Elona, In the section on the Lowry gang a rather dastardly bunch from what Ive read, it mentions that ex-sheriff Reuben King was killed by the Lowrys, both John Dial and Steve Lowry were found guilty of the murder and sentenced to Hang. Five miles south of Lumberton was the town of Kingsdale, so named for the King family who ran the Southern Sawmills and Lumber co. there. The company also furnished the public blacksmithing there. This was Circa 1906. Thats about all on the Kings in the book, hope it helps Tom

For more on the Lowrys as "Robin Hoods," check out William McKee Evans' book, To Die Game. Even for those unrelated to the Lowrys, the book gives a great description of Robeson County in the mid to late 19th century. Thanks. Sharlotte [email protected] wrote: > Elona, > In the section on the Lowry gang a rather dastardly bunch from what Ive read, > it mentions that ex-sheriff Reuben King was killed by the Lowrys, both John > Dial and Steve Lowry were found guilty of the murder and sentenced to Hang. > Five miles south of Lumberton was the town of Kingsdale, so named for the > King family who ran the Southern Sawmills and Lumber co. there. The company > also furnished the public blacksmithing there. This was Circa 1906. > Thats about all on the Kings in the book, hope it helps > Tom