Peter King, Sr

John and Mary (Mowery) King;

John King was born in Perry County. Ohio, in 1819 and died in Sandusky County, in 1899. His wife was born in Pickaway County. Ohio, in 1822, and died in 1891. They had the following children: Catherine, who was the wife of Valentine Mosier; Mary, who was the second wife of the late Valentine Mosier; George, who married Mary J. Ludwig, of Delphos. Ohio; Sarah, who married Jacob Mowery; Elizabeth, was the wife of David Roberts; Lydia, who married William Slates; John, married Carrie Humlock; Jacob B.; Elmira, who married John Seafores; and Perry, who married Sarah Humlock.

In 1875 John bought the farm on which he resided, and also acquired other land. In 1881, son Jacob B. King purchased the farm from his father. It was formerly known as "The Old Emmerson Place". When son Jacob took possession of the farm, he immediately started to improve in every direction and spent a large amount on the property. His surroundings gave evidence of good management, thrift, and prosperity and the large brick residence was one of the best country homes in this section.

Bio excerpts from: "TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY, OHIO AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS" EDITED AND COMPILED BY BASIL MEEK FREMONT, OHIO PUBLISHED BY RICHMOND-ARNOLD PUBLISHING CO. CHICAGO 1909

• ***John and Mary's little granddaughters Frannie and May are with them in the Family Plot. The girl's mother is Elmira (King) Searfoss, daughter of John and Mary.
  • *Daughter Sarah Mowery
    • Son Jacob King