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Captain William Polk 1746–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1746

Birth Location: Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1835

Death Location: Bradfords Bay,Accomack,Virginia,USA

Father: James Polk

Mother: Margaret Lowry

Spouse(s): Sarah Bradford

Children(s): Nathaniel Polk, Jane Polk, Robert Polk, Sally Polk, Amelia Polk, Margaret Polk, James Polk, Martha Polk, William Captain, Bridget Polk, John Polk

The story of Captain William Polk began in 1746 in Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA. Captain William Polk married Sarah Sabra Bradford, and had children including Amelia Polk, Bridget Eliza Polk, James Polk, Jane Polk, John Polk, Margaret Polk, Martha Polk, Nathaniel Polk, Robert Polk, Sally Polk, William Polk Captain. Captain William Polk passed away in 1835 in Bradfords Bay,Accomack,Virginia,USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Captain William Polk began in 1746 in Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA.
  • Captain William Polk married Sarah Sabra Bradford, and had children including Amelia Polk, Bridget Eliza Polk, James Polk, Jane Polk, John Polk, Margaret Polk, Martha Polk, Nathaniel Polk, Robert Polk, Sally Polk, William Polk Captain.
  • Captain William Polk passed away in 1835 in Bradfords Bay,Accomack,Virginia,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Polk
1716–1773
Birth Location: Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States
JP
Margaret Lowry
1720–1773
Birth Location: Dauphin Co old, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
ML

Spouses(s)

Sarah Bradford
1747–1795
Birth Location: Bradford S Neck, Accomac, VA, USA
SB

Children(s)

Nathaniel Polk
1770–1790
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
NP
Jane Polk
1776–1833
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
JP
Robert Polk
1778–
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
RP
Sally Polk
1766–1827
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
SP
Amelia Polk
1782–1824
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
AP
Margaret Polk
1768–1858
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States
MP
James Polk
1774–1824
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
JP
Martha Polk
1780–1842
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
MP
William Captain
1784–1835
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
WC
Bridget Polk
1772–1859
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States
BP
John Polk
1786–1834
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
JP

Captain Polk's Ancestors

Self
Captain Polk
1746–1835
Birth Place: Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA
Parents
James Polk
1716–1773
Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Margaret Lowry
1720–1773
Dauphin Co old, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
James Polk
1673–1727
Somerset, Maryland, United States
Mary Williams
1670–1719
Little Manny, Somerset, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Captain 2
1625–1699
Magdalen Tasker
1634–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Pollock
1580–1660
Jean Lady
1600–1625
Col Ireland)
1606–1688
Magdalen Porter
1610–1727

Captain Polk's Descendants

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Captain (William) Polk (25 Jan 1746–14 Jan 1835) m. Sarah (Sabra) Bradford (11 Jan 1747–26 Jan 1795)
  1. 1. Nathaniel Polk 1770–1790
  2. 2. Jane Polk 1776–1833
  3. 3. Robert Polk 1778–
  4. 4. Sally Polk 1766–1827
  5. 5. Amelia Polk 1782–1824
  6. 6. Margaret Polk 1768–1858
  7. 7. James Polk 1774–1824 m. Elizabeth Hutchison 1778–1830
    1. 1. James Polk 1804–1886
    2. 2. Robert (H) Polk 1800–1891
    3. 3. Hugh Polk 1799–1877 m. Juretta (or Jeretta) Fields 1797–1867
      1. 1. William (S) Polk 1830–1900 m. Priscilla Laramore 1836–1897
        1. 1. Estella Polk 1858–1921 m. Oliver (P M) Larmore 1855–1922
        2. 2. William (R.) Polk 1875–
        3. 3. Clara (L.) Polk 1862–
      2. 2. Meriman (Strawn) Polk 1847–1910
      3. 3. Rebecca (E) Polk 1844–
      4. 4. Mary (Abagail) Polk 1836–
      5. 5. Lydia (Louisa) Polk 1834–
      6. 6. Martha (H) Polk 1829–1893
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Ann) Polk 1824–1906
      8. 8. Caroline (Prodence) Polk 1842–1914
      9. 9. William (A) Polk 1822–1910
      10. 10. James Polk 1827–
      11. 11. Peter (F) Polk 1838–1920
      12. 12. James (W) Polk 1823–1885
    4. 4. Nancy Polk 1806–1865
    5. 5. John Polk 1809–
    6. 6. Margaret Polk 1802–1885
  8. 8. Martha Polk 1780–1842
  9. 9. William (Polk) Captain 1784–1835
  10. 10. Bridget (Eliza) Polk 1772–1859
  11. 11. John Polk 1786–1834

Captain Polk's Timeline

2 Records

1746
25 Jan 1746
Birth of Captain William Polk in Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA
Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA
1835
14 Jan 1835
Age 89
Death of Captain William Polk in Bradfords Bay,Accomack,Virginia,USA
Bradfords Bay,Accomack,Virginia,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1746
    Event Place: Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1835
    Event Place: Bradfords Bay,Accomack,Virginia,USA
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