Background
King, John Jefferson was born on July 26, 1863 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States. Son of John and Virginia (Ship) King.
King, John Jefferson was born on July 26, 1863 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States. Son of John and Virginia (Ship) King.
Educational public schools of Texas.
Bar 1886 and began practice at Texarkana. County attorney, Bowie Company, Texas, 1886-1890. Member Texas House of Representatives, 1890-1892.
Judge County Court, Bowie Company, 1892-1896.
Senior member King & Wheeler. 1st vice-president and director Texarkana & Fort Smith Railway Company, Portuguese Arthur Canal & Dock Company.
Member Texas House of Representatives, 1890-1892. Member of the board of directors Chamber Commerce, United Charities and Community Chest, Texarkana.
Married Caroline Wyse, March 18, 1894. Children: Mable, John R.