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Captain Robert Bruce Polk 1625–1703 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1625

Birth Location: Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 6 May 1703

Death Location: Annapolis, Somerset, Maryland, United States

Father: Baron Ireland

Mother: Jean Crawford

Spouse(s): Magdalen Tasker

Children(s): William Sr, John Sr., Robert Jr, Joseph Polk, Anne Polk, Ephraim Polk, James Pollock

In 1625, Captain Robert Bruce Polk entered the world in Donegal, Ireland, born to Baron Sir Robert De Pollock 2Nd Baron Of Ireland And Jean Crawford. In 1687, Captain Robert Bruce Polk immigrated to Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, USA. Captain Robert Bruce Polk married Magdalen Tasker, and had children including Anne Polk, Daniel Polk, David Polk, Ephraim Polk, James Pollock, John Polk Sr, Joseph Pollock Polk, Martha Margaret Polk, Robert Bruce Polk Jr, Thomas Polk, William Bruce Polk Sr. Captain Robert Bruce Polk passed away in 1703 in Annapolis, Somerset, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1625, Captain Robert Bruce Polk entered the world in Donegal, Ireland, born to Baron Sir Robert De Pollock 2Nd Baron Of Ireland And Jean Crawford.
  • In 1687, Captain Robert Bruce Polk immigrated to Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, USA.
  • Captain Robert Bruce Polk married Magdalen Tasker, and had children including Anne Polk, Daniel Polk, David Polk, Ephraim Polk, James Pollock, John Polk Sr, Joseph Pollock Polk, Martha Margaret Polk, Robert Bruce Polk Jr, Thomas Polk, William Bruce Polk Sr.
  • Captain Robert Bruce Polk passed away in 1703 in Annapolis, Somerset, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Baron Ireland
1595–1640
Birth Location: Derry, 5296, , Ireland
BI
Jean Crawford
1610–
Birth Location: –
JC

Spouses(s)

Magdalen Tasker
1635–1727
Birth Location: Donegal, Ireland
MT

Children(s)

William Sr
1664–1739
Birth Location: Donegal, Ireland
WS
John Sr.
1662–1708
Birth Location: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
JS
Robert Jr
1675–1727
Birth Location: Somerset County, MD
RJ
Joseph Polk
1681–1752
Birth Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States
JP
Anne Polk
1669–1699
Birth Location: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
AP
Ephraim Polk
1671–1718
Birth Location: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
EP
James Pollock
1673–1727
Birth Location: –
JP

Captain Polk's Ancestors

Self
Captain Polk
1625–1703
Birth Place: Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Baron Sir Robert De Pollock 2nd Baron of Ireland
1595–1640
Derry, 5296, , Ireland
Jean Crawford
1610–
Grandparents
Sir (Robert De Pollock 1st Baron of) Ireland
1559–1625
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Jean (Monat) Mowat
1560–1648
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Pollock
1524–1593
Janet Mure
1570–1685
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Pollok
1494–1564
Margaret Semple
1494–1589
William Glanderston
1534–1606
Elizabeth Hamilton
1544–1606

Captain Polk's Descendants

1.
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Captain (Robert Bruce) Polk (1625–6 May 1703) m. Magdalen Tasker (1635–7 Apr 1727)
  1. 1. William (Bruce Polk) Sr 1664–1739 m. Nancy Knox 1662–1718 m. Widow Gray 1680–1740
    1. 1. LTC (William Polk) Sr 1700–1757 m. Margaret (Nancy) Taylor 1704–1763
      1. 1. Charles (T "Captain") Polk 1732–1821 m. Mary ("Polly") Clark 1744–1776 m. Philopena ("Phoebe") Helms 1764–1849
        1. 1. John Polk 1766–1835
        2. 2. William Polk 1786–1843
        3. 3. Charles (Thomas Polk) Jr. 1784–1829
        4. 4. George (Washington Polk) Sr 1799–1887
        5. 5. Margaret ("Peggy") Polk 1764–1825
        6. 6. Deborah Polk 1768–1825
        7. 7. COL (Thomas Jefferson) Polk 1771–1864 m. Mary (Rebecca) Long 1778–1821 m. Keziah Tarleton 1768–1842
        8. 8. Michael Polk 1774–1863
        9. 9. Mary ("Polly") Polk 1776–1876
        10. 10. Ezekiel (Washington) Polk 1791–
        11. 11. Susannah Polk 1788–1827
        12. 12. Martha Polk 1794–1818
      2. 2. COL (Ezekiel) Polk 1747–1824 m. Mary (Jane Winslow) Wilson 1746–1791 m. Polly Campbell 1771–1794 m. Sophia Neely 1776–1851
        1. 1. Major (Samuel) Polk 1772–1827 m. Jane (Gracy) Knox 1776–1852
        2. 2. John Polk 1775–1809
        3. 3. Clarissa Polk 1782–1846
        4. 4. Mary (Ophelia) Polk 1785–1835
      3. 3. Thomas Polk 1732–1794 m. Susanna Spratt 1734–1800
        1. 1. LTC (William) Polk 1757–1834 m. Sarah (P) Hawkins 1784–1843 m. Grizelda Gilchrist 1768–1799
        2. 2. Margaret Polk 1757–1800
        3. 3. Captain (Thomas) Polk –1781
        4. 4. Captain (Charles T.) Polk 1762–1812
      4. 4. Susanna Polk 1725–1813
      5. 5. Deborah Polk 1734–1811
      6. 6. Captain (John) Polk 1740–
        1. 1. Captain (Charles "Civil Charley") Polk 1760–1848
        2. 2. John (A.) Polk –1855
    2. 2. Charles Polk 1700–1753
      1. 1. Captain (Charles) Polk 1744–1823 m. Delilah Tyler 1755–1797
        1. 1. Dr. (Thomas) Polk 1792–1872 m. Sarah Sloan 1796–
      2. 2. Sarah Polk 1736– m. Austin Piety –1853
      3. 3. William Polk 1738–
      4. 4. Edmond Polk 1740–
      5. 5. Thomas Polk 1742–
      6. 6. John Polk 1746–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Polk 1695–
      1. 1. Captain (John) Williams –1798
    4. 4. James Polk 1719–1770
    5. 5. Judge (David) Polk 1721–1778
      1. 1. William Polk 1752– m. Esther Winder 1751–1790 m. Nancy Purnell –1794
        1. 1. Betsy Polk 1776–1822 m. Elegius Fromentine –1822
        2. 2. Gertrude Polk 1781–1872 m. General (William Henry) Winder 1775–1824
    6. 6. Jane Polk 1723–
  2. 2. John (Polk) Sr. 1662–1708 m. Jane Polk –1700
    1. 1. William Polk 1695–1726
      1. 1. Jane Polk –1700 m. John (Polk) Sr. 1662–1708
    2. 2. Ann Polk 1698–
  3. 3. Robert (Bruce Polk) Jr 1675–1727
    1. 1. Thomas Polk 1702–1788
    2. 2. Colonel (William) Polk 1705–1788
    3. 3. Robert Polk 1707–1770 m. Alice Nutter –1772
      1. 1. Captain (Robert) Polk 1744–1799 m. Elizabeth (Digby) Peale 1747–
    4. 4. Mary Polk 1714–
    5. 5. Grace Polk 1716–
  4. 4. Joseph ((Pollock)) Polk 1681–1752 m. Unknown Wright 1685–
    1. 1. Ann ((Pollock)) Polk –1816
  5. 5. Anne Polk 1669–1699
  6. 6. Ephraim Polk 1671–1718 m. Elizabeth Williams 1674–
  7. 7. James Pollock 1673–1727
    1. 1. Henry Pollock 1703–
    2. 2. John Pollock 1705–
    3. 3. Mary Pollock 1709–
    4. 4. Sarah Pollock 1711–
    5. 5. Margaret Pollock 1713–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Pollock 1715–
    7. 7. Magdalen Pollock 1717–
    8. 8. Jane Pollock 1721–
    9. 9. Anna Pollock 1724–
    10. 10. Pollock 1724–

Captain Polk's Timeline

4 Records

1625
1625
Birth of Captain Robert Bruce Polk in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1687
1687
Age 62
Captain Robert Bruce Polk immigrated in Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, USA
Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, USA
1690
1690
Age 65
Captain Robert Bruce Polk resided here in Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD
Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD
1703
6 May 1703
Age 78
Death of Captain Robert Bruce Polk in Annapolis, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Annapolis, Somerset, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1625
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 77471
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2686.012; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1670-1680
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1670-1680; Page Number: 32

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1687
    Event Place: Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1703
    Event Place: Annapolis, Somerset, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 77471
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