| John C. Polk | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1839–1839Serving with Thomas Hope, Samuel Sutton, James Wray Williams | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (1877-10-10)October 10, 1877 Abingdon, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Church |
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.
Early life
Polk studied medicine under his stepfather Professor Davidge at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Career
Polk was a Democrat. Polk served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1839. He ran for re-election in 1840, but lost. He was the guano inspector of Baltimore under governor Enoch Louis Lowe.
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.
References
- ^ "Death of Dr. John C. Polk". The Aegis and Intelligencer. October 12, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Dr. John C. Polk". Catoctin Clarion. October 25, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- "Maryland Election". The Baltimore Sun. October 10, 1840. p. 4. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Polk". The Baltimore Sun. October 11, 1877. p. 2. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.