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     Ellen Harrell Polk was born on 15 March 1893. She was the daughter of Lucius Junius Polk Jr. and Daisy Cantrell. Ellen Harrell Polk died on 10 May 1895 at age 2.

     Elvira Juliette Polk was born on 5 September 1856 at Maury Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Lucius Junius Polk and Frances Ann Erwin.¹ Elvira Juliette Polk married Horace Stephen Cooper on 13 January 1881 at Maury Co., TN. Elvira Juliette Polk died on 8 May 1923 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 66. She was buried in May 1923 at St. John's Church Cemetery, Ashwood, Maury Co., TN.

     Harry Byrd Polk was born on 9 October 1925. He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Harry Byrd Polk married Virginia Dare Foltz, daughter of Robert Franklin Foltz and Vallie Mae Mauck, on 25 June 1949 at Toms Brook, Shenandoah Co., VA. Harry Byrd Polk died on 15 June 2001 at age 75. He was buried in June 2001 at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805400.

     James Polk was born circa 1863 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John M. Polk and Mary Bobb.¹

     John Polk was born circa 1868 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John M. Polk and Mary Bobb.¹

     John M. Polk married Mary Bobb, daughter of Valentine Bobb and Leah Rhoad, on 5 April 1861 at Highland Co., OH.

     Joseph Marshall Polk was born on 12 September 1920 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Joseph Marshall Polk married Connie Lee Funkhouser, daughter of Joseph Hickman Funkhouser and Mary Barb, on 25 September 1943 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Joseph Marshall Polk died on 3 January 1994 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 73. He was cremated.

     Joseph Monroe Polk was born on 16 December 1881 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Ananias Polk and Mary Ann Hepner. Joseph Monroe Polk married Lura May Dellinger, daughter of Philip William Dellinger and Lydia Alice McQuay, in 1904. Joseph Monroe Polk died on 12 July 1964 at age 82. He was buried in July 1964 at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805529.

     Louisa Polk was born in May 1862 at Highland Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John M. Polk and Mary Bobb.² Louisa Polk married Ellis Wilkin, son of Abraham Wilkin and Abigail (?), in November 1880 at Highland Co., OH, Wedding was on Thanksgiving day, according to Ellis' obituary.¹ Louisa Polk died in 1907 at New Market Twp., Highland Co., OH.³

     Lucius Polk was born in March 1886 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Lucius Junius Polk Jr. and Daisy Cantrell.¹

     Lucius Junius Polk was born in 1802 at Wake Co., NC.¹ He married Frances Ann Erwin, daughter of Andrew Erwin II and Elvira Julia Searcy, on 15 September 1853. Lucius Junius Polk died on 3 October 1870 at Maury Co., TN.

     Lucius Junius Polk Jr. was born on 14 August 1854 at Hamilton Place, Maury Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Lucius Junius Polk and Frances Ann Erwin.¹ Lucius Junius Polk Jr. married Daisy Cantrell, daughter of Dr. William Armour Cantrell and Ellen Maria Harrell, on 28 November 1868 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Occupation: RR General Manager in 1900 at Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.² Lucius Junius Polk Jr. died on 30 September 1923 at Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 69. He was buried in October 1923 at St. John's Church Cemetery, Ashwood, Maury Co., TN.

     Margaret Wendell Polk was born on 13 January 1888 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Lucius Junius Polk Jr. and Daisy Cantrell.¹

     Marguerite Lydianna Polk was born on 25 July 1913 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger.¹ Marguerite Lydianna Polk married Lawrence Coiner Tisinger, son of William Henkel Tisinger and Elizabeth Clarinda Ambrose, on 23 December 1932 at District of Columbia. Marguerite Lydianna Polk died on 30 November 2011 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 98

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Marguerite Polk Tisinger, 98, of Mt. Jackson, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Consulate Health Care of Woodstock.

Mrs. Tisinger was born July 25, 1913 in Mt. Jackson, daughter of the late Joseph and Lura Dellinger Polk.

She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ, west of Mt. Jackson.

She was a 1931 graduate of Triplett High School in Mt. Jackson.

She was married December 23, 1932 to Lawrence "Buddy" Tisinger who preceded her in death March 6, 1962. Together they operated peach and apple orchards in the Mt. Jackson area.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Miller and her husband William of Richmond; two sons, Buddy N. Tisinger of Trinity, Florida and Billy Joe Tisinger and his wife Mate of Berryville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Webster, Lawrence Tisinger, Joseph Tisinger, Trent Tisinger, Travis Miller and Traci Miller; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Tisinger was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Iris Tisinger.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Grace United Church of Christ with the Rev. Robert Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Jackson Cemetery.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the social hall at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, c/o Larry Pirtle, 458 Rockville Road, Quicksburg, VA 22847.

Arrangements are by Dellinger Funeral Home, Mt. Jackson.

Published in the Northern Virginia Daily on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

She was buried in December 2011 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #81263718.

     Marjorie L. Polk was born on 7 August 1905 at Conicville, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Marjorie L. Polk married Charles W. Getz Sr. Marjorie L. Polk died on 30 October 2005 at Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 100

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Margie L. Polk Getz, 100, of Forestville, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Life Care Center in New Market, where she had lived for five years.

Mrs.Getz was born Aug. 7, 1905 in Conicville and was a daughter of the late Joseph M. Polk Sr. and Lura Dellinger Polk.

She graduated from Harrisonburg Normal School, now James Madison University and was a former schoolteacher in Shenandoah County. She was a member of Solomon's Lutheran Church in Forestville.

Her husband, Charles W. Getz Sr., preceded her in death May 30, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Charles W. 'C.W.' Getz Jr. of Quicksburg; a sister, Margauerite Tisinger of Tandem House in Woodstock; and three grandchildren.

Burial in the Solomon's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

At Mrs. Getz's request, the casket will remain closed at
the church following the service.

She was buried in November 2005 at Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #87526948.

     Mark Kendall Polk was born on 6 April 1910 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Mark Kendall Polk married Gladys Ruth Kerlin, daughter of Mark C. Kerlin and Nettie Daisy Armentrout. Mark Kendall Polk died on 27 May 1979 at age 69. He was buried in 1979 at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805480.

     Martin Ferdinand Polk was born on 1 January 1917 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger.¹ Martin Ferdinand Polk lived in April 1940 at Ft. George G. Meade, Election District 4, Anne Arundel Co., MD, Soldier. He married Margaret May Dashields, daughter of James R. Dashields and Pearl M. Lamar, after April 1940. Martin Ferdinand Polk began military service on 7 November 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 1 jan 1946. He died on 6 February 1996 at Anne Arundel Co., MD, at age 79

Obituary -- The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, Thursday, 8 FEB 1996, p.10B (Newpapers.com):

POLK, Martin F.
On February 6, 1996, Martin (TOM) of Glen Burnie, beloved husband of Margaret (PEG) Polk (nee Dashields); devoted father of Barbara Heddinger of Charleston, SC., and Merrily Rowe of Arnold, MD; dear grandfather of J. Martin Turner; dear brother of Margie Getz, Marguerite Tisinsger and Harry B. Polk, all of Mount Jackson, VA.

The Memorial Ceremony will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles street, Baltimore (21230), on Saturday, February 17 at 1 P.M. Arrangements by Singleton Funeral Home. Memorials in his name to Christ Lutheran Church Endowment Fund would be appreciated.

     Marvin Leroy Polk was born on 26 May 1907 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Marvin Leroy Polk married Mary Estelle Hepner. Marvin Leroy Polk began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy. He died on 6 November 1993 at age 86. He was buried in November 1993 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #63902768.

     Marvin Leroy Polk Jr. was born on 4 October 1931. He was the son of Marvin Leroy Polk and Mary Estelle Hepner. Marvin Leroy Polk Jr. died on 4 April 1979 at age 47. He was buried in April 1979 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #63902793.

     Robert Polk was born circa 1865 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John M. Polk and Mary Bobb.¹

     Sarah Polk married George Ebbert.

     Sarah Polk was also known as "Sallie". She was born circa 1822 at Virginia Both Philip and Sarah reported strangely increased ages after the 1850 census -- 1850 is considered the most reliable. DLB 2019.^2,1 She married Philip D. Dellinger, son of Frederick Dellinger and Sarah Hudson, on 21 September 1835 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.

     Sarah C. Polk married John Henry Smoots, son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz, on 7 April 1887.

     Terrinda Ellen Polk was born on 25 July 1877 at Shenandoah Co., VA, per death record. A Shenandoah County birth record exists which shows 18 May 1877.¹

She was the daughter of Ananias Polk and Mary Ann Hepner.¹ Terrinda Ellen Polk married Horace Edward Bowers on 25 December 1900 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Terrinda Ellen Polk died on 16 June 1968 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 90. She was buried in June 1968 at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hamburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 119634973.

     Amy Elizabeth Pollard was born on 2 July 1903 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George McKimmia Pollard and Susan Ward Sonner.¹ Amy Elizabeth Pollard married Griffith Lewis Racey, son of Griffith Mohler Racey and Anna Cornelia Henson, on 27 December 1929 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.² Amy Elizabeth Pollard lived in April 1930 at 123 South Holliday Street, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.² She lived in April 1940 at 123 South Holliday Street, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.³ She died on 19 June 1992 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 88 Dates per SSDI listing of Aimee D. Racey, last residence Strasburg, Virginia.

     Anna M. Pollard was born on 16 April 1881 at Illinois.^2,1 She married William C. Bonner circa 1905.^3,1 Anna M. Pollard died in September 1966 at Charlotte Co., FL, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Punta Gorda.

     Charles Pollard was born in August 1833 at Virginia.¹ He married Malvina F. (?) circa 1873.¹ Charles Pollard died on 15 November 1922 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 89.

     George McKimmia Pollard was born in March 1874 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Charles Pollard and Malvina F. (?)¹ George McKimmia Pollard married Susan Ward Sonner, daughter of James A. Sonner and Elizabeth Macher, on 22 January 1902 at Shenandoah Co., VA. George McKimmia Pollard died in 1957 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Robinson Conway Pollard was born on 13 March 1880. He married Elizabeth McLeod Reamey, daughter of George Daniel Reamey and Julia Lea McLennon, on 19 October 1904. Robinson Conway Pollard died on 20 December 1947 at age 67.

     Sarah Jane Pollard was born on 22 August 1873 at Missouri.¹ She married Bulah Franklin Rigdon, son of John Franklin Rigdon and Mary E. Swigart, circa 1895.¹ Sarah Jane Pollard died on 12 September 1956 at age 83. She was buried in September 1956 at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo, Caldwell Co., MO.