1. Family first moved to the U.S in the 1720’s. James was born in 1795 to Samuel and Jane Polk, and was the oldest of 10 children. Both of James’ grandfathers…
1. Family first moved to the U.S in the 1720’s. James was born in 1795 to Samuel and Jane Polk, and was the oldest of 10 children. Both of James’ grandfathers…
1. Family first moved to the U.S in the 1720’s. James was born in 1795 to Samuel and Jane Polk, and was the oldest of 10 children. Both of James’ grandfathers…
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