Rosemead in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Andrew J. King
(18331923) (No Stone)
Savannah Memorial Park
Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018
1. Andrew J. King Marker
The second son of Samuel King, at 15 he hunted down and killed Mica Johnson, who allegedly shot his father. This started a long-standing feud between the Kings and the Carlisles. Carlisle tried to kill A.J. in 1865 by stabbing him at a social function. A.J. King went on to become a very prominent man in the community. He was appointed County Judge of Los Angeles in 1868.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 34° 4.904′ N, 118° 4.019′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9263 Valley Blvd, Rosemead CA 91770, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Archie N. Wiggins (here, next to this marker); Samuel King (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas A. Mayes (here, next to this marker); Elwood Wiggins (a few steps from this marker); Norman C. Morgan (a few steps from this marker); John Guess, Jr.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018
2. Samuel King and Andrew J. King Markers
this page online
Photographed By Geni.com, unknown
3. Judge Andrew J. King
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2021
4. "Curious Cases: Family Feud, the King Family of El Monte and Personal Justice, 1855-1865, Part Two"
The Homestead blog entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on March 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
