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Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt 1747–1824

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ezekiel Capt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Dec 1747 · Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Died 31 Aug 1824 · Bolivar, Tennessee
Father William Bruce Polk Jr
Spouse Mary Jane Wilson
Children Samuel Polk Major

Researchers connected through Ezekiel Capt 1747–1824

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ezekiel Capt 1747–1824

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt began in 1747 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt married mary jane wilson, and had children including samuel polk major. Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt passed away in 1824 in Bolivar, Tennessee.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Birth
1824
Death of Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt in Bolivar, Tennessee
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ezekiel Capt

This ancestor line traces from Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States of America (1700) to Carlisle, Pennsylvania (1747) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ezekiel Capt (1747–1824) was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and died in Bolivar, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ezekiel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Ezekiel Capt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt PTP
1747–1824
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Ezekiel Capt's Descendants

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Ezekiel Franklin Polk Capt PTP 1747–1824