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John McCandish King II

Birth	:	17 Apr 1840 Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 1928 Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5292015, -98.9321976
Description	:	John M. King was born in Hampshire Conty, Massachusetts, April 17, 1840, a son of John and Lucy (Boyington) King, natives of England and Massachusetts, respectively. His father was born in Manchester, England, in 1802, and continued a resident of his native land until 1822, working in a woolen factory there. In 1846, he moved to Ogle County, Illinois, where he engaged in farming until his death in 1889. His mother died in 1852. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. John M. King was reared and educated in Ogle County,... Read More	John M. King was born in Hampshire Conty, Massachusetts, April 17, 1840, a son of John and Lucy (Boyington) King, natives of England and Massachusetts, respectively. His father was born in Manchester, England, in 1802, and continued a resident of his native land until 1822, working in a woolen factory there. In 1846, he moved to Ogle County, Illinois, where he engaged in farming until his death in 1889. His mother died in 1852. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. John M. King was reared and educated in Ogle County, and successfully engaged in reaching school there for some years. The Civil War broke out while he was yet in school, but in September of 1862, he enlisted in company B, Ninety-Second Illinois Mounted Infantry, with which he served for nearly three years, being discharged in June, 1865. He was one of the two survivors of the Nickojack Gap Massacre, in which engagement in Georgia, there were six men from his company. Mr. King returned to his home in Ogle County after the war and completed his education by attending a commercial college n Chicago for two terms. He then engaged in teaching school for some time, followed by farming to an extent, and edited and published the Rochelle Telephone, at Rochelle, Illinois, for two years. Coming to Hand County in 1881, he brought the plant here and disposed of it, and the name was later changed to the St. Lawrence Journal. The town of St. Lawrence was then known as siding No. 3. He took up the land adjoining the present townsite, laid out the place and largely platted it. Once there, he successfully engaged in farming and dealing in stock. Mr. King married Miss May Parks on December 28, 1882. She was a native of Ogle County, Illinois, and a daughter of George and Julia (Holister) Parks. To this union were born eight daughters: Nora B., Maude E., Mabel M., Bertha G., Alice L., Emma P., Etha P., and Frances W., and finally two sons, John Edward and Charles H. Mrs. King was a most estimable lady and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, Mr. King was a pronounced Populist, and took an active and prominent part in political affairs. In 1876, he was a delegate to the National Independent Greenback Convention, held in Indianapolis. He was also instrumental in organizing the Populist party in his county and state. Elected county commissioner, he served as chairman of the first board after the organization of the county, and at that time remained a member of the board for some years. Later during the reform movement, he was elected to the same body and assisted in restoring the credit of the county, which was badly impaired. Mr. King also was elected State Senator from Hand County in 1898 as well as being deeply interested in public affairs. "Bring on the Pioneers! History of Hand County" by Scott Heidepriem, @ 1978, pgs. 387-388, with permission given by Scott Heidepriem. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Carolyn Bingham Rosemore provided full date of birth, place of death and middle name. 1-2-2017

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Where is John McCandish King II's memorial?
John McCandish King II's memorial is located at: Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA.
When did John McCandish King II death?
John McCandish King II death on 4 Mar 1928 in Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John McCandish King II's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5292015
Longitude: -98.9321976

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

May Ella Parks King

(1854 - 1928)

Siblings

Children

Maude Edna King Abbott

(1885 - 1953)

Bertha Goodwin King Williams

(1886 - 1959)

Alice Laura King

(1888 - 1903)

Emma P. King Breese

(1891 - 1957)

Frances Willard King Salmon

(1894 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

2. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

3. G A R Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

4. Hillcrest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

5. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

6. Sunbeam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

7. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

8. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

9. Morningside Cemetery
Ree Heights, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

10. Alden Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

11. Burdette Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

12. McCord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

13. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

14. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

15. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

20. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

21. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

23. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

24. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024