Agnes Jeanette King
(Mother of Lucy King Negley)
born August 8, 1891 in Corydon, KY;
married William Bennett Negley June 12, 1920;
she
died on November 19, 1930, age 39.
Father:
Henry Harrison KING b: 22 Mar 1856 in Kentucky
Mother:
Emma Dixon COMPTON b: 8 Jul 1859 in Kentucky
Paternal grandparents: George W KING and Mary QUINN
Maternal Grandfather: George Lewis COMPTON
Maternal Grandmother:
(Mary) Susan TALBOT
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PHOTO PIN Great Aunt Mary and Grandmother Agnes King as young girls,
1890's. View
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Mary and Agnes King, sisters.
Mary Compton King born January 16, 1886 in Corydon, KY;
married J. Thomas Wilson June 30, 1913;
died March 6, 1977 and buried in Fernwood Cemetery, KY. |
Agnes Jeanette King Negley
As a young child, Lucy thought the lacy on Agnes shoulders were wings and
that she was an angel. Agnes died when Lucy was only 9 years old.
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Agnes' LAVALIERE
a 10k yellow gold pendant set with 2mm round pearls, one fresh water rice
pearl and one 3.5mm square cut ruby, circa 1910.
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Agnes'
LAVALIERE
a
10k yellow gold pendant set with three brilliant cut Ceylon sapphires , three freshwater rice pearls and an approximate .06 ct. old cut
diamond, circa 1910. #Q22925 |
Agnes'
Edwardian
Seed
pearl starburst brooch with pendant loop, set in 14k yellow gold,
circa 1900. Seed
pearl jewelry. #Q22923
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Agnes Jeanette King |
From the Henry King Bible:
Agnes Jeanette King married William Bennett Negley, M.D. at Corydon,
Kentucky on the 15th day of June, 1920.
Witnesses H. H. King and Dr. C. F. Negley
Married by Rev. C.M. Johnson |
Agnes Jeanette King |
GOLD ladies cuff links
with Grandmother's initials, "AJK" for Agnes Jeanette King, circa 1910.
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ELGIN lady's open face
14 karat gold pocket watch engraved with the initials "AJK" for Agnes
J King. This was Jane's college graduation gift from Lucy.
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PIETRA
DURA floral brooch with pink rose, lily-of-the-valley, morning glory and
forget-me-not, c-catch and tube hinge, circa 1910, 1". This belonged to
Agnes. #AGpd |
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Agnes was born on August 8th, 1891, in her family home in Corydon, Kentucky.
Her father Henry Harrison King (b. March 22, 1856) was a merchant and an
insurance adjuster. Her mother Emma Dixon King of Henderson KY (b. July 8th,
1859) was a housewife. According to Lucy, she was an elegant dressy lady.
Agnes had an older sister, Mary Compton King (b. January 16, 1886).
William and Agnes were married June 16th 1920 they lived in Sorgo just west
of Owensboro Kentucky. They moved into town when Lucy started school and
lived from then on at 1414 Waverly Place, Owensboro, Kentucky. |
Agnes 1891-1930 |
MARRIAGE certificate.
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William B. Negley to Agnes J. King
Corydon, Kentucky,
June 15th, 1920 |
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18k YELLOW GOLD
band ring with a gypsy set diamond, engraved inside "AJK" for Agnes
Jeanette King, my grandmother, circa 1910.
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SIGNET ring
with the initials "JHC", circa 1900, a family piece. The
old engraving had worn off so Jane had her initials engraved on it.
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PEARL cross-over ring,
circa 1910. Each daughter in
our family receives a pearl ring on her 16th birthday as a family
tradition. #Gco
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Agnes Jeanette King
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Agnes Jeanette King
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Agnes Jeanette King
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CAMEO in 14 karat
yellow gold
twist setting. She has an anchor motif at her shoulder and a star in her
hair, circa 1900. My Grandfather bought it for his wife, my Grandmother Agnes,
when he was stationed in Italy during WWI.
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Agnes' CAMEO ring,
brought back from Italy after WWI for my grandmother from my grandfather.
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CAMEO A very special cameo. My Grandfather bought
it for his wife, my Grandmother Agnes, when he was stationed in Italy during WWI.
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