Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Spouses
Birth Date12 Mar 1853
Birth PlacePerry Township, Fayette Co., PA, USA
Death Date27 Feb 1930 Age: 76
Death PlaceLos Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Burial PlaceForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
OccupationBanker And Freight Operator4111
FatherLynch Robert KING (1824-1868)
MotherRebecca SHEPHERD (1824-1868)
Misc. Notes
The grandfather of U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, Charles and his wife Martha had five children, two sons and three daughters.
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When is son Leslie refused to pay child support for his son, that would become President, the Kings ensured that their grandson would not be deprived. They paid child support to Dorothy until 1929, shortly before their deaths.
Charles was known for founding of cities in Nebraska and Wyoming. Instrumental in the development of Chadron, Nebraska where he lived and where two of his five children were born, including Leslie. King also helped found the Wyoming communities of Fetterman City, Douglas and Casper. His wealth was estimated to have been up to $20 million.4111
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When is son Leslie refused to pay child support for his son, that would become President, the Kings ensured that their grandson would not be deprived. They paid child support to Dorothy until 1929, shortly before their deaths.
Charles was known for founding of cities in Nebraska and Wyoming. Instrumental in the development of Chadron, Nebraska where he lived and where two of his five children were born, including Leslie. King also helped found the Wyoming communities of Fetterman City, Douglas and Casper. His wealth was estimated to have been up to $20 million.4111