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James Polk 1716–1773 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1716

Birth Location: Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 25 May 1773

Death Location: Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: James Polk

Mother: Mary Williams

Spouse(s): Margaret Lowry

Children(s): James Polk, Captain Polk, Jean Polk, Robert Polk, John Polk, Martha Polk

The story of James Polk began in 1716 in Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States. James Polk married Margaret Lowry, and had children including Captain William Polk, James Polk, Jean Polk, John Polk, Martha Polk, Robert Polk. James Polk passed away in 1773 in Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Polk began in 1716 in Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States.
  • James Polk married Margaret Lowry, and had children including Captain William Polk, James Polk, Jean Polk, John Polk, Martha Polk, Robert Polk.
  • James Polk passed away in 1773 in Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Polk
1673–1727
Birth Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States
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Mary Williams
1670–1719
Birth Location: Little Manny, Somerset, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Lowry
1720–1773
Birth Location: Dauphin Co old, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

James Polk
1738–1799
Birth Location: Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
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Captain Polk
1746–1835
Birth Location: Hopewell,Cumberland,Pennsylvania,USA
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Jean Polk
1752–
Birth Location: Hopewell Twp, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Robert Polk
1750–1835
Birth Location: Hopewell Twp, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Polk
1742–1774
Birth Location: Hopewell Twp, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Martha Polk
1748–1819
Birth Location: Hopewell Twp, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania, USA
MP

James Polk's Ancestors

Self
James Polk
1716–1773
Birth Place: Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Parents
James Polk
1673–1727
Somerset, Maryland, United States
Mary Williams
1670–1719
Little Manny, Somerset, Maryland
Grandparents
Captain (Robert Bruce (Pollock) Polk) 2
1625–1699
Ballymoney, Ulster, Ireland
Magdalen (Porter) Tasker
1634–1726
of, Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Pollock
1580–1660
Jean Lady
1600–1625
Col Ireland)
1606–1688
Magdalen Porter
1610–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SIR Ireland
1559–1625
Jean Mowat
1560–1648
Hugh Crawford
1570–1625
Richard Tasker
1570–1661
Clara Seawell
1575–1606

James Polk's Descendants

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James Polk (1716–25 May 1773) m. Margaret Lowry (1720–May 1773)
  1. 1. James Polk 1738–1799
  2. 2. Captain (William) Polk 1746–1835 m. Sarah (Sabra) Bradford 1747–1795
    1. 1. Nathaniel Polk 1770–1790
    2. 2. Jane Polk 1776–1833
    3. 3. Robert Polk 1778–
    4. 4. Sally Polk 1766–1827
    5. 5. Amelia Polk 1782–1824
    6. 6. Margaret Polk 1768–1858
    7. 7. James Polk 1774–1824 m. Elizabeth Hutchison 1778–1830
      1. 1. James Polk 1804–1886
      2. 2. Robert (H) Polk 1800–1891
      3. 3. Hugh Polk 1799–1877 m. Juretta (or Jeretta) Fields 1797–1867
        1. 1. William (S) Polk 1830–1900 m. Priscilla Laramore 1836–1897
        2. 2. Meriman (Strawn) Polk 1847–1910
        3. 3. Rebecca (E) Polk 1844–
        4. 4. Mary (Abagail) Polk 1836–
        5. 5. Lydia (Louisa) Polk 1834–
        6. 6. Martha (H) Polk 1829–1893
        7. 7. Elizabeth (Ann) Polk 1824–1906
        8. 8. Caroline (Prodence) Polk 1842–1914
        9. 9. William (A) Polk 1822–1910
        10. 10. James Polk 1827–
        11. 11. Peter (F) Polk 1838–1920
        12. 12. James (W) Polk 1823–1885
      4. 4. Nancy Polk 1806–1865
      5. 5. John Polk 1809–
      6. 6. Margaret Polk 1802–1885
    8. 8. Martha Polk 1780–1842
    9. 9. William (Polk) Captain 1784–1835
    10. 10. Bridget (Eliza) Polk 1772–1859
    11. 11. John Polk 1786–1834
  3. 3. Jean Polk 1752–
  4. 4. Robert Polk 1750–1835
  5. 5. John Polk 1742–1774
  6. 6. Martha Polk 1748–1819

James Polk's Timeline

2 Records

1716
1716
Birth of James Polk in Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States
1773
25 May 1773
Age 57
Death of James Polk in Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1716
    Event Place: Dames Quarter, Somerset, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1773
    Event Place: Hopewell, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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