John C. Polk

John C. Polk (died October 10, 1877) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1839.

John C. Polk
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1839–1839
Personal details
Died(1877-10-10)October 10, 1877
Abingdon, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeSt. Mary's Church

Early life

Polk studied medicine under his stepfather Professor Davidge at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.[1][2]

Career

Polk was a Democrat.[1] Polk served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1839.[3] He ran for re-election in 1840, but lost.[4] He was the guano inspector of Baltimore under governor Enoch Louis Lowe.[1]

Personal life

Polk died on October 10, 1877, at the age of 65 or 67, at his home in Abingdon, Maryland. He was buried at St. Mary's Church.[1][5]

References

  1. "Death of Dr. John C. Polk". The Aegis and Intelligencer. October 12, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved March 31, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Dr. John C. Polk". Catoctin Clarion. October 25, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved March 31, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  4. "Maryland Election". The Baltimore Sun. October 10, 1840. p. 4. Retrieved March 31, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "Polk". The Baltimore Sun. October 11, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved March 31, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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