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Rhoda Polk 1862–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1862

Birth Location: Indiana, USA

Death Date: 29 Jun 1941

Death Location: Blocher, Scott County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: James Polk

Mother: Nancy (Polk)

Spouse(s): William Chasteen

Children(s): Elbert Chasteen, Elmer Chasteen, Walter Chasteen, Anderson Chasteen

The story of Rhoda Polk began in 1862 in Indiana, USA. In 1870, Rhoda Polk resided in Johnson, Woostertown, Scott, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Rhoda Polk resided in Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA. Rhoda Polk married William Chasteen, and had children including Anderson Chasteen, Elbert Ebb Chasteen, Elmer Chasteen, Walter Chasteen. Rhoda Polk passed away in 1941 in Blocher, Scott County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rhoda Polk began in 1862 in Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Rhoda Polk resided in Johnson, Woostertown, Scott, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Rhoda Polk resided in Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA.
  • Rhoda Polk married William Chasteen, and had children including Anderson Chasteen, Elbert Ebb Chasteen, Elmer Chasteen, Walter Chasteen.
  • Rhoda Polk passed away in 1941 in Blocher, Scott County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Polk
1829–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
JP
Nancy (Polk)
1827–1893
Birth Location: Clark County, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Chasteen
1854–1927
Birth Location: –
WC

Children(s)

Elbert Chasteen
1887–1950
Birth Location: Scott County, Indiana, United States of America
EC
Elmer Chasteen
1887–1968
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
EC
Walter Chasteen
1890–1955
Birth Location: –
WC
Anderson Chasteen
1890–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
AC

Rhoda Polk's Ancestors

Self
Rhoda Polk
1862–1941
Birth Place: Indiana, USA
Parents
James Andrew Polk
1829–
Indiana, USA
Nancy (W Vest) (Polk)
1827–1893
Clark County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Richard Polk
1792–1880
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth (Rebecca) Mannon
1795–1880
Tennessee, United States
John (Elsworth) Vest
1806–1877
Henry County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Eleanor) Roberts
1809–1854
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Vest
1785–1848
Mourning LeMaster
1785–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rhoda Polk's Descendants

1.
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Rhoda Polk (7 Mar 1862–29 Jun 1941) m. William Chasteen (1854–1927)
  1. 1. Elbert ("Ebb") Chasteen 1887–1950
  2. 2. Elmer Chasteen 1887–1968
  3. 3. Walter Chasteen 1890–1955
  4. 4. Anderson Chasteen 1890–

Rhoda Polk's Timeline

9 Records

1862
7 Mar 1862
Birth of Rhoda Polk in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
Rhoda Polk resided here in Johnson, Woostertown, Scott, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Woostertown, Scott, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Rhoda Polk resided here in Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Rhoda Polk resided here in Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Rhoda Polk resided here in Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Rhoda Polk resided here in Lexington, Lexington, Scott, Indiana, USA
Lexington, Lexington, Scott, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 73
Rhoda Polk resided here in Graham, Jefferson, Indiana
Graham, Jefferson, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 78
Rhoda Polk resided here in Graham Twp, Graham, Jefferson, Indiana, USA
Graham Twp, Graham, Jefferson, Indiana, USA
1941
29 Jun 1941
Age 79
Death of Rhoda Polk in Rural, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Rural, Johnson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1862
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01058; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 39-1
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 139
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Scott, Indiana; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340360
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Indiana; Roll: M593_357; Page: 27A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 381; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0008
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T624_359; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374372
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1941; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Johnson, Woostertown, Scott, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Indiana; Roll: M593_357; Page: 27A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 381; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0008

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T624_359; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374372

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Needham, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lexington, Lexington, Scott, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lexington, Scott, Indiana; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340360

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01058; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 39-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Graham Twp, Graham, Jefferson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01058; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 39-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1941
    Event Place: Rural, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1941; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blocher, Scott County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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