Henrietta Maria King (née Chamberlain; July 21, 1832 – March 31, 1925) was a rancher and philanthropist.[1] She was the wife of Richard King, who founded King Ranch, the largest ranch in Texas.[2] Their daughter Alice Gertrudis King Kleberg is the namesake of Alice, Texas.
Henrietta King | |
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| Born | Henrietta Maria Morse Chamberlain July 21, 1832 |
| Died | March 31, 1925 (aged 92) King Ranch, Texas |
| Burial place | Kingsville, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Holly Springs Female Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, philanthropist, teacher |
| Employer | Rio Grande Female Institute |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including Alice King Kleberg |
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| Relatives | Robert Kleberg (son-in-law) |
The Henrietta M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas is named after her.
References
edit- ^ Sneed, Edgar P. "King, Henrietta Chamberlain". Handbook of Texas. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ Anne Commire (ed.). "King, Henrietta Chamberlain (1832–1925)". Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia.
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