Son of:
Abraham HARGIS of North Carolina
and
Elizabeth (KILPATRICK) HARGIS of South Carolina.

His first wife was Elizabeth Whitfield (FLOYD) HARGIS.

They were married April 4, 1854 in Gonzales County, Texas.

She died in childbirth.

His second wife and widow was to Esther Jane (GLOVER) HARGIS of Mississippi.

They were married in October 23, 1855 in Gonzales County, Texas.

Newspaper Article:
Gonzales Inquirer
Gonzales, Texas
Published Apr. 20, 1878
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"We regret to learn that the hand of affliction has been heavily laid upon our elderly fellow townsman Mr. W. K. Hargis, and that he languishes upon a bed of sickness from which his recovery is doubtful."

Obituary:
Gonzales Inquirer
Gonzales, Texas
Published May 25, 1878
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"Mr. W. K. Hargis, one of our oldest citizens, died at his residence near Gonzales on last Wednesday night, after an illness of about two months. Mr. Hargis has resided in our county many years, and it is with sincere regret we chronicle his demise."

Death Notice:
Gonzales Inquirer
Gonzales, Texas
Published June 1, 1878
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"Died, at his residence in Gonzales, May 22, 1878, after an illness of six months, Mr. W. K. Hargis; 64 years, 4 months and 26 days."

Much appreciation to contributor Cindy Munson for providing a transcription of his death notice and obituary.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 US CENSUS
Neshoba County, Mississippi
September 16, 1850
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DWELLING 380/FAMILY 399
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HARGIS, A. [Abraham], 66, m, w, farmer, N.C.
HARGIS, Elizabeth [KILPATRICK], 66, f, w, S.C.
HARGIS, Wm. K., 36, m, w, S.C.
HARGIS, Mary, 30, f, w, S.C.
HARGIS, Sarah, 28, f, w, Ala.
HARGIS, Margaret, 21, f, w, Ala.

1860 US CENSUS
Gonzales P. O., Town of Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas
July 17, 1860
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DWELLING 809/FAMILY 756
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HARGIS, W. K. [William Kilpatrick], 45, m, w, broker,
HARGIS, E. J. [Esther Jane GLOVER], 24, f, w, South Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, E. K. [Elizabeth K.], 4, f, w, Texas
HARGIS, Jas. E. [James Edward], 2, m, w, Texas

1870 US CENSUS
Page No. 18
Precinct 1, Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas
September 15, 1870
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DWELLING 121/FAMILY 121
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HARGESS, William K., 57, m, w, farmer, South Carolina
HARGESS, Easther J. [GLOVER), 34, f, w, keeping house, Mississippi
HARGESS, Elizabeth K., 13, f, w, Texas
HARGESS, James E., 11, m, w, Texas
HARGESS, Jefferson D., 8, m, w, Texas
HARGESS, Richard M., 6, m, w, Texas
HARGESS, Esther E., 4, f, w, Texas
HARGESS, William K. Jr., 2, m, w, Texas

1880 US CENSUS
Page No. 24
Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas
June 9, 1880
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DWELLING 247/FAMILY 247
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HARGIS, Esther J. [GLOVER], w, f, 43, widow, keeping house, Mississippi, N. Carolina, Louisiana
HARGIS, James, w, m, 21, son, single, farmer, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Jefferson D., w, m, 18, son, single, farmer, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Richard M., w, m, 16, son, single, farmer, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Esther E., w, f, 14, daughter, at home, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Wm. K., w, m, 12, son, single, at home, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Mary Jane, w, f, 9, daughter, single, at home, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Kennith, w, m, daughter [son], single, at home, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi
HARGIS, Thomas, w, m, 3, son, single, at home, Texas, S. Carolina, Mississippi