Hello, I'm looking for information on the family of John A. King, born in York County Jan 2 1821. I'm seeking information about John's parents. I've been told that John's father's name was also Isaac and that he died in an explosion near Toronto in the 1840s, but have no confirmation. The King's were a bit notorious in those days. I understand that Julie (and her son James) stood trial for the murder of her own daughter (his sister), but were found not guilty. James also stood trial for the murder of a rival for his sweetheart's affection--also found not guilty. One of the newspaper articles supposedly referred to the Kings as "hard cases." I cannot pin down the ethnic origin of the Kings. I've been told, by various "soft" sources Irish, Scottish, English and, most recently, Dutch. John's mother, I've been told without solid evidence, was German. I've also been told that the King line came from New York, but I have no names or dates beyond John's. How maddening not to be able to answer the question "Where is my family from?" Other information that's available: John King died Dec. 14, 1898 near Wiarton Ontario. John is buried in Bayview cemetery in Wiarton (Bruce County) Ontario. John King married Julie on Sept. 7, 1840 at St. James Anglican Cathedral in Toronto Ontario. Their children are as follows: Solomon b. June 13, 1842, York County William b. June 19, 1844, York County Fanny b. Apr. 6, 1846, York County Hannah b. Apr. 27, 1848, York County John b. Mar. 2, 1850, York County Catherine b. Jan. 7, 1853, York County Margaret b. Feb. 27, 1855, York County Isaac b. Dec. 14, 1857, Perth County (my great grandfather) Edward b. Dec. 13, 1859, Perth County Mary Elizabeth b. Oct. 17, 1861, Perth County James b. Aug. 29, 1863, Perth County Suzannah b. July 27, 1865, Perth County Samson Michael b. Feb. 2, 1867, Perth County John, Julie and children moved from York County to Elma township, Perth County Ontario in 1855, and homesteaded there on lot 10, con. 18 which is where the other children, from Isaac down were born. In late 1879 John, Julie and children Edward, Mary, James, and Samson moved to Keppel township, Grey County Ontario near Wiarton. Isaac stayed on the farm in Perth County. Assessment Rolls for Elma township show Isaac as a tennent in 1880, one occupant and as a freeholder in 1881, two occupants. Isaac later moved to Michigan, where you can still find King Settlement Cemetery on King Settlement Road near Alpena. Thank you, in advance, for any information or direction you may be able to provide. --Russell King wishomecare@earthlink.net