Rufus K. Polk
American politician
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Rufus King Polk (August 23, 1866 – March 5, 1902) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1899 to 1902.
August 23, 1866
Rufus King Polk | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 5, 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Monroe H. Kulp |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Billmeyer |
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| Born | Rufus King Polk August 23, 1866 |
| Died | March 5, 1902 (aged 35) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Fairview Cemetery in Danville |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Lehigh University |
Biography
Rufus K. Polk was born in Columbia, Tennessee, the son of Confederate States Army Brigadier General Lucius E. Polk and great-nephew of Leonidas Polk.
Education
He attended Webb's Academy in Culleoka, Tennessee, graduated from Lehigh University in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1887, and took a post-graduate course in mining engineering.
Career
He settled in Danville, Pennsylvania, and was employed as a chemist. He held supervisory positions with several steel companies and ultimately became engaged in the manufacture of structural iron.
He was a delegate to the 1900 Democratic National Convention.
Spanish-American War
He served as first lieutenant of Company F, Twelfth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, in the Spanish–American War.
Congress
Polk was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-sixth and Fifty-seventh Congresses and served until his death in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Death and burial
He is buried in Fairview Cemetery in Danville, Pennsylvania.
See also
Sources
- United States Congress. "Rufus K. Polk (id: P000410)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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