of Fairfield County, Ohio · from Germany · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Peter King
Peter King⚭ Mary Whitmer
childrenDavid C. King
Source: Biographical Record of Fairfield County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Born in Germany, brought to America as a child.
Family settled in Thorn Township, Perry County, Ohio.
Farmer and operator of a saw and grist mill near the farm.
Drafted for the War of 1812 eight months after his marriage.
Served under General William Henry Harrison.
Received a government land grant.
Traded property for the 160-acre farm now owned by son David.
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