William H. King (b.1825)
Worshipful Master: 1860, 1861, 1863
Masonic Career: Joppa No. 201, Kings District: Junior Warden (1857); Senior Warden (1858); Worshipful Master (1859). Founding member of Jephtha No. 494 F. & A.M. originally from Joppa No. 201, Brooklyn, NY.
Brother #1 of Jephtha. Trustee (1868-1869). Trustee with W:. Jonas Pearsall that purchased New York Avenue property for $1000 (1869). “Acting” Grand Secretary at dedication of Alcyone No. 695 F. & A.M., in Northport on June 23, 1869. Led delegation to present officers’ jewels to Alcyone No. 695, October 22, 1869.
Occupation: Farmer (1860-1870)
Residence: Maine (1825). Centerport (1860). Huntington (1870)
Bio: Born in Maine. Wife-Jane H. King (b. 1828); children Georgina (b. 1850), Addie G. (b. 1856), Wilcom S. (b. 1868).
Real Estate value $40,000 (1870). Personal estate $25,000 (1870)
Jephtha Historian Blog Post, October 13, 2020
The Seven Founding Brothers of Jephtha Masonic Lodge
