History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1187

George C. King, Postmaster, and dealer in groceries, notions, etc., Winneconne; established in 1876. He first located at New London, Wis., in 1858, and first engaged in the livery business, then hotel, and ran a stage from New London to Oshkosh two years. He followed boating on Wolf and Fox Rivers two years; ran a meat market until he was appointed Postmaster in 1876, and has since held that office and engaged as above noted. He was born in Oswego Co., N.Y., April 12, 1837. Was married in Winneconne Township, Oct. 28, 1860, to Miss Martha M. Ashby, who was born March 14, 1842, at Strongsville, Ohio, who parents settled in Winneconne in 1846. Here brother, Lucius Ashby, was the first white child born in that township, Sept. 10, 1846. They have one son- George E. King, who assists his father. Mr. King is a member of the Masonic Order, No. 186, of his village, and was the first Master of his lodge. He is also a member of the Chapter, Masonic Lodge, of Omro.