Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. A Black church leader and a son of early civil rights activist and minister Martin Luther King Sr., King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States …Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was born with a different name — Michael King. This was changed when he was 5 years old by his father, who had just completed an inspiring trip to Europe. Upon his return, pastor Michael King Sr. changed both his name and that of his son into Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King Sr., född 19 december 1899, död 11 november 1984, var en amerikansk baptistpastor. Han var far till Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King, Jr. (viết tắt MLK; 15 tháng 1 năm 1929 – 4 tháng 4 năm 1968) ... King sinh ra tại Alanta, Georgia, là con trai của Mục sư Martin Luther King, Sr. và vợ, Alberta Williams King. Lúc đầu tên của King và cha là "Michael King", ...Martin Luther King Jr., an African-American clergyman and civil rights movement leader, was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m. CST.He was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died at 7:05 p.m.He was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who was known for …MARTIN LUTHER KING SR: I was born in the midst of segregation at its height. And I was able to see many injustices leveled upon my people. INSKEEP: Jonathan Eig spends a lot of time on Martin ...From growing up amidst poverty and racism to preaching from the Ebenezer pulpit for forty years, King, Sr., reveals his life inside the civil rights movement—illustrating the profound influence he had on his son Born in 1899 to a family of sharecroppers in Stockbridge, Georgia, Martin Luther King, Sr., came of age under the looming threat of …King, Sr., receives bachelor of arts degree in theology from Morehouse College. Stanford. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. Web Login Address. Cypress Hall D 466 Via Ortega Stanford, CA 94305-4146 United States. Facebook; Twitter; P: (650) 723-2092 F: (650) 723-2093Martin Luther King Jr. was named Michael when he was born in Atlanta on Jan. 15, 1929. His father, Martin Luther King Sr., a pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta was also named Michael ...Martin Luther King Sr. (Michael King), né à Stockbridge (Géorgie), le 19 décembre 1899, et mort le 11 novembre 1984 à Atlanta, est un pasteur baptiste et militant non-violent afro-américain pour les droits civiques, militant pour la paix. Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death ... The Institute cannot give permission to use or reproduce any of the writings, statements, or images of Martin Luther King, Jr. Please contact Intellectual Properties Management (IPM), the exclusive licensor of the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. at [email protected] or 404 526-8968. Screenshots are considered by the King Estate a ...Martin Luther King Sr. (nacido Michael King; Stockbridge, Georgia, 19 de diciembre de 1899- Atlanta, 11 de noviembre de 1984) fue un pastor bautista, misionero, y uno de los primeros líderes en el movimiento de derechos civiles en Estados Unidos. Fue el pastor principal de la Iglesia Bautista Ebenezer de Atlanta de 1931 a 1975.The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984), born as Michael King, was a Baptist minister, an advocate for social justice, an early civil rights leader, and the father of Martin Luther King, Jr. King, Sr. led the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia and became a leader of the civil rights movement, as ...The Rev. Martin Luther King Sr., one of the South's most influential black clergymen for decades and the father of the slain civil rights leader who bore his name, … Martin Luther King Sr. (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African-American Baptist pastor, missionary, and an early figure in the civil rights movement. He was the father and namesake of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He was the senior pastor of Atlanta 's Ebenezer Baptist Church from 1931 to 1975. Farris added that “the best way each of us can celebrate Martin’s life” is to “join in the struggle for freedom, peace and justice” (Farris, “Young Martin”). Born on 11 September 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia, Christine was the first child of Martin Luther King, Sr., and Alberta Williams King.Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died, according to statements from his family and the King Center. The King Center confirmed in a statement the 62-year-old ...Martin Luther King Sr. (born Michael King; December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an African-American Baptist pastor, missionary, and an early figure in the civil rights movement. He was the father and namesake of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He was the senior pastor of Atlanta's … See moreJan 16, 2017 · By The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. January 16, 2017. As the 1960s unfolded, the great well of passion stored up in this country for so long simply spilled over. M.L. and A.D. were moving the South with their efforts and those of the young men and women who marched America far beyond its own expectations for a time. Jan 23, 2004 · -Martin Luther King, Sr. was born in 1899. The paperwork says that the recipient was 76 when he was granted this honor in 1975. -Martin Luther King, Sr. died in 1984, so he was still alive to receive this honor. MLK, Jr. died in 1968, whereas the Psi Omicron Chapter was not founded until 1974. Jan 6, 2012 · The King family — Martin Luther King, Sr. (Daddy King), Alberta Williams King, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Alfred Daniel Williams King (known as A. D. King) — moves from 501 Auburn Avenue to 193 Boulevard in Atlanta. 1944: 20 September: King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta. 1946: 6 August Martin Luther King Sr., född 19 december 1899, död 11 november 1984, var en amerikansk baptistpastor. Han var far till Martin Luther King. As an adult, Martin Luther King Sr., whose given name was Michael King, chose the name Martin Luther for himself and for his young son after visiting the region of eastern Germany where Martin ...Released originally in 1980, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr.’s autobiography Daddy King is the poignant first-person account that chronicles the rarely heard life story of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s father. Born in 1899 to a family of sharecroppers in Stockbridge, Georgia, King, Sr. escaped poverty and the looming threat of violence from white landowners … Morehouse College. January 1, 1867 to December 31, 1867. In September 1944, Martin Luther King began his studies at Morehouse College in Atlanta, following in the footsteps of his father, Martin Luther King, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, A. D. Williams. Although King’s years at Morehouse were characterized by middling academic ... Jan 12, 2023 · The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., is a civil rights legend. ... King, Sr. was so impressed by the history of Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther that he changed not only his own name ... The Martin Luther King Sr. Heritage Trail and Stockbridge, Georgia, tell the story of great people who have come before us — their challenges and victories, heartbreak and hard work, but most of all, their unwavering commitment to a dream of freedom and equality for all. Atlanta became the first major southern city to elect an African ...A King is Born. Martin Luther King, Sr. was born Michael King six days before Christmas in 1897, the first son of James and Delia King, sharecroppers in Stockbridge, Georgia. This was one year after the Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Fergusson decision gave the constitutional imprimatur to segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine.This chronology of Martin Luther King, Jr. is compiled from the day to day chronologies featured in our published print volumes. It currently spans through December 1960 and will be updated with each volume release. Willis Williams born (January 1, 1810 to December 31, 1810) William Parks born (February 1, 1825 to February 28, 1825) Martin Luther King, Jr. ( 15. ledna 1929 Atlanta, Georgie – 4. dubna 1968 Memphis, Tennessee) byl americký baptistický kazatel, spolu s Malcolmem X jeden z nejvýznamnějších vůdců afroamerického hnutí za občanská práva . Dříve, než se stal jedním z nejrespektovanějších amerických občanských aktivistů, promlouval Martin ... Board of Directors. Our Board is made up of Faith based; Business; Non-Profit; and Community Individuals who collectively support and embrace the momentum of Daddy King’s Vision to further develop equality and resources in the less fortunate communities. Learn more.Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died, according to statements from his family and the King Center. The King Center confirmed in a statement the 62-year-old ...Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader of the Civil Rights movement who faced enormous challenges in his lifetime. His first major protest was the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott of 1955-1956, when ...Dec 22, 2023 · After being deeply inspired by the reformation leader Martin Luther during a trip to Germany, Michael Luther King changed his name to Martin Luther King Sr. upon returning to Atlanta in 1934. This name change reflected his commitment to the ideals of equality, justice, and religious freedom – principles that Martin Luther stood for. Apr 3, 2014 · His parents were Michael Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. The Williams and King families had roots in rural Georgia. Martin’s maternal grandfather, A.D. Williams, was a rural minister ... As he toured, the senior King gained a great respect for German monk and theologian Martin Luther, whose 95 Theses challenged the Catholic Church and ultimately split western Christianity. Upon his return state-side, Martin Luther King Sr. changed his and his five-year-old son’s names in honor of the Protestant reformation leader. Martin ... Minister missionary, and an early figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He was the prominent pastor of Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church for over 40 years, but was most notably known as the father of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. . Known by family and friends as Daddy King, he was an important civil rights leader in his... Martin Luther King Sr. Addressing a rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC with Martin Luther King III and other members of their... New York, New York, USA - July 12 to July 15, 1976: Georgia State Representative Mildred Glover and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. Sit in the crowd...Jan 15, 2024 · Martin Luther King Jr. was pronounced dead at 7:05 P.M. King Sr.’s wife, Alberta, was murdered on June 30, 1974. The elder King lived until age 84 and died of natural causes in Atlanta ... Born as Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was the middle child of Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. The King and Williams families had roots in rural Georgia. Martin Jr.’s grandfather, A.D. …Martin Luther King, Jr. - Political and Social Views ... King, Sr. acknowledged that he had been planning to vote against Kennedy “because of his religion” but had decided that “now he can be my President, Catholic or whatever he is” (Freedom Crusade Committee, Pamphlet, “The Case of Martin Luther King,” 27 October–7 November 1960 ...January 15, 1929. Martin Luther King, Jr., is born Michael King, Jr., in Atlanta. His father is the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, a Black congregation in Atlanta. His mother is Alberta Williams King, a former schoolteacher. (In honor of the German religious reformer Martin Luther, the elder King later changes his name to Martin Luther ...As an adult, Martin Luther King Sr., whose given name was Michael King, chose the name Martin Luther for himself and for his young son after visiting the region of eastern Germany where Martin ... Morehouse College. January 1, 1867 to December 31, 1867. In September 1944, Martin Luther King began his studies at Morehouse College in Atlanta, following in the footsteps of his father, Martin Luther King, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, A. D. Williams. Although King’s years at Morehouse were characterized by middling academic ... King’s father, Martin Luther King Sr., played a huge role in who he grew up to be. His father’s life began on a plantation, where King Jr.’s grandfather worked as a farmhand. They were treated as second-class citizens—and King Sr. was told to accept it. However, King Sr. had a hard time living as a lesser class of human being.Jan 23, 2004 · -Martin Luther King, Sr. was born in 1899. The paperwork says that the recipient was 76 when he was granted this honor in 1975. -Martin Luther King, Sr. died in 1984, so he was still alive to receive this honor. MLK, Jr. died in 1968, whereas the Psi Omicron Chapter was not founded until 1974. Jonathan Eig, the author of “King: A Life,” a recent biography of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Doug McGoldrick. By Jennifer Schuessler. March 19, 2024. …Martin Luther King Jr. The Nobel Peace Prize 1964. Born: 15 January 1929, Atlanta, GA, USA. Died: 4 April 1968, Memphis, TN, USA. Residence at the time of the award: USA. Role: Leader of Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Prize motivation: “for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the Afro-American population”. Prize share: 1/1.Born in 1899 to a family of sharecroppers in Stockbridge, Georgia, Martin Luther King, Sr., came of age under the looming threat of violence at the hands of white landowners. Growing up, he witnessed his family being crushed by the weight of poverty and racism, and escaped to Atlanta to answer the calling to become a preacher.The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984), born as Michael King, was a Baptist minister, an advocate for social justice, an early civil rights leader, and the father of Martin Luther King, Jr. King, Sr. led the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia and became a leader of the civil rights movement, as ...King, Dexter Scott. January 30, 1961 to January 22, 2024. On 30 January 1961, Dexter Scott King, the third child of Martin and Coretta Scott King, was born. He was named after the church where his father held his first pastorate. In her autobiography, Coretta Scott King wrote how glad she was that both Dexter and young Martin Luther King, III ...Ralph David Abernathy Sr. (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990) was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was ordained in the Baptist tradition in 1948. As a leader of the civil rights movement, he was a close friend and mentor of Martin Luther King Jr. He collaborated with King and E. D. Nixon to create the Montgomery Improvement Association, which led to the … The Institute cannot give permission to use or reproduce any of the writings, statements, or images of Martin Luther King, Jr. Please contact Intellectual Properties Management (IPM), the exclusive licensor of the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. at [email protected] or 404 526-8968. Screenshots are considered by the King Estate a ... Even when King was a small boy, his father, the Reverend Martin Luther King Sr, had him memorizing scripture and reciting it at the dinner table. His mother, a church organist, instilled a ...King reportedly donated the prize money, amounting to $53,123, to support the civil rights movement. He was named after Protestant reformer Martin Luther. King was born Michael King Jr. on Jan. 15 ...Yolanda King, Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King III, Bernice King: Pares: Martin Luther King, Sr. i ... Martin Luther King (Atlanta, Geòrgia, 15 de gener de 1929 - Memphis, Tennessee, 4 d'abril de 1968) va ser un clergue i un conegut activista a …Martin Luther King, Sr., is as strong in his will as he is in his body. He has a dynamic personality, and his very physical presence (weighing about 220 pounds) commands …Martin Luther King Sr. Addressing a rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC with Martin Luther King III and other members of their... New York, New York, USA - July 12 to July 15, 1976: Georgia State Representative Mildred Glover and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. Sit in the crowd... King, Alberta Williams. September 13, 1903 to June 30, 1974. Alberta Williams King, mother of Martin Luther King, Jr., was born in Atlanta in 1903, the only surviving child of Jennie Celeste Williams and Adam Daniel Williams, pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church. King often spoke of the positive influence his mother had on his moral ... Martin Luther King, Jr., credited his father with influencing his decision to join the ministry, saying: “He set forth a noble example that I didn’t [mind] following” (Papers 1:363). King, …Yolanda King, Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King III, Bernice King: Pares: Martin Luther King, Sr. i ... Martin Luther King (Atlanta, Geòrgia, 15 de gener de 1929 - Memphis, Tennessee, 4 d'abril de 1968) va ser un clergue i un conegut activista a … Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. Explore his life ... Martin Luther King Sr was the father of the famous Martin Luther King Jr. He was an African-American Baptist pastor, an early figure in civil rights, and a …Riwayat Hidup. King lahir di Atlanta, Georgia dari Pendeta Martin Luther King, Sr. dan Alberta Williams King. Dia menikah dengan Coretta Scott pada tanggal 18 Juni 1953. Dia lulus dari Morehouse College dengan gelar Bachelor of Arts (dalam bidang Sosiologi) pada 1948, dan dari Seminari Teologi Crozer di Chester, Pennsylvania dengan gelar Bachelor of Divinity (Sarjana …King reportedly donated the prize money, amounting to $53,123, to support the civil rights movement. He was named after Protestant reformer Martin Luther. King was born Michael King Jr. on Jan. 15 ...Jackson attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, and in 1969 he was briefly suspended for taking several members of the college’s board of trustees, including Martin Luther King, Sr., hostage ...Martin Luther King facts. Full name: Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Born: 15 January 1929. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Occupation: Minister and activist. Died: 4 April 1968. Best known for: Campaigning for the rights of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. 1) Martin Luther King Jr was born in the United ...Martin Luther King Sr. (Michael King), né à Stockbridge (Géorgie), le 19 décembre 1899, et mort le 11 novembre 1984 à Atlanta, est un pasteur baptiste et militant non-violent afro-américain pour les droits civiques, militant pour la paix.King’s parents, Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King, were strong advocates for racial equality and social justice, and they instilled these values in their son from an early age. Growing up in a racially segregated society, King witnessed firsthand the injustices and indignities faced by African Americans, which further fueled ...Yolanda Renee King, the granddaughter of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks during a 'March On for Washington and Voting Rights" on the National Mall, Aug. 28, 2021, in Washington, D.C.Jan 16, 2017 · By The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. January 16, 2017. As the 1960s unfolded, the great well of passion stored up in this country for so long simply spilled over. M.L. and A.D. were moving the South with their efforts and those of the young men and women who marched America far beyond its own expectations for a time. He was born Michael Luther King Jr. in Atlanta on January 15, 1929, to Alberta Williams and Michael Luther King Sr. In 1934, after visiting Europe, Michael King Sr. changed his and his son’s name in honor of the sixteenth-century German church reformer Martin Luther. King spent his early years in the family home at 501 Auburn Avenue, about a ...Apr 29, 2022 · The Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. (December 19, 1899 – November 11, 1984), born as Michael King, was a Baptist minister, an advocate for social justice, an early civil rights leader, and the father of Martin Luther King, Jr. King, Sr. led the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia and became a leader of the civil rights movement, as ... Jan 12, 2023 · The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., is a civil rights legend. ... King, Sr. was so impressed by the history of Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther that he changed not only his own name ... Clockwise: King Sr.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Jeannie C. Parks Williams; son Martin Luther Jr.; daughter, Christine; younger son, Alfred Daniel, and wife, Alberta …Not only a powerful minister of the gospel, Rev. King, Sr. was a force for positive change. He became head of the Atlanta NAACP and the Civic and Political League. He …Martin Luther King, Jr. (born Michael King, Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the Civil Rights Movement.He was best known for improving civil rights by using nonviolent civil disobedience, based on his Christian beliefs. Because he was both a Ph.D. and a pastor King is sometimes called the Reverend …The King family — Martin Luther King, Sr. (Daddy King), Alberta Williams King, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Alfred Daniel Williams King (known as A. D. King) — moves from 501 Auburn Avenue to 193 Boulevard in Atlanta. 1944: 20 September: King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta. 1946: 6 AugustJonathan Eig, the author of “King: A Life,” a recent biography of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Doug McGoldrick. By Jennifer Schuessler. March 19, 2024. …Why Martin Luther King Changed His Name to Honor the Original Martin Luther 5 minute read A statue of 16th-century theologian Martin Luther stands on Marktplatz square on Oct. 20, 2016 in ... King sinh ra tại Alanta, Georgia, là con trai của Mục sư Martin Luther King, Sr. và vợ, Alberta Williams King. Lúc đầu tên của King và cha là "Michael King", sau khi gia đình đến thăm nước Đức trong chuyến du lịch châu Âu năm 1934 , ông bố quyết định đổi tên cả hai người thành Martin ...
Rev Alfred Daniel Williams King Sr. Social Reformer. A civil rights activist, minister and younger brother of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., he is credited with organizing the Birmingham and Louisville civil rights activities. His home was bombed when he and his family lived in Birmingham, Alabama and a church he pastored while he and his family .... Make a car
The King family — Martin Luther King, Sr. (Daddy King), Alberta Williams King, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Alfred Daniel Williams King (known as A. D. King) — moves from 501 Auburn Avenue to 193 Boulevard in Atlanta. 1944: 20 September: King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta. 1946: 6 AugustThe Institute cannot give permission to use or reproduce any of the writings, statements, or images of Martin Luther King, Jr. Please contact Intellectual Properties Management (IPM), the exclusive licensor of the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. at [email protected] or 404 526-8968. Screenshots are considered by the King Estate a ... Alberta Christine Williams King (September 13, 1904 – June 30, 1974) was an American civil rights organizer best known as the wife of Martin Luther King Sr., and as the mother of Martin Luther King Jr. She was the choir director of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was shot and killed in the church by 23-year-old Marcus Wayne Chenault six ... Dexter Scott King (January 30, 1961 – January 22, 2024) was an American civil and animal rights activist, attorney, and author. The second son of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, he was also the brother of Martin Luther King III, Bernice King, and Yolanda King; and also grandson of Alberta Williams King and Martin Luther …King Sr., who was an early figure in the American civil rights movement, traveled back to the United States and swiftly changed his and his son’s names, when …A typewritten letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bennett dated April 5, 1965, is among the priciest items for sale ($20,000 to $30,000). A collection of letters, photos …King Sr., who was an early figure in the American civil rights movement, traveled back to the United States and swiftly changed his and his son’s names, when …The plaque outside the site of the speech, Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. " I've Been to the Mountaintop " is the popular name of the last speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. [1] [2] [3] King spoke on April 3, 1968, [4] at the Mason Temple ( Church of God in Christ Headquarters) in Memphis, Tennessee .MARTIN LUTHER KING SR: I was born in the midst of segregation at its height. And I was able to see many injustices leveled upon my people. INSKEEP: Jonathan Eig spends a lot of time on Martin ...Martin Luther King. A. Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He had an older sister, Willie Christine King, and a younger brother Alfred Daniel Williams King. Growing up in Atlanta, King attended Booker T. Washington High …Martin Luther King, Sr., had a distinguished career and created a secure middle-class life for his family. The Williams-King union produced a caring extended family that had a strong influence on their son, Martin Luther King, Jr. They taught him that he could transcend the bonds of segregation, within the limits allowed by whites, and he soon ...Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave powerful speeches and led peaceful protests. He gave a famous speech to lots of people in Washington in 1963. In it, he said he had a dream that life for his ...When Samuel L. Jackson Was A Civil Rights Activist Who Once Held Martin Luther King Jr.’s Father Hostage. After staging a two-day lock-in of King and the other trustees of Morehouse College in 1969, Jackson ended up on the FBI's watchlist. Samuel L. Jackson/Hollywood Reporter Jackson proudly wears a shirt emblazoned with the face of Civil ...King married Delia Linsey (1875–1924) in 1895, and they both worked as sharecroppers, in Henry County and Clayton County in Georgia, and then Stockbridge, Georgia where they settled and where their son, Martin Luther King Sr. was born in 1899. Later life. King struggled with alcoholism, and disapproved of his son and wife attending church ....