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Pleasant King, judge of the probate court, Camden County, was born in Osage County, Mo., December 20, 1850, being the son of Hugh L. and Delilah (Groves) King, and grandson of John S. King, who immigrated with his family to Osage County, Mo., at a very early date, and located on the Missouri River, where he established what was known as “King’s Landing.” He was there engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued until the breaking out of the war. He died a few years later. He was a prominent man and a good citizen. Hugh L. and Delilah (Groves) King were natives of Georgia and Missouri, respectively. The father was a farmer by occupation, and this he followed the principal part of his life, although when young he had followed merchandising with his father at “King’s Landing.” He remained in Osage County, Mo., until his death, which occurred in 1867. He served in the Home Guards and militia organizations during the late war, and held a number of official positions, and was a prominent man in Osage County. The mother is yet living, and resides in Camden County. They were the parents of six children, three living: Judge Pleasant, Laura, wife of John Bunch, and Oliver L. The three deceased were Luella, Sophronia and an infant. Judge Pleasant King was principally reared in Osage County, Mo., where he was educated. He was brought up on a farm, but entered the profession of teaching at nineteen years of age, and continued in that work until admitted to the bar. He remained in that county until 1882, when he removed to Richland, Pulaski Co., Mo., where he was engaged in the practice of law and newspaper business. He was admitted to the bar in Osage County, Mo., in October, 1882. He established the Cyclone at Richland, Mo., which publication he continued until 1885, when he sold out. In 1886 he came to Linn Creek, and the same year was elected probate judge, which office he still holds. He is also engaged in the practice of law and real estate business, and represents the Phoenix (of Hartford) and the German (of Freeport, Ill.) insurance companies. He was married January 16, 1873, to Miss Anna Agee, of Osage County, Mo., who bore him five children: Ray, Ilma, Edith, Edgar and Nilla, three of whom are now living, namely: Ray, Edith and Nilla. Judge King is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. lodges.