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Haviland, George E., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, Warren county, in 1825. Is an extensive farmer and dairyman ; was married in 1847 to Laura Jane Barker, of Middletown, Vt. They have four children : Ellen, Ida, Edson and Jay. Ellen is now Mrs. Byron Jacoba, and Ida is Mrs. Chas. Ford. Mr. Haviland is a son of David and An- na (Hoag) Haviland. Four of their children are now living: George E., Lavina, Charlotte and Sarah A.
Haviland, Harris G., of Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born February 12th, 1842. Is a graduate of the Fort Edward Institute and also of Union Springs. Is a general farmer and breeder of blooded cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. He has the Shropshire sheep, Jersey cattle, and bis swine are proving the most valuable in the known market. At present he is giving considerable attention to fruit-growing; was married in 1866 to Miss Adelia Winchip of Queensbury, and they have two children, Walter W., and Gertie K. Mr. Haviland's parents were Daniel and Margaret (Otis) Haviland.
Haviland, John G., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, son of John M. and Almira (Thomp- son), was born in Queensbury in 1843. Was formerly a farmer, but in 1881 he, with C. W. Haviland and F. W. Gilbert commenced the general mercantile trade dealing largely in dry goods, groceries, provisions and farmers' supplies, as well as a class of goods for the most ex- quisite taste of town or city. The firm is "Havilands & Gilbert" No. 100 Glen Street. Mr. Haviland still continues to superintend his stock and dairy farm ; was married in 1870 to Har- riet E. Haviland, who was a daughter of Roger and Harriet (Heigth). She died in May 27th, 1884, leaving two children, Bernice G., and Isabella D.
Haviland, Roger Augustus, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, War- ren county, October 14th, 1844. In early life he became a general market dealer ; was chief
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of police in 1876, and in 1882, he with Mr. Herbert H. Bush, purchased a general stock of dry goods, groceries and provisions, fancy goods, boots and shoes. Their location is No. 23 Glen street; in 1871 he was married to Miss Helen M. Madden of Glens Falls, and they have a family of three children : Bertha E., Helena Mand, and Anna Elma. Mr. Haviland's parents were Roger and Harriet (Haight) Haviland.
Haviland, Roger F., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, Dec. 19th, 1838. Is a descendant of Benjamin Haviland, who emigrated from England in 1647, and settled at Flushing, L. I. In early life Roger gave his attention to farming, which was the profession of his ances- tors; but in 1865, he embarked in a mercantile trade at Peekskill, N. Y. In 1857, he sold out his business and returned to Glens Falls, where he with Mr. G. M. Ferris purchased the drugs and general house of the old house of George Sisson under the firm name of Haviland & Ferris. They are among the leading drug houses of New York State, dealing in all classes of drugs, patent medicines, paints, oils, sash, doors and blinds. In 1882 they were induced to add another store in which they keep a full assortment of builders' hardware and carpenter tools, for which a wholesale as well as a retail department is found in their store; in 1860 Mr. Haviland mar- ried Mary Jane Lane of Westchester county, and they have two children, Foster L. and Flor- ence L. Mr. Haviland's parents were Solomon and Lydia (Otis) Haviland.
Hawley, A. Goodrich, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Moreau, Sarataga county, in 1833; was married in 1861 to Miss Harriet Taylor, daughter of Lansing G. Taylor ; they have two children, Harry Goodrich and Caroline Lizzie. Mr. Hawley's parents were George G. and Eliza (Goodrich) Hawley. They had three children, A. G., George K., Gertrude E. Gertude E. is now Mrs. James McDonald, George E. died March 2d, 1882, and Eliza (Goodrich) August 3d, 1885.
Hawley, Chas. E., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell, March 4th, 1837. Is a practical painter by trade, also a farmer and a member of the Lake George hand. Has held the office of justice of the peace, town clerk and other offices; was married in 1865 to Miss Sarah E. Fairman of West Troy, and they have three children, Fred F., Stuart H. and Bertha M. Mr. Hawley's parents were Hiram and Clara (Chapman) Hawley.
Hayes, Orlin S., p. o. Hague, was born July 14th, 1849, and is a native of the town of Horicon. Was married May 18th, 1879, to Stella, daughter of Samuel Ackerman, of Hague, and they have three children, Charles, Edith and Mildred. Mr. Hayes's parents were Samuel and Mahitabel (Howe) Hayes. The grandfather, Nathan, was from Rensselaer county and a soldier of the Revolution.
Hayes, Stephen, p. o. Horicon, is a native of Hayesburgh, Warren county, where he was born July 28th, 1831. Is a farmer and lumberman. Has a farm of 240 acres. Was married in August, 1853, to Delina, daughter of Seely Mallory, of Corinth, Saratoga county, and they have five children, Josephine (Mrs. A. J. Burgess), Fred, Melvin, Alice and Rebecca. Benjamin Hayes, brother of Stephen, was born in Horicon, Marchi 17th, 1833. He located on his present place in 1860. In 1883 he rebuilt, making one of the finest summer hotels on Brant Lake. It is finely located three miles north of Horicon post-office. Daily mail, excellent tackle, and accommodations for twenty-five guests. Mr. Benjamin Hayes was married September 3d, 1853, to Miss Elexcy, daughter of William Baker, of Horicon, and they have three children, Edison, Susan (now Mrs. L. L. Gregory), and Emma (now Mrs. Albert Griffin).
Heffron, John, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Ireland Oct. 16th, 1846, and came to War- rensburgh from that country in 1857, two years after the arrival of his parents at Fort Anne, Washington county ; was formerly a farmer and lumberman and has now become a popular landlord. He is the owner and proprietor of the Warren Hotel at Warrensburgh. It is an old popular stand, and dates back in history over ninety-six years. He purchased and remodeled, and generally improved it in 1878, and is still adding to its comfort and capacity for his many guests. Mr. Heffron was married in 1876 to Miss Bridget Ashe, daughter of James and Joanna Ashe, of Thurman.
Herrick, Frederick W., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1848. He expe- rienced some vicissitudes in his early business life, which only increased his energy, and in 1883 he embarked in his present retail and wholesale business. He is an extensive dealer in all classes of furniture, carpets, and undertaking. In 1883 he was married to Mary E. Reynolds, of Chester. Mr. Herrick is a son of Robert Geere Herrick, and Hannah P. (White) Herrick, natives of Warrensburgh.
Hillis, James, Queensbury, p. o. French Mountain, born in Queensbury in 1861, son of James and Eliza (Blackburn) Hills, married in Warren county ; the former died at his residence in 1875, at the age of 47 years; the latter died in the same year, at the age of 39 years, leaving five chil- dred, two now living : Sarah and James. Sarah married John Chapman; James married Rosa Titus; children two.
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Hillis, Mrs. Margaret, Queensbury, p. o. French Mountain, born in Ireland in 1828, settled in Warren county in 1848; daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Stewart) Lattimore, who were married in Ireland and had five children; settled in Queensbury in 1850; children : Ellen Jane, Margaret, Matilda, Mary, and Stewart. Margaret married Mr. William Hillis, born in Ireland in 1834, enlisted in 1862 in the 153d Regiment and died at Finley Hospital in 1864, leaving two children : Mary Jane, and William. Mary Jane married Robert Chapman in 1882; one child.
Hitchcock, Chas. H., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Salem, Washington county, N. Y., Nov. 4th, 1849. He settled in Glens Falls in 1879 as the manager of the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine. He has one of the finest offices of Northern New York, and a flour- ishing business. He is also trustee of the Glens Falls corporation. In 1882 he was married to Miss Ella R. Perry, of Lansingburgh, N. Y. ; she died in October, 1883. Mr. Hitchcock's parents were Rev. P. N., and Phebe (Pierson) Hitchcock. Rev. P. N. Hitchcock has been a member of the Troy Conference for over fifty years. Besides Chas. H. they had three other children : Adelia M., Hattie A., and Frank. Frank enlisted from Saratoga in the 77th N. Y. Vol. Regi- ment, served three years and was discharged.
Hogle, Valentine, p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne, December, 1819; was an early mer- chant; has been assessor six years, justice of the peace eight years, and commissioner one year ; was married in 1840 to Miss Mary E. Moore, of Fort Edward, Washington county; of their ten children, six are living, viz. : Barney B., Frances, Hortense, Emma E., Salina L. and Addie A. Mr. Hogle was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in Co. C, 118th Regiment; was discharged in 1863 for disability. His son enlisted in Co. A, 2d N. Y. Cavalry, in 1863 and was discharged in 1865. Mr. Hogle was a son of Barney P. and Sally (Sprague) Hogle.
Hooper, George H., p. o. Hague, was born in Warren, N. H., March 30th, 1862. He is superintendent of the Dixon Graphite Works at Hague; was married June 2d, 1885, to Miss Lena Woodard, daughter of Elijah Woodard, of Ticonderoga. Mr. Hooper is a son of William Hooper, of Ticonderoga. The mining of graphite in Hague has developed into an important industry at Hagne, and under the management of Mr. Hooper is very successful.
Howard Eliakin W., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Fort Anne, Washington county, in Jannary, 1808. He read medicine with Dr. Porter, of Fort Anne, and with Dr. Ransom, of Gleus Falls, and graduated at Castleton, Vt., in 1833. He settled in Queensbury in practice and in 1837 settled in Warrensburgh where lie now resides. In 1835 he married Miss Ann Rebecca Brown, of Queensbury ; she died in 1969 leaving a family of two children : Julia, and Daniel B. For his second wife E. W. Howard married Mrs. Adelia Cameron Fenton. Dr. Howard's son, Dr. Daniel B. Howard, was a graduate of the Albany Medical College in 1865, and became partner with his father.
Howard, Henry A, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Windsor, Windsor county, Vt., in 1845; was a graduate of the Kimball Union Academy, of New Hampshire, in 1862, and of Norwich University in 1865; he also graduated from the Albany Law School, and was ad- mitted to the bar in 1867; the same year he settled in Glens Falls as a lawyer, and in 1879 and 1882 he was elected district attorney. In 1875 he was married to Mary E. Robbins, daughter of Samuel E. Robbins, of Boston, and a descendant of the Buckinghams of Massachusetts. Mr. Howard enlisted in Co. G, 60th Mass. Regiment, and served nearly a year before being dis- charged.
Howe, Clark, jr., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Greenfield, Saratoga county, in 1831; in 1851 he settled in Queensbury with all his worldly goods in a handkerchief; he com- menced the blacksmith trade which he has continued to the present, reared his family, and has a homestead of 85 acres. There is but one person living in the neighborhood who was there at the time of settlement. Mr. Howe has served as constable, and was elected assessor of the town in 1884. He is a general blacksmith, carriage and wagon ironer and practical horse-shoer. He married Miss Jennett Stanton, of Caldwell, in 1856, and they have nine children : Delbert S., Nellie L., Jennie F. (now Mrs. Edward A. Moore), Elmer C., Willie O., Mabel, Erwin, Byron, and Thekla. Delbert S. married Miss Minnie Brown, and Nellie L. is now Mrs. George A. Moore. Mr. Howe's parents were Clark and Matilda (Swears) Howe.
Howe, Melvin, p. o. Luzerne, was born in Vermont in 1842, and settled with his parents in Luzerne in 1849. He enlisted in Co. K, 2d N. Y. Vet. Cavalry, and served until the close of the war; was married in 1866 to Miss Helen Moore, daughter of Alfred and Laura Moore, and they have one child, Fred M. Howe. Mr. Howe's parents were Charles and Orpha (Goodspeed) Howe. They had ten children, seven now living.
Hubbell, Frederick B., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Queensbury in 1822; he is a farmer and extensive lumber manufacturer; commenced liis business life in 1855 by building a saw-mill on Mill Brook. He built several saw-mills and in 1867, he, with Mr. L. C. Seelye, built a steam mill at Lake George, which was sold and removed. In 1876 he built his present
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large steam mill at Lake George, having fifty horse power, circle and gang, lathe, planing, mould- ing and wood sawing, using the saw-dust for fuel; in fact it is one of the substantial mills of the county, having dockage on the lake for shipping and receiving logs. Mr. Hubbell has been supervisor of Caldwell for about fifteen years; was nominated for Assembly in 1878 on the Democrat ticket; his wife was Miss Susan Smith, daughter of John Smith, of Horicon. They were married in 1847 and have a family of eight children, viz: Diana, Jerome N., Smith, Rich- ard, Walter, Sarah P., Mack B., and Florence B. Mr. Hubbell's parents were Frederick and Betsey (Jenkins) Hubbell.
Hubbell, Frederick S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, April 15, 1818; he is a farmer and lumber dealer and owns and resides on the homestead of his parents; was married in 1839 to Miss Harriet West, and they have five children : Mary Jane, Jerome E., Job, Zillah, and Carolina, all of whom are now married. Mr. Hubbell is a son of Isaac and Han- nah (Prey) Hubbell. They settled in Queensbury in 1814 and had twelve children, seven of whom are now living.
Hubbell, John Pray, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury in 1827; was married in 1853 to Miss Phoebe Anna Jenkins, of Queensbury ; she died July 10th, 1875, leav- ing six children : Eugene, Louisa, Ira, Hannah, Allen, and Byron. Eugene married Miss Bessie Wood, of Ohio, and Hannah is Mrs. Fred Walker, of Flint, Mich. Mr. Hubbell's parents were Isaac and Hannah (Pray) Hubbell, who settled in Warren county in 1815. They had ten chil- dren, of whom seven are now living, four in the town of Queensbury and three in Wisconsin.
Hull, Joseph, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Granville, Washington county, N. Y., in the year 1855; he removed to Queensbury, Warren county, in 1866; is a farmer and re- sides on his parents' homestead; is also a dealer in blooded stock - Ayrshire and Jersey cattle, Cotswold and Oxfordshiredown sheep; was married in 1882 to Josephine L. Staples, daughter of Anson R. and Lydia A. (Haviland) Staples. They have one child, Anson Hull. Mr. Hull is a son of Rev. Nelson and Hannah R. (Dillingham) Hull. Besides Joseph they have four other children; the eldest, Otis D. Hull, was born in 1853; is now engaged in the orange grow- ing business in Florida; was married to Carrie Norton, and they have two children, George and Lulu Hull.
Hunt, Edgar W., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1836; he settled in Warren county with his parents in 1840; is an active man of his town, having been deputy county clerk nine years, justice of the peace two terms, and justice of sessions.
Hunt, John G., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in New York city in 1846; he is a merchant of Warrensburgh, dealing in hardware, stoves, tin, crockery, stone and hollow wares, and a full line of farmers' supplies, builders' materials, paints, oils, etc .; he settled in Warrensburgh in 1871 with a small but well selected stock to which he has constantly added, and now has one of the most well ordered stores of Northern New York; was married in 1867, to Miss Kate W. Williams, of Rahway, N. J. They have a family of five children: Maggie G., Kate M., Helen H., Alice, and Charles W.
Hurd, Chas. W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in New Hampshire in 1844; in 1871 he settled in Glens Falls as a machinist, and in 1873 commenced his present business on Ridge street; is a jeweler and silversmith, dealing in solid and plated gold and silver ware, rings, watches, clocks, and all fancy goods. In 1879, he purchased his present store and dwelling on Glen street where he has largely increased his stock and business; he makes a specialty of diamonds, spectacles, etc. ; was married in 1869 to Sarah M. Fox; she died in 1872 leaving one son, Albert. For his second wife Mr Hurd married Julia Abbott, of New Haven, Vt. They have one daughter, Lena, born in 1881.
Jarvis, Robert, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in November, 1830. He removed with his parents to New York city in 1832, and in 1844 settled in Thurman. His parents died leaving four children. In 1864 Robert settled in Warrensburgh and embarked in the mercantile trade. He still prosecutes this business in its various branches; was married to Miss Julia Kennedy, of Hadley, in 1859. They have a family of three children : Robert Gil- christ, Mary, and Myra. Mary married Mr. Chas. Cunningham in 1884. Robert G. read med- icine and is now in Albany Medical College. Myra is a teacher.
Jenkins, Gamaliel, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury in 1824. Is a general farmer and lumberman and owns a flour and feed mill which was originally built about 100 years ago. Mr. Jenkins has repaired it and increased its capacity. Has been justice of the peace for several years. Mr. Jenkins's parents were Palmer B. and Lois (Brayton) Jenkins, who settled in Queensbury in 1795. Mr. Jenkins, sr., was a soldier in the War of 1812.
Jolinson, Nathan B., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Thurman in 1850, and settled in War- rensburgh, in 1877; was married to Miss Bessie E. Mead, of Johnsburgh, in 1874, and they
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have one child. Mr. Johnson's parents were Ebenezer H. and Caroline (Baldwin) Johnson. They were married in 1847 and have a family of four children : Nathan B., Ettie M., William H. and Bessie. Mr. Johnson, senior, was assessor two terms, highway commissioner two terms, and a farmer.
Joiner, Fletcher, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Mira, Franklin Co., N. Y., 1825. Parents John W. and Hannah (Bentty) Joiner, first wife Mary Ladd, of Franklin, married in 1852, died 1864, leaving eight children, Mary A., Frank L., Fletcher E., Edgar D., Eliza, Alice C., Minne E., and Addie. Second wife Catharine Sailes, of Pine Valley, Chemung Co. Son, Edgar D., born 1856, partner of his father, Fletcher Joiner & Son, The Messrs. Joiner came to Glens Falls and commenced the building of various patterns of sail and fancy boats. Wife Alida Truesdell, of Bolton, married in 1883, one child Ethel.
Joslyn, Calvin, jr., Saratoga, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Lancaster, Mass., in 1816; wife, Hettie Maria Spicer, born in 1824, married in 1844, children five: Eber J., Ai, Fordice, San- ford, Clara Belle,. Parents, Calvin and Hannah (Robbins) Joslyn, of Massachusetts, married and settled in Hadley, Saratoga county, in 1818, the former died in 1870, the latter in 1860, children four, three now living : Calvin, Lorin and Sarah.
Jnvet, Louis Paul, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, August 4th, 1838. Mr. Juvet's parents were Charles L. and Augustine Juvet, of Switzerland. He received the education to which all young Swiss are entitled and learned the art of watch -. making. He landed in New York in 1864, on the very day which saw Glens Falls, his destined home, reduced to ashes. For the purpose of mastering the English language, then entirely un- known to him, he left the city at once and resided for a few months in Ballston Spa and Sara- toga Springs. On the 2d day of January, 1865, he located in Glens Falls and commenced busi- ness as a watchmaker and jeweler, dealing in diamonds, watches, jewelry and a variety of the best quality of silver ware. In 1867 he completed the first models of his famous Time Globe, a combination of a globe and a clock by means of which the time of every place on earth is de- termined and which shows the earth in its correct and relative position to the sun at any mo- ment. In 1869 he married Miss Eloise Cameron, of Glens Falls, and lost her by death in 1871. In 1876, at the request of the Philadelphia Exposition committee, two time globes made almost entirely by hand were produced and exhibited. This exhibit received the Centennial medal of merit and attracted the attention of scientific men of all nations, prominent among them Gen. John Eaton U. S. Commissioner of Education, who ordered one built at once for the U. S. Gov- ernment exhibit. This last model was constructed on new and much improved plans for which new patents were issued. In 1879 the firm of Juvet & Co., of Canajoharie, N. Y., was founded. It was and is now composed of Mrs. L. P. Juvet, James Arkell (senator), W. J. Arkell (now of the Albany Evening Journal), and A. G. Richmond, cashier, of Canajoharie. The purpose of this firm was to manufacture time globes, as well as school globes of all descriptions; their produc- tions have since been shipped to all parts of the world and are found in the libraries of most of our leading men. In 1881 Mr. Juvet became one of the originators of the Mount McGregor Improvement Co., and with his associates in the globe business became the nucleus of the Sara- toga, Mount McGregor and Lake George R. R. Co., owners of the Mount McGregor property lately made notable by the snfferings and death of Gen. Grant.
Keeffe, Daniel F., was born in 1841. Was educated in the common schools and Glens Falls Academy. Read law in the office of Davis & Harris, and was admitted to the bar at a general term of the Supreme Court at Schenectady in 1869, and has since practiced his profession in Glens Falls. Mr. Keeffe is the present supervisor of the town of Queensbury.
Keenan, John, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Ulster, Ireland, in 1811. In 1831 he emigrated with two of his sisters to Quebec, and they went to Scranton Falls, where a half brother resided and remained for one year. In 1832 John settled in Kingsbury, Washington county, where he was several years engaged in boating, and in 1838 he went to Glens Falls and commenced the manufacturing and shipping of lime to the New York market. His partner was the Hon. Judge Halsey R. Wing, of Keenan & Wing, which firm continued until his death. In 1860 Mr. Keenan's interest was sold to Mr. McDonald. Mr. Keenan has been an active man in his town, president of the corporation for several terms, and prominent in supplying the town with mountain water and fine sidewalks, also president of the Glens Falls and Fort Edward R. R .; was married in 1843 to Ann O'Connor, of Kingsbury, Washington county, and they have five children living, viz. : Mary, now Mrs. Peck, Angeline, Margaret, Henry, and John, jr.
Kendrick, Willis J., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Stockholm, St. Lawrence county, in 1860. He first settled in Glens Falls in 1879, as clerk for Messrs. Wilson & Ken- drick. Afterward he spent three years in Boston learning the drug trade. Returning he be- came partner with his brother, Mr. S. G. Kendrick, and closing his interest he opened one of the fine drug and prescription stores of the town in the Opera House Block in Jan., 1885. Mr. Kendrick's parents were Jason M. and Esther (Ellis) Kendrick.
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Kerr, Edward, p. v. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne, Sept. 17th, 1834. He is a general farmer and dairyman, having a farm of 300 acres; was married Oct. 6th, 1863, to Miss Isabella Harper, daughter of Arthur Harper, of Canada, and they have two children: Arthur W. and Margaret S. Mr. Kerr has been poormaster three terms. Is a son of William and Lovina (Greene) Kerr. They had a family of five children, two now living.
Kenworthy, John L., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Bellows Falls, Windham county, Vt., Dec. 8th, 1818 and settled in Glens Falls in 1833. He was apprenticed to Harmon Peck to learn the tin trade, where he remained for six years. In 1842 he formed a partnership with Mr. Noble Peck, which remained unchanged until Mr. Peck's death. Mr. Kenworthy then took the entire business. Was burned out and then took his present store on Warren St., where he still remains. His stock consists of all useful house furnishing goods, from the simplest kitchen article to a parlor ornament with stoves, tin and crockery ; he was married to Laura L. Stour, of Glens Falls, in 1841, and they have four children.
King, Frederick W., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1851. Is a farmer. Was married, in 1883, to Miss Minerva J. Woodward, daughter of Hon. Joseph and Jane (Judd) Woodward. They have one child, Julia E. Mr. King was a son of Hesden and Minerva (Rich- ards) King. They had six children, George R., Horace P., Frederick W., Hesden P., Samuel T. and Chas. F. George R. enlisted in Co. G, 31st Wisconsin, in 1862, and served until 1865; was a prisoner at Libby Prison. Hesden P. and Charles F. are lawyers, Samuel T. is a physi- cian and George is postmaster at Wilcox, Arizona. Horace is a merchant.
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