William Polk
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William Polk is the name of:
- William Hawkins PolkWilliam Hawkins PolkWilliam Hawkins Polk was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 6th congressional district of Tennessee. He was the brother of President James Polk, who had represented the same district when he had served in the United States...
(1815–1862), Tennessee congressman - William R. PolkWilliam R. PolkWilliam Roe Polk is a veteran foreign policy consultant, author, and relation of president James K. Polk. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up on a ranch in west Texas. He attended public school in Fort Worth and the New Mexico Military Institute...
(living person), foreign policy consultant, author - William Polk (colonel)William Polk (colonel)Colonel William Polk was a North Carolina, banker, educational administrator, political leader, renowned Continental officer in the War for American Independence, and survivor of the 1777/1778 encampment at Valley Forge....
(1758–1834), American Revolutionary War officer, bank president, namesake of Polk County, North Carolina