Henry A. King (1814-1890)

Henry A. King (1814 - February 24,1890) was a farmer in West Hartford and the owner of a large farm on the west side of South Main Street and Boulevard.

King was born in 1814 in Hartford, Connecticut. He lived in town as early as 1852. He owned the land on the west side of South Main Street and after his death, his heirs sold the farm to Frederick C. Rockwell, who helped develop the Boulevard. On February 15, 1890, King was reported as under a serious illness and within the month, he died on February 24, 1890. His will, dated March 18, 1887, was filed at the probate office and the estate was divided equally between all of his children.

Family
King married Roxanna Freeman Spencer.
 * James A. King - m. Eva Steele
 * Mary E. King - m. Purdy Barnhart
 * Elizabeth S. King - m. Charles Hunter
 * Henry F. King - m. Lizzie S. Arms
 * John T. King