John M. King
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John McDowell King (LH5T-8MX)
born 27 Sep 1871 in Bavard, North Carolina died 24 June 1968 both his parents were born in North Carolina |
Mattie L King
born ca. 1875 in Texas both her parents were born in Georgia |
Their Seven Children:
1. Annie Lee King (GWQH-DCT) born 7 March 1896 in Oklahoma
2. John Herbert King Jr. (LH5T-876) born 23 October 1898 in Oklahoma
3. Josephine Marijo King (LH5T-847) born 22 May 1901 in Midland, TexasTexas
4. Jessie Alma King (LKC8-83C) born ca.1904 in Texas
5. Paul Wesley King (LH5T-8QM) born ca.1908 in Texas
6. Joseph Lynch King (KCRG-9RY) born ca.1909 in Texas
7. Philip Maurice King (LH5T-8HR) born ca. 1915 in Texas
1. Annie Lee King (GWQH-DCT) born 7 March 1896 in Oklahoma
2. John Herbert King Jr. (LH5T-876) born 23 October 1898 in Oklahoma
3. Josephine Marijo King (LH5T-847) born 22 May 1901 in Midland, TexasTexas
4. Jessie Alma King (LKC8-83C) born ca.1904 in Texas
5. Paul Wesley King (LH5T-8QM) born ca.1908 in Texas
6. Joseph Lynch King (KCRG-9RY) born ca.1909 in Texas
7. Philip Maurice King (LH5T-8HR) born ca. 1915 in Texas
John M. King settled in Midland county Texas around 1880-1890. [Since their first two children (Annie and John) were born in Oklahoma in 1896 and 1898; and the third one Josephine, was born in Midland in 1901, it seems very likely that John M King Sr. came to Midland, Texas some time between 23 October 1898 and 22 May 1901.
He began buying land and started ranching. His brand was the JK connected as there was no space between the letters. He became a very successful rancher and when oil began being discovered he became very wealthy.
He acquired 8 sections of land. He donated land for a church and helped get it built and was instrumental in getting two pastors to come and preach there. The Reverend’s Green and Wood hence the name of the church Greenwood Baptist. A community sprang up around the church and is also called Greenwood. There is a historical plaque in front of the old church stating some of this information with John King being mentioned.
1920 US Census
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Sources:
Rick Shepherd (03/10/2025 email)
FamilySearch.com (personal record, US Census 1920,)
Rick Shepherd (03/10/2025 email)
FamilySearch.com (personal record, US Census 1920,)
Research Notes:
Who is James N King? Is he related to Rick Shepherd? John M King was Rick's grandfather. is Rick's mother John M King's daughter?
John M. King settled in Midland county Texas around 1880-1890.
He acquired 5,120 acres (8 sections) of land and started ranching. He became a very successful rancher.
His brand was the "JK" with the letters J and K connected and no space between them.
When oil was discovered on his land he became very wealthy.
He donated land for a church and helped get it built. He was also instrumental in getting two pastors to come and preach there --
the Reverends Green and Wood. The church was named after them: Greenwood Baptist Church.
A community sprang up around the church and is also called Greenwood.
There is a historical plaque in front of the old church stating some of this information with my grandfather being mentioned.
He acquired 5,120 acres (8 sections) of land and started ranching. He became a very successful rancher.
His brand was the "JK" with the letters J and K connected and no space between them.
When oil was discovered on his land he became very wealthy.
He donated land for a church and helped get it built. He was also instrumental in getting two pastors to come and preach there --
the Reverends Green and Wood. The church was named after them: Greenwood Baptist Church.
A community sprang up around the church and is also called Greenwood.
There is a historical plaque in front of the old church stating some of this information with my grandfather being mentioned.
Research Notes:
March 10, 2025
Good evening Tony,
This is Rick Shepherd. Below is the info on my family in Texas:
John M. King settled in Midland county Texas around 1880-1890.
He began buying land and started ranching. His brand was the JK connected as there was no space between the letters. He became a very successful rancher and when oil began being discovered he became very wealthy. He acquired 8 sections of land. As you probably know a section is 640 acres. He donated land for a church and helped get it built and was instrumental in getting two pastors to come and preach there. The Reverend’s Green and Wood hence the name of the church Greenwood Baptist. A community sprang up around the church and is also called Greenwood. There is a historical plaque in front of the old church stating some of this information with my grandfather being mentioned.
Good evening Tony,
This is Rick Shepherd. Below is the info on my family in Texas:
John M. King settled in Midland county Texas around 1880-1890.
He began buying land and started ranching. His brand was the JK connected as there was no space between the letters. He became a very successful rancher and when oil began being discovered he became very wealthy. He acquired 8 sections of land. As you probably know a section is 640 acres. He donated land for a church and helped get it built and was instrumental in getting two pastors to come and preach there. The Reverend’s Green and Wood hence the name of the church Greenwood Baptist. A community sprang up around the church and is also called Greenwood. There is a historical plaque in front of the old church stating some of this information with my grandfather being mentioned.
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