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Edward James Polk 1860–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 NOV 1860

Birth Location: New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA

Death Date: 3 SEP 1935

Death Location: Lewis, Edwards Co., KS, USA

Father: Irvin Polk

Mother: Elizabeth Marlette

Spouse(s): Mary Howell

Children(s): Harry Polk

The story of Edward James Polk began in 1860 in New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA. In 1880, Edward James Polk resided in Danville, IL, USA. In 1900, Edward James Polk resided in Auburn, Logan Co., KY, USA. Edward James Polk married Mary Ann Howell, and had children including Harry Earl Polk. Edward James Polk passed away in 1935 in Lewis, Edwards Co., KS, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward James Polk began in 1860 in New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA.
  • In 1880, Edward James Polk resided in Danville, IL, USA.
  • In 1900, Edward James Polk resided in Auburn, Logan Co., KY, USA.
  • Edward James Polk married Mary Ann Howell, and had children including Harry Earl Polk.
  • Edward James Polk passed away in 1935 in Lewis, Edwards Co., KS, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Polk's Ancestors

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Edward Polk
1860–1935
Birth Place: New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA
Parents
Irvin C. Polk
1835–1917
Nelson Co, KY, USA
Elizabeth Marlette
1830–1908
King Station, IN, USA
Grandparents
Claiborne Polk
1811–1901
Nelson Co, KY, USA
Rachel Shoptaugh
1812–1855
Nelson Co, KY, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Polk
1778–1847
Nancy Abell
1778–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Abell
1745–1785
Lucy Carman
1749–1814

Edward Polk's Descendants

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Edward (James) Polk (12 NOV 1860–3 SEP 1935) m. Mary (Ann) Howell (22 FEB 1860–30 JAN 1937)
  1. 1. Harry (Earl) Polk 1887–1971 m. Phyllis (M.) Stuart 1900–1981
    1. 1. James (Stuart) Polk 1925–1993
    2. 2. Leslie (Davis) Polk 1929–1990
    3. 3. Donna (Eileen) Polk 1931–2008

Edward Polk's Timeline

8 Records

1860
12 NOV 1860
Birth of Edward James Polk in New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA
New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Edward James Polk resided here in Danville, IL, USA
Danville, IL, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Edward James Polk resided here in Auburn, Logan Co., KY, USA
Auburn, Logan Co., KY, USA
1905
1905
Age 45
Edward James Polk resided here in Independence, Trempealeau Co., WI, USA
Independence, Trempealeau Co., WI, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Edward James Polk resided here in Grand River , Bates, MO, USA
Grand River , Bates, MO, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Edward James Polk resided here in Grand River , Bates, MO, USA
Grand River , Bates, MO, USA
1935
1 SEP 1935
Age 75
Death of Edward James Polk in Centerview, Edwards Co., KS, USA
Centerview, Edwards Co., KS, USA
1935
3 SEP 1935
Age 75
Burial of Edward James Polk in Lewis, Edwards Co., KS, USA
Lewis, Edwards Co., KS, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 NOV 1860
    Event Place: New Richmond, Montgomery Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Danville, IL, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auburn, Logan Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Independence, Trempealeau Co., WI, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grand River , Bates, MO, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grand River , Bates, MO, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 SEP 1935
    Event Place: Centerview, Edwards Co., KS, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 3 SEP 1935
    Event Place: Lewis, Edwards Co., KS, USA

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