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JOSEPH KING was born in Washington County, Ind., on Oct. 19, 1823, and is the son of Jacob and Frances (Shelton) King, who ere natives of Kentucky but came to Washington County, Ind., among the first settlers, where Mrs. King died.  Soon after this event Mr. King moved to Morgan County, Ind., where he followed farming until his death.  Our subject's grandfather was a soldier of the Revolution.  In 1849 our subject came to Cumberland County, Ill., and located on a farm three miles from what is now called Toledo.  In 1875 he engaged in the mercantile trade, at Toledo which business he followed until 1880, since which time he has resided at Jewett.  In 1846 he married Macy A., daughter of William and Tabitha (Edwards) Russell.  She was born in Harrison County, Ind., on Nov. 27, 1821.  There were three children, now living, born to them, viz.: James T., Joseph S., and John W.  For thirty-seven years Mr. King and wife have been members of the Christian Church.  He has been a life long Democrat in politics.  Mr. King has a beautiful home, and is highly esteemed in the community in which he resides.
Source:  Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois - Historical and Biographical - Publ. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co. - 1884 - Page 364