Robert T. King (Vermont)
Robert T. King was a Vermont Republican politician who served as Auditor of Accounts.
Biography
Robert Thomas King was born in Jericho, Vermont on March 15, 1917.[1] He was educated in nearby Underhill.[2][3][4][5]
King served in the China-Burma-India Theater with the Army during World War II. He was discharged in 1946 with the rank of Warrant Officer Junior Grade.[6]
Following his military service King attended Burlington Business College in Burlington, Vermont.[7]
In 1950 King received a bachelor's degree in accounting from William and Mary College and accepted a position on the staff of Vermont's Auditor of Accounts.[8]
A lifelong bachelor, King was active in Jericho's civic affairs, including service as Moderator for the Mount Mansfield Union School District, the Underhill Graded School District and the Underhill-Jericho Water District.[9]
In 1963 King was appointed Deputy State Auditor.[10]
King was the successful Republican nominee for State Auditor in 1968 and served from January, 1969 until his death.[11]
King died of a heart attack in Jericho on September 18, 1970. He was buried in Underhill Flats Cemetery in Underhill.[12] He was succeeded in office by Alexander V. Acebo.[13]
References
- ↑ Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008, entry for Robert Thomas King
- ↑ 1920 U.S. Census Entry for Pearley J. King family
- ↑ 1930 U.S. Census Entry for Pearley J. King family
- ↑ 1940 U.S. Census Entry for Pearley J. King family
- ↑ Vermont Legislative Directory, published by Vermont Secretary of State, 1969, page 753
- ↑ U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, entry for Robert T. King
- ↑ Vermont Legislative Directory and State Manual, published by Vermont Secretary of State, 1963, page 713
- ↑ Newspaper article, Auditor King to Run Again, by Associated Press, North Adams (Mass.) Transcript, April 16, 1970
- ↑ Newspaper article, State Auditor King Says He'll Run Again, Bennington Banner, April 14, 1970
- ↑ Newspaper article, King Seeks GOP nomination for Auditor of Accounts, Bennington Banner, July 10, 1968
- ↑ Newspaper article, State Auditor King, 53, Dies of Heart Attack, by United Press International, published in Bennington Banner, September 18, 1970
- ↑ Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 Record for Robert T. King
- ↑ Newspaper article, Election Sweep is Scored By Republicans In Vermont, by Associated Press, published in Newport (R.I.) Daily News, November 4, 1970
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jay H. Gordon |
Vermont Auditor of Accounts 1969 – 1970 |
Succeeded by Alexander V. Acebo |