North Company of Infantry roll, Bath, 1805-1815
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Patten Free Library
In the War of 1812, King played an important role in enlisting troops and organizing defenses to protect the Maine coast against attack by British warships.
Initially he served as Major General in the Massachusetts militia; later he was given the rank of Colonel in the U. S. Army.
In the early stages of the conflict, King and many other merchants continued to trade with the British under the protection of British licenses and by using vessels registered in neutral countries. Such trading ceased when both countries tightened trade restrictions.
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