Charles Polk
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About
Federalist politician who served twice as Governor of Delaware, and in the Delaware General Assembly.
Before Fame
He studied Law before owning the Knife and Fork Tavern in Delaware.
Trivia
He was made Commissioner-Judge of the Delaware Supreme Court in 1857.
Family Life
He was married to Mary Elizabeth Purnell, and they had nine children together.
Associated With
His distant cousin was President James K. Polk.
