David Brad King
1904 - 1983 (78 years)-
Name David Brad King [1] Birth 17 Jul 1904 Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States 
[1, 2] Gender Male Burial Feb 1983 Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States [1] Death 15 Feb 1983 [1, 2] Person ID I19106 The Kingealogy Last Modified 30 Jan 2015
Father George Washington King, b. 17 Mar 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States d. 24 Jan 1953, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States (Age 82 years) Relationship Natural Mother Matilda Jane Reagan, b. 01 Dec 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States d. 25 Nov 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States (Age 81 years) Relationship Natural Marriage 04 Aug 1889 Sevier County, Tennessee, United States [1, 2, 3] Notes - Marriage performed by J. R. Clabough, M.G.
Family ID F1922 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Nannie Blanche Emert, b. 07 May 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States d. 08 May 1996, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States (Age 89 years) Marriage 03 Jun 1923 Sevier County, Tennessee, United States [1, 4] Notes - They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June, 1973. If Brad had lived just a few months longer, they would have been able to celebrate their 60th anniversary in June, 1983. Article from newspaper:
KINGS TO MARK 50th
There is a golden wedding anniversary coming up for Mr. and Mrs. Brad King. They will be honored with open house Sunday, June 3 at their home, Route 2, Sevierville, from 2 until 4 o'clock.
Mrs. King was Miss Blanche Emert, daughter of the late John and Mary Emert from Middle Creek before the couple's wedding June 3, 1923. The ceremony was performed by the late Reverend R. [Ramsey] A. Johnson at his home on Oldham's Creek.
They have nine children: Arthur King of Maryville, Billy King of Cleveland, Ohio, James King of Dandridge, Mrs. John (Janice) Townsend of Knoxville, Mrs. Jim (Rue) Proffitt of Candler, North Carolina, Mrs. Clarence (Eva) Seagle of Pigeon Forge, J. D. King, Mrs. Clay (Charlotte) Breeden and Mrs. James (Eugenia) Watson all of Sevierville. There are 30 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
They were first married by Ramsey Johnson.
Sources:
Carolyn S. Murray, The Carolyn Murray Family Home Page, (December 14, 2000), "Electronic," Pages 1and 2.
Children + 1. Arthur Prentiss King, b. 21 Jun 1924, Tennessee, United States d. 23 Oct 1992, Tennessee, United States (Age 68 years) [Father: Natural] [Mother: Natural]+ 2. 
Janice Imogene King+ 3. Charlotte Katherine King, b. 05 Sep 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States d. 25 Mar 2005, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States (Age 75 years) [Father: Natural] [Mother: Natural]+ 4. Billy Charles King, b. 24 Nov 1935, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States d. 09 Nov 1992, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States (Age 56 years)Family ID F7632 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 30 Jan 2015
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Event Map 
Birth - 17 Jul 1904 - Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States 
Marriage - 03 Jun 1923 - Sevier County, Tennessee, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - He's found in the 1910 census in the 13th District, Sevier County, TN: KING, George W. (39); wife Tilda J. (40); children James P. (17); John W. (9); ?? B. [should be David B.] (5); Linnie A. (2); son not named (0/12). [This census was taken on April 26, 1910.] George and Tilda had been married 20 years. Tilda was mother of 5 children, all of whom were living. Everyone in the household was born in Tennessee, as were their parents. George was a farmer; James a farm laborer.
He's found in the 1930 census in Sevier County, TN: KING, Brad D. (25); wife Blanche (22); children Arthur (5); Janis (3); Charlotte (3/12). Everyone in the household was born in TN. Brad was a farmer.
His birth certificate was issued in July 1964, using his uncle W. G. Newman's family bible; affidavits signed by his Uncle Newman and Eli A. Wilson; and a statement from K. Rawlings Mutual Burial Association dated August 5, 1935. Interestingly enough, his name was given on this certificate as Brad David King, even though the family always said his name was David Brad King. He went by the name "Brad."
Obituary:
KING, DAVID BRAD -- age 78, of Rt. 2, Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1983. Member of Williamsburg Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Blanche Emert King, 3 sons, Arthur of Maryville, Billy of Ohio, James of Dandridge; daughters Janice Townsend, Knoxville, Rue Proffitt, North Carolina, Charlotte Breeden, Eva Seagle, Eugenia Watson, Sevierville; 31 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother Seldon King, Sevierville. Preceded in death by son, John E. King. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, Rawlings Chapel, Revs. Clell King, Larry Justice, Clarence Wilson officiating. Interment in Williamsburg Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: Members of his Sunday School class. Active Pallbears: grandsons. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Rawlings.
- He's found in the 1910 census in the 13th District, Sevier County, TN: KING, George W. (39); wife Tilda J. (40); children James P. (17); John W. (9); ?? B. [should be David B.] (5); Linnie A. (2); son not named (0/12). [This census was taken on April 26, 1910.] George and Tilda had been married 20 years. Tilda was mother of 5 children, all of whom were living. Everyone in the household was born in Tennessee, as were their parents. George was a farmer; James a farm laborer.
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Sources - [S220] Gedcom: King.Ged, (Date of Import: Dec 13, 2001).
- [S294] Carolyn S. Murray, Web: The Carolyn Murray Family Home Page, (December 14, 2000).
- [S107] Dennis W. King, Gedcom: Dennis W. King.FTW, (Location: 5386 S Salida CT, Aurora CO, USA 80015;).
- [S294] Carolyn S. Murray, Web: The Carolyn Murray Family Home Page, (December 14, 2000), Page 2.
- [S220] Gedcom: King.Ged, (Date of Import: Dec 13, 2001).