His mother was Jane Knox Polk (Nov. 15, 1776 - Jan. 11, 1852 ).
His father was Samuel Ezekial Polk ( July 5, 1772 - Nov. 5, 1827).
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Moses "Cap" Meredith and Roxie Patterson Meredith
James K Polks wife started the tradition of having it played every time the president enters a formal gathering. The reason was because people didn't notice when he came in the room because he was so short.
Sarah Childress Polk September 4, 1803 - August 14, 1891) was James Polk's wife. They were married on January 1, 1824, at the plantation home of the bride's parents near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Yes, he married Sarah Childress. Sarah and James married in 1824.James being 28 Sarah being 20