James Gore King (1791-1853)

James G. King, Banker at New York & U.S. Congressman from New Jersey

He was a financier in his father's firm of Prime, Ward & King. He then resided for many years in Liverpool (England) with the firm of King & Grain before retiring to "his beautiful country seat" at Weehawken, New Jersey, overlooking the Hudson. In 1842, his fortune was estimated at $200,000.
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 03/12/2019 and last updated on 22/09/2022.