Don't know if this is much help, but I have a William King, b. 1780 in Sampson County NC. married Arthesha Stevens b. 1782. Children: Anna Mariah King b. 1805. d. 1876, married Oct. 11, 1821 to John Lavender Clifton, fromSampson County, N. Carolina (Giddensville.) b. May 14, 1797. Children: Henry James Clifton b. Dec. 15, 1831 in Darlington NC. Marion Webster Clifton b. Nov. 07, 1844 John Oliver Perry Clifton b. 1827 sorry thats all I have on the kings in NC/SC. Jim Krouse PS Let me know if you find out, more about these King's.