Emigrated with her parents in 1836 on ship "Francis DePau" ( New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 > 1836 > July > 22 > Francis Depau Ship's List, page 1) arriving from LeHavre on July, 22. Those on the ship included Joseph Backler 26, Catherina 27, Marie 5. Also in the family group: Joseph Sommer 74, Barbe Sommer 75, Christian Sommer 32, Marie Sommer 23, Salome Sommer 17 and Barbe Sommer 55.They finally arrived in Butler County, Ohio, where Maria was raised. In 1852, she married Christian King in Butler County. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to central Illinois where Maria spent the rest of her life.
"Maria (called "Mary" in America) was a midwife, like her mother, and taught the skills to her daughters. She rode a pony to deliver babies, followed down the road by 'Fritzie', her dog." - information from Rev. Steve Estes
Pontiac Daily Leader Obituary 5/26/1920:
MRS. MARY KING DEAD
"Mrs. Mary King, one of the early residents of Pike township, died at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night at St. James Hospital in this city, where she had been a patient for the apast three years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age.
Mary Beckler was born April 15, 1821, in Fulton County, Ohio. She came to Illinois at an early age and loctated in this section of the state which has since been her home.
The remains were taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Forney, southwest of this city, where they will remain until the funeral is held."
NOTE: It is believed the info in the above obit was provided by Aaron Forney. There are obvious errors. GLY∼Wife of Daniel King.
Emigrated with her parents in 1836 on ship "Francis DePau" ( New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 > 1836 > July > 22 > Francis Depau Ship's List, page 1) arriving from LeHavre on July, 22. Those on the ship included Joseph Backler 26, Catherina 27, Marie 5. Also in the family group: Joseph Sommer 74, Barbe Sommer 75, Christian Sommer 32, Marie Sommer 23, Salome Sommer 17 and Barbe Sommer 55.They finally arrived in Butler County, Ohio, where Maria was raised. In 1852, she married Christian King in Butler County. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to central Illinois where Maria spent the rest of her life.
"Maria (called "Mary" in America) was a midwife, like her mother, and taught the skills to her daughters. She rode a pony to deliver babies, followed down the road by 'Fritzie', her dog." - information from Rev. Steve Estes
Pontiac Daily Leader Obituary 5/26/1920:
MRS. MARY KING DEAD
"Mrs. Mary King, one of the early residents of Pike township, died at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night at St. James Hospital in this city, where she had been a patient for the apast three years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age.
Mary Beckler was born April 15, 1821, in Fulton County, Ohio. She came to Illinois at an early age and loctated in this section of the state which has since been her home.
The remains were taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Forney, southwest of this city, where they will remain until the funeral is held."
NOTE: It is believed the info in the above obit was provided by Aaron Forney. There are obvious errors. GLY∼Wife of Daniel King.
Family Members
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Jacobina "Phebe" King Streid
1853–1896
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Joseph R. King
1854–1943
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John B. King
1856–1942
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Magdalena King Raber
1857–1902
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Kathrine "Katie" King Yordy
1858–1918
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Daniel B King
1860–1933
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Mary King Forney
1862–1942
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Christian B. King
1864–1920
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David Daniel King
1865–1943
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Simon King
1871–1935
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William B King
1873–1952
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