William Sterling King

For the politician, see William S. King.
William Sterling King
Born(1818-10-06)October 6, 1818
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 1882(1882-06-29) (aged 63)
Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Place of burial
Forest Hills Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnion Army
Service years1862–1865
RankColonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Unit35th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
Commands4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

William Sterling King (October 6, 1818 – June 29, 1882) was an American officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, twice elected to the Massachusetts legislature, and was the first Chief Constable of the then-Massachusetts State Constabulary (the contemporary name of the modern Massachusetts State Police).

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