Henrietta King
Henrietta King | |
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| Born | Henrietta Maria Morse Chamberlain July 21, 1832 |
| Died | March 31, 1925 (aged 92) King Ranch, Texas |
| Burial place | Kingsville, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Holly Springs Female Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, philanthropist, teacher |
| Employer | Rio Grande Female Institute |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including Alice King Kleberg |
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| Relatives | Robert Kleberg (son-in-law) |
Henrietta Maria King (née Chamberlain; July 21, 1832 – March 31, 1925) was a rancher and philanthropist. She was the wife of Richard King, who founded King Ranch, the largest ranch in Texas. Their daughter Alice Gertrudis King Kleberg is the namesake of Alice, Texas.
The Henrietta M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas is named after her.