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Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk 1838–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1838

Birth Location: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 2 January 1892

Death Location: Lavaca County, Texas, USA

Father: Robert Jr.

Mother: Nancy Vincent

Spouse(s): Ervin Norsworthy

Children(s): William Norsworthy, James Norsworthy, Lorena Norsworthy, Laura Norsworthy, Sarah Norsworthy, Robert Norsworthy

The story of Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk began in 1838 in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA. In 1850, Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided in Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided in Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk married Ervin Henry Norsworthy, and had children including James Monrow Norsworthy, Laura Frances Norsworthy, Lorena Dill Dillie Norsworthy, Robert Andrew Point Norsworthy, Sarah Elizabeth Norsworthy, William Franklin Norsworthy. Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk passed away in 1892 in Lavaca County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk began in 1838 in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1850, Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided in Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided in Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk married Ervin Henry Norsworthy, and had children including James Monrow Norsworthy, Laura Frances Norsworthy, Lorena Dill Dillie Norsworthy, Robert Andrew Point Norsworthy, Sarah Elizabeth Norsworthy, William Franklin Norsworthy.
  • Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk passed away in 1892 in Lavaca County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Jr.
1793–1872
Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
RJ
Nancy Vincent
1810–1892
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
NV

Spouses(s)

Ervin Norsworthy
1836–1873
Birth Location: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
EN

Children(s)

William Norsworthy
1865–1937
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
WN
James Norsworthy
1857–1929
Birth Location: Lavaca County, Texas, USA
JN
Lorena Norsworthy
1872–1914
Birth Location: Texas, USA
LN
Laura Norsworthy
1862–1910
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
LN
Sarah Norsworthy
1858–1915
Birth Location: Lowndes, Alabama, USA
SN
Robert Norsworthy
1869–1933
Birth Location: Lamar County, Alabama, USA
RN

Frances Polk's Ancestors

Self
Frances Polk
1838–1892
Birth Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Robert Polk Jr.
1793–1872
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Nancy (Ann (Vinson)) Vincent
1810–1892
Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Polk) Sr.
1774–1830
Darlington District, South Carolina, British America
Lucy (Miles) Moore
1760–1840
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Peter (Powell (Vinson)) Vincent
1770–1858
North Carolina, USA
Susannah Cauthen
1793–1870
Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Polk
1737–1799
Mary Wilson
1732–1780
Peter Vincent
1750–1805
Anna Powell
1750–1825
William Cauthen
1760–1836
Mildred Paschall
1768–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1704–1781
Lurviah Johns
1699–1738
Peter Vincent\Vinson
1723–1798
Elizabeth Doby
–1760
Thomas Powell
1708–1796
Sarah Johnson?
–1805
James Cauthin
1725–1806
Elizabeth Vanlandingham
1725–1799

Frances Polk's Descendants

1.
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Frances (Amelia (Fannie)) Polk (1838–2 January 1892) m. Ervin (Henry) Norsworthy (1836–1873)
  1. 1. William (Franklin) Norsworthy 1865–1937 m. Amanda (Maude Brooks) Osteen 1849–
  2. 2. James (Monrow) Norsworthy 1857–1929 m. Bettie (Jane) Rigsby 1866–1931
    1. 1. Alta Norsworthy 1902–
    2. 2. John (B) Norsworthy 1905–1948
    3. 3. Lee Norsworthy 1898–1974
    4. 4. Frank Norsworthy 1893–1927
    5. 5. William (Andrew) Norsworthy 1886–1954
    6. 6. Dollie (Dora) Norsworthy 1889–1969
    7. 7. Medie (Mae) Norsworthy 1896–1970
  3. 3. Lorena (Dill "Dillie") Norsworthy 1872–1914 m. John (Russell) Baker 1872–1943
    1. 1. Seab (Lonzo) Baker 1896–1948 m. Marth 1906–
    2. 2. Roy (E) Baker 1912–
    3. 3. Artie (M) Armstrong 1891–
    4. 4. Elza (David Baker) Senior 1893–1975
    5. 5. Fanny (Mae) Baker 1892–1982
    6. 6. Clavin (Forrest) Baker 1901–1973 m. Ethel (Mae Bone) Baker 1906–1969
      1. 1. Velma (Rena Baker) Elkins 1929–1992
      2. 2. Arnold (Doyle) Baker 1938–1969
      3. 3. Clayton (Forrest) Baker 1934–1986
    7. 7. Mandy (Viola) Baker 1903–1956 m. Henry (Franklin) Shuler 1889–1963
      1. 1. Earnest (David) Shuler 1932–1981
      2. 2. Donald (Ray Shuler) Sr. 1934–1995 m. Zella (Lynn) Riggs 1937–2006
      3. 3. Emma (Jean) Shuler 1942–1990
      4. 4. Cecil (Owen Shuler) Sr. 1931–2009
    8. 8. Cassie (O) Baker 1908–
    9. 9. Maggie (Ethel) Baker 1899–1957 m. Cyrel (Fredrick) Magnus 1896–1977
      1. 1. Persia (Amanda) Magnus 1921–1930
      2. 2. Cyrel (Fredrick Magnus) Jr. 1922–2001 m. Rose (B) Williams 1905–
      3. 3. Esther (Marie) Magnus 1923–1957 m. Mr. (Walton Eugene) Beline 1922–
      4. 4. Margaret (Kathleen) Magnus 1925–2008 m. Wesley (R) Pipe 1926– m. Peter (Paul “Pete”) Niemietz 1919–1994 m. Edgar (William) Murphey 1917–1978
        1. 1. Steve (Bogart) Murphey 1944–1974
        2. 2. James (Philip) Murphey 1943–1951
        3. 3. Edgar (William Jr.) Murphey 1942–1988
      5. 5. Ruth (Lee) Magnus 1926–2002 m. Patrick (Herbert) Conlan 1908–2003
      6. 6. Violet (Irene "Renie") Magnus 1927–2007 m. George (Henry Belk) Jr 1923–2004
      7. 7. Dorris (Faye "Jim") Magnus 1929–1970 m. Eunice (Elisabeth) Smith –1978
      8. 8. John (Pershing) Magnus 1932–1980
      9. 9. Purvis (Earl) Magnus 1934–2001 m. Nancy (L) Kelly 1935–2001
      10. 10. Elsie (Yvonne) Magnus 1939–2001
      11. 11. Opaline (Jeanette) Magnus 1936–1997
  4. 4. Laura (Frances) Norsworthy 1862–1910 m. Henry (Mitchell) Ready 1856–1933
    1. 1. Willista ("Willie") Ready 1890–
    2. 2. Henrietta Ready 1896–
    3. 3. Ruby (Ethel) Ready 1898–1968 m. Fred (William Lacey) Sr. 1894–1952
      1. 1. Alta (Lois) Lacey 1918–2006 m. Herrin 1909–1997
      2. 2. Fred (William Lacey) Jr 1921–1962
      3. 3. Dorothy (Mae) Lacey 1923–2011 m. Fulton (Edwin) Fenner 1917–2003
        1. 1. Judith (Ann) Fenner 1943–2003
      4. 4. Betty (Joyce) Lacey 1928–2006 m. Ora (Camp) Wilcox 1917–1995 m. Harvey (Wilburn) Davis 1923–2003
        1. 1. Roland (Lee) Davis 1949–1974
      5. 5. Ruby (Clarice) Lacey 1931–1933
      6. 6. Johnelle Lacey 1932–1987
      7. 7. Don (Carlos) Lacey 1936–1989
      8. 8. Patsy (Ruth) Lacey 1937–1999
      9. 9. Jimmy (Weldon) Lacey 1938–2010
      10. 10. Gloria (Gean) Lacey 1940–1985
    4. 4. Herbert (Victor) Ready 1900–1951 m. Annie 1900–
    5. 5. Willie (Olga Ready) Weakley 1890–
    6. 6. Cora (Lee) Ready 1882–1939
    7. 7. Francis (Lavice Ready) Stansel 1885–1964
    8. 8. Cleopatra Ready 1887–
  5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Norsworthy 1858–1915 m. James (H.) Baker 1859–1918
    1. 1. Mary (Edna) Baker 1884–1963
    2. 2. William (Alton) Baker 1889–1960
    3. 3. Thomas (S.) Baker 1892–1963
    4. 4. Jame (Franklin) Baker 1893–
    5. 5. Elighe (Andrew) Baker 1895–1973 m. Elizabeth (Lizzie Josephine) Alderman 1897–1972
      1. 1. Claborn Baken 1915–1995
      2. 2. Dennis (Eugene Baker) Sr. 1917–1997
      3. 3. Lannon (Otho) Baker 1921–2009
    6. 6. Wadella Baker 1897–
    7. 7. Ida Baker 1898–1945
  6. 6. Robert (Andrew "Point") Norsworthy 1869–1933 m. Mary (Ann) Baker 1872–1938
    1. 1. Irvin (Dee) Norsworthy 1903–1981 m. Lorine (Elizabeth) Lawrence 1908–1994
      1. 1. Irvin (Jesse) Norsworthey 1939–2003
      2. 2. Vernard (A Cowboy) Norsworthy 1926–2016 m. Billie (Louise) Williams 1934–1990
    2. 2. Ethel Norsworthy 1890–1890
    3. 3. Besorine (Cleo "Bessie") Norsworthy 1910–1983 m. Robert (A "Bob") McIntyre 1905–1974 m. John (Joe Roller) Jr. 1899–1980
    4. 4. Elver (Eva) Norsworthy 1909–1992 m. Earnest (Lee) Dromgoole 1903–1976 m. Fred (Jefferson) Lumpkin 1908–1972 m. Pick Castellow 1892–1959
      1. 1. Freddie (Archibald) Lumpkin 1927–2005 m. Georgia (Ann) Jordan 1919–2013
      2. 2. Norman (Lee) Lumpkin 1929–2014
    5. 5. Geneva ("Ottie") Norsworthy 1906–1973 m. Ernest (Kade) Lawrence 1913–1996
      1. 1. Robert (Lee) Lawrence 1936–2009
      2. 2. Bennie (Clayton) Norsworthy 1924–1983
      3. 3. Bessie (Laverne) Lawrence 1932–1986
    6. 6. Robert (Wesley) Norsworthy 1897–1972 m. Rebecca (Virginia Jennie) Hobbs 1896–1987
      1. 1. Andrew (T) Norsworthy 1924–2012 m. Thelma (Irene) Lucas 1930–2014
      2. 2. Katherine (Janice) Norsworthy 1928–2021 m. Rev. (Bertram Hamilton) Clendennen 1922–2009
      3. 3. Earnest (Robert) Norsworthy 1917–1983 m. Vercy (Mae) Mai 1923–2008
        1. 1. Thelma Norsworthy 1940–1940
      4. 4. William (Clarence) Norsworthy 1920–1986 m. Orine (J) Schulze 1926–
    7. 7. Margaret ("Maggie" Otrove) Norsworthy 1895–1968 m. I. (J. Benjamin) Dove 1894–1984
      1. 1. Howard (Sydney) Dove 1922–1947
      2. 2. Frank (James) Dove 1925–2007 m. Elnora Schulz 1926–
      3. 3. Lanom (Clyde) Dove 1920–1989 m. Estell Bush 1919–
      4. 4. Alice (Amelia "Ellis") Dove 1918–1936 m. Steven (O) Pirkle 1915–
      5. 5. Mildred (Beatrice "Susie") Dove 1916–2013 m. Vernon (Eural) Person 1913–1969
    8. 8. Zella (Elizabeth) Norsworthy 1892–1969 m. David (Matthew) Hobbs 1870–1954
      1. 1. Gladys (Hobbs) Beutler 1927–1981 m. Harvey (L) Beutler 1926–2005
      2. 2. Toye (Faye) Hobbs 1929–2015 m. Corp. (Burnis "Buck" Fowler) Hathaway 1925–2000
      3. 3. William (Vernon) Hobbs 1925–1996 m. Oleta DeBord 1930–2015
        1. 1. Oleta (Laverne Hobbs) O'Neill 1947–2014
      4. 4. Mildred (D Hobbs) Foster 1922–2007 m. Monta (David) Foster 1925–2010
      5. 5. Lovie (Hobbs) Miller 1921–2008 m. Delbert (Raymond) Miller 1919–1994
      6. 6. Lillian Hobbs 1919–1983
      7. 7. Myrtle Hobbs 1917–2010 m. Charles (Aloysious) Reilly 1908–1997
    9. 9. Stella (M) Norsworthy 1892–1954 m. John (Madison) Warren 1895–1977
      1. 1. John (B "JB") Warren 1924–1980
      2. 2. Walter (D Warren) Sr. 1925–2013
      3. 3. Alton (Thomas "PA") Warren 1929–2000 m. Essie (Mae) Fischer 1929–2010
      4. 4. Lue (Lalia) Warren 1920–2012 m. Albert (Raymond Richard) Senior 1921–1987
      5. 5. Alvin Warren 1918–
      6. 6. Stella Warren 1917–2008
    10. 10. Effie (Mae) Norsworthy 1899–1968 m. Arthur (Richard) Pfuhl 1885–1945 m. Herman (Anton Mylius) Sr. 1890–1968 m. Claude (McKinley) Dove 1901–1932
      1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Dove 1931–2011 m. Jasper (Leonard Jr. Mc) Donald 1927–2006 m. John (Garland) Boone 1928–1956
      2. 2. Reina (Beatrice) Dove 1924–2008 m. James (Ben) Irle 1920–1981
      3. 3. Tommie (Lee) Dove 1927–2007 m. Joyce (Lorene) Pahmiyer 1928–2016
      4. 4. Curtis (Bunion) Dove 1925–2022 m. Dorris Schroeder 1923–2009
      5. 5. James (Ray) Dove 1922–2014 m. Evelyn (Bernice) Marburger 1926–2008
        1. 1. Janeth (Elaine "Sugar") Dove 1947–2007 m. Francis (Charles Davis) Jr. 1933–2004
      6. 6. Claudie (Mae) Dove 1921–2004 m. Franklin (H. "Frank") Hughes 1870–1948 m. Herman Parr 1917–2006
      7. 7. Elvarea Dove 1929–2017 m. Wayne (Dewitt) Tate 1922–2006
        1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Tate 1950–1950

Frances Polk's Timeline

6 Records

1838
1838
Birth of Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk in Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided here in Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided here in Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided here in Township 12, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
Township 12, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk resided here in Precinct 8, Lavaca, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Lavaca, Texas, USA
1892
2 January 1892
Age 54
Death of Frances Amelia (Fannie) Polk in Vienna, Lavaca County, Texas, USA
Vienna, Lavaca County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 489.4000; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 12, Crenshaw, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 652; Image: 171.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: M432_8; Page: 177B; Image: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: M432_8; Page: 177B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 652; Image: 171.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 12, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 12, Crenshaw, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Lavaca, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 489.4000; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 January 1892
    Event Place: Vienna, Lavaca County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lavaca County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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