CAPT. LUCIAN KING was born in New York, in 1817, and his early life was there spent, on a farm. In 1842 he removed to Cleveland, O., where he was employed as clerk one year, and then took charge of his brother's boat for one year. He then came to Greene county and worked as a farm hand, and during this time married Almira Lemon, daughter of Elder Moses Lemon, a pioneer minister, of Greene county. This union had been blessed with seven children - Lottie E., Mattie L., Martha E., Adele, Sadie B. and two deceased. When the civil war broke out, Mr. King organized Co. C., 122d Ill. Inf., and proceeded to the front with the rank of captain. He participated in many important battles, famous in history, and in May 1865, was honorably discharged, and returned to Greene county, where he engaged in farming. In 1876, Capt. King was elected to the state legislature, from the 39th district, by an overwhelming majority, and served with decided satisfaction to all.