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Chester Polk 1901–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1901

Birth Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 1961

Death Location: East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Father: Maurice Polk

Mother: Nellie Richards

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In 1901, Chester Polk entered the world in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA, born to Maurice M Polk And Nellie V Richards. In 1910, Chester Polk resided in Cleveland Ward 25, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Chester Polk resided in East Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. Chester Polk passed away in 1961 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Chester Polk entered the world in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA, born to Maurice M Polk And Nellie V Richards.
  • In 1910, Chester Polk resided in Cleveland Ward 25, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Chester Polk resided in East Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
  • Chester Polk passed away in 1961 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.

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Chester Polk's Ancestors

Self
Chester Polk
1901–1961
Birth Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Parents
Maurice M Polk
1869–1953
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Nellie (V) Richards
1871–1940
England
Grandparents
Jerred ("Jerry" K.) Polk
1837–1901
Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Brown
1844–1922
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Poak
1801–1859
Phebe Wick
1812–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Poak
1773–1847
Sarah Watson
1780–1857

Chester Polk's Timeline

5 Records

1901
28 Feb 1901
Birth of Chester Polk in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Chester Polk resided here in Cleveland Ward 25, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland Ward 25, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Chester Polk resided here in East Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
East Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Chester Polk resided here in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
East Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1961
25 Mar 1961
Age 60
Death of Chester Polk in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1901
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cleveland Ward 25, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: East Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: East Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1961
    Event Place: East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

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