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     John M. Polk married Mary Bobb, daughter of Valentine Bobb and Leah Rhoad, on 5 April 1861 at Highland Co., OH.

     Joseph Marshall Polk was born on 12 September 1920 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Joseph Marshall Polk married Connie Lee Funkhouser, daughter of Joseph Hickman Funkhouser and Mary Barb, on 25 September 1943 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Joseph Marshall Polk died on 3 January 1994 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 73. He was cremated.

     Joseph Monroe Polk was born on 16 December 1881 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Ananias Polk and Mary Ann Hepner. Joseph Monroe Polk married Lura May Dellinger, daughter of Philip William Dellinger and Lydia Alice McQuay, in 1904. Joseph Monroe Polk died on 12 July 1964 at age 82. He was buried in July 1964 at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805529.

     Louisa Polk was born in May 1862 at Highland Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John M. Polk and Mary Bobb.² Louisa Polk married Ellis Wilkin, son of Abraham Wilkin and Abigail (?), in November 1880 at Highland Co., OH, Wedding was on Thanksgiving day, according to Ellis' obituary.¹ Louisa Polk died in 1907 at New Market Twp., Highland Co., OH.³

     Lucius Polk was born in March 1886 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Lucius Junius Polk Jr. and Daisy Cantrell.¹

     Lucius Junius Polk was born in 1802 at Wake Co., NC.¹ He married Frances Ann Erwin, daughter of Andrew Erwin II and Elvira Julia Searcy, on 15 September 1853. Lucius Junius Polk died on 3 October 1870 at Maury Co., TN.

     Lucius Junius Polk Jr. was born on 14 August 1854 at Hamilton Place, Maury Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Lucius Junius Polk and Frances Ann Erwin.¹ Lucius Junius Polk Jr. married Daisy Cantrell, daughter of Dr. William Armour Cantrell and Ellen Maria Harrell, on 28 November 1868 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Occupation: RR General Manager in 1900 at Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.² Lucius Junius Polk Jr. died on 30 September 1923 at Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 69. He was buried in October 1923 at St. John's Church Cemetery, Ashwood, Maury Co., TN.

     Margaret Wendell Polk was born on 13 January 1888 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Lucius Junius Polk Jr. and Daisy Cantrell.¹

     Marguerite Lydianna Polk was born on 25 July 1913 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger.¹ Marguerite Lydianna Polk married Lawrence Coiner Tisinger, son of William Henkel Tisinger and Elizabeth Clarinda Ambrose, on 23 December 1932 at District of Columbia. Marguerite Lydianna Polk died on 30 November 2011 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 98

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Marguerite Polk Tisinger, 98, of Mt. Jackson, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Consulate Health Care of Woodstock.

Mrs. Tisinger was born July 25, 1913 in Mt. Jackson, daughter of the late Joseph and Lura Dellinger Polk.

She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ, west of Mt. Jackson.

She was a 1931 graduate of Triplett High School in Mt. Jackson.

She was married December 23, 1932 to Lawrence "Buddy" Tisinger who preceded her in death March 6, 1962. Together they operated peach and apple orchards in the Mt. Jackson area.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Miller and her husband William of Richmond; two sons, Buddy N. Tisinger of Trinity, Florida and Billy Joe Tisinger and his wife Mate of Berryville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Webster, Lawrence Tisinger, Joseph Tisinger, Trent Tisinger, Travis Miller and Traci Miller; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Tisinger was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Iris Tisinger.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Grace United Church of Christ with the Rev. Robert Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Jackson Cemetery.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the social hall at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, c/o Larry Pirtle, 458 Rockville Road, Quicksburg, VA 22847.

Arrangements are by Dellinger Funeral Home, Mt. Jackson.

Published in the Northern Virginia Daily on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

She was buried in December 2011 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #81263718.

     Marjorie L. Polk was born on 7 August 1905 at Conicville, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Marjorie L. Polk married Charles W. Getz Sr. Marjorie L. Polk died on 30 October 2005 at Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 100

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Margie L. Polk Getz, 100, of Forestville, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Life Care Center in New Market, where she had lived for five years.

Mrs.Getz was born Aug. 7, 1905 in Conicville and was a daughter of the late Joseph M. Polk Sr. and Lura Dellinger Polk.

She graduated from Harrisonburg Normal School, now James Madison University and was a former schoolteacher in Shenandoah County. She was a member of Solomon's Lutheran Church in Forestville.

Her husband, Charles W. Getz Sr., preceded her in death May 30, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Charles W. 'C.W.' Getz Jr. of Quicksburg; a sister, Margauerite Tisinger of Tandem House in Woodstock; and three grandchildren.

Burial in the Solomon's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

At Mrs. Getz's request, the casket will remain closed at
the church following the service.

She was buried in November 2005 at Solomons Lutheran Church Cemetery, Forestville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #87526948.

     Mark Kendall Polk was born on 6 April 1910 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Mark Kendall Polk married Gladys Ruth Kerlin, daughter of Mark C. Kerlin and Nettie Daisy Armentrout. Mark Kendall Polk died on 27 May 1979 at age 69. He was buried in 1979 at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #50805480.

     Martin Ferdinand Polk was born on 1 January 1917 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger.¹ Martin Ferdinand Polk lived in April 1940 at Ft. George G. Meade, Election District 4, Anne Arundel Co., MD, Soldier. He married Margaret May Dashields, daughter of James R. Dashields and Pearl M. Lamar, after April 1940. Martin Ferdinand Polk began military service on 7 November 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 1 jan 1946. He died on 6 February 1996 at Anne Arundel Co., MD, at age 79

Obituary -- The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, Thursday, 8 FEB 1996, p.10B (Newpapers.com):

POLK, Martin F.
On February 6, 1996, Martin (TOM) of Glen Burnie, beloved husband of Margaret (PEG) Polk (nee Dashields); devoted father of Barbara Heddinger of Charleston, SC., and Merrily Rowe of Arnold, MD; dear grandfather of J. Martin Turner; dear brother of Margie Getz, Marguerite Tisinsger and Harry B. Polk, all of Mount Jackson, VA.

The Memorial Ceremony will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles street, Baltimore (21230), on Saturday, February 17 at 1 P.M. Arrangements by Singleton Funeral Home. Memorials in his name to Christ Lutheran Church Endowment Fund would be appreciated.

     Marvin Leroy Polk was born on 26 May 1907 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Monroe Polk and Lura May Dellinger. Marvin Leroy Polk married Mary Estelle Hepner. Marvin Leroy Polk began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy. He died on 6 November 1993 at age 86. He was buried in November 1993 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #63902768.

     Marvin Leroy Polk Jr. was born on 4 October 1931. He was the son of Marvin Leroy Polk and Mary Estelle Hepner. Marvin Leroy Polk Jr. died on 4 April 1979 at age 47. He was buried in April 1979 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #63902793.

     Robert Polk was born circa 1865 at Brushcreek Twp., Highland Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John M. Polk and Mary Bobb.¹

     Sarah Polk married George Ebbert.

     Sarah Polk was also known as "Sallie". She was born circa 1822 at Virginia Both Philip and Sarah reported strangely increased ages after the 1850 census -- 1850 is considered the most reliable. DLB 2019.^2,1 She married Philip D. Dellinger, son of Frederick Dellinger and Sarah Hudson, on 21 September 1835 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.

     Sarah C. Polk married John Henry Smoots, son of Samuel B. Smoots and Barbara Swartz, on 7 April 1887.

     Terrinda Ellen Polk was born on 25 July 1877 at Shenandoah Co., VA, per death record. A Shenandoah County birth record exists which shows 18 May 1877.¹

She was the daughter of Ananias Polk and Mary Ann Hepner.¹ Terrinda Ellen Polk married Horace Edward Bowers on 25 December 1900 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Terrinda Ellen Polk died on 16 June 1968 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 90. She was buried in June 1968 at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hamburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 119634973.

     Amy Elizabeth Pollard was born on 2 July 1903 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George McKimmia Pollard and Susan Ward Sonner.¹ Amy Elizabeth Pollard married Griffith Lewis Racey, son of Griffith Mohler Racey and Anna Cornelia Henson, on 27 December 1929 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.² Amy Elizabeth Pollard lived in April 1930 at 123 South Holliday Street, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.² She lived in April 1940 at 123 South Holliday Street, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.³ She died on 19 June 1992 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 88 Dates per SSDI listing of Aimee D. Racey, last residence Strasburg, Virginia.

     Anna M. Pollard was born on 16 April 1881 at Illinois.^2,1 She married William C. Bonner circa 1905.^3,1 Anna M. Pollard died in September 1966 at Charlotte Co., FL, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Punta Gorda.

     Charles Pollard was born in August 1833 at Virginia.¹ He married Malvina F. (?) circa 1873.¹ Charles Pollard died on 15 November 1922 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 89.

     George McKimmia Pollard was born in March 1874 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Charles Pollard and Malvina F. (?)¹ George McKimmia Pollard married Susan Ward Sonner, daughter of James A. Sonner and Elizabeth Macher, on 22 January 1902 at Shenandoah Co., VA. George McKimmia Pollard died in 1957 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Robinson Conway Pollard was born on 13 March 1880. He married Elizabeth McLeod Reamey, daughter of George Daniel Reamey and Julia Lea McLennon, on 19 October 1904. Robinson Conway Pollard died on 20 December 1947 at age 67.

     Sarah Jane Pollard was born on 22 August 1873 at Missouri.¹ She married Bulah Franklin Rigdon, son of John Franklin Rigdon and Mary E. Swigart, circa 1895.¹ Sarah Jane Pollard died on 12 September 1956 at age 83. She was buried in September 1956 at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo, Caldwell Co., MO.

     Lt. Col. Thomas David Pollard was born on 13 September 1922 at Mulberry, Clinton Co., IN, son of Russell Grant and Anna Allene (Atherton) Siegfried. His father died of Hodgkin's disease when he was only 6 years old, and he later took the surname of his adoptive father, Dr. Cash Blair Pollard. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Marine Corps, Captain, South Pacific Theater. Later served a career in the U.S. Army, retired with rank of Lt. Col. He married Mary Elise Atkinson, daughter of Embry Swearingen Atkinson and Mary C. Mesker, in June 1945 at Erie, Erie Co., PA, Thomas first married Marion Bracey Morris on 30 MAY 1944 at Gainesville -- that marriage was apparently very short-lived as a Florida divorce index shows it also ended in 1944.

Lt. Col. Thomas David Pollard married Thrilda Baggett, "early 1960s" per her Findagrave.com memorial. Lt. Col. Thomas David Pollard died on 1 September 2010 at Destin, Okaloosa Co., FL, at age 87

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Sept. 13, 1922 – Sept. 1, 2010.

Thomas David Pollard, age 87, of Destin, Fla., passed away Sept. 1, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends.

Thomas was born in Mulberry, Ind., and lived his youth in Gainesville, Fla., with his parents, Ailene Atherton and Dr. Cash Blair Pollard. He attended Gordon Military Academy in Barnesville, Ga.

Lt. Col. Thomas Pollard had a long and distinguished military career in the Edson's Raiders, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, and the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. His numerous military honors for his valor in World War II and the Korean War include the Silver Star with cluster, two Purple Hearts, and a Distinguished Service Cross.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Thrilda B. Pollard; and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The families are as follows: son, Thomas Edward Pollard and his children, Thomas Jr. and Monica; daughter, Barbara Lynn (Pollard) Adair and her children, Scott, Allison and Ashley; daughter, Nancy Blair Pollard and her children, Jeffrey, Melissa, Gwen, Charlie, Tony, Rod and Marcella (deceased); daughter, Toody (Pollard) Porter, son-in-law Tom, and their children, Kati, Annabelle and Tom Jr; daughter, Sharon (Pollard) Wexler, son-in-law Abraham, and their children, Alana (Howard Schwartz) and Suzanne; and, Suzanne Pollard (deceased). He has 38 great- grandchildren.

DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Thomas D. Pollard (MCSN: 0-14726/289992), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion in action against the enemy at Enogai Point, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 7, 8, 10, and 20 July 1943. Leading the charge of his platoon in successful attacks on enemy positions near Enogai, First Lieutenant Pollard was credited with shooting four enemy snipers who were concealed in trees. Two days later his platoon was ordered to flank hostile machine-gun positions which held up the advance of two companies. Lieutenant Pollard led his platoon through the jungle to the enemy's flank and rear, knocked their gun positions out of action, killed many of the enemy and drove others into the sea. He then continued to lead the advance to the beach near Enogai Point where two machine guns were captured. In later attacks against well entrenched forces defending Bairoko, his platoon penetrated enemy positions and advanced to within 200 yards of the harbor which was defended by a concentration of 90-mm. mortar fire. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by First Lieutenant Pollard on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

He was buried in 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Findagrave #58117704.

     Lt. Thrilda Suzanne Pollard was born on 5 July 1949 at Monroe, Ouachita Par., LA. She was the daughter of Lt. Col. Thomas David Pollard and Thrilda Baggett. Lt. Thrilda Suzanne Pollard was educated; graduated Gordon Military College and the University of Georgia. She began military service in July 1974 Vietnam War era service. Commissioned JUL 1974, U.S. Air Force. Assigned to HQ, 57th Combat Support Group, TAC, Procurement Office, Nellis AFB. She died on 10 March 1977 at Nellis Air Force Base, Clark Co., NV, at age 27

Obituary -- The Pensacola News, Pensacola, Florida; Monday, 14 MAR 1977, p.20 (Newspapers.com):

POLLARD

DESTIN -- First Lieutenant (USAF) Thrilda Suzanne Pollard, 27, of Nellis AFB, Nevada died Thursday at Nellis AFB.

She was a native of Monroe La. and a graduate of the Gordon Military and the University of Georgia. She was commissioned in July 1974. She was assigned to Headquarters, 57th Combat Support Group (TAC) Procurement Office at Nellis AFB.

Survivors include her parents, Lt.Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Thomas D. Pollard of Destin; a brother, Thomas E. Pollard of Stuart, Fla; seven sisters, Sharon A. Wexler of Montreal Canada, Patricia A. Pollard of Atlanta, Ga., Linda Mustin of Stone Mountain, Ga., Debrooh (sic) Rogers of Portland Ore., Nancy Carroll of Bahama Islands, Barbara Adair of San Diego, Ca. and Mary Twisdale of Memphis, Tenn; her maternal grandmother, Susie T. Baggett of Hattiesburgh (sic), Miss; two uncles, Charles W. Baggott (sic) of Hattiesburgh (sic) and Donny Baggot (sic) of Houston Texas; aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Jake Spurgeon and cousin Tracy Spurgeon of Moore, Okla.

Military graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola with Chaplain George Warner officiating.

Friends may call at the Little Chapel Mortuary in Ft. Walton Beach from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.

NOTE: This obituary commingles the four children of Thomas D. Pollard and Mary Atkinson with the children and relatives of his third wife, the mother of Thrilda Suzanne Pollard, Thrilda S. Baggett, plus Sharon Pollard Wexler, who appears to have been a daughter of Thomas from his first (1944) marriage. The 1955 obituary of Mary's father states that he had four grandchildren, as did the 1984 obituary of her mother, Mary (Mesker) Atkinson, and Mary was an only child. Mary A. Pollard and her four children were listed on an arriving passenger list at the Port of New York on 27 JUL 1959; they were Barbara L., Thomas E., Nancy B., and Mary A. Pollard. DLB 2021.

She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, First burial at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, per her newspaper obituary. Later exhumed and reburied at Arlington National Cemetery, where her mother and stepfather are also buried. Findagrave #49299608.

     Nancy Ellen Pollen was born in March 1851 at Ohio.¹ She married Joseph Burkett circa 1870. Nancy Ellen Pollen married Michael Cline Stoner, son of Solomon Stoner and Elizabeth Cline, circa 1880, Four children born, all living as of the 1900 census.^2,1 Nancy Ellen Pollen died in 1928.¹ She was buried in 1928 at Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 15174008.

     Adolphus Polley was born circa 1859 at Woodbury Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of David C. Polley and Martha J. Windell.¹

     David C. Polley was born on 18 April 1830 at Stamford, Delaware Co., NY. He married Martha J. Windell, daughter of Samuel Windell and Sarah Elizabeth Eustis, on 21 January 1855. David C. Polley died on 24 May 1883 at Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA, at age 53 OBITUARY:

Sioux Valley News, May 31, 1883, page 4: Died in Correctionville May 24, 1883, David C. Polley. He was born in Stamford, Delaware Co, New York, April 18, 1830. Removed to Wisconsin with his parents in 1844, from thence to Winnesheik Co, Iowa in 1854. January 21, 1855, he married Martha J. Windell of Indiana. On the opening of the rebellion his mind and heart could not rest until he had entered the army with his brother Charles to do all in his power for the saving of his country. This was natural for a true American and one of his ancestry, his grandfather having served in the revolutionary army as lieutenant colonel from Rhode Island and his father having gone from New York to engage in the war of 1812. Mr Polley served his country 3 years. At the siege of Atlanta he received an injury which caused him much suffering on his return home. A recent fall so aggravated the wound that his death was quite sudden. He suffered severely on Tuesday and Wednesday and died about noon on Thursday. His physicians and friends were very kind in their services. The wife, though nearly prostrated by the sudden blow, was extremely faithful in her care. Mr. Polley was one of our old residents, having moved to Union Ridge in July 1869 and to the city last fall. He was a hard working man, as one may see by his farm where his son now resides, and one of thoroughly honest and upright character. Funeral services were on Friday conducted by Rev. C.N. Sinnett, assisted by the excellent rendering of hymns by the choir.