Ezekiel Polk

Ezekiel Polk (December 7, 1747 August 31, 1824) was American soldier, pioneer and the paternal grandfather of President James Knox Polk.

Ezekiel Polk
Born(1747-12-07)December 7, 1747
DiedAugust 31, 1824(1824-08-31) (aged 76)
Resting placePolk Cemetery, Bolivar, Tennessee
Occupation(s)Soldier, Pioneer
Known forRevolutionary War service, grandfather of President James K. Polk
Spouse(s)1. Mary (Wilson) Polk, 2. Bessie Davis Polk, 3. Sofia Neely (Lennard) Polk
Children12 (Including Samuel)
Parents
  • William Polk (father)
  • Margaret (Taylor) Polk (mother)
Military Service
AllegianceSouth Carolina
Service/branchSouth Carolina militia, South Carolina Line
Years of service1775, 1780-1782
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitNew Acquisition District Regiment, 3rd South Carolina Regiment
Commands heldIndependent Company of Rangers
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