John C. Polk

John C. Polk was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1839.

Early life

Polk studied medicine under his stepfather Professor Davidge at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Career

Polk was a Democrat. Polk served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1839. He ran for re-election in 1840, but lost. He was the guano inspector of Baltimore under governor Enoch Louis Lowe.

Personal life

Polk died on October 10, 1877, at the age of 65 or 67, at his home in Abingdon, Maryland. He was buried at St. Mary's Church.