David King (1774-1836)

M.D., of Newport, Rhode Island

He is credited with giving the first smallpox inoculation in the State of Rhode Island and is remembered for his support of the Rhode Island Medical Society. He was President of the Redwood Library in Newport from 1830 until his death.

Spouse (1)

Anne (Gordon) King

Mrs Anne (Gordon) King

1782-1852

Children (4)

George Gordon King

U.S. Congressman from Rhode Island

1807-1870

Dr. David King

M.D., of Newport, Rhode Island; Co-Founder of the American Medical Association

1812-1882

Edward King

Merchant in the China Trade & Landowner, of 35 King Street, Newport, Rhode Island

1815-1875

William Henry King

Merchant in the China Trade, of "Kingscote" Newport, R.I.; died unmarried and insane

1818-1897