This first obituary does not mention any family members. He was married to
Nancy Ellen King. They had three children Margaret Elizabeth m. Willard
Putnam Van Horne (my ancestors), Addie M. (died at age 14) and George C. m.
Bell Griffith.
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Hiram King
From: Valparaiso Messenger 5 Mar 1891: Valparaiso, IN
Mr. Hiram King was born at Massilon, Starke county, Ohio, August 18th, 1838,
and died at Kouts, Ind., February 20th.
When thirty-two years of age, he gave his heart to Christ, and united with
the M.E. church. After removing to Porter county in 1884, he placed his
membership in the Tassinong Presbyterian church, of which he continued a
faithful and beloved member until the time of his death.
His sudden demise was a great shock to his relatives and friends and caused
universal sadness in the community. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, a
faithful friend, a loving and tender husband and father.
His christian life was that of an humble disciple. It was more real than
professional, more gold than glitter. It was of that type that does not
express itself as much in words as in loving deeds. During his last sickness
his suffering was intense, but his christian faith did not wave; and when
death had conquered his body, victory was in waiting for his soul. To die
thus is only to begin to truly live. Thus the sun light of hope, paints a bow
of promise in the mourners tear.
The funeral services were conducted from the Christian church of Kouts, on
Monday, Feb 23d, at 11 oclock. The Rev. W.C. Miles, of Chicago, led the
services, taking for the theme of his discourse, Victory through Christ
A large company of relatives and friends were at the church, and many
followed to the grave to pay their last tribute of respect and love.
Nancy Ellen Reed King
From Evening Messenger (Valparaiso, IN) 30 Nov 1923
MRS. KING IS DEAT AT KOUTS
Mrs. Nancy King, age 80 years, died at 11:15 Thanksgiving day at the home
of Dr. Nolan in Kouts. The funeral services will be conducted in Kouts
Sunday, with burial following in the Kouts cemetery.
Deceased was born in Hebron on August 5, 80 years ago and has been a
life-long resident of Porter county. Her husband has been dead a number of
years. She has been in poor health for the past few years. Two children one
son, George of Valparaiso, and one daughter of Kansas City, MO survive. {This
is her daughter Margaret Elizabeth KING}
My note: Margaret King and her husband Willard Van Horne moved to Lindsborg,
McPherson co., KS about 1870. Around 1910 they moved to Salina, Saline, KS.
After Willard's death in 1916 she moved to Kansas City, MO to live with her
daughter. She is buried in Lindsborg Cemetery, Lindsborg, KS (d. 5 Dec 1931).