Ezekiel Polk
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Ezekiel Polk (December 7, 1747 ā August 31, 1824) was American soldier, pioneer and the paternal grandfather of President James Knox Polk.[1]
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Born | (1747-12-07)December 7, 1747 |
Died | August 31, 1824(1824-08-31) (aged 76) |
Resting place | Polk Cemetery, Bolivar, Tennessee |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, Pioneer |
Known for | Revolutionary War service, grandfather of President James K. Polk |
Spouse(s) | 1. Mary (Wilson) Polk, 2. Bessie Davis Polk, 3. Sofia Neely (Lennard) Polk |
Children | 12 (Including Samuel) |
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Allegiance | South Carolina |
Service/ | South Carolina militia, South Carolina Line |
Years of service | 1775, 1780-1782 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | New Acquisition District Regiment, 3rd South Carolina Regiment |
Commands held | Independent Company of Rangers |
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