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Mitchell King
Birth: 6-8-1783
Death: 11-12-1862
Biography
"Born in Scotland, Mitchell King arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1805. In 1806 King became an assistant teacher at the College of Charleston. Interested in studying law, King began studies at the office of George Warren Cross in 1807. King was temporarily appointed principal of the College of Charleston in 1810. King chose, however, to continue his study of law when he was offered the position permanently. Admitted to the bar in 1810, King immediately opened his own practice. He was elected recorder of Charleston and judge of the City Court in 1842 (resigning in 1844). King's son was Henry C. King." In 18490429WHS_FMS1, WHS lists "Mr King" as one of his dining companions during his visit to South Carolina.
Letter References
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, April 29, 1849
Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, April 30, 1849
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"Born in Scotland, Mitchell King arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1805. In 1806 King became an assistant teacher at the College of Charleston. Interested in studying law, King began studies at the office of George Warren Cross in 1807. King was temporarily appointed principal of the College of Charleston in 1810. King chose, however, to continue his study of law when he was offered the position permanently. Admitted to the bar in 1810, King immediately opened his own practice. He was elected recorder of Charleston and judge of the City Court in 1842 (resigning in 1844). King's son was Henry C. King." In 18490429WHS_FMS1, WHS lists "Mr King" as one of his dining companions during his visit to South Carolina.