James G. King

Biographical Information: US Congressman. He served in the War of 1812 as an Assistant Adjutant General on the staff of Major General Ebenezer Stevens, who commanded all of the New York State Militia. After a career as a highly successful banker and merchant, he was elected as a Whig to represent New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1849 to 1851. He was the son of New York Senator Rufus King, the brother of New York Governor John Alsop King, and the uncle of Civil War Union Army General Rufus King.,Mentioned in 18381101BJS_WHS, in Buffalo, NY: "The Bamber case is producing some effect – a few ward meetings show this – Jas G King – & suit are here – in fine spirits. – I learn from Ruggles that the most favorable accounts are read along the line of R.R. – King gives me comfort in the assurance that Jay & S. will will not attempt to veer the abolitionists off."

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