F. D. King
F. D. King, who is serving in his fourth year as auditor of the city of Delaware, ranks with the leading and representative citizens of this locality. He was born at Springfield. Ohio, where he lived until 22 years of age, clerking in a drug store after completing his education.
For three years after leaving Springfield, Mr. King was connected with the drug house of Orr. Brown & Price, at Columbus, and then came to Delaware, where he embarked in a drug business for himself. This was subsequently developed into the drug firm of Miller & King, which continued for one year, and for three years afterward. Mr. King was engaged in a cigar business. He disposed of his cigar interests to accept his present office, in which he has proved so efficient and reliable that it is doubtful it the city has ever had a more popular official. In addition to performing the duties of city auditor, he is also clerk of the Council, has served as clerk of the Board of Public Service, is clerk of the Board of Public Safety and of the Board of Library Trustees, and secretary of the Sinking Bund and Tax Commission.
On September 22, 1892, Mr. King was married to Emma C. Eagle, who is a daughter of the late Frank Eagle, of Springfield. He and his wife have had five children, namely: Helen Marie, Carl Francis, Robert Edward, Frank D., Jr., and Paul Anthony. The fourth child, Frank D., Jr.. died September 9, 1907, at the age of three years and two months. Mr. King is a member of St. Mary's Church.
Mr. King is very prominent in fraternal circles and has frequently been honored with official positions in various organizations. He belongs to the B. P. O. Elks, No. 76, and for three years was secretary of the local body; to F. O. Eagles. No. 376, and for four years was its secretary, and one year worthy president, and is a life member of this organization. He belongs also to Council No. 1056, Knights of Columbus; Past Commander Camp. No. 50, Sons of Veterans; Court No. 1883, Foresters; Branch No. 79. Catholic Knights of Ohio; and Tent. No. 246, Maccabees. He is identified with the Commercial Club.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens by James R. Lytle