Biography
James King was born 5 March 1801 in Boxford, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom to John King (bef1801) and Sarah Hardy (bef1801) and died 17 October 1859 Kingstown, New South Wales, Australia of unspecified causes. He married Susannah Clark (1821-1888) 24 September 1838 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia.
He arrived in Australia in 1822 on the Clydesdale as a free settler.
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| James King (1839-1920) | |||
| George King (1841-1919) | |||
| Reuben King (1843-1926) | |||
| John Alfred King (1845-1926) | |||
| William King (1848-1939) | 15 November 1848 Kingstown, New South Wales, Australia | 10 February 1939 Barraba, New South Wales, Australia | Sarah Elizabeth Chapman (1856-1947) |
| Sarah Ann King (1851-1916) | |||
| Alfred King (1855-1908) | |||
| Herbert King (1858-1930) | |||
Death
Melancholy Accident.—An accident of a most melancholy nature ocurred here a few days ago, result[ing] in the death of one of our oldest and most respected residents—Mr. James King, of Stony Batter. Mr. King left home on foot on the morning of the 19th instant, for the purpose of driving home his milch cows, and not returning search was immediately made but without success. It was not till the seventh day after his leaving home that the body was discovered, about one mile from his own house, notwithstanding the vigorous search made by nearly all Bundarra during the whole of the time. The interment took place at his late residence, in the presence of a large number or relatives and friends, who seemed deeply impressed by the loss of such a kind friend and obliging neighbour as Mr. King invariably was to all. The cause of this melancholy affair is comparatively unknown, but it is generally believed that Mr. King had not recovered from the effects of a severe fall from his horse which occurred lately, and which either endangered or affected his intellect, and that exertion suddenly brought on insanity, from the effects of which Mr. King wandered to the bush and became a victim to exposure. Mr. King's untimely end will cause a great void in society. Many a wayworn traveller will feel keenly the absence of that hearty reception so generously accorded, and many a neighbour will miss the open hand of friendship and the numerous kind services rendered by Mr. James King, of Stony Batter.
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