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Sarah Childress Polk

Sarah Childress Polk
A copy of 1846 portrait by George Dury
First Lady of the United States
In role
March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849
PresidentJames K. Polk
Preceded byJulia Gardiner Tyler
Succeeded byMargaret Taylor
Personal details
Born(1803-09-04)September 4, 1803
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 1891(1891-08-14) (aged 87)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Spouse(s)James K. Polk
Children5
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Sarah Childress Polk (September 4, 1803 – August 14, 1891) was the wife of the US President James K. Polk. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1845 to 1849.


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