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William Polk 1882–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1882

Birth Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Death Date: 6 Jun 1925

Death Location: Ohio

Father: Cartier Polk

Mother: Margaret Shannon

Spouse(s): Margaret Cameron

Children(s): Lillian Polk, George Polk, Margaret Polk, Naomi Polk, Elizabeth Polk, William Polk, Infant Polk, Betty Polk

In 1882, William Polk entered the world in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, born to Cartier Polk And Margaret Shannon. In 1900, William Polk resided in Cleveland Ward 41, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. In 1910, William Polk resided in Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. William Polk married Margaret Cameron, and had children including Betty Polk, Elizabeth Hannah Polk, George Washington Polk, Infant Son Polk, Lillian M Polk, Margaret O Polk, Naomi A Polk, William Edward Polk. William Polk passed away in 1925 in Ohio.

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Biography

  • In 1882, William Polk entered the world in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, born to Cartier Polk And Margaret Shannon.
  • In 1900, William Polk resided in Cleveland Ward 41, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, William Polk resided in Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
  • William Polk married Margaret Cameron, and had children including Betty Polk, Elizabeth Hannah Polk, George Washington Polk, Infant Son Polk, Lillian M Polk, Margaret O Polk, Naomi A Polk, William Edward Polk.
  • William Polk passed away in 1925 in Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Polk's Ancestors

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William Polk
1882–1925
Birth Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Parents
Cartier Polk
1848–1923
Pennsylvania
Margaret Shannon
1850–1917
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Grandparents
James (S.) Poak
1801–1859
Pennsylvania, USA
Phebe Wick
1812–1868
Ohio, USA
Maria Shannon
1824–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Poak
1773–1847
Sarah Watson
1780–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Watson
1752–1825
Jane Clarke
1752–1832

William Polk's Descendants

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William Polk (30 Jul 1882–6 Jun 1925) m. Margaret Cameron (16 Feb 1885–8 Jan 1930)
  1. 1. Lillian (M) Polk 1905–2002 m. John Manning 1899–1957
    1. 1. Virginia (E.) Manning 1926–
  2. 2. George (Washington) Polk 1909–1967 m. Ella ((Isabella)) McIntosh 1909–2000 m. Marguerite (Kathryn) Thompson 1915–1999
    1. 1. William (Walter) Polk 1937–2015 m. Sandra (Lee) Evans 1937–1993
  3. 3. Margaret (O) Polk 1912–1988 m. Michael Feiling 1904–1971
  4. 4. Naomi (A) Polk 1917–1959 m. Howard (Frederick) Moore 1914–1993
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Hannah) Polk 1914–1914
  6. 6. William (Edward) Polk 1921–1974 m. Dorothea Keefe 1919–
    1. 1. Thomas (W) Polk 1947–1963
  7. 7. Infant (Son) Polk 1906–1906
  8. 8. Betty Polk 1922–2021 m. Arthur (Laverne “Vern”) McKenzie 1921–2007

William Polk's Timeline

5 Records

1882
30 Jul 1882
Birth of William Polk in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
1900
1900
Age 18
William Polk resided here in Cleveland Ward 41, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland Ward 41, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
William Polk resided here in Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
William Polk resided here in Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1925
6 Jun 1925
Age 43
Death of William Polk in Ohio
Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1882
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1359; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 10
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T624_1166; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375179
    [5] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cleveland Ward 41, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T624_1166; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375179

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 1, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1359; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1925
    Event Place: Ohio

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