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William Ezekiel Robert Polk 1700 – 1753 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1700

Birth Location: Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1753

Death Location: Yadkin River, NC

Father: William Polk*

Mother: Ann Knox-Owens

Spouse(s): Margaret Taylor, PRISCILLA ROBERTS*

Children(s): DAVID POLK*, WILLIAM POLK*, SUSANNAH ALEXANDER*, DEBORAH POLK*, JAMES POLK*, PRISCILLA POLK*, THOMAS GENERAL, CHARLES POLK*, Samuel Polk, Richard Polk, Robert Polk, JOHN CAPT, MARY P0LK*, MARGARET Clark, Ezekiel Polk, SARAH POLK*, WILLIAM POLK*, EDMUND POLK*, JOHN POLK*

In 1700, William Ezekiel Robert Polk II entered the world in Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA, born to William Bruce Polk* and Ann Nancy Knox-Owens. William Ezekiel Robert Polk II married Margaret Taylor, PRISCILLA ROBERTS*, and had children including DAVID POLK*, WILLIAM POLK*, SUSANNAH "Susan" Ruth POLK*- ALEXANDER*, DEBORAH POLK*, JAMES POLK*, PRISCILLA POLK*, THOMAS POLK* BRIGADIER GENERAL, CHARLES POLK*, Samuel Polk, Richard Polk, Robert Polk, JOHN A POLK* 111 CAPT, MARY TAYLOR P0LK*, MARGARET POLK* McRee Clark, Ezekiel Franklin Polk, SARAH POLK*, WILLIAM POLK*, EDMUND POLK*, JOHN POLK*. William Ezekiel Robert Polk II passed away in 1753 in Yadkin River, NC.

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Biography

  • In 1700, William Ezekiel Robert Polk II entered the world in Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA, born to William Bruce Polk* and Ann Nancy Knox-Owens.
  • William Ezekiel Robert Polk II married Margaret Taylor, PRISCILLA ROBERTS*, and had children including DAVID POLK*, WILLIAM POLK*, SUSANNAH "Susan" Ruth POLK*- ALEXANDER*, DEBORAH POLK*, JAMES POLK*, PRISCILLA POLK*, THOMAS POLK* BRIGADIER GENERAL, CHARLES POLK*, Samuel Polk, Richard Polk, Robert Polk, JOHN A POLK* 111 CAPT, MARY TAYLOR P0LK*, MARGARET POLK* McRee Clark, Ezekiel Franklin Polk, SARAH POLK*, WILLIAM POLK*, EDMUND POLK*, JOHN POLK*.
  • William Ezekiel Robert Polk II passed away in 1753 in Yadkin River, NC.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Polk*
1664 – 1739
Birth Location: Raphoe, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
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Ann Knox-Owens
1662 – 1718
Birth Location: Donegal County, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Taylor
1695 – 1763
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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PRISCILLA ROBERTS*
1695 –
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

DAVID POLK*
1721 – 1778
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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WILLIAM POLK*
1725 – 1794
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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SUSANNAH ALEXANDER*
1725 – 1814
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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DEBORAH POLK*
1727 – 1811
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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JAMES POLK*
1728 –
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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PRISCILLA POLK*
1732 – 1732
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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THOMAS GENERAL
1732 – 1794
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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CHARLES POLK*
1732 – 1821
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Samuel Polk
1734 – 1813
Birth Location: –
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Richard Polk
1734 – 1807
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Robert Polk
1737 – 1737
Birth Location: –
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JOHN CAPT
1739 – 1803
Birth Location: Cumberland, Pennsylvaniaa, Near Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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MARY P0LK*
1740 – 1814
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
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MARGARET Clark
1742 – 1814
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ezekiel Polk
1747 – 1824
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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SARAH POLK*
1736 – 1835
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
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WILLIAM POLK*
1738 – 1753
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
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EDMUND POLK*
1740 – 1825
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
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JOHN POLK*
1745 – 1782
Birth Location: Kent County, Delaware, USA
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William Polk's Ancestors

Self
William Polk
1700 – 1753
Birth Place: Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
Parents
William Bruce Polk*
1664 – 1739
Raphoe, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Ann (Nancy) Knox-Owens
1662 – 1718
Donegal County, Ireland
Grandparents
Robert (Bruce) Polk
1625 – 1704
Coleraine, Ireland
Magdalen Tasker
1637 – 1727
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John Knox
1639 – 1758
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Robert Pollock
1606 – 1660
Jean Crawford
1600 – 1625
Roger Ireland
1606 – 1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Depollock
1580 – 1660
James Mowat
1583 – 1657
Agnes Pitcairn
1581 – 1636
Thomas Tasker
1581 – 1661
Clara Seawell
1575 – 1606

William Polk's Descendants

1.
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William (Ezekiel Robert) Polk (Oct 1700 – 10 Jan 1753) m. Margaret Taylor (1695 – 10 Jan 1763) m. PRISCILLA ROBERTS* (1695 – )
  1. 1. DAVID POLK* (11 Dec 1721 – 1778)
  2. 2. WILLIAM POLK* (1725 – 26 Jun 1794)
  3. 3. SUSANNAH ("Susan" Ruth POLK*-) ALEXANDER* (8 June 1725 – 8 Sep 1814)
  4. 4. DEBORAH POLK* (1727 – 1811)
  5. 5. JAMES POLK* (1728 – )
  6. 6. PRISCILLA POLK* (1732 – 1732)
  7. 7. THOMAS (POLK* BRIGADIER) GENERAL (29 Jul 1732 – 26 June 1794)
  8. 8. CHARLES POLK* (29 July 1732 – 10 March 1821)
  9. 9. Samuel Polk (1734 – 1813)
  10. 10. Richard Polk (1734 – 9 Nov 1807)
  11. 11. Robert Polk (1737 – 1737)
  12. 12. JOHN (A POLK* 111) CAPT (18 January 1739 – 10 Apr 1803)
  13. 13. MARY (TAYLOR) P0LK* (6 June, 1740 – 8 September 1814)
  14. 14. MARGARET (POLK* McRee) Clark (6 June, 1742 – 8 September, 1814)
  15. 15. Ezekiel (Franklin) Polk (7 December 1747 – 31 Aug 1824) m. Mary (Jane "Maria" Wilson) Winslow (1746 – 29 Nov 1791) m. Polly Campbell (1771 – 2 April 1793) m. Sophia Leonard (1776 – 24 December 1851) m. Bessie Davis (1776 – 31 August 1824)
    1. 1. Jane (Knox) Polk (1765 – 24 Nov 1819)
    2. 2. Matilda (Golden) Polk (5 December 1770 – 20 September 1853) m. JOHN (C) CAMPBELL (26 Feb 1768 – 14 June 1816) m. Phillip Jenkins
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Campbell (1793 – 1793)
      2. 2. Col. (Robert Bruce) Campbell (05 Jul 1797 – 1 December 1852) m. Elizabeth (Sophia) Polk (9 March 1796 – 8 July 1856)
        1. 1. Richard (Calvin) Campbell (1815 – Aft. 17 Jul 1890)
        2. 2. Harriet (A.) Campbell (1820 – 1872)
        3. 3. Sarah (Ellen) Campbell (1822 – 14 October 1894)
        4. 4. Melville Campbell (1823 – 1840)
        5. 5. John (P.) Campbell (1825 – )
        6. 6. James (A.) Campbell (7 December 1825 – 28 December 1868)
        7. 7. Malilda (Jane) Campbell (10 September 1827 – 15 June 1894)
        8. 8. Elizabeth Campbell (abt 1829 – )
        9. 9. Mary (Wilson) Campbell (abt 1830 – 1881)
        10. 10. Caroline (Huntley) Campbell (10 Jul 1831 – 30 Sep 1835)
        11. 11. Robert Campbell (Abt. 1832 – 9 Feb 1851)
        12. 12. Mary (Wilson) Campbell (1837 – 1881)
        13. 13. ElizaJane\ (Huntley) Campbell (May 1837 – 4 May 1902)
        14. 14. John (p.) Campbell (Abt. 1845 – )
      3. 3. Ezekiel (Madison) Campbell (21 July 1802 – 20 September 1874) m. Rebecca (Patton) Adkins (18 Feb 1800 – 12 Aug 1876)
        1. 1. William (Adkins) Campbell (14 Dec 1821 – 4 Feb 1903)
        2. 2. JOHN (POLK) Campbell (05 Sep 1823 – 27 Dec 1900)
        3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Campbell (27 May 1826 – 29 Jan. 1859)
        4. 4. Ophelia (Caroline) Campbell (27 Jul 1828 – 25 Dec 1891)
        5. 5. Margaret (Eugenia) Campbell (27 May 1826 – 29 Jan 1859)
        6. 6. Matilda (G) Weaver (9 July 1832 – 6 March 1918)
        7. 7. Rebecca (Patton) Campbell (19 Nov 1834 – 27 Jun 1868)
        8. 8. James (Madison) Campbell (27 Jan 1838 – 5 Nov 1901)
        9. 9. Mary (Wilson) Campbell (27 Jun 1840 – 23 Mar 1906)
        10. 10. Robert (Bruce) Campbell (28 Aug 1843 – 16 May 1864)
      4. 4. John (Polk) Campbell (29 Mar 1804 – 5/28/1852)
      5. 5. WILLIAM (C) CAMPBELL (16 May 1808 – 24 Jul 1852)
      6. 6. Amanda (Ann) Campbell (1814 – 1870)
      7. 7. Caroline (Huntley) Campbell (14 MAR 1814 – Bet. 1842–1908)
    3. 3. Thomas (Benjamin) POLK (5 December, 1770 – 1 November, 1814)
    4. 4. Major (Samuel Wilson) Polk (5 July 1772 – 5 November 1827) m. Jannette ("Jane" Gracey) Knox (13 November 1776 – 11 January 1852) m. Sophia Leonard (1776 – 24 December 1851)
      1. 1. Joseph (Lee) Polk (1788 – 1 Sep 1868) m. Isabelle Smith (1795 – ) m. Nancy (Ann "Hannah") Lemaster (26 Mar 1795 – 1 Sep 1853)
        1. 1. Richard (P) Polk (12 Mar 1812 – 12 Feb 1870)
        2. 2. William Polk (12 Jan 1814 – 31 Dec 1891)
        3. 3. Gideon (B.) Polk (30 Jan 1816 – 18 Apr 1890)
        4. 4. Joseph (Lemaster " Joe ") Polk (20 Aug 1819 – 1881-1900)
        5. 5. John (Alexander) Polk (1822 – 1887)
        6. 6. Nancy (E) Polk (1825 – 1897)
        7. 7. Mary (W) Polk (1828 – 1897)
        8. 8. Thomas (Madden) Polk (9 Nov 1829 – 2 March 1914)
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Jane "Betty" Polk \) Jordan (13 Feb 1834 – 15 Aug 1914)
      2. 2. President (James Knox) Polk (2 November 1795 – 15 June 1849) m. Sarah (Childress) Polk (4 September 1803 – 14 August 1891) m. Effie McClelland (3 Mar 1832 – 30 March 1912)
        1. 1. Mary (Adelaid) Polk (1818 – 1863)
        2. 2. Charles (Taylor) Polk (January 1818 – )
        3. 3. Lovena (Elizabeth) Polk (26 October 1833 – 17 May 1910)
        4. 4. Sallie Polk (1843 – 22 Jul 1924)
        5. 5. Leah (Jane) Brown (1 April 1847 – 11 January 1926)
      3. 3. David (Peale) POLK (1796 – 1835)
      4. 4. Jane (Maria) Polk (14 January 1798 – 11 Oct 1876)
      5. 5. Lydia (Elizabeth) Polk (17 Feb 1800 – 29 May 1864)
      6. 6. Franklin (Ezekiel) Polk (23 Aug 1802 – 21 Jan 1831)
      7. 7. Samuel (Wilson) Polk (1803 – 1839)
      8. 8. Franklin (Armstead) Polk (10 Apr 1803 – 2 Jun 1887)
      9. 9. Marshall (Tate) Polk (17 January 1805 – 12 Apr 1831)
      10. 10. John (S) POLK (25 Jun 1805 – 28 Sep 1831)
      11. 11. Naomi Polk (2 July 1806 – 2 August 1836)
      12. 12. John (Lee) Polk (23 Mar 1807 – 28 Sep 1831)
      13. 13. Nancy (Ann) Polk (1 June 1807 – 8 January 1884)
      14. 14. Naomi (Tate) Polk (2 Jul 1809 – 2 August 1836)
      15. 15. Ophelia (Clarissa) Polk (6 Sep 1812 – 18 Apr 1852)
      16. 16. William (Hawkins) Polk (24 May 1815 – 16 December 1862)
      17. 17. Samuel (Wilson) Polk (17 Oct 1817 – 24 Feb 1839)
    5. 5. John (Lee) Polk (1775 – 9 July 1809)
    6. 6. William ((Stingy Bill)Wilson) POLK (10 SEP 1776 – 8 Oct 1848)
    7. 7. Madison (Tate) Polk (1778 – 1778)
    8. 8. John Polk (1781 – 2 Feb 1805)
    9. 9. Clarissa Polk (25 December 1782 – 8 December 1846)
    10. 10. Mary (Ophelia) Polk (6 Apr 1785 – 24 Sep 1835)
    11. 11. Louisa Polk (1787 – 20 Dec 1869)
    12. 12. Ezekiel Polk (2 April 1793 – 2 April 1793)
    13. 13. Eugenia Polk (1800 – 16 Oct 1895)
    14. 14. Benigna Polk (31 July 1816 – 27 December 1887)
    15. 15. Edwin (Fitzhugh) Polk (6 May 1818 – 4 April 1854)
    16. 16. Jane (Knox Polk) (Dodson) (Bef. 1824 – )
    17. 17. Eliza (t) Polk (Mar 1793 – 2 Apr 1793)
    18. 18. Charles (Perry) Polk (27 OCT 1813 – 27 OCT 1893)
  16. 16. SARAH POLK* (1736 – 1835)
  17. 17. WILLIAM POLK* (1738 – 1753)
  18. 18. EDMUND POLK* (abt 1740 – 9 May 1825)
  19. 19. JOHN POLK* (10 Mar 1745 – 1782)

William Polk's Timeline

6 Records

1695
11 Jul 1695
Birth of William Ezekiel Robert Polk II in Whitehall, Somerset, Maryland, United States
Whitehall, Somerset, Maryland, United States
1700
October 1700
Birth of William Ezekiel Robert Polk II in Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States of America
Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States of America
1700
Oct 1700
Birth of William Ezekiel Robert Polk II in Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
1753
10 JANUARY 1753
Age 53
Death of William Ezekiel Robert Polk II in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
1753
10 Jan 1753
Age 53
Death of William Ezekiel Robert Polk II in Yadkin River, NC
Yadkin River, NC
1757
17 January 1757
Age 57
Death of William Ezekiel Robert Polk II in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1695
    Event Place: Whitehall, Somerset, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1700
    Event Place: Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1700
    Event Place: Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 JANUARY 1753
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 January 1757
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1753
    Event Place: Yadkin River, NC
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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