizabeth Cooprider

Spouse(s): Mariel King, Marie King, Mariel Ruiz, Hazel Sims, Mariel Parker

Children(s): Reba King, Wendell King, Billy King, Helen King, Joseph King, Wendell King, Joseph Jr, Wendell King, Laurence King, Joseph Jr, Thelma Fulford, Thelma King, Reba King, Helen King

Joseph Wesley King was born in 1885 in Clay Co, Indiana, the child of John Fredrick King And Elizabeth Cooprider. Joseph Wesley King married Hazel Ethel Sims, Hazel King, Marie King, Mariel C Ruiz, Mariel King, Mariel Parker, Marrel King, and had children including Billy Eugene King, Helen Bernice King, Helen King, Joseph King Jr, Joseph L King, Joseph L King Jr, Laurence Laverne King, Reba King, Reba Lucille King, Thelma King, Thelma L Fulford, Wendell King, Wendell Wayne King. Joseph Wesley King passed away in 1958 in Oaktown, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Joseph Wesley King was born in 1885 in Clay Co, Indiana, the child of John Fredrick King And Elizabeth Cooprider.
  • Joseph Wesley King married Hazel Ethel Sims, Hazel King, Marie King, Mariel C Ruiz, Mariel King, Mariel Parker, Marrel King, and had children including Billy Eugene King, Helen Bernice King, Helen King, Joseph King Jr, Joseph L King, Joseph L King Jr, Laurence Laverne King, Reba King, Reba Lucille King, Thelma King, Thelma L Fulford, Wendell King, Wendell Wayne King.
  • Joseph Wesley King passed away in 1958 in Oaktown, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John King
1855–1899
Birth Location: Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Elizabeth Cooprider
1859–1892
Birth Location: Clay County, Indiana, United States of America
EC

Spouses(s)

Mariel King
1890–1951
Birth Location: Oaktown, Knox, Indiana, USA
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Marie King
1904–1976
Birth Location: Indiana
MK
Mariel Ruiz
1904–1976
Birth Location: Oaktown
MR
Hazel Sims
1890–
Birth Location: Indiana
HS
Mariel Parker
1904–1976
Birth Location: Oaktown
MP

Children(s)

Reba King
1915–1969
Birth Location: Indiana
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Wendell King
1927–1998
Birth Location: Bruceville, Knox, Indiana, USA
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Billy King
1930–1930
Birth Location: Bruceville, Knox, Indiana, USA
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Helen King
1918–1986
Birth Location: Indiana
HK
Joseph King
1924–2020
Birth Location: Vincennes
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Wendell King
1927–1998
Birth Location: Bruceville, Knox
WK
Joseph Jr
1925–
Birth Location: –
JJ
Wendell King
1927–1998
Birth Location: Bruceville, Knox, Indiana, USA
WK
Laurence King
1912–1915
Birth Location: Hymera, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
LK
Joseph Jr
1925–
Birth Location: Indiana
JJ
Thelma Fulford
1911–2000
Birth Location: Hymera
TF
Thelma King
1912–
Birth Location: Indiana
TK
Reba King
1916–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Helen King
1918–
Birth Location: Indiana
HK

Joseph King's Ancestors

Self
Joseph King
1885–1958
Birth Place: Clay Co, Indiana
Parents
John Fredrick King
1855–1899
Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth Cooprider
1859–1892
Clay County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Ibzan King
1832–1899
Estill County, Kentucky, USA
Amand Fritz
1832–1922
Estel Co. Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William King
1802–
Lucy King
1814–
Jacob Fritz
1804–
Jane Lorany
1814–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Valentine Fritz
1780–1844
Catherine Honer
–1839

Joseph King's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Wesley) King (2 July 1885–20 Aug 1958) m. Mariel King (3 Aug 1890–3 Dec 1951) m. Marie King (9 February 1904–1 Oct 1976) m. Mariel (C) Ruiz (9 Feb 1904–6 October 1976) m. Hazel (Ethel) Sims (3 Aug 1890–) m. Mariel Parker (9 Feb 1904–Abt 1976)
  1. 1. Reba (Lucille) King 1915–1969 m. Charles (F) Holland 1911–1984
    1. 1. Richard Holland 1945–2012 m. Linda (L) Marlow 1904–1978
    2. 2. Robert (J) Holland 1934–2009
    3. 3. Wilma (Francis) Holland 1936–2020
    4. 4. Charles (Edward) Holland 1941–2015
  2. 2. Wendell (Wayne) King 1927–1998 m. Lois Simmson 1925–2001 m. Suzanne King 1921–
  3. 3. Billy (Eugene) King 1930–1930
  4. 4. Helen (Bernice) King 1918–1986 m. Charles (E) Miller 1912–1975
    1. 1. J. (Oscar Billings) Jr. 1920–
    2. 2. William Enners 1919–1936
    3. 3. Charles (Lee Miller) Jr 1936–2005
      1. 1. Charles (Damon) Miller 1922–
      2. 2. Virginia (Mae) Miller 1918–
  5. 5. Joseph (L.) King 1924–2020 m. Helen King 1931–2008
  6. 6. Wendell (Wayne) King 1927–1998 m. Lolis (E.) King 1925–2001 m. Suzanne King 1921–
  7. 7. Joseph (King) Jr 1925–
  8. 8. Wendell (Wayne) King 1927–1998
  9. 9. Laurence (Laverne) King 1912–1915
  10. 10. Joseph (L King) Jr 1925–
  11. 11. Thelma (L.) Fulford 1911–2000
  12. 12. Thelma King 1912–
  13. 13. Reba King 1916–
  14. 14. Helen King 1918–

Joseph King's Timeline

18 Records

1884
02 Jul 1884
Birth of Joseph Wesley King in Clay City Clay County ,IN
Clay City Clay County ,IN
1885
2 July 1885
Birth of Joseph Wesley King in Clay City Clay County ,IN
Clay City Clay County ,IN
1885
2 July 1885
Birth of Joseph Wesley King in Clay Co, Indiana
Clay Co, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 15
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Pleasant, Allen, Indiana, USA
Pleasant, Allen, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Pleasant, Allen, Indiana, USA
Pleasant, Allen, Indiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Knox County, Indiana, USA
Knox County, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Evansville Ward 2, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville Ward 2, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Oaktown, Knox, Indiana
Oaktown, Knox, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 55
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Knox, Indiana, USA
Knox, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 66
Joseph Wesley King resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1958
20 August 1958
Age 73
Death of Joseph Wesley King in Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America
Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America
1958
20 Aug 1958
Age 73
Death of Joseph Wesley King in Bicknell, Knox, Indiana, USA
Bicknell, Knox, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 July 1885
    Event Place: Clay City Clay County ,IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 128
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Knox; Roll: 1613150
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: T624_381; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374394
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Clay City Clay County ,IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 128
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Knox; Roll: 1613150
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: T624_381; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374394
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 July 1885
    Event Place: Clay Co, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 128
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: T624_381; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374394
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [14] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pleasant, Allen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: T624_381; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374394
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: T624_381; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374394

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant, Allen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Sullivan, Indiana; Roll: T624_381; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374394
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Knox County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Knox; Roll: 1613150
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Evansville Ward 2, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oaktown, Knox, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Knox; Roll: 1613150

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oaktown, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 August 1958
    Event Place: Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Death Records
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1958
    Event Place: Bicknell, Knox, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oaktown, Knox County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999
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