Background
King, William Rufus Devane was born on April 7, 1786 in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. Son of William and Margaret (Devane) King.
senator Vice President of the United States
King, William Rufus Devane was born on April 7, 1786 in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. Son of William and Margaret (Devane) King.
Graduated from the University North Carolina, 1803.
Minister to France, 1844-1846.
Member North Carolina House of Commons, 1807-1809. Member United States House of Representatives from North Carolina, 12th-14th congresses, 1811-November 4, 1816. Member United States Senate from North Carolina, December 14, 1819-April 15, 1844, July 1, 1848-December 20, 1852.