Mrs. James King, 93 Years of Age Passes Away in South Ottumwa
Was One of the Earliest Settlers of Wapello County- Old Resident of Ottumwa- Funeral Friday Morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

    Mrs. Mary King, wife of James King, died at 5 o'clock last evening at the family residence, 311 South Ward street. The funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church at solemn requiem mass. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father John O'Farrell. The interment will take place in Calvary cemetery.

Was 93 Years of Age.
    Mrs. King was 93 years of age and was one of the earliest settlers of Wapello county and oldest residents of Ottumwa. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, September 29, 1810. In 1834 she was married to James King and in 1848 the young couple moved to this country and to Wapello county, where they lived for many years on a farm in Green township. A few years ago they left the farm and moved to Ottumwa to the family residence in South Ottumwa where Mrs. King's death occurred.

Her Death Unexpected.
    About six weeks ago Mrs. King fell on the sidewalk and injured her left hip. At her advanced age the shock was a serious one and she never fully recovered. Her death last evening came very suddenly and was wholly unexpected.
    Mrs. King was widely known and she leaves a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, Jas. King, and three children, Joseph King of Omaha, Mrs. Andrew Smith, 309 West Second street, and Miss Mary King, who resides at the family residence.

Ottumwa Daily Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 23, 1903

JAMES KING PASSES AWAY AT FAMILY RESIDENCE IN SOUTH OTTUMWA
Was 91 Years of Age- Funeral to be Held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Tomorrow Morning at 9 o'clock at Solemn Requiem Mass.

    James King, aged 91 years died at his residence 311 South Ward street this morning at 1:40 o'clock. The funeral services will occur tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the St. Patrick's Catholic church, Rev. Father John O'Farrell will celebrate solemn requiem mass. The interment will take place in Calvary cemetery.
     Mr. King was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1812. He was married to Miss Mary Daily in 1834 and the young couple came to America in 1840. They moved to Wapello county in 1848 and resided on a farm near Mt. Zion. Five years ago they moved to Ottumwa and have since continued to reside at 311 South Ward street. The wife, Mrs. James King, died on July 15, and since her demise the death of her husband has been constantly expected.
    Mr. King is survived by three children, Joseph King of South Omaha, Mrs. Andrew Smith, 309 West Second street and Miss Mary King who resides at the family residence.