King, George W. (1822 - 1???), Clark County, Wisconsin History & Genealogy

Prominent among such of the earlier settlers who came within that period, some of whom were largely identified with the building up and improvements, of the county were James Hewett, Richard Dewhurst, John S. Dore, G. W. King, Chauncey Blakesless, S. N. Dickinson, W. C. Tomkins, L. K. Hubbard, James Lynch, Orson Bacon, James Furlong, G. Sterns, Edward Furlong, Anson Green and others who settled either at or near Neillsville. Daniel Gates who first located in the town of Levis, at the mouth of Wedge’s Creek, but who afterwards removed to Pine Valley, adjoining the city of Neillsville, David H. Robinson who settled at Weston Rapids and Leonard Stafford, who founded the village of Staffordville, that at one time was a rival village with Neillsville.

The arrivals of 1856 included Richard Dewhurst and G. W. King, who were the first lawyers to settle in Neillsville; History of Clark County, Wisconsin

---Source: The History of Humbird, Wisconsin, from the 1881 History of Clark Co., WI.

HUMBIRD, CLARK CO., WISCONSIN

This thriving village is situated in the southwest portion of the county, on the line of the West Wisconsin Railroad and took its name from Jacob Humbird, a well known railroad contractor.

The earliest settlers in this part of the county were, Orvin Wilson, a Mr. Alderman, who owned the land on which the village was laid out, Elisha, Isaac and Elijah Hurl, Ashael Webster, E. Webster, Horace Stiles, George W. King and Charles Miller.

In 1869, Mr. Alderman laid off forty acres for a village site, caused the same to be surveyed and platted, and the place now known as Humbird, occupied by graded streets, bordered by fine buildings, was then covered with heavy timber, where deer and wild animals wandered at will. At that time the railroad had not been completed; still a spirit of the enterprise was manifested by those already on the ground, and of adventure, by the comparatively frequent arrivals of settlers, many of who became permanent. The first building erected after the survey was the Rocky Mound House, which was erected by George W. King, and used as a hotel. F. D. Carter and F. W. Whitcomb were among the early arrivals. They built residences and opened the first store in Humbird. A man named Bump came about came about this time from Black River Falls and opened a store, also. The arrivals between 1870-73 were quite numerous, and the village assumed an appearance of age, while it was yet young, with its mill, brewery, hotels, stores, shops, all commodious and neatly painted. Among these was William Schmidt, who built the flouring mill; Michael Andrews, who erected the brewery; Edward Freeman, Isaac Cross, Robert McElhose, Biswell Alderman, Mr. Whipple, the first carpenter; E. Edwards, the first wagon maker; George Cole, Joshua Gore, David Hoyner, E. D. Travis and Lawrence Sloan, all of whom engaged in business, and have contributed to the welfare and prosperity of their adopted home. Excerpt from The History of Humbird, Wisconsin, from the 1881 History of Clark Co., WI

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G. W. KING
GENERAL LAND AGENT,
AND ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Neillsville..............Wisconsin

Will locate Land Warrants, select Pine and Farming Lands, buy and sell Real Estate, take charge of, and protect lands from trespassers, pay taxes, and redeem lands that have been sold for taxes, and redeem lands that have been sold for taxes, investigate titles, will personally examine lands and give a correct description of them, secure preemptions, and enter lands at the Land Office. All business contracted to me will be attended to with promptness and Fidelity.

----Source: Clark County Press, Jan., 1869

There is a new saw mill in the Town of Mentor, six miles from Houghtonburg. The owner, G. W. King, announces they have on hand a large quantity of lumber in nearly every description. There is clear stuff in a variety of widths; flooring, 1 and ¼ inches; siding in three qualities; joists in lengths every two feet from 12 to 30 feet; scantling, every two feet from 12 to 24 feet in length; plank, 12, 14, 16 and 18 feet; Common boards; 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 feet in length; fencing, 6, 8, 10 and 12 inches; timbers, 6x6, 6x8 and 8x8 and every 4 feet up to 8x32 feet; girts, 4x5 and 5x6 up to 5x20 feet; batten boards 3/4x4, 3/4x3, 1x4 and 1x3. Special lumber orders will be promptly filled.

----Source: Clark County Press, Jun., 1869

Preparations for the Jul 4^th celebration are all in order and everything bids fair for a rousing old time. Some first-class musicians have been engaged and we May feel assured that part of the program will be excellent. The grounds for the event will be located in the beautiful grove southwest of Orson Bacon’s house (318 Grand Ave.) and will be fixed up in good style.

The general committee has arranged the following speakers: J. S. Carr, Orator; B. F. French, President of the Day; W. S. Covill, Marshal; Harvey Palmer, Chaplain; G. W. King, Reader of the Declaration; W. T. Hutchinson, Toast Master. A National Salute will be fired at sunrise. A procession will form at the Neillsville courthouse square at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of the marshal and proceed to the grove headed by the band. The program will commence at the grove at 10 a.m. Dinner will be served 12:30 p.m. at the O’Neill House. Reading of toasts and responses will be given at the grove at 2 p.m. A social baseball game will be played on the grounds of the pioneer Baseball Club at 3 p.m. A display of fireworks will be shown at the courthouse square at 8:30 p.m.

----Source: 1893 Hewett, Clark County, Wis. Plat Map, sec. 32; 1905 Hewett Twp., Clark Co., Wis. Map; 1915 Hewett Twp., Clark Co., Wis. Map

Section 32--C S Graves, US, State, G W King, Ry Co

United States, New England Petitions for Naturalization Index

George W King
Date 1854
Location of Application: Massachusetts
Birth Year 1822
Birthplace: Great Britain

Household Members

George W King M 38 (1822) Massachusetts
Maria King F 34 (1826) Pennsylvania
Elizabeth King F 12 (1848) Wisconsin
George King M 13 (1847) Illinois
Horace E King M 1 (1859) Wisconsin

1870 Federal Census, Humbird, Mentor, Wisconsin, United States, Page Number 1

Household Members
Chauncy Young M 36 (1834) New York, laborer, Estate: $100
George W King M 48 (1822) England, lumberman, Estate: $110,020; personal $10,000, parents of foreign birth
Maria King F 45 (1825) New York, keeps house
George R King M 23 (1847) Illinois, works in the sawmill
Maria E King F 21 (1848) Wisconsin, at home
Horace G King M 11 (1859) Wisconsin, attending school
David H Haner M 30 (1840) New York, works in sawmill
Mary Haner F 27 (1843) Iowa, keeps house
Annie M Haner M 1 (1869) Iowa, at home
Joseph H Haner M 0 (1870) Wisconsin, at home
T. K. Plummer M 32 (1838) Ohio, works in pinery, Estate: $200

Elizabeth King Howes
Event Date 10 Nov 1930
Event Place Wallace, Shoshone, Idaho
Gender Female
Race (Original) white
Race White
Age 82
Birth Date 21 Jun 1848
Birthplace Neillsville, Wisconsin
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Henry E. Howes
Father's Name Geo. W. King
Father's Birthplace England
Mother's Name Maria Haner
Mother's Birthplace New York
Address: 422 Bank St., Wallace, Shoshone, Idaho
82 yrs., 4 mo., 20 days
Occupation: at home
Cause of death: Myordial Degeneration and pleurisy
Informant: Mrs. A. J. Dunn, Wallace, Idaho, 12 Nov 1930, Undertaker: B. G. Worstell, Wallace, Idaho
Burial: Wallace, Idaho, 12 Nov 1930

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