John Polk
Full Name: John Polk, Jr.Date of birth: October 25, 1798
Date of death: February 16, 1864
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 20 | Nov 5, 1849 - Nov 3, 1851 | 3rd (1) | San Augustine / San Augustine | San Augustine |
(1) Roster of members elect of the 3rd Legislature, Matthewson, R.C., Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/29/1849, p. 6, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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House District 20
Nov 5, 1849 - Nov 3, 1851 Legislatures: 3rd (1) Home City/County: San Augustine / San Augustine Counties in district: San Augustine |
(1) Roster of members elect of the 3rd Legislature, Matthewson, R.C., Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/29/1849, p. 6, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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Biographical Sketches
- POLK, JOHN, JR. (1798-1864), "moved to Texas about 1838 and settled near the town of San Augustine." Handbook of Texas Online.
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3rd R.S. - 1849
Governor's Message, Select Privileges and Elections Purchase of Northwestern Territory, Governor's Message State Affairs |
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