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Polk Family History & Genealogy
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Polk Last Name History & Origin
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Nationality & Ethnicity
German and Irish
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Early Polks
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Thomas C Polk was born in 1730 at Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. He was in a relationship with Susanna Spratt Polk, and had a child William Polk. Thomas Polk died at age 63 years old on June 26, 1794 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States, and was buried in Charlotte, North Carolina US. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas C Polk.
William Polk was born in 1758 to Thomas C Polk and Susanna Spratt Polk, and died at age 76 years old in 1834. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Polk.
Amanda B. Polk was born on April 16, 1850, and died at age 79 years old on May 29, 1929 in United States of America. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda B. Polk.
Mary Emma (Polk) Poust of Lairdsville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania United States was born in March 1866, and died at age 79 years old on December 4, 1945 at Lairdsville, Pennsylvania in Lairdsville. Mary Poust was buried on December 7, 1945 at Gordner Cemetery in Unityville.
Louis Polk of Longview, Gregg County, TX was born on December 25, 1869, and died at age 97 years old on July 15, 1967.
Cora Polk of Mississippi was born on November 14, 1870, and died at age 94 years old in December 1964.
Robert Polk of Georgia was born on December 30, 1871, and died at age 91 years old in February 1963.
Walter Polk was born in 1871 in Oaktown, Indiana United States. He was in a relationship with Elizabeth (Ashley) Polk, and had a child Hubert Ashley Polk Sr.. Walter Polk died at age 82 years old on August 9, 1954 in Texarkana, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Polk.
Evelyn Polk of New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio was born on March 24, 1871, and died at age 96 years old in June 1967.
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Surnames: Pokulis - Pollatschik
Polk Family Photos
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Wayne E Polk
My Grampa is the 4th from the right. Making direct eye contact with the President!
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Fannie Mae Polk
The photo of Fannie Mae Polk that was published with her obituary in the Hattiesburg American
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Gloria Jean Gilling
This is a photo of Gloria Jean Gilling added by Laura Polk-Masters on April 2, 2020.
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Gloria Jean Gilling
This is a photo of Gloria Jean Gilling added by Laura Polk-Masters on April 2, 2020.
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William & Mary (Polk) Poust Family, 1920
A photo of William Benjamin Poust & Mary Emma Poust (n. Polk) and their 12 children, Lycoming County, Pennsylviania, USA, 1920 Top Row: Ralph Eugene Poust (in WWI uniform), Edward “Rolland” Poust, Della Poust (m. Smith), Mildred “Clara” Poust (m. Gorner), Samuel Leroy “Lee” Poust, Mabel “Rose” Poust (m. Farr), Margaret J. Poust (m. Wood), Charles T. Poust, Ray L. Poust (also in WWI uniform). Bottom Row: Merna “Grace” Poust (m. Boudman) twin of Erma, William Benjamin McClellan Poust, Little Robert Cleon Poust (in the middle), Mary Emma Poust (n. Polk), Erma “Blanche” Poust (m. Derrick) twin of Merna. Many of the Poust children went by their middle names or alternate names as shown in quotes above. William Benjamin Poust & Mary Emma Poust (n. Polk) and their 12 children, Lycoming County, Pennsylviania, USA, 1920
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Gill Family
This is a picture of all the children. Front Huldah "Tiney"(Baugh), Grace "Naomi" (Polk), "Pearl" (Turner), and Joe Young (Son of Agnes Gill Young); back: Dudley Ellwood, Homer with hands on Marion, MacyAnn Catherine "Cassie" (Bowen) Gill and Alma Gill (Newton)
People in photo include: Hulldah "Tiney" Baugh, "Pearl" Turner, Naomi Polk, and Marion Gill
People in photo include: Hulldah "Tiney" Baugh, "Pearl" Turner, Naomi Polk, and Marion Gill
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WHO ARE THESE POLK GIRLS?
TOP PICTURE - BACK READS: Bonnie Polk and Simnett Polk ?? (the first names I guessed at they are very hard to read)William Hustons cousins. BOTTOM PICTURE READS: Baby Polk moved to TX- William Hustons Cousins // WILLIAM FORM NC-MS POLK COUSINS--POLK STATION TN
WILLAIM POLK HUSTON AND THOMAS POLK HUSTON CAME FROM NC/SC WENT TO MS. I'M TRYING TO FIND THE POLK CONNECTION TO HUSTON, AND FIND THEIR PARENTS.
WILLAIM POLK HUSTON AND THOMAS POLK HUSTON CAME FROM NC/SC WENT TO MS. I'M TRYING TO FIND THE POLK CONNECTION TO HUSTON, AND FIND THEIR PARENTS.
Amanda B. Polk Headstone, Washington
Polk headstone, photo taken in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Bremerton. Submitter not a relative; photo taken as a courtesy for those interested.
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Cohen and Polk
Morris Cohen of New Jersey and Frank Polk NY. Left NY. 6-8-1897 with their dogs, Frisco and Denver to walk from NY. to San Francisco Ca. time limited to 1-7-1898, I don't know if they made it or if they were related, I found this in a family album
People in photo include: Morris Cohen and Frank Polk
People in photo include: Morris Cohen and Frank Polk
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Polk Family Tree
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Updated Polk Biographies
Todd Jeffrey Polk was born on July 7, 1944 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States. He was married to Patricia Anne McHugh in 1978 in Bristol, Bucks County and they later divorced in 1995 in Bristol. He had children Nicole Marie Polk and Ryan Matthew Polk. Todd Polk died at age 80 years old on February 28, 2025 in Doylestown, Bucks County, and was buried at Cremated. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Todd Jeffrey Polk.
Patricia Anne (Butrymowicz Polk) McHugh was born on January 2, 1957 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States. She married Todd Jeffrey Polk in 1978 in Bristol, Bucks County and they later divorced in 1995 in Bristol. They had children Nicole Marie Polk and Ryan Matthew Polk. She would also marry Francis Robert McHugh in 2000 in Bristol, Bucks County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Anne McHugh.
Ryan Matthew Polk was born on February 22, 1983 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States to Todd Jeffrey Polk and Patricia Anne McHugh, and has a sister Nicole Marie Polk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ryan Matthew Polk.
Nicole Marie Polk was born on January 25, 1980 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States to Todd Jeffrey Polk and Patricia Anne McHugh, and has a brother Ryan Matthew Polk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicole Marie Polk.
Ruby D Polk of Waller, Harris County, TX was born on January 13, 1914, and died at age 91 years old on April 16, 2005.
Zelmer Polk of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico was born on May 6, 1956, and had siblings Emily Polk - Penrod and Ester Polk. He was the father of Zelmer Hagler and Zavion Ramon Hagler. Zelmer Polk died at age 55 years old on July 29, 2011.
Emily (Polk) Penrod has siblings Zelmer Polk and Ester Polk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Polk - Penrod.
Ester Polk has siblings Zelmer Polk and Emily Polk - Penrod. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ester Polk.
Zelmer Polk Jr was born on May 6, 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zelmer Polk Jr.
Regina Lynn (Fontenot) Polk of TX was born on March 29, 1963 in Jefferson County to Russell Lee Fontenot and Shelby Jean (Deviller) Fontenot. Regina Fontenot married Charles Edwin “Charlie” Polk on May 1, 1982 in Jefferson County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Regina Lynn (Fontenot) Polk.
Donna Jean (Davis) Polk of Bridge City, Orange County, TX was born on May 28, 1930 in De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas United States to Floyd Davis and Pauline Mae (Staggs) Davis. She married Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr. on September 27, 1947 in Bridge City, Orange County, Texas, and had children Richard Thomas Polk Jr. and Charles Edwin “Charlie” Polk. Donna Polk died at age 73 years old on March 20, 2004 in Orange, Orange County.
Richard Thomas Polk Sr. of Orange, Orange County, Texas was born on July 20, 1927 in Heavener, Le Flore County, Oklahoma United States to Hubert Ashley Polk Sr. and Hazel Mae (Smith) Polk. He had siblings Hubert Ashley Polk Jr and William Edward “Bill” Polk. He married Donna Jean Davis Polk on September 27, 1947 in Bridge City, Orange County, Texas, and had children Richard Thomas Polk Jr. and Charles Edwin “Charlie” Polk. Richard Polk died at age 83 years old on June 10, 2011 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County.
Hazel Mae (Smith) Polk was born on February 15, 1903 in De Queen, Arkansas United States to Thomas Patton Smith and Laura Louis (Adams) Smith. She married Hubert Ashley Polk Sr. on October 5, 1923 in De Queen, Sevier County, and had children Hubert Ashley Polk Jr, Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr., and William Edward “Bill” Polk. Hazel Polk died at age 94 years old on August 26, 1997 in De Queen. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hazel Mae (Smith) Polk.
Hubert Ashley Polk Sr. was born on September 24, 1902 in Victor, Colorado United States to Walter Polk and Elizabeth (Ashley) Polk. He married Hazel Mae (Smith) Polk on October 5, 1923 in De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas, and had children Hubert Ashley Polk Jr, Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr., and William Edward “Bill” Polk. Hubert Polk died at age 82 years old on January 23, 1985 in De Queen. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hubert Ashley Polk Sr..
William Edward Polk was born on April 26, 1930 in De Queen, Arkansas United States to Hubert Ashley Polk Sr. and Hazel Mae (Smith) Polk, and had siblings Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr. and Hubert Ashley Polk Jr. William Polk died at age 87 years old on January 27, 2018 in Denison, TX.
Hubert Ashley Polk Jr was born on April 30, 1925 in De Queen, Arkansas United States to Hubert Ashley Polk Sr. and Hazel Mae (Smith) Polk, and had siblings Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr. and William Edward “Bill” Polk. Hubert Polk died at age 74 years old on January 30, 2000 in Denison, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hubert Ashley Polk Jr.
Elizabeth Mae (Ashley) Polk was born in 1873 in Oaktown, Indiana United States. She was in a relationship with Walter Polk, and had a child Hubert Ashley Polk Sr.. Elizabeth Polk died at age 63 years old on March 10, 1937 in Texarkana, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth (Ashley) Polk.
Walter Polk was born in 1871 in Oaktown, Indiana United States. He was in a relationship with Elizabeth (Ashley) Polk, and had a child Hubert Ashley Polk Sr.. Walter Polk died at age 82 years old on August 9, 1954 in Texarkana, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Polk.
Charles Edwin Polk of Jefferson County, TX was born on February 1, 1962 in Bridge City, Orange County to Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr. and Donna Jean Davis Polk. He has a brother Richard Thomas Polk Jr.. Charles Polk married Regina Lynn (Fontenot) Polk on May 1, 1982 in Jefferson County, TX.
Richard Thomas Polk Jr. of Orange County, TX was born on January 17, 1958 in Bridge City to Richard Thomas “Dick” Polk Sr. and Donna Jean Davis Polk. He has a brother Charles Edwin “Charlie” Polk. Richard Polk married Cassey A. (Guidry) Polk on June 23, 1978 in Orange County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Thomas Polk Jr..
Popular Polk Biographies
Laura was born on June 19, 1968 at the Art Centre Hospital in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan to Robert Lawrence Polk and Gloria Jean Gilling. She is their eldest child and sister to Leslie Anne Polk, Lisa Marie Polk and Michelle Lynn Polk. She has been married twice her first marriage was to Craig Alan Laprise they were married January 3, 1989 Toledo, Lucas, Ohio the married produced two daughters Ashley Renee Laprise and Amanda Nicole Laprise and they were divorced on March 13, 1995 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan plus they have 3 grandchildren Francis, Dominik and Jocelyn. Her second husband was John Wesley Masters Jr they were married on April 18, 1996 at the 23rd District Court House in Taylor, Wayne, Michigan and they have one daughter Sandra Joyce Kelly Masters. She attended Dorsey Business School in 1999 for Computer Applications Specialist. She loves reading, writing, the internet and music.
My mom was a very warm, loving, tender and generous person with a heart of gold. She loved making people laugh and she loved to draw it was her passion. My mom was very happy when me and my sisters gave her Grandchildren she couldn't believe it she was in love with everyone of them.
Cecelia Vanessa (Polk) Shobert was born on January 9, 1924 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Alexander Polke and Mary Ann Polke, and had siblings William Thomas Polk, George Arthur Polk, Mary Polk, Alexander Edward Polk Jr, Andrew Polk, Nancy Palmeter, and Anna Polk. Cecelia Shobert died at age 79 years old on March 18, 2003 in El Cajon, San Diego County, CA.
Robert was born to George Arthur Polk and Ada Gwendoline Kinsman on August 9, 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. He enrolled into the US Air force where he became a Captain. In March 17, 1967 he married Gloria Jean Gilling at Presbyterian Church in St. Thomas, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. They have four daughters Laura Jean, Leslie Anne, Lisa Marie and Michelle Lynn plus they have 31 Grandchildren and 38 Great Grandchildren. He was in the American Legion and in Chess tournaments.
George Arthur Polk was born May 7, 1916 in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut and died June 6, 1984 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan He was never buried he was cremated me and my family still has his ashes. He was married twice the first time to my Grandmother Ada Gwendoline Kinsman (they had only one son my dad Robert Lawrence Polk) and divorced December 2, 1948 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. His second wife Genevieve Mary Champagne (Born April 15, 1920 and died August 1973) they never had any children but in the 1950s he had a relationship with a woman last name of Cagle and my grandfather had three children with her me and my sisters knows of one the childrens his name is Roland Cagle and there are two other Cagles. He had 4 Granddaughters Laura, Leslie, Lisa and Michelle; 28 Great Grandchildren and 33 Great Great Grandchildren.
Nancy Ann (Polk) Palmeter was born circa August 17, 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Alexander Polke and Mary Ann Polke, and had siblings William Thomas Polk, George Arthur Polk, Mary Polk, Alexander Edward Polk Jr, Andrew Polk, Cecelia Veronica Polk, and Anna Polk. Nancy Palmeter died at age 73 years old on June 7, 2002 in Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL.
Thelton B Polk of Harris County, TX was born in 1965. Thelton Polk was married to Atari T. (Dennings) Polk on December 14, 2007 in Jefferson County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thelton B. Polk.
Mary Polk was born on January 26, 1918 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut United States to Alexander Polke and Mary Ann Polke, and had siblings William Thomas Polk, George Arthur Polk, Alexander Edward Polk Jr, Andrew Polk, Cecelia Veronica Polk, Nancy Palmeter, and Anna Polk. Mary Polk died at age 69 years old on July 15, 1987 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Polk.
Amanda B. Polk was born on April 16, 1850, and died at age 79 years old on May 29, 1929 in United States of America. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda B. Polk.
Robert Lawrence Polk was born to George Arthur Polk and Ada Gwendoline Kinsman on August 9, 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. He was in the Air Force and was made Captain. He married Gloria Jean Gilling on March 17, 1967 St. Thomas Elgin Ontario Canada they've been married for 54 years. They have 4 daughters, 28 Grandchildren and 33 great Grandchildren plus he is survive by his Aunt Janet Polk and many many cousins. Robert is the eldest of 5 brothers; his mother Ada and his step-dad lost a son and his dad George Polk and a woman with the last name of Cagle had 3 sons the one we know of is Roland Cagle. He was cremated.
Marranda Y (Whitlow) Polk of Hiram, Cobb County, Georgia United States was born on November 9, 1981 in San Antonio, TX to Thomas Whitlow and Alvis Whitlow. She married Ryan Edwards. She would also marry Tyrone Polk, and they had children TY'Mariah Polk, Mariah Polk, and Tamia Polk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marranda Y. (Whitlow) Edwards.
Alek Edward Polk is the son of Alex Charles "Felix" Palecsko Polk (1892-1947) and Mary A. Graydovski (1896-1973). He was born on January 9, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan and had siblings George Arthur, Mary Margaret, William Thomas, Cecelia Veronica, Nancy Ann, Andrew Charles, and Anna Marie Polk.
He enlisted into the US military on February 3, 1942 and served in the US Army until his discharge date of April 22, 1945.
Lisa is the life of the party she loved to make people laugh. She is married to James Curtis Montroy plus she has three children Paige, McKenzie and Brandon along with a step daughter.
Michelle married her long time girlfriend Dawn Riley afew years ago. They have two adult daughters and 5 grandchildren. She works at Kroger's in Taylor, Michigan.
Carolyn (Polk) Bitterlich of Hartsville, Trousdale County, TN was born on February 10, 1935 in Franklin. She was married to Jerry G. Bitterlich, and had children Billy Bitterlich, Shirley A. Bitterlich, Joe C. Bitterlich, Mattie Carol Wade, and Tommy Caroline Carver. Carolyn Bitterlich died at age 69 years old on December 4, 2004 at Quality Care in Lebanon, and was buried in Hartsville.
Celestine (Lundergan) Polk was in a relationship with William F. Polk, and has a child Rollin Saxe Polk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Celestine (Lundergan).
Polk Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Polk family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 9,369 people with the last name Polk that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Polks
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Anna Polk of Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA was born on December 19, 1893, and died at age 108 years old on September 15, 2002.
Margie Polk of Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, MS was born on March 12, 1892, and died at age 108 years old on March 30, 2000.
Pauline Elizabeth Polk of Dover, Kent County, Delaware was born on March 11, 1901, and died at age 108 years old on June 5, 2009.
Drucilla S Polk of Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, FL was born on December 16, 1901, and died at age 107 years old on November 12, 2009.
Clara Polk of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on November 20, 1901, and died at age 106 years old on March 20, 2008.
Drucilla S Polk was born on December 16, 1903, and died at age 105 years old on November 12, 2009. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Drucilla S Polk.
Ivor Polk of San Saba, San Saba County, Texas was born on October 23, 1877, and died at age 104 years old in January 1982.
Olevia J Polk of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, AR was born on April 9, 1906, and died at age 104 years old on May 1, 2010.
Sarah C Polk of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on January 4, 1886, and died at age 104 years old on May 26, 1990.
Grace Polk of Stuart, Guthrie County, IA was born on January 12, 1893, and died at age 103 years old on January 9, 1997.
Perean Polk of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama was born on May 31, 1880, and died at age 103 years old in October 1983.
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I am descended from the Polks who left Ireland for Dames Quarter, Maryland in 1680 or so. Charles Willson Peale's sister, Eleanor Digby Peale married Robert Polk and had a son, Charles Peale Polk. My mother's paternal grandfather was William Stewart Polk of Baltimore and the latest generation has three boys and a girl in it.
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