James G. King
James Gore King (May 8, 1791 – October 3, 1853) was an American businessman and Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1849 to 1851.
James Gore King | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley S. Gregory |
| Succeeded by | Rodman M. Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Gore King May 8, 1791 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 1853 (aged 62) Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Sarah Rogers Gracie (m. 1813) |
| Children | 11, including Archibald and Edward |
| Parent(s) | Rufus King Mary Alsop |
| Relatives | John A. King (brother) Charles King (brother) Edward King (brother) John Alsop (grandfather) Archibald Gracie (father-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Harvard College Litchfield Law School |
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