Background
King, Charles William was born in 1809. Son of Samuel and Harriet (Vernon) King.
King, Charles William was born in 1809. Son of Samuel and Harriet (Vernon) King.
Attended Brown University, 1823-1825.
Merchant, went to China, 1826, became partner Olyphant & Company, China. Contributor to Chinese Repository, 1832-1840. Tried to open Japan to trade with America, 1837, failed.
Married Charlotte Mathews, 3 children.