South Amherst Massachusetts

Charles Jerome King, born February 14, 1875, in Wynantskill, New York, was a prominent postmaster and merchant in South Amherst, Massachusetts. His lineage traces back to early English settlers, with roots in Suffield, Connecticut. His family included notable figures such as Colonel Jabez King, a successful businessman and public servant. Charles served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion, later holding various roles in his community, including park commissioner and justice of the peace. He married Grace Shaw and had four children.