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Nancy Ann Knox 1664–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1664

Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland

Death Date: 24 Feb 1717

Death Location: Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: JOHN KNOX

Mother: SARAH SMILEY

Spouse(s): William Sr

Children(s): WILLIAM Ggf, Charles Trader, Jane 'sctiram, Elizabeth 'sctiram, Judge POLK, Mary (Whiteside), John Polk, Charles Polk, Margaret Polk, Ezekiel Polk***, James Polk, Jane Polk, David Polk, Eliza Polk, Elizabeth Polk

In 1664, Nancy Ann Knox entered the world in Somerset County, Maryland, born to John Knox And Sarah V Smiley. Nancy Ann Knox married Owens, William Polk Sr, and had children including Charles Bruce Polk The Indian Trader, Charles T Polk, David Polk, Eliza Polk, Elizabeth Betsy Polk, Elizabeth Betsy Polk Of Whitehall Wife Of John Williams Sctiram, Ezekiel Polk, James Polk, Jane Polk, Jane Unk Polk Of Somerset Sctiram, John Polk, Judge David David Judge Polk, Margaret Polk, Mary Jane Polk Whiteside, William Polk Jr Lt Colonel 7 Ggf. Nancy Ann Knox passed away in 1717 in Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America.

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  • In 1664, Nancy Ann Knox entered the world in Somerset County, Maryland, born to John Knox And Sarah V Smiley.
  • Nancy Ann Knox married Owens, William Polk Sr, and had children including Charles Bruce Polk The Indian Trader, Charles T Polk, David Polk, Eliza Polk, Elizabeth Betsy Polk, Elizabeth Betsy Polk Of Whitehall Wife Of John Williams Sctiram, Ezekiel Polk, James Polk, Jane Polk, Jane Unk Polk Of Somerset Sctiram, John Polk, Judge David David Judge Polk, Margaret Polk, Mary Jane Polk Whiteside, William Polk Jr Lt Colonel 7 Ggf.
  • Nancy Ann Knox passed away in 1717 in Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Nancy Knox's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Knox
1664–1717
Birth Place: Somerset County, Maryland
Parents
JOHN KNOX
1640–1689
Donegal, Ireland
SARAH (V) SMILEY
1640–1691
Donegal, Ireland
Grandparents
John (Knox) Sr
1615–1658
Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Jean Gracie
1615–1658
Antrim, Northern Ireland
John (Le Gras) Gracy
1629–1700
Ballylinch Bridge, Kilkenny, Ireland
Mary (Ann) Wylie
1608–
Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Knox
1585–
Jeane Lady
1595–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Greenland
1565–1622
Katherine Orkney
1570–1667

Nancy Knox's Descendants

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Nancy (Ann) Knox (1664–24 Feb 1717) m. William (Polk) Sr (1664–1739)
  1. 1. WILLIAM (POLK, Jr. (Lt Colonel) 7) Ggf 1700–1753 m. Margaret (TAYLOR Polk 7) Ggm 1704–1763 m. Priscilla Roberts 1689–1727
    1. 1. Mary (Taylor) Polk 1744–1814 m. Ezra (Capt) Alexander 1720–1800
      1. 1. William Alexander 1760–1840 m. Elizabeth Sturgeon 1776–1818
        1. 1. Arthur (Madison) Alexander 1790–1850 m. Anna (Melissa) Smith 1788–1850
        2. 2. AB Alexander 1822–1889 m. Hinda Mack 1821–1876
        3. 3. John (Morgan) Alexander 1794–1862
        4. 4. Elijah Alexander 1793–1880 m. Lucy (Ann) Brown 1822–1860
        5. 5. Rachel (C) Alexander 1792–1850 m. John Davis 1799– m. E (B) Norris 1790– m. James (R) Bennett 1794–1827
        6. 6. Susan (Maury) Alexander 1803–1869 m. Martin (Slaughter) Jones 1802–1882
        7. 7. William (Madison) Alexander 1799–
        8. 8. James (C.) Alexander 1805–1850 m. Nancy Sorrell 1805–1845 m. Catherine Thomason 1810–1865 m. Rachel Alexander 1802–
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Betsy) Alexander 1808–
        10. 10. Almira (M) Alexander 1812–1880 m. Samuel (H) Overton 1805–1894
        11. 11. Sarah (Harriet) Alexander 1816–1887 m. William (Nolen) Fowler 1816–1894
        12. 12. Mary (Polly) Alexander 1801–1845
        13. 13. Annie Alexander 1796–1886
        14. 14. Susan (Kathryn) Alexander 1803–1880 m. James (Clack) Maclin 1800–1850
        15. 15. William Alexander 1799–
      2. 2. Augustus Alexander 1772–1849
      3. 3. Eleazer Alexander 1763–1810
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Alexander 1764–1833
      5. 5. Dorcas Alexander 1768–1880
      6. 6. Abdon Alexander 1769–1804
      7. 7. James Alexander 1765–1804
      8. 8. Peggy (Henderson) Alexander 1773–1774
      9. 9. Redempta Alexander 1778–
      10. 10. Alexandra (Polly) Alexander 1785–1851
      11. 11. Paris Alexander 1775–
      12. 12. Silas Alexander 1759–1831
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Polk 1735–1802
    3. 3. Charles (Taylor Polk) Capt. 1732–1821 m. Mary (Polly) Clark 1744–1776 m. Phoebe (Philipena Helms -) Polk 1764–1849 m. Christina Cartledge 1715–1778
      1. 1. Michael (Richard) Polk 1774–1863
      2. 2. Deborah Polk 1768–1825 m. Gideon Freeman 1769–
        1. 1. William (P) Freeman 1795–1837 m. Nancy 1890–
      3. 3. Colonel (Thomas Jefferson) Polk 1771–1864
      4. 4. Mary (Jane "Polly") Polk 1776–1876 m. John (D) Brooks 1758–1846
        1. 1. Naomi Brooks 1794–1873
        2. 2. Culpepper (P "Cully") Brooks 1814–1880
        3. 3. William Brooks 1798–1836
        4. 4. Jesse (Michael) Brooks 1802–1835 m. Ann (Mary) Lee 1802–1856
        5. 5. Sarah ("Sally' Frances) Brooks 1809–1897 m. Lewis (Malone) Hutcherson 1810–1849
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Dora 'Betsy') Brooks 1810–1862
        7. 7. John (P "Jack") Brooks 1804–1805
        8. 8. Thomas (Charles) Brooks 1818–1884
        9. 9. Thomas Brooks 1816–1817
        10. 10. Charles (Milton, Rev.) Brooks 1796–1840
        11. 11. Michael Brooks 1807–1854
        12. 12. James (N) Brooks 1800–1871
        13. 13. Charles ("Charley" Milton) Brooks 1795–1796
      5. 5. John (Lee) Polk 1766–1820
      6. 6. Margaret ("Peggy" Polk -) Freeman 1764–1825
      7. 7. Sallie Polk 1779–1818
      8. 8. Absalom (Helms) Polk 1792–
      9. 9. Charles (Thomas) Polk 1784–1829
      10. 10. Ezekial (Washington) Polk 1791–1820
      11. 11. William Polk 1786–1843
      12. 12. Susannah Polk 1788–1827
      13. 13. Martha (Washington) Polk 1794–1818
      14. 14. George (Washington) Polk 1799–1887
      15. 15. Eleanor Polk 1804–1820
      16. 16. Martha Polk 1788–
      17. 17. Sarah Polk 1736–1835
      18. 18. William Polke 1738–1753
      19. 19. Edmund Polke 1740–1825
      20. 20. Charles Polk 1744–1823
      21. 21. Sarah Polk 1736–1835
      22. 22. Edmund Polke 1740–1825
    4. 4. Thomas (Polk (Brigadier) General) 1730–1794 m. Margaret Lowry 1720–1799 m. Elizabeth (Cynthia) Spratt 1729–1799 m. Susanna SPRATT 1734–1763 m. Mary (Eleanor) Shelby 1736–1775
      1. 1. William Polk 1746–1835
      2. 2. Martha POLK 1763–1801
      3. 3. John POLK 1766–
      4. 4. Charles (T) Polk 1770–1835
      5. 5. Charles (Thomas (Devil Charlie) Polk) (Captain) 1762–1812 m. Tabitha Polk 1783–1822 m. Mary Alexander 1764–1796
        1. 1. Thomas (Indepenence) Polk 1786–1861
        2. 2. Charles (James) Polk 1790–1837
        3. 3. Charles (Talley) Polk 1780–1839 m. Catherine Clontz 1798–1870
        4. 4. John ("Jackie") Polk 1782–1866
        5. 5. Andrew (M) Polk 1792–1850
        6. 6. William (Knox) Polk 1788–1867
        7. 7. Shelby Polk 1786–1847
        8. 8. Jonathan Polk 1785–1864
      6. 6. William (Polk) (Colonel) 1758–1834
      7. 7. Lt (Thomas Jefferson) Polk 1758–1781
      8. 8. James (Green) Polk 1764–1798
      9. 9. Debora POLK 1765–1780
      10. 10. Eunice POLK 1770–
      11. 11. Samuel (Brig General) Polk 1774–1827
      12. 12. Mary (or Martha) Polk 1774–1822 m. Abraham Hollingsworth 1767–1837
        1. 1. Samuel (Rollins) Hollingsworth 1797–1879
        2. 2. Sarah Hollingsworth 1800–1863
        3. 3. Avenant Hollingsworth 1800–1870
        4. 4. Alexander Hollingsworth 1801–1855
        5. 5. John Hollingsworth 1803–1865
        6. 6. Gabriel (B) Hollingsworth 1814–
        7. 7. Abraham Hollingsworth 1808–1880
        8. 8. Elizabeth Hollingsworth 1810–1842
        9. 9. Nancy Hollingsworth 1804– m. Daniel Haines 1789–
      13. 13. Susan Polk 1755–1826
      14. 14. Mary (Taylor Alexander) (Polk) 1744–1814
      15. 15. Thomas Polk 1757–1842
      16. 16. George Polk 1761–1797
      17. 17. Thomas (Polk) (Lieutenant) 1756–1781
      18. 18. Ezekiel Polk 1758–1793
      19. 19. Margaret (POLK) Alexander 1757–1800
      20. 20. Mary POLK 1755–1778
      21. 21. Martha POLK 1756–1776
    5. 5. Ezekiel (Franklin Polk) Col. 1747–1824 m. Mary (Jane Winslow) Wilson 1746–1791
      1. 1. Thomas (Benjamin) Polk 1770–1814
      2. 2. Samuel (Wilson) Polk 1772–1827 m. Jeanette ("Jane" Gracey) Knox 1776–1852
        1. 1. Joseph (Lee) Polk 1788–1868 m. Isabelle Smith 1795– m. Hannah Lemaster 1795–1853
        2. 2. James (Knox Polk 11th) President 1795–1849 m. Sarah Childress 1803–1891
        3. 3. Jane (Maria) Polk 1798–1876
        4. 4. Marshall (Tate) Polk 1805–1831
        5. 5. Franklin (Armstead) Polk 1803–1887
        6. 6. Naomi (Tate) Harris 1809–1836
        7. 7. John (Lee) Polk 1807–1831
        8. 8. John (Lee) Polk 1801–1831
        9. 9. Samuel (Washington) Polk 1817–1839
        10. 10. Lydia (Eliza) Polk 1800–1864
        11. 11. Franklin (Ezekiel) Polk 1802–1831
        12. 12. Ophelia (Clarissa) Hayes 1812–1851
        13. 13. William (Hawkins) Polk 1815–1862
        14. 14. Mary (C.) Polk 1837–1923
        15. 15. William (Hawkins) Polk 1786–1862 m. Fereby Pearson 1796–1866 m. Mary (Louisa) Corse 1824–1851 m. Lucy (Eugenia) Williams 1826–1906 m. Belinda (G) Dickinson 1815–1847
        16. 16. Ezekial Polk 1747–1824
        17. 17. Ann POLK* 1807–1884
        18. 18. LUCILLE (STEWART) POLK 1875–1934
      3. 3. Benigna Wood 1816–1887
      4. 4. William (Wilson) Polk 1776–1848 m. Elizabeth Dodd 1783–1821
        1. 1. Olivia (Marbury) Polk 1811–1850 m. Daniel (Dorsey) Berry 1805–1862
        2. 2. Thos (Marlborough) Polk 1816–1872
      5. 5. Matilda (Golden) Polk 1775–
      6. 6. John Polk 1775–1809 m. Martha Harris 1778–1838
        1. 1. James Polk 1808–1849 m. Sarah ("Sally") Gentry 1803–1871
        2. 2. Mary (B.) McBride 1809–1898
      7. 7. Edwin Polk 1818–1854
      8. 8. Louisa Collier 1787–1869
      9. 9. Ezekiel Polk 1793–1793
      10. 10. Mary (Ophelia) Hardeman 1785–1835
      11. 11. Clarissa McNeal 1782–1846
    6. 6. Deborah (Polk,) McCleary 1734–1811
    7. 7. Margaret (Taylor Polk,) Mcree 1742–1803
    8. 8. Susannah (Ruth Polk,) Alexander 1725–1800
    9. 9. John (Polk) Capt. 1739–1803
    10. 10. William Polk 1726–2016 m. Elizabeth (Grizzle) Spratt 1729–1799
      1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Polk 1768–1850 m. William Weatherford 1759–1850
        1. 1. William Weatherford 1797–1854
        2. 2. Debbie Weatherford 1784–
        3. 3. Joel (Wilson Weatherford) Sr. 1799–1886
        4. 4. Hill (K) Weatherford 1785–1860 m. Sophlena (Thlotco) Moniac 1780–1813
        5. 5. Vicey Weatherford 1797–
        6. 6. Ursala Weatherford 1801–1885
        7. 7. Margaret Weatherford 1802–
        8. 8. John (S) Weatherford 1803–
        9. 9. Sarah Weatherford 1806–1856
        10. 10. Joseph (S) Weatherford 1807–1860
        11. 11. Rebecca Weatherford 1813–1870
        12. 12. Josh Weatherford 1780–
      2. 2. William (Wesley) Polk 1752–1814
      3. 3. Hannah Polk 1755–1826
      4. 4. Thomas Polk 1757–1842
      5. 5. John Polk 1762–1846
      6. 6. Ezekial Polk 1765–1791
      7. 7. Nancy Polk 1771–1830
    11. 11. Lt. (James Knox Polk) Pollock 1719–1771 m. MARY (ELIZABETH "BETTY" COTTMAN Polk) 6ggm 1718–1744
      1. 1. Benjamin Polk 1738–1796 m. Sarah (Whittington) Polk 1734–1804
        1. 1. John (William Pogue) POLK 1782–1829 m. Mary (Polk) Goodwin 1771–1828
        2. 2. James Polk 1763–1839
        3. 3. Joshua Polk 1761–1839
        4. 4. Capt. (Whittington Polk) SR 1769–1859
      2. 2. Leah Polk 1746–
      3. 3. MARGARET (Polk) Willey 1741–1816
      4. 4. William Polk 1744–1814
      5. 5. Priscilla (Polk) Whittington 1740–1834
      6. 6. Virginia Polk 1736–1779
      7. 7. Nancy Polk 1742–1803
      8. 8. Mary Polk 1748–
    12. 12. Priscilla Polk 1732–1732
    13. 13. Judge (David "Cornet") Polk 1721–1778 m. Betsey ("Betty") Gillis 1729–1779
      1. 1. William (Wesley Polk) Jr 1752–1814
      2. 2. Josiah Polk 1748–1795
      3. 3. Sinah Polk 1740–1803
    14. 14. Richard Polk 1734–1807
    15. 15. Deborah Polk 1727–
    16. 16. Col. (William Bruce) Polk 1733–1794 m. Catherine Stearns 1733–
      1. 1. Col. (Thomas Polk) Esquire 1757–1842 m. Mary (Keziah) Shelby 1768–1840 m. Kiziah (Melinda) Brooks 1825–1864
        1. 1. Mary (Emeline) Polk 1810–1862 m. Aaron (Laban) Little 1800–1870
        2. 2. William (Shelby C. Polk) Sr 1787–1839
        3. 3. Andrew (Marshall) Polk 1792–1850
        4. 4. Hannah (Polk Sides) Long 1787–1877
        5. 5. Thomas Polk 1781–1882
        6. 6. Job Polk 1783–1801
        7. 7. Dicey Polk 1786–1824
        8. 8. Elizabeth Polk 1789–
        9. 9. Patsy Polk 1789–1870
        10. 10. Mary* Polk 1796–1859
        11. 11. Thomas (Shelby Polk) Jr 1802–1856
        12. 12. Thomas (Jefferson) Polk 1811–1895
        13. 13. Margaret (A.) Polk 1802–1856
        14. 14. Ezekiel (Lorenzo Leander Byron) Polk 1815–1858
        15. 15. Charles (T.) Polk 1807–1892
      2. 2. William (Thomas) Polk 1758–1834
      3. 3. Hannah Polk 1755–1826
      4. 4. Charles (Thomas) Polk 1762–1812
      5. 5. Margaret (Polk) Alexander 1757–1800
  2. 2. Charles (Bruce Polk The Indian) Trader 1703–1753 m. Christina (Cartledge) Matson 1714–1779
    1. 1. Captain (Charles Polk Jr) Reverend 1745–1823 m. Delilah Tyler 1755–1797
      1. 1. Nancy Polk 1781–1875 m. Peter Ruby 1780–1848
        1. 1. Charles (Polk) Ruby 1812–1858 m. Mima (Jane) Wade 1806–1903
        2. 2. Spier (Spencer) Ruby 1810–1856
        3. 3. Sarah ("Sally') Ruby 1816–1817
        4. 4. John (Ochiltree) Ruby 1814–1868
        5. 5. Wakham (J) Ruby 1813–1895
        6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Ruby 1808–1853
        7. 7. Charles RUBY 1805–1921
        8. 8. Jane Ruby 1803–1878
        9. 9. Delilah Ruby 1804–1881
        10. 10. Robert Ruby 1818–1856
        11. 11. William Ruby 1808–
      2. 2. Edmonde (Edward (Lt.) Polk) Jr. 1776–1814
      3. 3. William (B "Judge") Polk 1775–1843
      4. 4. Charles (Polk) III 1782–1845
      5. 5. Robert (Tyler) Polk 1797–1843
      6. 6. Mary ("Polly") Polk 1790–1818
      7. 7. Sarah ("Sallie") Polk 1780–1818
      8. 8. Esther Polk 1797–1797
      9. 9. Elizabeth Polk 1777–1847
      10. 10. Thomas Polk 1792–1872
      11. 11. Delilah Polk 1798–1870
      12. 12. Christiana Polk 1784–1850
      13. 13. Eleanor ("Nelly") Polk 1789–1858
      14. 14. Son Polk 1797–1797
      15. 15. Polly Polk 1774–
    2. 2. William Polk 1738–1753
    3. 3. Richard Polk 1734–1807
    4. 4. Sarah Polk 1736–1835
    5. 5. John Polk 1745–1782
    6. 6. Thomas Polk 1742–1809
    7. 7. Lt (Edmond Polk) I 1740–1825
  3. 3. Jane (UNK. Polk of Somerset) 'sctiram 1723–1757
  4. 4. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Polk of Whitehall Wife of John Williams) 'sctiram 1695–1747
  5. 5. Judge (David\David Judge) POLK 1705–1778
  6. 6. Mary (Jane Polk) (Whiteside) 1680–1700 m. John (Thomas) Whiteside 1665–1700
    1. 1. William (Whiteside, SAR) Application 1700–1750 m. Janet Montgomery 1705–1756
      1. 1. Hugh Whiteside 1738–1802 m. Margaret Lusk 1743–1830
        1. 1. Abrahm Whiteside 1773–1857
      2. 2. Capt. (Thomas) Whiteside 1735–1805 m. Margaret (Jean) Porter 1735–1834
        1. 1. Martha (Whiteside) McConnell 1765–1842 m. David McConnell 1764–1829
        2. 2. Rebecca Whiteside 1758–1833
        3. 3. James Whiteside 1756–1804
        4. 4. Mary (McConnell) Whiteside 1755–1823
        5. 5. Hannah (Violet) Whiteside 1769–1816
        6. 6. Abraham Whiteside 1754–1820
        7. 7. Eliza Whiteside 1752–
  7. 7. John Polk 1720–
  8. 8. Charles (T) Polk 1732–1821
  9. 9. Margaret Polk 1736–
  10. 10. Ezekiel Polk*** 1737–1824
  11. 11. James Polk 1683–1771
  12. 12. Jane Polk 1687–
  13. 13. David Polk 1689–
  14. 14. Eliza Polk 1725–
  15. 15. Elizabeth ("Betsy'') Polk 1710–1775

Nancy Knox's Timeline

3 Records

1664
1664
Birth of Nancy Ann Knox in County Donegal, Ireland
County Donegal, Ireland
1664
1664
Birth of Nancy Ann Knox in Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County, Maryland
1717
24 Feb 1717
Age 53
Death of Nancy Ann Knox in Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America
Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1664
    Event Place: County Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1664
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1717
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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