J. Lewis King was born in York on November 23, 1869 to parents John T. and Mary (Motter) King. After attending the public schools of York for nine years, he spent three years at Professor Grevner's school, completing his education at the age of seventeen. He then went into the establishment of Fry & Motter, where he learned the machinist's trade. His first regular position was with the S. Morgan Smith Company, at which he later attained the position of foreman.
He was a member of Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, F.&A.M., being elected Worshipful Master of the same in 1898. He was also a member of Howell Chapter No. 199, Royal Arch Masons and an Eminent Past Commander of Gethsemane Commandery No. 75, Knights Templar. Mr. King was also a member of the S.M. Smith Company Beneficial Association; a Past Councilor of Codorus Council No. 115, Junior Order of American Mechanics; a member of Crystal Lodge No. 342, Knights of Pythias; and a member of the Vigilant S.F.E. Company No.1, all of York. He was widely known as a man of fine character and reputation, having many friends.
He passed away on October 1, 1942 and is interred at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York.
He was a member of Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, F.&A.M., being elected Worshipful Master of the same in 1898. He was also a member of Howell Chapter No. 199, Royal Arch Masons and an Eminent Past Commander of Gethsemane Commandery No. 75, Knights Templar. Mr. King was also a member of the S.M. Smith Company Beneficial Association; a Past Councilor of Codorus Council No. 115, Junior Order of American Mechanics; a member of Crystal Lodge No. 342, Knights of Pythias; and a member of the Vigilant S.F.E. Company No.1, all of York. He was widely known as a man of fine character and reputation, having many friends.
He passed away on October 1, 1942 and is interred at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York.
J. Lewis King was born in York on November 23, 1869 to parents John T. and Mary (Motter) King. After attending the public schools of York for nine years, he spent three years at Professor Grevner's school, completing his education at the age of seventeen. He then went into the establishment of Fry & Motter, where he learned the machinist's trade. His first regular position was with the S. Morgan Smith Company, at which he later attained the position of foreman.
He was a member of Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, F.&A.M., being elected Worshipful Master of the same in 1898. He was also a member of Howell Chapter No. 199, Royal Arch Masons and an Eminent Past Commander of Gethsemane Commandery No. 75, Knights Templar. Mr. King was also a member of the S.M. Smith Company Beneficial Association; a Past Councilor of Codorus Council No. 115, Junior Order of American Mechanics; a member of Crystal Lodge No. 342, Knights of Pythias; and a member of the Vigilant S.F.E. Company No.1, all of York. He was widely known as a man of fine character and reputation, having many friends.
He passed away on October 1, 1942 and is interred at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York.
He was a member of Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, F.&A.M., being elected Worshipful Master of the same in 1898. He was also a member of Howell Chapter No. 199, Royal Arch Masons and an Eminent Past Commander of Gethsemane Commandery No. 75, Knights Templar. Mr. King was also a member of the S.M. Smith Company Beneficial Association; a Past Councilor of Codorus Council No. 115, Junior Order of American Mechanics; a member of Crystal Lodge No. 342, Knights of Pythias; and a member of the Vigilant S.F.E. Company No.1, all of York. He was widely known as a man of fine character and reputation, having many friends.
He passed away on October 1, 1942 and is interred at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York.
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