George Gordon King (June 9, 1807 – July 17, 1870) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.
George Gordon King | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Robert B. Cranston |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Davis |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1845–1846 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1807 Newport, Rhode Island |
| Died | July 17, 1870 (aged 63) Newport, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Island Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Whig |
| Education | Phillips Academy |
| Alma mater | Brown University Litchfield Law School |
Early life
editKing was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on June 9, 1807.[1] He was the eldest son of Dr. David King Sr. (1774–1836), and his wife, whose maiden name was Gordon. His three younger brothers were David King Jr., Edward King, and William Henry King (who owned Kingscote mansion in Newport), who each made large fortunes as traders by going to China with Russell & Company.[2] His nephew and namesake, George Gordon King, was married to Annie McKenzie Coats, the daughter of Sir James Coats, 1st Bt. and Sarah Ann (née Auchincloss) Coats.
King pursued classical studies in Newport and at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He graduated from Brown University in 1825. He attended the Litchfield Law School in Connecticut.[1]
Career
editHe was admitted to the bar in 1827 and practiced in Providence and Newport.[1]
He served as member and speaker of the State house of representatives in 1845 and 1846. King was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses from March 4, 1849, until March 3, 1853, as he was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection.[1]
Personal life
editKing died in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 17, 1870.[3] He was interred in Island Cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "KING, George Gordon - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ Wait, Shannon (March 2010). "King Family Papers 1844-1901". quod.lib.umich.edu. William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "The Hon. George G. King". Chicago Tribune. July 23, 1870. Retrieved May 13, 2019.