JOSEPH KING,
justice of the peace, was born in Chester County, Penn., October 26,
1817, and is a son of Philip and Susanna (Slonaker) King, natives of
that county, of German descent. Joseph grew up in that county, and
received the usual advantages which the district schools afforded. He
learned the blacksmith's trade, and followed it for many years, then
went into farming, which he continued until the spring of 1859. In
November, 1860, he came to Sharon, and, in partnership with his
brother, John S., and Wheeler & Irwin, started a stove foundry. He
remained in the foundry business about twelve years, and then opened a
stove and hardware store in partnership with his niece, Mrs. W. O.
Leslie, in which he remained until 1874, when he sold out to Mr.
Leslie. In 1876 Mr. King was appointed a justice of the peace, has been
elected to the same office three times, and has filled it continuously
up to the present, each term being for five years. The present term
will not expire till May 1, 1892. He was married January 14, 1847, to
Miss Barbara Strough, of Chester County, Penn., of which union two
children grew to maturity: Elnora, wife of S. M. Dalzell, of Erie,
Penn., and Addison S., born February 2, 1853. and died November 2,
1875. Politically Mr. King is a Republican, of strong temperance
proclivities; has served in the council one term and nine years on the
school board, and both he and wife are members of the Presbyterian
Church, in which organization Mr. King fills the office of elder.
History of Mercer County, 1888, page 734
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