Hattie Maria Harris
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Alfred King was born April 9, 1851 in Merton Twp., Waukesha Co., WI and died September 8, 1929 in Bertha Twp., Todd Co., MN at age 78. He was the son of George Washington King of Warsaw Twp., Wyoming Co., NY and Caroline George of New York.

Harriet "Hattie" Maria Harris was born December 20, 1867 in Sauk Rapids, Alberta Twp., Benton Co., MN and died September 1, 1952 in Stowe Prairie Twp., Todd Co., MN at age 84. She was the daughter of John B. Harris of Wisconsin and Sarah Ann Abbey of Port Hope, Durham Co., Canada West. 

Alfred and Hattie were married December 29, 1883 in Willmar, Kandiyohi Co., MN.

Alfred and Hattie had 12 children:

  1. Fred E. King: Born January 20, 1886 in Windon, Cottonwood Co., MN; Died September 20, 1966 in Bertha, Todd Co., MN (age 80). Married January 12, 1910 in Wrighttown, Wadena Co., MN to Lillian Goodale: Born 1888 in Minnesota; Died Unknown.
  2. Jessie May King: Born November 4, 1887 in Minnesota; Died May 9, 1973 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA (age 85). Married (1) about 1906 to Daniel McMillan: Born about 1871 in Glasgow, Scotland; Died Unknown. Married (2) about 1917 to Roy A. Lampley: Born June 12, 1884 in California; Died July 27, 1977 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA (age 93).
  3. Benjamin Franklin King: Born April 5, 1889 in Heron Lake Twp., Todd Co., MN; Died November 8, 1969 in Wadena Co., MN (age 80). Married April 5, 1919 to Nellie May Denny: Born June 26, 1900 in South Dakota; Died February 14, 1985 in Wadena Co., MN (age 84).
  4. Ida Bell King: Born May 30, 1891 in Delafield, Jackson Co.,  MN; Died March 17, 1944 in Oak Valley, Otter Tail Co., MN (age 52). Married April 25, 1910 in Long Prairie, MN to Edward Frederick Lahrmann: Born April 12, 1881 in Spring Lake, Scotts Co., MN; Died December 6, 1964 in Burlington, Skagit Co., WA (age 83).
  5. Roy King: Born February 27, 1893 in Hilder Twp., Jackson Co., MN; Died Unknown.
  6. Ella Jane King: Born January 20, 1895 in Redwood Falls Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN; Died March 29, 1933 in Becker Co., MN (age 38). Ella was unmarried when she had her daughter (father, who at the time was married to Ella's sister, Jessie, living in California: Daniel McMillan: Born about 1880 in Glasgow, Scotland; Died Unknown), Marjorie King: Born August 7, 1914 in Alameda Co., CA; Died Unknown. Married about 1919 in Minnesota to Hans D. Hanson: Born April 6, 1889 in Shommel, Hero, Helgeland, Norway; Died February 5, 1939 in Becker Co., MN (age 49).
  7. Hazel Marie King: Born November 13, 1896 in Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN; Died October 5, 1963 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA (age 66). Married March 14, 1917 to Victor Alvin Jasmer: Born January 26, 1894 in Hutchinson, Mcleod Co., MN; Died April 30, 1975 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA (age 81).
  8. Emma King: Born October 12, 1898 in Minnesota; Died October 1, 1969 in Wadena, Wadena Co., MN (age 70). Married February 26, 1917 to Carl Alfred Zutter: Born March 6, 1893 in Minnesota; Died February 1981 in Wadena,, Wadena Co., MN (age 89).
  9. Sadie Samantha King: Born April 1, 1901 in Redwood Co., MN; Died October 27, 1989 in Park Rapids, Hubbard Co., MN (age 88). Married June 9, 1931 to Palmer Dick Sunde: Born May 17, 104 in Riverton, Crow Wing Co., MN; Died: April 3, 1991 in Park Rapids, Crow Wing Co., MN (age 86).
  10. Arthur King: Born January 26, 1903 in Redwood Falls, Redwood Co., MN; Died October 30, 1994 in Clarissa, Todd Co., MN (age 91). Married April 12, 1926 in Bertha, Todd Co., MN to Lilah Mae Miller: Born December 24, 1906 in Hewitt,, MN; Died June 8, 1950 (age 43).
  11. Ruth Lucille King: Born October 8, 1907 in Minnesota; Died December 19, 1964 in Unknown (age 57). Married June 19, 1930 to Ellsworth Sonny Hartung: Born November 9, 1908 in Minnesota; Died June 26, 1994 in Bertha, Todd Co., MN (age 85).
  12. Azalea Pearl King: Born May 21, 1909 in Stowe Prairie, MN; Died January 8, 2002 in Wadena Co., MN (age 92). Married June 19, 1925 to Wayne Dean McIntire: Born February 11, 1908 in Iowa; Died February 20, 1987 in Hennepin Co., MN (age 79).

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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.

Alfred King was born April 9, 1851 in Merton Twp., Waukesha Co., WI.

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.

Hattie Maria Harris was born December 20, 1868 in Alberta Twp., Benton Co., MN.

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 Farmer 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).

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).

Alfred and Hattie were married December 29, 1883 in Willmar, Kandiyohi 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 5, 1900 shows Peter Crump (age 34) born November 1865 in Minnesota to Canadian-born parents is a Farmer owning his own mortgaged farm and living in Lynden Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with him are his wife and four children. Also living there is his widowed mother, Elizabeth King (age 72) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, with 5 of the 7 children born to her still living.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 9, 1910 shows Alfred King (age 58) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer renting his farm and living in Stowe Prairie Twp., Todd Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 26 years, Hattie King (age 42) born in Minnesota to New York and English Canadian-born parents, with all 12 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: Benjamin King (age 21), a Farm Laborer; Roy King (age 17), a Laborer on the Home Farm; Stella King (age 15); Hazel King (age 13); Emma King (age 11); Sadie King (age 9); Arthur King (age 7); Ruth King (age 3); and daughter, Azilla King (age 1).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 2, 1920 shows Alfred King (age 69) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage Bertha Twp., Todd Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Hattie M. King (age 51) born in Minnesota to New York and English Canadian-born parents. Children living at home, all unmarried and born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents, are: Roy King (age 27), a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Sadie S. King (age 19); Arthur King (age 17) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Ruth L. King (age 13); daughter, Azalia P. King (age 10); and Margie King (age 5).

Alfred King died September 8, 1929 in Bertha Twp., Todd Co., MN at age 78.

Long Prairie News, September 12, 1929, Page 5

ALFRED KING CALLED HOME

After a lingering illness and more than six months of patient and painful suffering, Alfred King gave up the struggle last Sunday evening, September 8, to pass thru Glory's evening gate and walk in paradise.  Mr. King was born in the state of Wisconsin, April 9, 1851, and at the time of his death was 78 years, 4 months and 29 days old. When but a child of two years he came with his parents to Goodhue county, Minnesota, and later moved to Paynesville, where he first met, wooed, and on December 29, 1884, wed his now bereaved widow, at that time, Miss Hattie Maria Harris. After their wedding they moved to Wilder, in Jackson county, later moved to Windom in Cottonwood county and in 1892 moved to Redwood Falls, Redwood county, where they lived for ten years. In 1902 they moved to Nimrod in Wadena county, where they lived for 5 years and then came to Hewitt and Stowe Prairie township in 1907, and in 1917 they moved to their present farm in section 28, Bertha township, where the end came as the above stated.  There remains no doubt but that the hardships and toils of pioneer life so took its toll that when he became ill from the flu last winter, his system was too weak to withstand the strain and he finally had to surrender to the Grim Reaper. His death is the first in a family which consisted of father and mother and 13 children. He is survived by his wife, a sister and a brother. 13 children and 24 grandchildren. His brother, Walter King, resides at Redwood Falls and was present at the funeral, and his sister, Mrs. Nora George, of Velva, N. Dak., was also present during his last days and at the funeral. His 13 children are the following: Fred King of Verndale; Mrs. Jessie Lampley of Modesto, California; Benjamin King of Bertha; Ida Lahrmann of Oak Valley; Roy King of Bertha; Mrs. Ella Hanson of Detroit Lakes; Mrs. Hazel Jasmer of Granite Falls; Mrs. Emma Zutter and Sadie, Arthur, Ruth and Marjorie King of Bertha, and Mrs. Azalia McIntire of Brondon. The funeral was held from the Bertha Church of God on Thursday, September 12, with the Rev. J.C. Youngblood as the officiating Clergyman. W. H. Miller, Alvin Bishop and C. L. Fox of Hewitt, and Chas Cluhm, Wm Becker, and John Stork of Bertha, intimate friends and neighbors, acted as pallbearers. The remains were interred in the cemetery just east of Hewitt village and there laid at rest amid the scenes and among the friends he loved so well. All the immediate relatives except Mrs. Lampley of Modesta, California, were present at the funeral. " How sweet to sleep where all is peace. Where sorrow cannot reach the breast. Where all life's idle throbbing cease. And pain is lulled to rest."

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930 shows Hattie King (age 61) born in Minnesota to New York and English Canadian-born parents is a widowed Laundress at Home renting her own home for $12/month and living in the Village of Bertha,, Bertha Twp., Todd Co., MN. Children living at home, all unmarried and born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents, are: Roy King (age 37), a Hotel Manager; Sadie S. King (age 28) a Hotel Waitress; Ruthie King (age 22) a Hotel Waitress; and Marjorie King (age 15).

Hattie Maria (Harris) King died September 1, 1952 in Stowe Prairie Twp., Todd Co., MN at age 83.

Bertha Herald, September 4, 1952, Page 16

Rites Today For Mrs. Hattie King.

Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at the Bertha Church of God for Mrs. Hattie King, 84, who passed away Monday. Rev Thomas Hall will officiate. Burial will be in the Hewitt cemetery. Hattie Maria Harris was born at Sauk Rapids, MN., Dec 20, 1867. The whole of her long useful life was spent in West-Central Minnesota. She was married to Alfred King, Nov. 29, 1883. They took up their residence in Paynesville and later moved to Cottonwood county and from their to Redwood Falls, MN. Mrs. King's later years were spent in and around Bertha and Hewitt. There were born to them four boys and eight girls. Her husband and two daughters have proceeded her in death. Mr. King having passed away in the year of 1929. Death came on Sept. 1, at the age of 84 years, eight months and ten days as a result of a stroke suffered on the Saturday before. Loved one and friends will best remember Mrs. King for her unselfish service to others and her strong faith in God. Members of the family who feel the separation deeply are one brother, Ernest Harris of Rosemont and one sister, Sadie King of Redwood Falls; Sons Fred, Ben, Roy and Art and daughter Jessie Lampley and Hazel Jasmer of Modesto, Calif., Emma Zutter and Ruth Hartung of Bertha, Sadie Sunde of Park Rapids and Azalia McIntire of Hewitt. Mrs. King leaves 39 grandchildren and 38 Great-grandchildren.

Many thanks to Paul Van Dyke for the obits on Alfred and Hattie.