YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Elizabeth Polk 1839 – 1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1839

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: abt 1904

Death Location: Texas

Father: Thomas Polk

Mother: Sarah Sloan

Spouse(s): William Cavitt

Children(s): Cora Cavitt, Miles Cavitt

Elizabeth Polk was born in 1839 in Texas, USA, the child of Thomas M Polk and Sarah Sloan. Elizabeth Polk married William B. Cavitt, and had children including Cora Millie Cavitt, Miles Edward Cavitt. Elizabeth Polk passed away in 1904 in Texas.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Polk
EP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Elizabeth Polk was born in 1839 in Texas, USA, the child of Thomas M Polk and Sarah Sloan.
  • Elizabeth Polk married William B. Cavitt, and had children including Cora Millie Cavitt, Miles Edward Cavitt.
  • Elizabeth Polk passed away in 1904 in Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Polk's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Polk
1839 – 1904
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
Thomas M Polk
1792 – 1872
Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Sloan
1796 – 1872
Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Charles ("Indian Fighter") Polke
1744 – 1823
Prince George's, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Delilah Tyler
1755 – 1797
Mecklenberg Shepherdstown, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Capt Potomac"
1703 – 1753
Christian Cartledge
1714 – 1779
Edward Tyler
1734 – 1802
Nancy Langley
1732 – 1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Polk*
1664 – 1739
Ann Knox-Owens
1662 – 1718
Edmund Cartledge
1689 – 1740
Anne Richardson
Samuel Tyler
1714 – 1767
Susannah Duvall
1714 – 1782
Jonathan Langley
1720 – 1758
Sarah Mendenhall
1723 – 1815

Elizabeth Polk's Descendants

1.
EP
Elizabeth Polk (1839 – abt 1904) m. William (B.) Cavitt (ABT 1835 – 24 MAR 1909)
  1. 1. Cora (Millie) Cavitt (ABT 1861 – )
  2. 2. Miles (Edward) Cavitt (ABT 1863 – ABT AUG 1907)
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth Cavitt) Carter (1905 – 1987)
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Carter (7 Jun 1933 – 20 Mar 1966)
        1. 1. david (b) colfry (7oct1952 – 23sep1981)

Elizabeth Polk's Timeline

3 Records

1835
abt 1835
Birth of Elizabeth Polk in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1839
1839
Birth of Elizabeth Polk
None
1904
abt 1904
Age 65
Death of Elizabeth Polk in Texas
Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1835
    Event Place: Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1839
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1904
    Event Place: Texas

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE