STANDARD ATLAS
OF
SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS
1903
Geo. A. Ogle & Co.Publishers & Engravers
134 Van Buren St.
Chicago
Transcribed by Larry Fearneyhough
Page 128
With a pleasant smile and a kind word for all, John R. King daily goes about his duties. He is a son of Scott county parents, and was born about four miles west of Winchester, December 28, 1874. His father, John H. King, was born and reared on a farm four miles south of Winchester. His mother, Margaret (Carlton) King, was reared in the same neighborhood. Their lives have been spent in Scott county and since their marriage have resided on their farm near town. They are the parents of twelve children, seven of whom are dead.
John R. King was educated in the district school and worked about the farm until he was nineteen years of age, after which time he taught school for four years in the News and Carlton districts. In 1898 his friends rallied to his support and he was elected county treasurer. His conduct of the affairs of the office was so eminently satisfactory and he became so popular as an official that he was elected to the office of clerk of the county court in 1902, in which office he is now keeping open house to his many friends. He makes a splendid official, is thoroughly competent and discharges every duty with punctuality and in order.
August 18, 1901, he was married to Miss Nora Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Marsh. Mrs. King was born November 24, 1882. Their home life is very pleasant and Mr. King looks well after its comforts and adornments. He is member of the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America and holds his membership in both organizations at Winchester. The years of his life have not been many, but in the brief space he has wrought for himself a place among men; has established a character, builded a reputation, gathered about him a home and a world of loyal friends.