Robert Polk
1782-10.25.1848

Spouse: Sarah (1800-4.2.1861)

Parents: Hugh Polk (1760- ) and his wife (1762- )

Children: Charles, John, Henry, Robert Jr.

Grave: Polk Family Cemetery, Portland ON

• Charles Polk (1822-12.18.1895), m. Hester (Esther) Lyons (1826-6.6.1882)
  
  Parents: Robert and Sarah Polk
  
  Children: Robert Lyons Polk, Fannie E. Polk, John L. Polk, Eleanor A. Polk, Sarah E. Polk, James L. Polk
  
  Grave: Polk Family Cemetery, Portland ON
   
• Robert Lyons Polk (April 29, 1854 - 1912) and Francis (Fannie) Jane Polk (March 6 1859 - 1943)
  "006419-1885 (Leeds Co) Robert POLK, 30, Farmer, Bastard Tp., s/o Charles POLK & Essie POLK, married Francis Jane POLK, 27, Burgess Tp., same, d/o Nelson POLK & Priscilla POLK, witn: Samuel POLK, Bastard Tp., Sarah E. POLK, Burgess Tp. 23 Dec 1885 (no res. given-but registered in Newboro)"
  

  1901 Census - Bastard and Burgess Twp., District B1, Family 89
  Loc #	Surname	Given Name	Sex	Relat.	Status	Birth	Age	Place of Birth	Origin	Religion	Occupation
  334	Polk	Robert L.	M	Head	M	April 29, 1843 (sic)	48	Ont.	Irish	Church of England	Farmer
  335	Polk	Fanny J.	F	Wife	M	March 6, 1849 (sic)	42	Ont.	Irish	Church of England
  336	Polk	Essey P.	F	Dau.	S	Oct. 1, 1887	14	Ont.	Irish	Church of England
  337	Polk	Nelson J.	M	Son	S	Feb. 22, 1896	5	Ont.	Irish	Church of England

  
  

  1911 Census - Bastard and Burgess South Twp., page 13
  17	150	Polk Robert	M	Head	M	Apr	1854	57
  18	150	Polk Francis	F	Wife	M	Mar	1858	53
  19	150	Polk Pearl	F	Daughter	S	Oct	1888	22
  20	150	Polk Nelson	M	Son	S	Feb	1895	15

  
  
  Grave: Polk Family Cemetery, Portland ON
  Children of Robert and Fanny:
  • Esther Pearl Polk (October 1 1887 - ), m. Stanley Whiting (1890 - )
     
  • Nelson Benson Polk (February 22 1896 - 1968)
    
    Grave: Polk Family Cemetery, Portland ON
     
• Fannie E. Polk (April 5 1869 - 5.19.1928)
  
  Grave: Polk Family Cemetery, Portlan ON
   
• John L. Polk (1856 - 10.23.1894)
   
• Eleanor A. Polk (December 2 1864 - ), buried Polk Family Cemetery
   
• Sarah E. Polk (October 17 1867 - 1929), buried Polk Family Cemetery
   
• James L. Polk (January 13, 1871 - 1925)
  

  1901 Census - Bastard and Burgess South
  38	90	Polk Jas H	M	Head	S	Jan 13	1871	30
  39	90	Polk Eleanor	F	Sister	S	Dec 2	1864	37
  40	90	Polk Sarah E	F	Sister	S	Oct 17	1867	34
  41	90	Polk Fannie E	F	Sister	S	Apr 5	1869	32

  
  

  1911 Census - Bastard and Burgess South Twp., page 13
  21	151	Polk James L.	M	Head	S	Jan	1876	35
  22	151	Polk Ednor	F	Sister	S	Dec	1873	38
  23	151	Polk Sarah	F	Sister	S	Oct	1878	33
  24	151	Polk Fanney	F	Sister	S	Apr	1884	27

  
   
• John Polk (1827-8.27.1895), m. Margaret Lyons (May 10, 1837 - 9.26.1914)
  
  Parents: Robert and Sarah Polk
   
  

  1901 Census - Bastard and Burgess Twp., District B1, Family 12
  Loc #	Surname	Given Name	Sex	Relat.	Status	Birth	Age	Place of Birth	Origin	Religion	Occupation
  47	Polk	Charles	M	Head	S	May 4, 1871	29	Ont.	Irish	Church of England	Farmer
  48	Polk	Jas. K.	M	Brother	S	March 19. 1868	32	Ont.	Irish	Church of England
  49	Polk	Emma J.	F	Sister	S	August 25, 1878	22	Ont.	Irish	Church of England
  50	Polk	Margaret	F	Mother	W	May 10, 1837	64	Ont.	Irish	Church of England

  • Sarah Polk (Jan 1858 - )
     
  • Eleanor A. Polk (c. 1859 - ), m. William Parker
    "5683-79 William PARKER, 21, farmer, Bastard, Yonge, s/o Joseph & Elizabeth, married Eleanor A. POLK, 20, Bastard, same, d/o John & Margaret, witn: Andrew PARKER of Kitley & Sarah A. POLK of Bastard, 12 Feb 1879 at Newboro"
     
  • John Henry Polk (1865-1933), m. Edith Laidlaw (1881-1964)
    "012126-1906 (Leeds Co) John Henry POLK, 39, Merchant, New Boyne, Portland, s/o John POLK & Margaret LYONS, married Edith LAIDLAW, 23, Housekeeper, North Crosby, same, d/o David LAIDLAW & Eliza ROSS, witn: Frederick LAIDLAW, North Crosby, Emma POLK, Portland, 25 Apr (no year given) at home of the Bride in North Crosby"
    
    
     
    • John Ogle Polk (12.10.1909-8.9.1958)
      
       
    • Carl James Polk (1913-1977), m. Aileen O'Neil (1915 - )
      
       
    • Gordon Alexander Polk (1915 - )
       
    • Elmer David Polk (1921-1949)
      "Car Leaves Road Portland Man Instantly Killed
      Elmer David Polk. 27. of Portland, Ont., was instantly killed last night and another Portland man was critically injured when the car in which they were driving plunged into a ditch on Highway 15, three and one-half miles east of Portland. In Smiths Falls Hospital is David Singleton, 35, suffering from severe shock, head and Internal Injuries. Police reported, the car driven by Polk, was proceeding east on Highway 15 at 7.30 p.m. when it left the road. Corporal Sam Ervlne of the OPP investigated." - Ottawa Journal Sept. 6, 1949
      
       
    • Edith Mae Polk (1918 - April 21, 1972), m. William Ernest Willis (1919 - 1984)
      Ottawa Journal April 22, 1972 - "WILLIS, Edith Mae - In hospital on Friday, April 21, 1972, Mae Polk of 316 Clifton Rd., aged 54 years, beloved wife of William Ernest Willis ... Resting at Hulse and Playfair central chapel, 315 McLeod St. Funeral service at All Saints' Anglican Church, Westboro on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Emmanuel Church cemetery, Portland, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Friends may call from 7 p.m. Saturday. McEVOY-SHIErDS FUNERAL DIRECTORS"
      
       
  • James Knox Polk (March 19 1868 - 1935), m. Carrie McCrum (1877 - 1967)
     
  • Charles William Polk (May 4 1871 - 1943), m. Christina (Tina) Vance (1889-1960)
    "006294-15 Charles W. POLK, 30, farmer, Bastard twp s/o John POLK (deceased) & Margaret LYONS married Christina VANCE, 26, farmer’s daughter, Rawden twp d/o Robert VANCE (farmer) & Mary BLAKLEY wtn: Charles VANCE of Stirling & Emma POLK of Portland, 10 February 1915 at Stirling"
     
    • Sarah Marguerite Polk (1916 - 1999), m. Robert Kenneth Learmonth (1920 - 2008)
      "LEARMONTH-POLK
      Emmanuel Church at Portland-on-the-Rideau was the scene of the Learmonth-Polk wedding Saturday afternoon, October 31, when Rev. A. E. Pepper solemnized the marriage of Miss Sarah Marguerite Polk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Polk to Sgt. Robert Kenneth Learmonth R.C.O.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Learmonth. Miss Grace Moore of Ottawa was soloist and was accompanied by the organist, Mrs. E. H. Bolton. Miss Mary Polk was bridesmaid for her sister and Donald Polk, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Ushers were Mr. John R. Polk and S.Q.M.S. Charles Polk. The bride was gowned in a two-piece ensemble of Iceland blue wool suit fashioned with a fitted jacket, which had a flared peplum and a round neckline, and ...skirt. Her sailor model hat with accents of navy blue had a shoulder length veil. A pearl necklace, a gift of the groom, and a shoulder knot of American Beauty roses, completed her costume. She carried a white prayer book, the gift of her mother. Following the reception, which was held at the Rideau Hotel in Smiths Falls, Mr and Mrs. Learmonth left on their wedding trip for Toronto and Niagara Falls. For travelling the bride chose a beige wool crepe frock with tweed top coat and brown accessories. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Learmonth and Mrs. Johnston of Inverness; Mrs. Charles Vance, Mrs. Phillip Vance, Miss Phyllis Vance and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clements of Stirling; the Misses Irene Morrison, Grace Moore, Kathlyn Mulligan, Lenora Stirling, Helen Fielding and Gwen LeFavre all from Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Learmonth will reside in Ottawa."
      "POLK, Sarah Marguerite Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999. Beloved wife of Robert Kenneth Learmonth. ... Private funeral was held in the Chapel of McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999." Ottawa Citizen, Nov. 1/99
      Ottawa Citizen on 6/14/2009 - "LEARMONTH, Robert Kenneth Born in Inverness, QC on March 12, 1920. Died peacefully in Calgary, AB on September 29, 2008. Predeceased (October 28, 1999) by his beloved wife, Sarah Marguerite (nee Polk). ... Private interment in family plot at Portland, ON on June 13, 2009. Ken is greatly missed and will always be remembered by his family and friends."
       
    • Charles Vance Polk (1918 - 1968) m. Doris A. Stafford (1914 - 2002)
      Ottawa Journal - July 17, 1968 "POLK, Charles Vance Suddenly, at his cottage. Portland, Ont, on Tuesday, July 16, 1968, Charles Vance Polk, in his 51st year, of 7 Wigan Drive, Ottawa biology technician at Carleton University; beloved husband of Doris Stafford ... Resting at Scotland Funeral Home, Elgin, Ont, until Thursday, July 18, when funeral service will be held in Emmanuel Church, Portland, Ont, at 2.30 p.m. Interment Portland Emmanuel cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Heart Fund."
       
    • Donald Sidney Polk (1919 - April 25, 2012), m. Evelyn Jean Brown (1920-2005)
      
      "Peacefully at Rosebridge Manor, Jasper on Wednesday April 25, 2012. Don Polk of Portland in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the Late Jean Brown. Dear Brother of Mary Diamond of Vancouver. Predeceased by sister, Marquerite Learmonth and brother, Charles Polk. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the SCOTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Saturday from 1 o'clock until time of Funeral Service in Our Chapel at 2 o'clock. Interment Emmanuel Anglican Cemetery, Portland. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Emmanuel Anglican Cemetery, Portland or Portland United Church or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family"
      
      POLK : JEAN
      Peacefully at the Perth & Smith Falls District Hospital-Smiths Falls Site on Wednesday August 24, 2005. Jean Brown of Portland, in her 86th year. Beloved Wife of Don Polk. Predeceased by sister, Rita Whelton. Dear Aunt of Michael Brown of Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by nephew, Jimmy Brown. The family will receive friends at the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday morning at 11 oclock. Interment Emmanuel Anglican Church Cemetery, Portland. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Portland United Church Memorial Fund or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
       
    • Mary Polk, m. D.J. Diamond
       
  • Emma J. Polk (August 25 1878 - )
     
• Henry Polk (April 10, 1830, Ireland - 1912), m. Letitia Joynt (October 27, 1832 - Sept. 15, 1908)
  
  
  Henry's parents: Robert and Sara Polk
  Children: Mary Ann Polk, Margaret Delia Polk, Sarah, Letitia
  
  
  Back: Sarah, Middle: Mary Ann Phyllis Latimer, Letty Joynt, Henry Polk, Letitia, (married James Henry Polk), Front: Margaret Delia Polk
  
  Buried St. Peter's / Newboyne Anglican Cemetery
  

  1901 Census - Bastard and Burgess Twp., District B1, Family 91
  Loc #	Surname	Given Name	Sex	Relat.	Status	Birth	Age	Place of Birth	Yr. of Emg.	Origin	Religion	Occupation
  342	Polk	Henry	M	Head	M	April 10, 1830	70	Ireland	1849	Irish	Church of England	Farmer
  343	Polk	Letitia	F	Wife	M	Oct. 27, 1833	60	Ont.		Irish	Church of England
  344	Polk	Elena	F	Dau.	S	Oct. 20, 1882	18	Ont.		Irish	Church of England

  
  "Smiths Falls Record News
  June 4, 1912
  One of the few remaining pioneers of this part of the country was called to his long home yesterday in the passing of Mr. Henry Polk of New Boyne. He was 80 years old and had suffered for some time from a cancerous affection of his throat. He was one of the oldest residents of the township and one of the most highly respected. Mrs. W.C. Simmons of Smiths Falls is his sister-in-law and Mr. John Polk is his nephew."
   
  • Mary Ann Polk (c. 1877 - ), m. William John Polk
    "005686-79 (Leeds Co.) William John POLK, 21?, Farmer, Burgess, Burgess, s/o Nelson POLK & Priscilla POLK, married Mary Ann POLK, 22, Bastard, Bastard, d/o Henry POLK & Letitia POLK, Witn.: Henry JOYNT of Bastard, Francis POLK of Burgess, June 25, 1879 at Newboro"
     
  • Margaret Delia Polk (1860 - 1941), m. Samuel Polk (1860-1923)
    "006186-1885 (Leeds Co) Samuel POLK, 26, Farmer, South Burgess, same, s/o Nelson POLK & Priscilla, married Margaret Delia POLK, 26, Bastard, same, d/o Henry POLK & Letitia POLK, witn: James Henry POLK, South Burgess, Mary a. REID, Bastard. 21 Apr 1886 St. Peters Church Newboyne"
    
    Samuel and Margaret, 1918
    
    
    Children: Wilbert, Lester, Verdon, Letitia and Priscilla
    
    Lester, Wilbert, Lettie and Priscilla
    
    
    
    • Wilbert Oswald Polk (1888- 1969), m. Elizabeth Ethel Moore (1894-1970)
      Elizabeth's parents: William Henry Moore and Margaret Jane Looby
      
      
      
      Wilma, Ethel, Wilbert, Hilda and Russell
       
      • Hilda Margaret Polk (1916-2002), m. Carl Donnelly (1914-1945)
        In hospital, Perth, on Wednesday, June 19, 2002, Hilda M. (Polk) Donnelly in her 86th year. Wife of the late Pte. Carl Donnelly who was killed in action WWII on April 24, 1945 and buried in Holland. ... Hilda was the eldest daughter of the late Wilbert and Ethel (Morre) Polk; predeceased by brother Russell Polk, sister-in-law Joyce Polk and brother-in-law Cyril Cavanaugh. Hilda was a Nursing Assistant (retired) at Rideau Regional Centre, Perth Community Care and Lanark Lodge, as well as a life time member of the Port Elmsley Women's Institute. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Friday, June 21, 2002 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls.
         
      • Russell William Polk (1919-1970), m. Joyce D. Irving (1925-2002)
         
        • Wendy Jean Polk (1950 - 1950)
           
      • Wilma J. Polk (1923-2004), m. Cyril J. Cavanagh (1918-1995)
        
        CAVANAGH, Wilma Suddenly in hospital, Ottawa, surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 30th, 2004, Wilma J. (Polk) Cavanagh in her 82nd year. Predeceased in 1995 by her dear husband Cyril J. Cavanagh. ... Sister of the late Hilda Donnelly and Russell Polk. Wilma will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Annette Cunningham and Betty Dopson, her family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls.
         
    • Lester Ferris Polk (April 17, 1889- 26 May 1965, Smiths Falls) m. Ethel Gardiner (1897-1987)
       
      • Mildred Isabel Polk (1915-1994) m. William Henry Armstrong (1914-1992)
        
         
      • Lillian Polk (1918-1918)
         
      • Reta Irene Polk (1923 - ) m. Victor Hartwell (1921-1971)
        
         
    • Verdon K. Polk (1893 - 1953) m. Catherine Meryl Cockerline (1895-1983)
       
    • Letitia Constance Polk (1897 - 1973) m. James H. Polk (1865-1927)
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Grave: St. Peter's / Newboyne Anglican
       
    • Priscilla Irene Polk (1901 - 1971) m. George Wellington Dudley ( - Feb. 26, 1979)
      
      George and Priscilla, 1934
      
      
       
      • George Kenneth (Ken) Dudley (May 23, 1935 - Aug 1, 1988)
         
  • Sarah Polk
     
  • Letitia Polk
     
• Robert Polk Jr., m. Eleanor Lyons (Nov. 23, 1847 - )
  
  Parents: Robert and Sarah Polk
  
   

  1901 Census - Bastard and Burgess Twp., District B1, Family 150
  Loc #	Surname	Given Name	Sex	Relat.	Status	Birth	Age	Place of Birth	Origin	Religion	Occupation
  605	Polk	Ellen	F	Head	W	Nov. 23, 1847	54	Ont.	Irish	Methodist	Farmer
  606	Polk	Elijah	M	Son	S	Oct. 26, 1866	35	Ont.	Irish	Methodist	Farmer
  607	Polk	William G.	M	Son	S	Nov. 19, 1877	24	Ont.	Irish	Methodist	Farmer
  608	Polk	Sarah M.	F	Dau.	S	Mar. 20, 1879	22	Ont.	Irish	Methodist
  609	Polk	Thomas H.	M	Son	S	April 15, 1882	19	Ont.	Irish	Methodist
  610	Polk	Lucy Ann	F	Dau.	S	May 28, 1884	17	Ont.	Irish	Methodist

  • Robert John Polk
     
  • Elijah Polk (1866 - )
     
  • William George Polk (1877-1961), m. Ella C. Bennett (1896-1953)
    Married on Wednesday, September 3, 1913 in Leeds, Ontario.
     
  • Jane (Forsythe)
     
  • Sara M. Polk (1879 - ), m. Frederick Percy Thompson
     
  • Thomas H. Polk (1882 - )
     
  • Lucy Ann Polk (1884 - ), m. Peter Cornel Conlin (c.1885 - )
    013979-10 (Lanark Co) Peter Colomb CONLIN, 25, Farmer, of Smith Falls, s/o Robert CONLIN & Julia DILLABOUGH; married Lucy A. POLK, 25, of Smith Falls, d/o Robert POLK & Ella LYNN; wit Percy THOMPSON & Sara M. POLK, both Smith Falls, 30 Jun 1910, Lanark
     
    • Myrtle Irene Conlin (Sept 7, 1912 - April 18, 1994), m. Leonard Brock Leach (1885-1968)
      Ottawa Citizen, Sept. 8, 1986
      
      Grave: St. Bedes, Nolan's Corners, Montague.
      
      
      • Burton Leonard Leach ( - 2012)
        LEACH, (Burt) Burton Leonard - Longtime Employee of MTO Suddenly at home on Monday, October 1, 2012 Burt passed away. ... Son of the late Leonard and Myrtle Leach. ... Interment of the ashes in Roselawn Cemetery, Maitland , Ontario on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 2 pm.
        
        
      • William "Bill" Elmer Leach (1936 - 2012)
        Leach, William Elmer November 29, 1936 - June 20, 2012 (retired 40 year employee Bell Canada) Passed away in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning. Bill Leach of Arnprior at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Joyce (Hamilton) Leach. ... Interment Arnprior Malloch Road cemetery.
        
        Leach, Joyce Iva (Hamilton) June 26, 1939 - December 12, 2012 Joyce has reunited with Bill (June 2012), the love of her life, and husband of 49 years. ... Predeceased by brothers Raymond and Ralph.
        
        
      • Eric Conlin Leach ( - 2013)
        Peacefully at Smiths Falls Hospital with family by his side, Eric Conlin Leach passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, one day prior to his 72nd birthday. ... Eric is predeceased by his brothers Bill and Bert Leach and Bill’s wife Joyce. ... interment at the conclusion of the reception at St. John’s Cemetery in Perth.
         
    • Joseph William Conlin (1911-2016), m. Margaret Alma Holmes (April 25, 1930 - April 26, 2016)
      
      Conlin, Joseph William
      Peacefully at Broadview Nursing Centre on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of 66 years of Margaret Alma Conlin (nee Holmes). ... Predeceased by his parents Peter and Lucy Conlin as well as his brothers and sisters. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 o'clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to St. Bede's Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
      
      
      Obituary for Margaret Alma Conlin
      Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of 66 years of the late Joseph Conlin. ... Predeceased by her parents Edwin and Mary Holmes and her sister Aileen Pander. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
       
      Grave: St. Bedes, Nolan's Corners, Montague.
       
    • Mervin Roy Conlin (September 7, 1921 - April 18, 1994)
      Spouse: Jean Isobel Leach (August 18, 1921 - May 17, 1994)
      Parents: William James Leach and Jennie Gertrude Green
      Married: November 6, 1941
      Grave: St. Bedes, Nolan's Corners, Montague.
       
      • Donald Wayne Conlin (1944 - 2011), m. Jessie Louise Kelly (1948-2007)
        Obituary of Donald Conlin
        Entered into rest at his residence on Friday April 29, 2011. Donald Wayne Conlin of Brockville age 66 years. Beloved husband of the late Jessie Louise (Kelly) Conlin, ... Predeceased by his parents Mervin and Jean (Leach) Conlin. Family and friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on Friday May 6, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date. In memoriams to the Diabetes Association would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.