King, Edwin J. (1875-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jul 5 p. 5

Birth date: 1875

text of obituary:

Retired Farmer Died at Orrville

Orrville, Ohio. — Edwin J. King, 81, well-known retired farmer here and a life-long resident of this community, died June24 at Dunlap Memorial Hospital.

In his younger years, Mr. King was a member of the widely traveled King Quartet comprised of the four King brothers. Only one of the brothers, Solomon of Route 1, Orrville, now survives.

Funeral services were held June 26 at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church near Smithville, Rev. Virgil Gerig in charge. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.