King

As a child, Henderson N. White (1873 - 1940) was already interested in making musical instruments. He started his career as a repair man in a shop in Detroit and soon became well-known even outside Detroit. He was soon contracted by McMillin in Cleveland and in 1893 he became sole owner of that company. In 1894 he produces the first King trombone, with help from player Thomas H. King.
The company becomes more and more succesful and expands.
Around 1912 the H. N. White Company started advertising their instruments as "King" Band Instruments.
The H.N. White Company is still active today.