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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