William H. King was born October 22, 1863 at LaSueur, Minnesota. As a young man he left home and came to North Dakota and worked as a hired man. In January 11 , 1896 he was married to Anna Mattson at LaMoure, North Dakota. They rented Andrew Mattson's farm (Mr. King's father-in-law) for one year and then bought land west of Litchville, North Dakota. (Southwest ¼ of Section 20 - Rosebud Twp.) where he farmed for many years. In October 9, 1942 he held a public sale and sold out his personal property, moving to Jamestown, North Dakota. Mr. King passed away July 11, 1951 and was buried at Rosebud Cemetery, Rosebud Township. Mrs. King preceded him in death, November 24, 1944. A young son George Earl, born October 30, 1896 drowned in a slough at the King farm April 16, 1899. Five other children survive: Herbert C. King and Mrs. Sylvester (Bernice) Rickard, Bellingham, Washington, Mrs. Johnnie (Irene) Olson and Clarence King, Jamestown, North Dakota, and Clinton G. King, Leonard, North Dakota.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 123