King, William, 1754-1850

William King was born sometime in 1754 in Monokin, Somerset County, Maryland to Jesse King and Mary King (Maiden Name unknown). He was married and had at least three daughters, but his wife is unknown. He inherited the plantation estate, “Oxhead,” from his brother, Jesse, in 1814, but sold it to Thomas Leeds, Jr. in 1816. William and Jesse were in business together and often bought and sold land in Maryland, both directly and as intermediaries. He died sometime before May 7, 1850, when his will was filed with the Orphan’s Court for Somerset County, Maryland.