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Leslie Lynch King, Sr.

Father of Gerald Ford (1884–1941)
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Leslie Lynch King, Sr.

Summary

Leslie Lynch King, Sr. is a human[1]. Born in Chadron[2], Leslie Lynch King, Sr.… Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was born on July 25, 1884[3]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr. died in Tucson[4]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr. died on February 18, 1941[5]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr. worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (480 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s place of birth was Chadron[2].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. passed away in Tucson[4].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was born on July 25, 1884[3].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was born on January 1, 1881[9].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was born on July 25, 1882[10].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. died on February 18, 1941[5].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. died on January 1, 1941[11].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s father was Charles Henry King[13].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s mother was Martha Alice Porter[14].
  • Among Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s spouses was Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford[15].
  • A child of Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was Gerald Ford[16].
  • A child of Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was Marjorie King[17].
  • A child of Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was Leslie Henry King[18].
  • A child of Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was Patricia King[19].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s professions included politician[6].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr. is recorded as male[21].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s family name is recorded as King[23].
  • Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Leslie[24].

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Origins and Family

Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s place of birth was Chadron[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 25, 1884[3], January 1, 1881[9], and July 25, 1882[10]. His father was Charles Henry King[13]. His mother was Martha Alice Porter[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7].

Personal Life

Leslie Lynch King, Sr. was married to Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford[15]. Children include Gerald Ford[16], a politician[25], 1913–2006[26], of United States[27], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], specialised in gun control[29]; Marjorie King[17], 1921–1993[30]; Leslie Henry King[18], 1923–1976[31]; and Patricia King[19], 1925–1980[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 18, 1941[5] and January 1, 1941[11]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr. died in Tucson[4]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr. is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Leslie Lynch King, Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (480 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Leslie Lynch King, Sr. born?

Born in Chadron[2], Leslie Lynch King, Sr.…

Where did Leslie Lynch King, Sr. die?

Leslie Lynch King, Sr. passed away in Tucson[4].

Who were Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s parents?

Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s father was Charles Henry King[13]. Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s mother was Martha Alice Porter[14].

Who was Leslie Lynch King, Sr. married to?

Leslie Lynch King, Sr.'s spouses include Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford[15].

What did Leslie Lynch King, Sr. do for work?

Leslie Lynch King, Sr. worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Trade · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → politician, businessperson
    Werelate person id → Leslie_King_(1)
    Date of death → +1941-02-18T00:00:00Z, +1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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