John C. Polk Explained

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.^{[1] [2]}

Career

Polk was a Democrat.^[1] Polk served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1839.^[3] He ran for re-election in 1840, but lost.^[4] He was the guano inspector of Baltimore under governor Enoch Louis Lowe.^[1]

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.^{[1] [5]}

Notes and References

1. News: Death of Dr. John C. Polk . 1877-10-12 . . 2 . . 2023-03-31.
2. News: Dr. John C. Polk . 1877-10-25 . Catoctin Clarion . 2 . . 2023-03-31.
3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-31.
4. News: Maryland Election . 1840-10-10 . . 4 . . 2023-03-31.
5. News: Polk . 1877-10-11 . . 2 . . 2023-03-31.