Henrietta King

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]

Henrietta King
Born
Henrietta Maria Morse Chamberlain

(1832-07-21)July 21, 1832
Boonville, Missouri
DiedMarch 31, 1925(1925-03-31) (aged 92)
King Ranch, Texas
Burial placeKingsville, Texas
NationalityUnited States
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materHolly Springs Female Institute
OccupationRancher, philanthropist, teacher
EmployerRio Grande Female Institute
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1854; died 1885)​
Children5, including Alice King Kleberg
Parents
  • Hiram Bingham Chamberlain (father)
  • Maria Morse (mother)
RelativesRobert Kleberg (son-in-law)

The Henrietta M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas is named after her.

References
  1. Sneed, Edgar P. "King, Henrietta Chamberlain". Handbook of Texas. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. Anne Commire (ed.). "King, Henrietta Chamberlain (1832–1925)". Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia.


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