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Parks King
First Name:
Parks
Middle Name:
McCombs
Last Name:
King
Date of Birth:
12/1/1877
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Image Source: newsprint
Personal Details
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Employer: he came to Charlotte in about 1904physician, living at 300 W Trade, in 1920Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC
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Education Details:
Davidson College class of 1897New York University Medical School, class of 1903
Biographical Notes:
Dr. King served in as a Captain in the Spanish American War, as well as WW I. He practiced medicine in Charlotte for 50 years and was instrumental in the formation of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Queens Rd. Funeral services were held at 1st Presbyterian Church and is buried at Elmwood Cemetery.
Family Details:
Spouse: Anna Howerton, daughter of Pastor Howerton of 1st Presbyterian Church: m. 1922
Children: Mrs. Robert R. Stewart Ironton OH Parks M. King Jr.
Dependents:
Parents: Elam and Lanora McCombs King - Concord
Siblings: Dr. Richard Morrison King, died January 1953 - Concord, NC Misses Mary and Nora King - Concord, NC
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Military Details
Military Branch:
Army
Military Rank:
Captain
Military Unit:
Evacuation Hospital Unit 15
Military Details:
France;
Source:
History of Mecklenburg Medicine, The Charlotte Observer 9/8/1918, Presbyterian Hospital plaque, Charlotte Observer, 1920 NC census, 1880 NC census, Mecklenburg Times obituary cards