Sadie Samantha Harris
Walter King was born October 8, 1870, near Willmar, Kandiyohi Co., MN, and died April 2, 1942, in Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN, at age 71. Buried in Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN. He is the son of George Washington King of Warsaw Twp., Wyoming Co., NY, and Caroline George of New York.
Sadie Samantha Harris was born July 28, 1880, in Regal Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN, and died July, 1953, in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at about age 73. Buried in Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN. She is the daughter of John Benjamin Harris of Wisconsin, and Sarah Ann Abbey of Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West.
Walter King and Sadie Samantha Harris were married October 30, 1901, in Willmar, Kandiyohi Co., MN.
Walter King and Sadie Samantha (Harris) King adopted one child:
Claude Monroe Abel: Born January 21, 1899, in Becker Co., MN; Died May 12, 1958, in Fargo, Cass Co., ND (age 59). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN. Married about 1918 to Ida E. Forum: Born September 9, 1899, in Minnesota; Died April, 1976, in Fargo, Cass Co., ND (age 76). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN. Claud was adopted by Walter and Sadie King. When they found out that he had a sister they went to get her, but she was already adopted. His mother's maiden name is Kindle. According to Bert Abel's July, 1926, obituary, his parents died several years before he did. No idea what "several" means! According to jrm, Mabel Abel said he was killed in a deer hunting accident near Bemidji (date not stated). Claud Abel's "The Life of an Orphan" states that his father, William Abel, died in November, 1902.
Walter King and Sadie Samantha (Harris) King had three children:
Dorothy Lucille King: Born October 3, 1906, in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN; Died July, 1994, in Salem, Marion Co., IL (age 87). Married July 27, 1924, to Roy Louis Friedley: Born May 7, 1901, in Iowa; Died June, 1980, in Salem, Marion Co., IL (age 79).
Gordon Bennet King: Born December 18, 1911, in Redwood Co., MN; Died April 7, 1975, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (age 63). Married to Alice Johannah Allex: Born July 7, 1914, in North Dakota; Died December 10, 1993, in Circle Pines, MN (age 79).
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Walter King and Sadie Samantha (Harris) King are buried in Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 14, 1850 shows Washington King (age 21) born in New York is a Farmer living in Merton Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. Living with him is Electa King (age 30) born in New York. Also living there are: Orpah Rodgers (age 13) born in Wisconsin; Judson Rodgers (age 10) born in Wisconsin; and Hannah Rodgers (age 6) born in Wisconsin.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1860 shows Washington King (age 30) born in New York with real estate worth $400 and personal estate worth $400 is a Farmer living in Warsaw Twp., Goodhue Co., MN. Living with him is Caroline King (age 26) born in New York. Also living there are: Alfred King (age 8) born in Wisconsin; Byron King (age 5) born in Wisconsin; Ellen King (age 4) born in Minnesota; and Sophronia King (age 1) born in Minnesota.
The 1870 U.S. Census taken on June 17, 1870 shows John Harris (age 39) born in New York is a laborer living in Alberta Twp., Benton Co., MN with property worth $350. Living with him is his wife Sarah Harris (age 25) born in Canada. Also living there are their children: William Harris (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Ella Jane Harris (age 8) born in Wisconsin; George Harris (age 6) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie Harris (age 4) born in Minnesota; and Walter M. Harris (age 2) born in Minnesota. Also living in the household was a domestic servant. Living in an adjacent house were John's parents: Henry Harris (age 66) a framer with property worth $320 born in New York and Eliza Harris (age 63) born in Connecticut.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1870 shows Washington King (age 42) born in New York with real estate worth $1,000 and personal estate worth $400 is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Monongalia Co., MN. Living with him is Caroline King (age 36) born in Michigan, who is Keeping House. Other Kings living there, all born in Wisconsin except for Arthur, born in Minnesota, are: Alfred king (age 18); Bonna King (age 14); Suprone King (age 10); Punn King (age 8); George King (age 6); Amos King (age 5); and Arthur King (age 3).
Walter King was born October 8, 1870, near Willmar, Kandiyohi Co., MN.
The 1880 U.S. Census taken on June 8, 1880 shows John Harris (age 51) born in New York to New York-born parents is a farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Sarah Harris (age 57) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents. Also living there are their children: William Harris (age 19) born in Wisconsin; Ella J. Harris (age 18) born in Wisconsin; George W. Harris (age 16) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie Harris (age 15) born in Minnesota; Hattie M. Harris (age 12) born in Minnesota; Ida C. Harris (age 9) born in Minnesota; and Della Harris (age 4) born in Minnesota. Also living in the household were John's widowed mother Eliza Harris (age 75) a boarder with a Palsy disability born in Connecticut of Connecticut-born parents, and John's unmarried brother William Harris (age 43) who is a farmer born in New York of New York-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1880 shows Washington King (age 51) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer living in Northfield Twp., Rice Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Elizabeth King (age 52) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Other King children living there, all unmarried and born in Minnesota to New York-born parents except for Byron, who was born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents: Alferd king (age 27) a Farm Laborer; Byron King (age 25) a Farm Laborer; Truman King (age 19) a Farm Laborer; George King (age 17) a Farm Laborer; Ernest King (age 14); Arthur King (age 13); Walter King (age 9) and Elnora King (age 5).
Sadie Samantha Harris was born July 28, 1880, in Regal Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN.
The 1885 Minnesota State Census dated May 1, 1885 shows J. B. Harris (age 55) born in New York, who served as a soldier in the Federal army during the rebellion is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is Sarah A. Harris (age 41) born in Canada. Also living there are: W. H. Harris (age 24) born in Wisconsin; G. W. Harris (age 21) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie M. Harris (age 19) born in Minnesota; Ida Harris (age 14) born in Minnesota; Della Harris (age 9) born in Minnesota; Sadie Harris (age 5) born in Minnesota; and Earnest Harris (age 1) born in Minnesota. Also living in the household are: William Harris (age 44) born in New York; and William Lantry (age 18) born in Minnesota.
The 1890 Veterans Schedule taken June 1890 shows John B. Harris is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. He was a Private in Company A, 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry, and served from November 1863 to August 1864, for a total of 9 months.
John Benjamin Harris died May 17, 1899, in Regal, Stearns Co., MN, at age 68.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Walter King (age 27) born October 1872 in Minnesota to New York and Minnesota-born parents is an unmarried Farmer renting his farm and living in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Alfred King (age 48) born April 1852 in Wisconsin to New York and Minnesota-born parents is a Farmer renting his farm and living in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Hattie King (age 32) born December 1867 in Minnesota to New York and Wisconsin-born parents, with all 8 of the children born to her still living. Children living at home, all unmarried and born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents, are: Fred King (age 14) born January 1886; daughter Jessie King (age 12) born November 1887; Ben King (age 11) born April 1889; Ida King (age 9) born May 1891; Roy King (age 7) born February 1893; Ella King (age 5) born January 1895; Hazel King (age 2) born November 1897; and George King (age 1) born October 1899. Also living there is Alfred's brother, George King (age 37) born November 1862 in Minnesota to New York and Minnesota-born parents, who is a Farm Laborer.
The 1900 U.S. Census taken on June 2, 1900, shows George W. Herres (age 36) born August, 1863, in Wisconsin to French Canadian-born parents, is an unmarried Farmer, and who owns his farm with a mortgage, and is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him are: his widowed mother, Sara Herres (age 56) born February, 1844, in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents, with 10 of the 14 children born to her still alive; his brother, John A. Herres (age 12) born June, 1887, in Minnesota to French Canadian-born parents; his brother, Earnest Herres (age 16) born May, 1884, in Minnesota to French Canadian-born parents; and his sister, Sadie Herres (age 11) born July, 1888, in Minnesota to French Canadian-born parents.
Walter King and Samantha E. "Sadie" Harris were married October 30, 1901, in Willmar, Kandiyohi Co., MN.
The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 2, 1905, shows Walter King (age 33) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 33 years and 1 month and having lived in this district for 10 years and 2 months is a Farmer living in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Sadie King (age 24) born in Minnesota to Indiana-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 24 years and having lived in this district for 3 years and 7 months. Also living there is his son, Claudie King (age 5) and having lived in Minnesota for 5 years and 10 months and having lived in this district for 5 years and 10 months.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Walter King (age 39) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents is living in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of eight years, Sadie King (age 29) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents, with the only child born to her still living. Also living there is his children, both born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents: adopted son, Claude King (age 10); and daughter, Dorothy King (age 3).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Walter King (age 49) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his own mortgaged farm and living in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Sadie King (age 39) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents: Dorothy King (age 13); Gorden King (age 8); and Donald King (age 2-10/12). A farm helper also lives there.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1930, shows Waller King (age 59) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 31 is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Sadie King (age 49) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents: Gordon King (age 18); and Donald King (age 12).
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Waller King (age 69) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of School, is a married Head of Household, and who rents his home for $10/month, and is living on Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Sadie S. King (age 59) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of High School.
Walter King died April 2, 1942, in Redwood Falls Twp., Redwood Co., MN, at age 71. Buried in Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN.
The Redwood Gazette, April 2, 1942
Last rites for Walter King, 71, who farmed a few miles west of Redwood Falls, MN, since 1895 before retiring, will be in the Church of Christ. Burial Redwood cemetery. He died from a paralytic stroke after ailing since 1934 when he suffered a sunstroke. Rev. Harry Bucalstien will conduct the services which will follow immediately the union Good Friday worship at the church. Pallbearers Walter Wolverton, George Eckhart, Everett Wetmore, J. A. Storts, A. L. Britton, Wayne Prindle. The veteran farmer is survived by his wife, daughter, Mrs. R. L. Friedley of Waterloo, Iowa, sons, Gordon and Donald of Redwood Falls, MN, a sister Mrs. Will George of Kaponsin, Wash. 5 brothers preceded him in death. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren - Perry, Sydney, Joyce, and Jack, Children of Mrs. Friedley; Gordon Jr. and Wayne, sons of Gordon and Wayne, sons of Gordon; Marlene and Carol Jean, daughter of Donald. And a boy whom Mr. and Mrs. King raised from the age of four, Claud Abel, now resides Seattle, Wash. Walter was born near Willmar, MN October 8 1870, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Washington King, living there and near Windom until he moved to the Redwood Falls area in 1895. He married Sadie Harris October 30, 1901, in Willmar, MN. He made his home on several farms west of the city during his active years & moved into the city w/Mrs. King in 1935, after retiring. He was a member of the Dist. 4 school board and member of Church of Christ 38 yrs, serving on building committee 1906-1908 and deacon for many years.
Samantha E. "Sadie" (Harris) King died July, 1953, in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at about age 73. Buried in Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie King, 73, of Redwood Falls were held this afternoon at Church of Christ with Kenneth C. Hanson, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Harvey Huhnerkoch and Mrs. Guy Manning sang with Diane Huhnerkoch as accompanist, and pallbearers were Eber Sparks, E. E. Wetmore, Dr. C. Cherry, Willard Neuenburg, Harry Brown and Roy Castle. Interment was in Redwood Falls cemetery. Sadie Samantha Harris, daughter of John Benjamin and Sarah Harris and one of 16 children, was born July 28, 1880 at Paynesville. She attended grade school there and high school at Duluth and was married to Walter King at Paynesville in October 1900 [October 30, 1901]. They lived on farms near Redwood Falls until her husband died April 1, 1942. She was an active member of Church of Christ. Mrs. King died Monday morning at Waterloo, Iowa, from heart trouble after an illness of 1 1/2 months. Mrs. Roy Friedley of Waterloo, two sons, Gordon B. King of Hugo and Donald King of Redwood Falls, a foster son, Claud Abel of Seattle, Wash., 13 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one brother, Ernest Harris of Rosemount..