Richard (Dick) King (July 4, 1849 - September 28, 1948) - and Rachel Ellis King (March 20, 1849 - February 1, 1930)
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Marker Text: Richard (Dick) King and Rachel Ellis King born into slavery in Alabama, were brought to this area prior to the Civil War. Married in 1869, they were the parents of 10 children, 9 of whom lived to adulthood. Respected members of the Hopewell Community, the Kings operated a grist mill, a syrup mill, and a commissary. Am early pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. King also served on the school board.
Marker No. 11216
Grave Marker
Geographic: 31.283400, -95.401817
Location: Jasper Cemetery, 4.3 miles southeast of Crockett on US Hwy 287
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