William Harrison Polk papers, 1780-1920, ca. 1818-1920 (bulk dates).

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William Harrison Polk papers, 1780-1920, ca. 1818-1920 (bulk dates).

This is a collection of papers gathered by William Harrison Polk in the course of his research on his family.

7 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823730

University of Kentucky Libraries

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Polk, William Harrison, 1843-

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Genealogist, author, newspaperman. Polk was born in central Kentucky in 1843, was raised in Indiana, and returned to Kentucky after serving with the Union Army during the Civil War. He was appointed clerk and then postmaster of the post office in Paris, Ky., resigned, and moved to Texas, where he became city editor of the SHERMAN DAILY REGISTER. He returned to Kentucky to take a position as editor of the (Lexington) DAILY TRANSCRIPT, and later served on the staffs of and...

Polk family.

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Nation, Carry Amelia, 1846-1911

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Prohibition, women's-rights activist. Of the central United States; Texas; Medicine Lodge, Kan. From the description of Carry Amelia Nation papers 1870-1961 (bulk 1872-1909). (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 571694573 ...

Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

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Confederate cavalry raider and brigadier general of Kentucky. From the description of John Hunt Morgan papers, 1840-1870; 1890 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25166317 John Hunt Morgan was a veteran of the Mexican War and known for his guerrilla activities for the Confederates during the Civil War. From the description of Broadside, 1868 April 15. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348053 Confederate cavalry officer. Fr...

Ballard family.

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Thruston, Rogers Clark Ballard, 1858-1946.

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