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William W Polk

NationalityAmerican 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birth10.4.1786 - Mecklenburg, North Carolinaref:1716
First Known Service18.7.1814B170
FatherCharles Polk (1732-1821)ref:1716
MotherPhilopena Helms (1764-1840)ref:1716
WifePheraby Pearson (1790-1866)ref:1716
Last Known Service1843B170
Date of Death1843ref:1716

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
18.7.1814 MasterUSNR-1820
27.7.1825 Captain (USRCS)B170
29.7.1842 
Van Buren (4) 1841-1847
American 4 Gun
Unrated Topsail Schooner
, Captain (USRCS), and Commanding Officer		ref:1954
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