WILLAM RUDOLPH KING 1831-1905

KING, MCFALL, YEOMAN, PHILLIPS, ROQUET, ALDERMAN

Posted By: Dana Roquet (email)
Date: 10/30/2010 at 08:36:53

Fremont Gazette
Thursday, Aug. 4, 1905

William Rudolph King was born near Berlin, Germany, June 9, 1831. He departed this life July 29, 1905, at the age of a little more than 74 years. When a young man he came to this country, landing in Maryland in 1855. Within a year he came thence to Iowa settling in Mahaska county, where he spent the remainder of his days, except the time spend in the army in the south.

On Nov. 22, 1860, he was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth McFall, who still survives. To them were born four daughters, viz: Marybell Yeoman, Katie Phillips, Florence Roquet and Lulu Alderman, all of whom live in this or adjoining counties and were present when their father took his departure. Father King served nearly a year in the war of the rebellion. He was in the battles that were fought at Nashville and Kingston. He was raised a Lutheran, being taught and confirmed according to their custom. On coming to this country he united with the Methodist Episcopal church joining the Concert class, about three miles northwest of Fremont, Iowa. On moving to his farm north of here he united with the U. B. church. Brother King has been a great sufferer during his last illness, but he bore his affliction with much patience and calm resignation. He was a quiet man in his disposition but meditative. He was aware of his approaching end and grew anxious for the change saying that he was ready and willing to go when the Lord should call. His mind seemed to dwell much upon the future life and when he could read but a little he would call for his bible, his German bible, and would sit and read the Word of the Lord and comment upon the preciousness of the truth. The last book he had in his hands was the old family bible. He passed quietly away a few minutes after one o’clock on last Friday morning. Thus closed his earthly pilgrimage of more than three score years and ten.

The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J.F. Barnett assisted by Rev. Lisk. Interment was in the Fremont cemetery.