OTHO S. KING, Cashier First National Bank,. Mason City; the subject of this sketch was born in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Penn., June 23, 1846, where he obtained his academical and commercial education, graduating from the Duff Commercial College at Pittsburgh, at 20 years of age; in the fall of 1866 he came to Illinois, and was engaged in the banking business in Fulton Co. until Aug. 15, 1871, at which date the First National Bank of Mason City was organized, and Mr. King accepted the office of cashier, which office he has since held. His marriage with Alice B. Bliss was celebrated Jan. 3, 1872; she was a native of Lewistown, Fulton Co., Ill.; they have one child by this union, Royal Elliott.



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