Henrietta King

Henrietta Maria King (née Chamberlain; July 21, 1832 – March 31, 1925) was a rancher and philanthropist.[1] She was the wife of Richard King, who founded King Ranch, the largest ranch in Texas.[2] Their daughter Alice Gertrudis King Kleberg is the namesake of Alice, Texas.

Henrietta King
Born
Henrietta Maria Morse Chamberlain

(1832-07-21)July 21, 1832
DiedMarch 31, 1925(1925-03-31) (aged 92)
King Ranch, Texas
Burial placeKingsville, Texas
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materHolly Springs Female Institute
Occupation(s)Rancher, philanthropist, teacher
EmployerRio Grande Female Institute
Spouse
(m. 1854; died 1885)
Children5, including Alice King Kleberg
Parents
  • Hiram Bingham Chamberlain (father)
  • Maria Morse (mother)
RelativesRobert Kleberg (son-in-law)

The Henrietta M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas is named after her.

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