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George Washington Polk 1817–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 July 1817

Birth Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Death Date: 8 January 1892

Death Location: Ashwood, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Polk

Mother: Sarah Hawkins

Spouse(s): Sally Hillard

Children(s): Mary DuBose, Caroline Horton, Sallie Polk, Mary Polk, Sue Polk, L Polk, Williard Polk, William Polk, Caroline Polk

In 1817, George Washington Polk entered the world in Raleigh, North Carolina, born to William Polk And Sarah Hawkins. In 1870, George Washington Polk resided in District 11, Maury, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, George Washington Polk resided in District 10, Maury, Tennessee, USA. George Washington Polk married Sally Hillard, and had children including Caroline Polk, Caroline Polk Horton, L James Polk, Mary Polk, Mary Polk Dubose, Sallie Polk, Sue Polk, Susan Polk, William Polk, Williard Polk. George Washington Polk passed away in 1892 in Ashwood, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1817, George Washington Polk entered the world in Raleigh, North Carolina, born to William Polk And Sarah Hawkins.
  • In 1870, George Washington Polk resided in District 11, Maury, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, George Washington Polk resided in District 10, Maury, Tennessee, USA.
  • George Washington Polk married Sally Hillard, and had children including Caroline Polk, Caroline Polk Horton, L James Polk, Mary Polk, Mary Polk Dubose, Sallie Polk, Sue Polk, Susan Polk, William Polk, Williard Polk.
  • George Washington Polk passed away in 1892 in Ashwood, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Polk's Ancestors

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George Polk
1817–1892
Birth Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Parents
William Polk
1758–1834
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah Hawkins
1784–1843
Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Philemon Hawkins
1752–1833
Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lucy Davis
1759–1807
Great-Grandparents
Philemon Sr
1717–1801
delia HAWKINS
1721–1794
Jonathan Davis
1740–1833
Winifred Duke
1742–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
philemon 3
1690–1725
Ann Howard
1695–1742
zacharia martin
1690–
Ann
1690–

George Polk's Descendants

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George (Washington) Polk (12 July 1817–8 January 1892) m. Sally Hillard (1819–2 Jul 1894)
  1. 1. Mary (Polk) DuBose 1847–
  2. 2. Caroline (Polk) Horton 1857–1951
  3. 3. Sallie Polk 1846–
  4. 4. Mary Polk 1847–
  5. 5. Sue Polk 1851–
  6. 6. L (James) Polk 1853–
  7. 7. Williard Polk 1855–
  8. 8. William Polk 1858–
  9. 9. Caroline Polk 1862–

George Polk's Timeline

4 Records

1817
12 July 1817
Birth of George Washington Polk in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 53
George Washington Polk resided here in District 11, Maury, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Maury, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
George Washington Polk resided here in District 10, Maury, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Maury, Tennessee, USA
1892
8 January 1892
Age 75
Death of George Washington Polk
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 July 1817
    Event Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 163
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: 1271; Page: 322B; Enumeration District: 166
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1547; Page: 434B; Family History Library Film: 553046
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0268

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1547; Page: 434B; Family History Library Film: 553046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 10, Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 10, Maury, Tennessee; Roll: 1271; Page: 322B; Enumeration District: 166

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 January 1892
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 163
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0268

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ashwood, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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