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See James Knox POLK in the Family Tree Find Another Individual James Knox POLK^, Born: 2 NOV 1795 in nr. Little Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, NC^,¹ Occupation: President of US, 1845-1849 in Washington City, District of Columbia Died: 15 JUN 1849 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN Age: 53 years Buried:	Born Married Died

Sarah CHILDRESS

Notes: From "My Forebears" by Linda Cunningham Ewing:
James K. Polk, eleventh President of the United States, was born in Mecklenburg County, November, 1795. His mother was Jean, daughter of James Knox, of Rowan County. This James was the son of John Knox, who was a native of Scotland, born about 1708, and who went from Scotland to Ireland with other emigrants, by invitation of the King of England, to constitute a balance of power against the insurgent Irish Catholics. He married an Irish Presbyterian, Miss Jean Gracy, whose mother`s name was Jean Sinclair, a relative of the mother (a Sinclair) of John Knox, the Reformer.

He absolutely refused to perform any official duties on the Sabbath Day; neither would he meet with any committee on that day. No one ever questioned the private morals or the integrity of James K Polk. His nickname was "Old Hickory".

President from 1845-1849

James Knox POLK
2 NOV 1795 - 15 JUN 1849

Samuel POLK
1772 - 1827

Jane Gracey KNOX
15 NOV 1776 - 1852

Ezekiel Franklin POLK
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Mary WILSON
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Capt. James KNOX
1752 - 10 OCT 1794

Alissa Lydia GILLESPIE
2 AUG 1753 - 1826

William POLK
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John KNOX
1708 - 12 OCT 1758

Jean GRACY
1708 - 18 SEP 1772

Thomas GILLESPIE
1719 - 12 DEC 1796

Naomi THOMPSON
1727 - 12 DEC 1796

Sources

1.	Title: 1850 & 1860 TN census Page: 8