Hello King List, Below is my King family as far as I can determine it from records found in Orange County, North Carolina, in the part which eventually became Alamance County in 1849. I am hoping to find some information on the earlier antecedents of these Kings. Perhaps the given names will provide some insights for those of you who have taken your lineages back a few years before my earliest 1772 estate records. For those of you who find some help from my data, I would appreciate your attaching my name as the source for you. That is the only payment that I wish for the countless hours I spent in courthouses and archives trying to pull all of this together. Best regards, John Fox Winston Salem, NC 1. Samuel KING Notes: Possible early ancestor of the following Kings. He died intestate and the estate sale, according to the 1772 Estate Papers listed as buyers: Thomas King, John King, Elizabeth King, Edward King, Armour King and Benjamin Roney. Benjamin Roney was a resident of the part of Orange County which became northern Alamance County. The following Kings lived in that part also.IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THIS SAMUEL WAS THE SON OF JOHN KING AND BROTHER TO THOMAS, EDWARD, JOHN AND ARMOUR! It is possible that Samuel's wife was Elizabeth because Samuel King and Elizabeth King were appointed Guardians to Ann Rainey, an orphan of James Rainey, age 12 at May Court Orange County 1766, Item 447. Also, Elizabeth served as co-administrator of the estate with Edward King, 26 October 1772. In Orange County Wills of 1811, Benjamin Rainey mentioned his wife Nancy and his son-in-law John King, to whom he left land adjacent to the Guilford County line Children: John 1.1 John KING Death Date: Circa May 1797 Death Place: Orange County, North Carolina Notes: In his will dated 17 February 1797 and probated May 1797 John King leaves the bulk of his estate to his son John and $1 to each of his other sons, Thomas, Edward, Amour, William. Exr/son John, Wit/Thomas Bradford, D. Bradford. Spouse: Unknown UNKNOWN Death Date: Before 17 February 1797 Children: Thomas Edward John Jr. Armour William 1.1.1 Thomas KING Notes: First son named in the will of John King. It is assumed by this researcher that John King named his sons in the order of birth, until other evidence comes to light. 1.1.2 Edward KING Death Date: 1801 Notes: Edward and his brother, John, died intestate in the year 1801. (North Carolina Estate Records, North Carolina State Archives) Edward had obtained 400 acres as tenant in common with his brother, John King, 10 July 1778 in Orange County on both sides of Deep Creek of Stoney Creek. (Orange County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1795). An additional land entry as tenants in common with his brother was made 10 June 1781 and issued 9 November 1784 for 150 acres on waters of Deep Creek Running for compliment. He also acquired 150 acres in Orange County on waters of Deep Creek, 5 February 1795; warrent issued 6 February1806. (Orange County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1795). Altogether he amassed some 450 acres of land for himself and his family. His estate papers contained his wife's name and the names of all of his children. The last seven children were under 21 at the time of their father's death; James Hart served as their guardian. Spouse: Sarah BRADFORD? Children: Samuel John Elizabeth James Edward Sarah Anderson Joseph David Levina 1.1.2.1 Samuel KING Birth Date: Circa 1779 Notes: Brother of James named in his father's estate papers as over 21. Listed as head of household in 1800 Census. Spouse: Rebecca DAVISON Birth Date: Circa 1782 Spouse Father: Unknown DAVISON Marriage Date: 20 March 1800 1.1.2.2a John KING* Birth Date: 1780 Death Date: 1834 Notes: J. Taylor was security for the marriage of John and Elizabeth Walker in 1803. John was appointed guardian with George Horner to his younger brothers and sister in 1804. Spouse: Elizabeth WALKER Marriage Date: 7 May 1803 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina Other spouses: Rebecca RAINEY 1.1.2.2b John KING* (See above) Spouse: Rebecca RAINEY Spouse Father: Benjamin RAINEY Spouse Mother: Nancy SULLINGER Other spouses: Elizabeth WALKER 1.1.2.3 Elizabeth KING Birth Date: Circa 1782 Spouse: David DAVISON Birth Date: Circa 1779 Spouse Father: Unknown DAVISON Spouse Notes: David is listed as head of household in Orange County in 1810, and is in Caswell County by the Census of 1820. In April 1822, David purchased from Luke Prendergast of Orange County for $286, 143 acres on North Hico adjacent to John C. Vanhook, being a part of 250 acres granted by the State, wit: James Bouldin and Thomas Prendergast. He is not found in the Census of 1830 in North Carolina; he may have moved or died. Marriage Date: 25 February 1800 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina 1.1.2.4a James KING* Birth Date: Circa 1791 Death Date: 1734147 Notes: Census records of 1820 and 1830 indicate that James and Martha were living in Orange County, soon to be Alamance County in 1849. Estate papers for James have been found for 1834. After Martha's death, the children listed in court documents as being the heirs of James and Martha were Martha, Amasa, Avaline and Irvin King. There may have been other children born before Amasa's birth in 1824. There are eight children listed in the Census of 1830: one male under 10, two male between 10 and 15, three females under 5, one female between 5 and 10, one female between 15 and 20. Some may have died young or before the final settling of James King's estate. The estate would not be settled until the last child reached the age of 21. Spouse: Viney GARRISON Spouse Notes: Security for the marriage of Viney and James King was David Davidson. It seems that there were no children by this marriage. Marriage Date: 15 November 1812 Other spouses: Martha "Patsy" IRVING (ARVIN) 1.1.2.4b James KING* (See above) Spouse: Martha "Patsy" IRVING (ARVIN) Birth Date: 2 February 1787 Death Date: 2 February 1892 Death Place: Alamance County, North Carolina Spouse Notes: Security for the marriage of Martha and James was David Davidson. The Census of 1880 gives her birth year as circa 1802146 In the 1880 Census Martha listed her parents as having been born in Ireland. A James Arvin's estate was inventoried 10 March 1800 by Richard Carval, adm. in Person County. A John Irwin/Irvin from Ireland took an oath of allegiance 15 May 1787 at Portsmouth, Virginia. Marriage Date: 27 January 1817 Marriage Place: Caswell County, North Carolina Children: George W. Martha Rowena Irving Washington W. "Amasa" "Armour" "Armcry" Nancy Avaline Sarah F. James Irvin (Ervin) Other spouses: Viney GARRISON 1.1.2.4b.1 George W. KING Birth Date: 27 September 1821 Death Date: 22 September 1883 Notes: Lived near Irvin and Martha King in Alamance. Born 1 Aug. 1853; died 30 April 1914. Referred to as James King, Esq. in his first marriage announcement. Married 26 December 1879 at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Susan Garrison, Emma Garrison, born 5 October 1860; died 25 March 1880; buried at Union Ridge Church. (Alamance Gleaner and tombstones) Will was probated in 1884; wit: John McCauley and John W. King; wife Lovenia King. Spouse: Nina UNKNOWN Children: William L. Sarah F. John F. Margaret George Thomas "James" Mary M. Frances Nancy M. 1.1.2.4b.2 Martha Rowena KING Birth Date: 1830 Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina Death Date: 13 June 1900 Death Place: Alamance County, North Carolina Burial Place: Union Ridge Church Cemetery Spouse: Eli Stockard GRAHAM Birth Date: 24 September 1824 Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina Death Date: 7 August 1902 Death Place: Alamance County, North Carolina Burial Place: Union Ridge Church Cemetery Occupation: Farmer, Miller, Cabinet Maker Spouse Father: George GRAHAM Spouse Mother: Catherine "Kitty" BOSWELL Spouse Notes: Were living on the old "Turner" farm in 1830. Children: M. Emma James Pender George Robert 1.1.2.4b.3a Irving Washington KING* Birth Date: Circa 1821150 Death Date: 9 June 1876 Death Place: Alamance County, North Carolina Burial Place: Union Ridge Church Cemetery Spouse: Elizaeth "Eliza" A. CATES Spouse Notes: Security for the marriage of Eliza and Irvin was Robert Hall. Marriage Date: 23 November 1841 Other spouses: Elizabeth VAUGHN 1.1.2.4b.3b Irving Washington KING* (See above) Spouse: Elizabeth VAUGHN Birth Date: 1828150 Spouse Notes: Security for the marriage of Elizabeth Vaughn to Irvin was James poteat. Marriage Date: 15 October 1849 Marriage Place: Caswell County, North Carolina Children: John Preston William "Billy" Banks Jasper B. Lena Alice N. Corrina Lura C. Minnie Other spouses: Elizaeth "Eliza" A. CATES 1.1.2.4b.4 W. "Amasa" "Armour" "Armcry" KING Birth Date: 26 November 1824 Death Date: 12 April 1875 Burial Place: URC Notes: The Census of 1850 gives Amasa's name as Armacry; the 1870 Census listed his name as Armour. The tombstone of Zolla King, Amasa's infant son, states that the parents were W. and L. A. King. Spouse: Lavina G. Birth Date: 12 December 1819 Death Date: 20 July 1896 Children: Sarah I. William J. H. Robeanor C. Angeline Zolla Jefferson D. John Henry 1.1.2.4b.5 Nancy Avaline KING Birth Date: 15 May 1829 Death Date: 16 May 1893 Spouse: George Washington GRAHAM Birth Date: 23 September 1824 Death Date: 3 February 1904 Spouse Father: George GRAHAM Spouse Mother: Catherine "Kitty" BOSWELL Marriage Date: 30 December 1847 Children: Martha Catherine "Mattie" 1.1.2.4b.6 Sarah F. KING Birth Date: 1831 Death Date: 1907 Burial Place: URC Spouse: Anderson L. MITCHELL Birth Date: 1826 Death Date: 1899 Burial Place: URC Spouse Notes: Their tombstone includes a statement, "From Callie to Grandparents."The 1870 Census shows them living in the Pleasant Grove Township, with Sarah's mother, Martha King residing in the household. Children: Virginia Joseph Infant Daughter 1.1.2.4b.7 James Irvin (Ervin) KING Birth Date: Circa 1834 Spouse: Martha F. UNKNOWN150 Children: William Martha J. 1.1.2.5 Edward KING Birth Date: Circa 1793 Death Date: Circa 1873 Notes: Listed in the 1850 Census as a smith. Will 1873; named no wife. S/ G. W. Graham; L.W. Allen; named son Alvis King as executor. Edward was named attorney to represent Armour King, his cousin in 1834 in Caswell County, NC, since Armour King, Jr. had moved west. Anderson King served as security for the marriage of Edward and Elizabeth. Spouse: Elizabeth HART Birth Date: Circa 1785 Death Date: 6 July 1855 Death Place: Alamance County, North Carolina Burial Place: URC Spouse Notes: A grave marked, Elizabeth King, wife of Edward King, is found in the Union Ridge Church Cemetery. The stone is broken and buried in the ground. Since she was in her 70th year in 1855. Marriage Date: 1 May 1815 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina Children: Alvis C. George Mangum Frances Utherfine William Lucy A. Sarah J. 1.1.2.5.1a Alvis C. KING* Birth Date: 10 February 1816 Death Date: 1 May 1883 Notes: Born 10 February 1816; died 1 May 1883; married first Mary Ann Fossett. S/ E.T. Watson (Orange County Marriage Bonds); named in his father's will and as executor of his brother Mangum's will. Alvis was a Justice of the Peace. Alvis married second Elizabeth J. McCulloch 21 May 1853, Wm. Nelson (w) J. Taylor. (Orange County Marriage Bonds) Wife was listed as Elizabeth J. King, born ca. 1823. (1860 Census). It is possible that Elizabeth was the Arcanna E. Fossett who married James McColloch 28 November 1840, Robert Tinnin (w) J. Taylor. (Orange County Marriage Bonds) Spouse: Mary Ann FOSSETT Children: Henry Clay Barbara Mary Jane John Paul Other spouses: Elizabeth J. McCULLOCH 1.1.2.5.1b Alvis C. KING* (See above) Spouse: Elizabeth J. McCULLOCH Birth Date: Circa 1823 Marriage Date: 21 May 1853 Other spouses: Mary Ann FOSSETT 1.1.2.5.2 George Mangum KING Birth Date: 8 April 1817 Death Date: 5 December 1858 Notes: Will was witnessed by J. W. Dickey and John W. McCauley. Spouse: Artelia PETTIGREW Children: Edward James Preston Mary Elizabeth Malinda Tano Martitia Virginia 1.1.2.5.3 Frances Utherfine KING Birth Date: 1850 Death Date: 27 April 1851 1.1.2.5.4 William KING Birth Date: Circa 1821 Death Date: 1864 Notes: Born ca. 1821 (1860 Census); married 20 January 1847 Faney Fonville . S/ Joseph Wyatt. Fanny was born ca. 1820 (1860 Census). William died 1864; named his brother, Alvis King as executor; will mentions family but does not name them. Wife, but does not name. Spouse: Frances "Fanny" FONVILLE Birth Date: Circa 1820 Spouse Father: Frederick Asa FONVILLE Spouse Mother: Charity GRAHAM (1789-1858) Children: James John William Alfred Emma L. M. 1.1.2.5.5 Lucy A. KING Birth Date: Circa 1836 Notes: Living at home with her father at age 24 in 1860; 1870 Census finds her still at home with her father. Lived in the Pleasant Grove Township in 1880. Spouse: Newton KING Marriage Date: 25 December 1866 1.1.2.5.6 Sarah J. KING Spouse: Mr WYATT Children: John M. E. Martha Virginia Bertha M. 1.1.2.6 Sarah KING Birth Date: Circa 1794 Spouse: James R. HART Birth Date: Circa 1791 Marriage Date: 8 June 1812 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina 1.1.2.7 Anderson KING Notes: Named as ward of John King and George Horner in 1804. Listed in 1820 Census as head of household; married to Martha -?- (U.R.C. tombstone of son, William). An Elizabeth King and an Edward King are listed on the same page, indicating that they were neighbors. He acted as security for Edward's marriage bond to Elizabeth Hart in 1815. Spouse: Martha WELLONS? Spouse Notes: The name of their infant son whose grave is found in the Union Ridge Cemetery may be a strong clue for the maiden name of Martha. It would appear that the William B. Wellons King may have been named for her father. Children: William B. Wellons 1.1.2.7.1 William B. Wellons KING Birth Date: 9 June 1858 Death Date: 18 October 1858 Burial Place: URC 1.1.2.8 Joseph KING Notes: Named as ward of John King and George Horner in 1804; another court entry gave John King and William King as his guardians in 1804. Possibly married 19 May 1815 to Fanny Bull. S/ William King. Spouse: Fanny BULL Marriage Date: 19 May 1815 1.1.2.9 David KING Notes: Named as ward of John King and George Horner in 1804. 1.1.2.10 Levina KING Notes: Named as ward of John King and George Horner in 1804 along with her brothers Anderson, Joseph, and David. 1.1.3 John Jr. KING Death Date: 1801 Notes: Held land as tenant in common with his brother, Edward. The estate papers of Edward state that John also died intestate in 1801. Recieved the bulk of his father's estate. Married Elizabeth -?- . The estate papers of his brother Edward King gives the names of his children. Spouse: Elizabeth UNKNOWN Death Date: August 1836 Death Place: Orange County, North Carolina Spouse Notes: Elizabeth wrote her will on 16 April 1836; was probated in August of 1836. She clarifies the names of her children in her will. Children: Lavina Louisa Priscilla "Celia" Hezekiah William Sarah John 1.1.3.1 Lavina KING Birth Date: 12 December 1819 Notes: Apparently never married; listed as living with her brother, John King, in the Census of 1850. 1.1.3.2 Louisa KING Notes: Listed as a ward of James Hart in 1806; mentioned in estate papers as heir of John King. She was not mentioned in the will of her mother in 1836 so she must have died before her mother. 1.1.3.3 Priscilla "Celia" KING Notes: Celia was named as ward of Joseph King, John King, and James Hart in 1804; and of John King, George Horner, and James King in 1807. Joseph, John, and James King were her older first cousins. Celia was not mentioned in her mother's will of 1834; she may have already died. Spouse: James WYATT Marriage Date: 30 April 1823 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina 1.1.3.4 Hezekiah KING Birth Date: 18135 Notes: Named as ward of Joseph King, John King(his first cousins), and James Hart in 1804; and of John King, George Horner, and James King in 1807. Was living in the household of his brother John in 1850. (1850 Census) Born ca. 1813. (1860 Census) 1.1.3.5 William KING Notes: Was listed as ward of John King, George Horner, and James King in 1805. Listed as head of household in 1820 Census. Died ca. 1829 (Orange County Estate Papers) Chesley Faucette and Empson Bird served as administrators for his estate. His mother Elizabeth, brother Ezekial (Hezekiah), and sister Levinia are mentioned in his papers. Died before his mother. 1.1.3.6 Sarah KING Notes: Named as ward of Josuah Wyatt in 1806. Married Empson Bird, born 1802 to Thomas Bird and Nancy Bradford, 1 January 1831; Sarah died young; Empson married second 31 August 1835 Ellen Hart, S/ Wm. Heartt.. Spouse: Empson BIRD Spouse Father: Thomas BIRD Spouse Mother: Nancy BRADFORD (1764-1858) Marriage Date: 1 January 1831 Children: Thomas John 1.1.3.6.1 Thomas BIRD Notes: Mentioned as a grandson in Elizabeth King's will. 1.1.3.6.2 John BIRD Notes: Mentioned as a grandson in Elizabeth King's will. 1.1.3.7 John KING Notes: Listed as ward of Jon King, George Horner, and James King in 1807. Named in the 1850 Census as head of household. There was a young woman of 25, Elizabeth King living in his household; it is unclear if she were a daughter. Appointed Alvis King as his executor. 1.1.4 Armour KING Death Date: 1834 Notes: Listed as head of household in the Census of 1810 as Armour King. Left $1 from his father's estate. Armour died 1834 and his will named his wife Rachel (Garrison?) and his other heirs. Edward King, son of Edward, was named guardian of Armor King and his accounts in 1834. (Orange County Guardian Accounts) Armour's name may very likely have come from the Armour family who had settled early in Pasquotank County, North Carolina - the earliest name there was William Amor (Armour) who left a will in 1719. Spouse: Rachael GARRISON Spouse Father: Henry GARRISON Spouse Mother: Ann MACK? Children: Jeremiah Elender Margaret Sarah Samuel William Henry Garrison Rachel 1.1.4.1 Jeremiah KING Birth Date: 1786 1.1.4.2 Elender KING Spouse: Unknown UNKNOWN Children: Mary 1.1.4.2.1 Mary UNKNOWN Notes: Named in Armour's will. 1.1.4.3 Margaret KING Spouse: Stephen RIPPY Marriage Date: 20 December 1821 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina Children: James Henry Jeramiah James 1.1.4.3.1 James Henry RIPPY Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth HANES Children: John Minerva Delilah James Armer Daniel Charles Berry 1.1.4.3.2 Jeramiah RIPPY 1.1.4.3.3 James RIPPY 1.1.4.4 Sarah KING Notes: A Sally King became wife of William Bradford 18 April 1815. ( This Sarah's brothers, Henry and Garrison, married in 1810 and 1815, respectively, which makes this Sarah to be comtemporary with William Bradford.) Spouse: William BRADFORD Marriage Date: 18 April 1815 1.1.4.5 Samuel KING Birth Date: 1782 Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina Death Date: November 1870 Death Place: Dickson County, Tennessee Spouse: Unknown UNKNOWN Children: Henry Alfred Sarah Fanny Charity Rebecca Edney 1.1.4.5.1 Henry KING Birth Date: Circa 1800 Birth Place: North Carolina 1.1.4.5.2 Alfred KING Birth Date: 1815 Birth Place: Tennessee Spouse: Lucy MURRELL Birth Date: Circa 1818 Birth Place: Tennessee Children: Sidney Samuel Adeline Edna James 1.1.4.5.3 Sarah KING Birth Date: Circa 1815 Birth Place: North Carolina Spouse: Mr. HARRELSON? Marriage Date: 1832 1.1.4.5.4 Fanny KING Birth Date: Circa 1817 Birth Place: Tennessee Spouse: Anderson KING Birth Date: Circa 1817 Birth Place: Tennessee Children: Rebecca Nancy A. William A. Sarah F. 1.1.4.5.5 Charity KING Birth Date: Circa 1823 Birth Place: Tennessee 1.1.4.5.6 Rebecca KING Birth Date: Circa 1823 Birth Place: Tennessee Spouse: Isaac KING Birth Date: Circa 1822 Marriage Date: 3 January 1848 1.1.4.5.7 Edney KING Birth Date: Circa 1828 Birth Place: Tennessee Spouse: George W. LOFTIS Birth Date: Circa 1836 1.1.4.6 William KING 1.1.4.7 Henry KING Spouse: Hannah Cook Marriage Date: 27 March 1810 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina 1.1.4.8 Garrison KING Spouse: Sarah COOK Marriage Date: 16 May 1815 Marriage Place: Orange County, North Carolina 1.1.4.9 Rachel KING 1.1.5 William KING Notes: Named in his father's will. Reference Note 5 Census of 1860. Reference Note 146 1880 North Carolina Census for Alamance County, North Carolina. Reference Note 147 Orange County estate papers. Reference Note 150 1850 Census for Alamance County, NC.