George E. R. King was born about 1860 – probably in Maryland.  His father, Benjamin King, was born about 1830.  George married Mary Anne Miller (from Maryland) and they had five children:

James Guest King, born August 25th, 1882
Fannie McDowell King, born about 1891
Bessie Riley King, born about 1883
Mary Rebecca King, born about 1884
George Huntley King, [...]