Henry B. King was born 13 Mar 1866 to Patrick Henry King (1831-1906) and Angeline Moore King (1842-1892).
Henry was an electrician who operated a business at 34 N Elm. His business did all the electrical work at the Princess Theater in 1913.
Henry married Magdelena King (1866-1957) and they lived at 424 N Elm.
Henry B King died 19 Feb 1937 (aged 70) and was buried Fernwood Cemetery Section 14 / Lot 37 / Grave 5.
Obituary:
Henry B. King, 71, passed away at his home, 432 Cherry street, Friday morning at 7:30. He had been in ill health for 14 years. He was engaged in the electrical business until his illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Madelena King; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Miller Ball, of the city; one sister, Miss Hulda King of the city, and one brother, Vance King of Owensboro, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 432 Cherry street, Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, by the Rev. W. I. Munday of the First Methodist church. Burial be in Fernwood cemetery. The pallbearers will be: honorary Dan Hollinger, John Richert and Dr. Silas Griffin, George Dan-heiser; active, Homer Hafley, Thomas Phillips, Louis Dunker-son, Rucker Posey, Carl Hubbard, Henry Jenkins, Vance Jenkins.
References:
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Nov 16, 1913
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sat, Feb 20, 1937