Background
King, Horace Williams was born on February 10, 1874 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles B. and Fannie L. (Williams) King.
King, Horace Williams was born on February 10, 1874 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles B. and Fannie L. (Williams) King.
Civil Engineer, University of Michigan, 1895.
In general engineering practice, 1895-1899. Assistant engineer, Nicaragua Canal surveys, 1899-1901. Provincial supervisor Philippines, research engineer Canton-Hankow Railroad and United States assistant engineer in charge construction, Manila Harbor, 1901-1904.
Engineer United States Reclamation Service, 1905-1907.
General practice, Oregon, 1907-1909. Engineer in charge hydraulic department, Arnold Company, Chicago, 1909-1912.
Professor hydraulic engineering, University of Michigan, 1912-1939, Professor emeritus since 1939.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary), Sigma Xi.
Married Mabel V. Jones, June 8, 1909.