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John Polk 1770–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 24 May 1825

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

Father: Charles Polk

Mother: Mary Clark

Spouse(s): Esther Pool

Children(s): William Polk

The story of John Polk began in 1770 in North Carolina. John Polk married Esther Pool, Martha Harris, and had children including William Carroll Polk. John Polk passed away in 1825 in Theta, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Polk began in 1770 in North Carolina.
  • John Polk married Esther Pool, Martha Harris, and had children including William Carroll Polk.
  • John Polk passed away in 1825 in Theta, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Polk
1732–1821
Birth Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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Mary Clark
1744–1776
Birth Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
MC

Spouses(s)

Esther Pool
1765–
Birth Location: USA
EP

Children(s)

William Polk
1790–1856
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
WP

John Polk's Ancestors

Self
John Polk
1770–1825
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Charles Polk
1732–1821
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Mary (Polly) Clark
1744–1776
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Clark
1781–1865
Kentucky, United States of America
Mary Clark
1702–1763
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Polk's Descendants

1.
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John Polk (1770–24 May 1825) m. Esther Pool (Aug 1765–)
  1. 1. William (Carroll) Polk 1790–1856 m. Sarah (Jarrell) Polk 1797– m. Sarah (Ann) Tharp 1793–
    1. 1. Melinda (Polk) Williams 1828–1905 m. Daniel (Ike) Williams 1822–1901 m. Daniel (Isaac) Williams 1819–1901 m. Daniel Williams 1802–
      1. 1. Henry (Clay) Williams 1866–1909 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Perkins 1866–1958 m. Ivy (Lynn) CARTER-WILLIAMS 1884–1908 m. Amanda (Ann (Annie)) TEAGUE-WILLIAMS 1885–1980
        1. 1. Bruce Williams 1889–1955 m. Myra (L) Peatling 1894– m. Maye Williams 1897–
        2. 2. Baby (girl triplet -2) Williams 1902–1908
        3. 3. Baby (girl triplet -1) Williams 1902–1908
        4. 4. Baby (boy triplet) Williams 1902–1908
        5. 5. Williams (twin) 1902–1908
        6. 6. Virginia Williams 1899–1900
        7. 7. George (P.) Williams 1899–1908
        8. 8. Otto (Roosevelt) Williams 1901–1945
        9. 9. Hiram (Lynn) Williams 1903–1970
        10. 10. Dorothy (Emmeline Malinda) Williams 1905–1942
        11. 11. Thelma Williams 1905–1906
        12. 12. Georgia WILLIAMS- 1908–1909
        13. 13. Simer (Teague) WILLIAMS- 1906–
        14. 14. Hettie (Bramlet) WILLIAMS- 1910–2001
        15. 15. Brewster Williams 1889–
        16. 16. George (P.) Williams 1899–1908
        17. 17. Daniel (Isaac "Ike") Williams 1891–1980
        18. 18. Luther (W) Williams 1893–1916
        19. 19. Minnie (Elizabeth) WILLIAMS- 1896–1976
        20. 20. Lucy (Cassie Anna) WILLIAMS- 1898–1936
        21. 21. Daniel (Isaac "Ike") Williams 1891–1980 m. Mabel (Florence Rae) Willams 1894–1957 m. Maria (Luisa) Williams 1912–1996
      2. 2. Scott Williams 1851–1905
      3. 3. Sarah Williams 1853–
      4. 4. Nancy Williams 1855–
      5. 5. Danl Williams 1857–
      6. 6. Rebecca Williams 1860–
      7. 7. Eliza Williams 1863–
      8. 8. Louisa Williams 1865– m. Wm Hudleston 1865–
        1. 1. John (A) Hudleston 1887–
        2. 2. Peter (S) Hudleston 1888–
        3. 3. William Hudleston 1890–
        4. 4. Lucy Hudleston 1893–
      9. 9. William (R) Williams 1839–1899
      10. 10. Matilda (Ann) Bonds 1848–1927
      11. 11. William (R) Williams 1839–1899
      12. 12. Sidney (Martha) Williams 1846–1900
      13. 13. Mary (Jane) Williams 1853–1918
      14. 14. Andrew (J.) Williams 1854–1894
      15. 15. Hailey (J) Williams 1849–
      16. 16. Sarah ((Selde \ Soda) Ann) WILLIAMS-BONDS 1849–1928
      17. 17. Selda (Ann) Williams 1849–1892
      18. 18. Nancy (M) Williams 1850–1943
      19. 19. Martha (A) Williams 1845–1900
      20. 20. Mahala (Jane O (Haley Jane)) WILLIAMS-HUIE 1849–1913
      21. 21. William (Rowland) Williams 1839–1899
      22. 22. Sgt (Charles Thomas "Tom") Williams 1842–1900
      23. 23. Daniel (Elbert) Williams 1857–1901
      24. 24. Rebecca (Telecia) Williams 1861–1938
      25. 25. Louisa (Elizabeth "Eliza") Williams 1864–1909
      26. 26. Mary (Elizabeth (Ellender)) WILLIAMS-HARNESS 1846–1945
      27. 27. Mahala (Jane) Williams 1848–1913
    2. 2. Melinda Williams 1824–1905
    3. 3. Elizabeth Huie 1818–1871
    4. 4. Mary (M.) Smith 1828–1890

John Polk's Timeline

6 Records

1770
1770
Birth of John Polk in North Carolina
North Carolina
1803
22 Oct 1803
Age 33
John Polk was married in Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1803
22 Oct 1803
Age 33
John Polk was married in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 50
John Polk resided here in Anson, North Carolina, United States
Anson, North Carolina, United States
1825
24 May 1825
Age 55
Death of John Polk in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 100
John Polk resided here in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1803
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1803
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1825
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Theta, Maury County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records
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