Carl King (1878-1946) son of P. O. and Sophia (Rasmusson) King, was born in Barnes County, Dakota Territory, the first male child born in Barnes County. He attended school in Barnes County and f worked during vacations on the King farm. He settled on a farm near Cuba, North Dakota, in 1903. In 1904 Carl King married Bessie M. Adcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Adcock, a pioneer family of j Barnes County. Mr. King sold the farm in 1928 and served as Deputy Sheriff 1928 - 1936 when he became a member of the Valley City police force. The children of this couple are: Elsie Elizabeth; Lorne Hugo; Stanley Herbert; Raymond Milton and Irma - Mrs. Wiese. Stanley married Betty (Tolefson) King and their children are: Betty Arlene married George Kaber. Their children are Darcy and Darin. Robert Daleno married Nancy Slegers, daughter of Ted and Ruth (Cross) Slegers. Their children are: Pam, Dale and Robin. Robert King graduated from Enderlin, North Dakota High School in 1951 and Valley City State College in 1955. He has his M.S. from North Dakota State "U." He taught school at Pelican Rapids, Milnor and New Rockford before coming to Valley City High School in 1965 where he is head football coach. He was winner of the Distinguished Service Award by the National High School Athletic Association. Mr. King is one of thirteen coaches to receive this award - June 14, 1975. He is award winner from District 7.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 123