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Guide to '''Polk County Arkansas genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
Guide to '''Polk County, Arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.


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{{Infobox U.S. County
|organized=  November 30,  1844
|county seat= Mena
|parent county= [[Sevier County, Arkansas Genealogy|Sevier]]<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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|county1= [[Howard County, Arkansas Genealogy|Howard]]
|county2= [[LeFlore County, Oklahoma Genealogy|LeFlore (OK)]]
|county3= [[McCurtain County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McCurtain (OK)]]
|county4= [[Montgomery County, Arkansas Genealogy|Montgomery]]
|county5= [[Scott County, Arkansas Genealogy|Scott]]
|county6= [[Sevier County, Arkansas Genealogy|Sevier]]</br><center>[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


| county = Polk County
=== Description ===
Polk County was created 30 November 1844<ref>Individual County Chronologies, https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AR_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm</ref> and was named for President James K. Polk.<ref>Genealogy Trails History Group, “Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ark/polk/</ref> Its county seat is Mena.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref> It is located in the west-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Polk County, Arkansas," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polk_County,_Arkansas&oldid=1166319368 (accessed September 14, 2023).</ref>


| county_map = Ar-polk.png
=== County Courthouse ===
{{AR Courthouse Intro|Polk}}


| state = Arkansas
'''Polk County Courthouse'''<br>507 Church Avenue <br>Mena, AR 71953<br>Phone: 501-394-8123<br>[https://www.courtreference.com/Polk-County-Arkansas-Courts.htm Polk County Website]<br><br>County Clerk has marriage records from 1885, probate records from 1900 and cemetery records.<br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce, land and court records from 1885 and military records.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>


| state_map = Arkansas.png
=== Polk County, Arkansas ===
{{AR Records Intro}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Polk County, Arkansas. Page 70 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 67.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1885
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1885
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1885
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1900
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1830
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| colspan="7" | <center>*State birth and death records began in 1914. Limited compliance until the 1920s</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
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'''1883'''  A courthouse fire destroyed all records prior to 1883, except one probate record dating from September 1876, one county court record dating from July 1876, and one circuit court record dating from February 1877.<br><br>
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| founded year = 1844
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{AR Boundary Changes Intro|Polk}}
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*'''1844--'''Polk County was created 30 November 1844 from [[Sevier County, Arkansas Genealogy|Sevier]] County.
*'''County seat:''' Mena<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref> <br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AR_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Arkansas Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#AR Arkansas Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/arkansas/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Arkansas county boundary changes


| founded date = November 30
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| seat wl = Mena
=== Populated Places ===


| building image =
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://arkansas.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,113,c,polk.cfm Hometown Locator].
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Polk County, Arkansas," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_County,_Arkansas, accessed 13 September 2018.</ref>


| building address = [http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/AR_Polk.htm Polk County Courthouse]<br>507 Church Avenue; <br>Mena, AR 71953<br>Phone: 501.394.8123 <br>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mena,_Arkansas Mena (county seat)]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickes,_Arkansas Wickes]</div>
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| towns-col1=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cove,_Arkansas Cove]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grannis,_Arkansas Grannis]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatfield,_Arkansas Hatfield]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandervoort,_Arkansas Vandervoort]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ink,_Arkansas Ink]</div>
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*Acorn (smallpart of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mena,_Arkansas Mena])
*Big Fork
*Cedar
*Center (most of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mena,_Arkansas Mena])
*Cove ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatfield,_Arkansas Hatfield])
*Eagle</div>
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*Faulkner
*Freedom
*Fulton
*Gap Springs
*Mill Creek
*Mountain</div>
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*Ouachita
*Ozark ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grannis,_Arkansas Grannis], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickes,_Arkansas Wickes])
*Potter (small part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mena,_Arkansas Mena])
*Rich Mountain
*White ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cove,_Arkansas Cove], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandervoort,_Arkansas Vandervoort])</div>
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== County Courthouse  ==
=== History Timeline ===
{{AR Historical Timeline Intro|Polk}}


[http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/AR_Polk.htm Polk County Courthouse]<br>507 Church Avenue; <br>Mena, AR 71953<br>Phone: 501.394.8123 <br><br>County Clerk has marriage records from 1885, probate records from 1900 and cemetery records; Clerk Circuit Court has divorce, land and court records from 1885 and military records.<ref name="HB">''The Handybook for Genealogists : United States of America'', 10th ed., (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002), p. 70.</ref>  
Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were taken from the Polk County page on the website, [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/ The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture]. <ref>Roy Vail, ''The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture,'' (http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=800&type=Category&item=Counties&parent=Counties%2c+Cities%2c+and+Towns&grandparent=+%3a+accessed+January+6%2c+2016)%2c : accessed January 15, 2016), “Polk County.”</ref>


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== Resources ==
{{AR Resources Intro|Polk}}
 
=== Bible Records ===
{{AR Bible Intro|Polk}}
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/polk/polk.htm Polk County Bible Records] at Arkansas USGenWeb Project Archives
 
=== Biographies  ===
{{AR Biographies Intro|Polk}}
 
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{AR Business Records Intro|Polk}}
 
=== Cemeteries  ===
{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;"
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#ffcc99" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning years for {{PAGENAME}} government records'''<ref>Alice Eichholz, ''Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources'', 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 65-67. {{WorldCat|55947869|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1185723|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004}}.</ref></center>
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Polk, Arkansas''' online and in print</center>
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| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''  
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" valign="top" style="border:1px solid black" |  
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Vital_Records|Death]]'''
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Polk+County%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_149&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r Find a Grave]
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Court|Court]]'''
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Arkansas&cemetery_county=Polk&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/polk/polk.htm USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
| width="16.6%" align="center" | '''[[{{PAGENAME}}#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
*[http://www.interment.net/us/ar/index.htm Interment.net]
*[https://arkansasgravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=45 Arkansas Gravestones]
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| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1914*
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1881
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" |  
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1914*
* {{FSC|United States, Arkansas, Polk - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=383726720|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1885
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=polk%2C+Arkansas+cemeteries+ WorldCat.org]
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1885
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1900
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| colspan="6" | <center>*State birth and death records began in 1914. Limited compliance until 1920's</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" |
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Polk+County%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_149 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Polk,%20Arkansas,%20United%20States&reqParents=395546&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Polk,%20Arkansas,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Arkansas Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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== History  ==
=== Census Records ===
 
{{AR Census Intro|Polk}}
==== Parent County  ====
{{Historical populations
 
|type = USA
*'''1844--'''Polk County was created 30 November 1844&nbsp;from [[Sevier County, Arkansas|Sevier]] County.&nbsp; '''County seat: '''Mena <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
|heading = Census
 
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_County,_Arkansas#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
==== Boundary Changes  ====
|1850 |1263
 
|1860 |4262
For animated maps illustrating Arkansas county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/arkansas/ "Rotating Formation Arkansas County Boundary Maps"] (1813-1925) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.  
|1870 |3376
==== Variant Spellings  ====
|1880 |5857
 
|1890 |9283
==== Record Loss  ====
|1900 |18352
For a list of record loss in Arkansas counties see: [http://www.genealogyinc.com/arkansas/ar-counties.html#courthouse Arkansas Counties with Burned Courthouses]
|1910 |17216
 
|1920 |16412
== Places/Localities  ==
|1930 |14857
 
|1940 |15832
==== Populated Places  ====
|1950 |14182
 
|1960 |11981
==== Neighboring Counties  ====
|1970 |13297
[[Howard County, Arkansas|Howard]] {{•}}
|1980 |17007
[[LeFlore County, Oklahoma|LeFlore County, Oklahoma]] {{•}}
|1990 |17347
[[McCurtain County, Oklahoma|McCurtain County, Oklahoma]] {{•}}
|2000 |20229
[[Montgomery County, Arkansas|Montgomery]] {{•}}
|2010 |20662
[[Scott County, Arkansas|Scott]] {{•}}
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[[Sevier County, Arkansas|Sevier]] {{•}}
<center>{{ARPolk County, Arkansas Clickable Neighbors}}</center>


== Genealogy Resources  ==
=== Church Records ===
{{AR Church Intro|Polk}}<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395546&reqParentsLabel=Polk%2C%20Arkansas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*'''1875-1899''' {{RecordSearch|2790263|Nebraska, Church Records, 1875-1899}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Nebraska, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


==== Research Guides  ====
=== Court Records ===
{{AR Court Intro|Polk}}
* '''1876-1883''' {{FSC|399527|item|disp=Court Record, 1876-1883}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1877-1882''' {{FSC|423533|item|disp=Circuit Court Record, vol. G, 1877-1882}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1879-1904''' {{FSC|423490|item|disp=Justice of the Peace Docket, 1879-1904}}(*); Justice of the Peace Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1885-1951''' {{FSC|672707|item|disp=Court Records, 1885-1951}}(*); Chancery Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images


==== African Americans  ====
=== Directories ===
{{AR Directories Intro|Polk}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary<br>


==== Bible Records ====
=== Emigration and Immigration ===
{{AR Emigration Intro|Polk}}


==== Cemeteries  ====
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{AR Ethnic Groups Intro|Polk}}


==== Census ====
=== Funeral Homes ===
{{AR Funeral Homes Intro|Polk}}


==== Church Records  ====
*[https://www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com Beasley Wood Funeral Home] in Mena
*[https://www.bowserffh.com Bowser Family Funeral Home] in Mena


{{AR Church Intro}}  
=== Genealogies  ===
{{AR Genealogies Intro|Polk}}


==== Court  ====
=== Guardianship ===
{{AR Guardianship Intro|Polk}}


==== Genealogy ====
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecapi%2Fsord%2Fwaypoint%2FM7Q8-SNL%3A353277801%3Fcc%3D2061549 Probate Records 1883-1957] Polk County portion of the collection: {{RecordSearch|2061549|''Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979''|access=browse}}: ''Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)
**Includes Administration bonds 1883-1919; Guardian bonds 1883-1921; Probate records 1876-1888; Wills 1901-1957. - [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


==== Land and Property ====
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{AR Land Intro|Polk}}


{{AR Land Intro}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


==== Local Histories  ====


{{AR History Intro}}
=== Local Histories ===
{{AR Histories Intro|Polk}}


==== History Timeline ====
*''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Western Arkansas.'' Chicago : Southern Publishing Co., 1891. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/300562-biographical-and-historical-memoirs-of-western-arkansas-comprising-a-condensed-history-of-the-state-a-number-of-biographies-of-distinguished-citizens-of-the-same-a-brief-descriptive-history-of-each-of-the-counties-mentioned-and-numerous-bi?offset=9 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009570646 HathiTrust], [https://archive.org/details/biographicalhist00pres Internet Archive]; {{WorldCat|875428806|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.


Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Arkansas County - The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History &amp; Culture [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=745]
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{AR Maps Intro|Polk}}
{{AR Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{AR Polk County}}}}


==== Maps  ====
*[http://www.mapofus.org/arkansas/ Maps of Arkansas (1813-1925)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/arkansas/ Maps of Arkansas (1813-1925)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/search/ Family Maps of {{PAGENAME}}] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395546&reqParentsLabel=Polk%2C%20Arkansas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/maps/ Arkansas State Archives State Maps Collection] at [https://digitalheritage.arkansas.gov/ Arkansas Digital Archives]


==== Military  ====
=== Migration ===
{{AR Migration Intro|Polk}}


===== Civil War  =====
=== Military Records ===
{{AR Military Intro|Polk}}


{{VAciv}}  
==== Civil War ====
{{AR Civil War Intro|Polk}}


:- [[19th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Dawson's) (Confederate)|19th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Dawson's)&nbsp;(Confederate)]]  
{{AR Civil War Regiments|Polk}}
:- [[33rd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Confederate)|33rd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry&nbsp;(Confederate)]]  
:- [[19th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Dawson's) (Confederate)|19th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Dawson's) (Confederate)]]
:- [[3rd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Union)|3rd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Union)]] <ref>Desmond Walls Allen, ''Third Arkansas Union Cavalry,'' (Conway, Arkansas: Arkansas Research, c1987), p. 33-92. {{FHL|664007|item|disp=FHL book 976.7 M28dc}}</ref> Company E <br>
:- [[33rd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Confederate)|33rd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Confederate)]]
:- [[3rd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Union)|3rd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Union)]] <ref>Desmond Walls Allen, ''Third Arkansas Union Cavalry,'' (Conway, Arkansas: Arkansas Research, c1987), p. 33-92. {{FSC|664007|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.7 M28dc}}</ref> Company E


==== Naturalization  ====
'''Online Records


==== Newspapers  ====
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932392|Arkansas Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Arkansas Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1890-1963''' {{RecordSearch|2126715|Arkansas Confederate Soldier Home,1890-1963}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Arkansas, Confederate Soldier Home Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1891-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1921864|Arkansas Ex-Confederate Pension Records, 1891-1939}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Arkansas Ex-Confederate Pension Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1901-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1837922|Arkansas Confederate Pensions, 1901-1929}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Arkansas Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


{{AR Newspapers|Polk}}  
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{AR Naturalization Intro|Polk}}


==== Occupations  ====
=== Newspapers ===
{{AR Newspapers Intro|Polk}}
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50028/ Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
{{AR Newspapers|Polk}}


==== Probate Records  ====
=== Obituaries ===
{{AR Obituaries Intro|Polk}}


{{AR Probate Intro}}  
=== Other Records ===
{{AR Other Records Intro|Polk}}


*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM99B-VPM%3A1370350933%3Fcc%3D2061549 Probate Records 1883-1957] Part of: ''Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)
=== Periodicals ===
**Includes Administration bonds 1883-1919; Guardian bonds 1883-1921; Probate records 1876-1888; Wills 1901-1957.
{{AR Periodicals Intro|Polk}}


==== Taxation  ====
=== Probate Records ===
{{AR Probate Intro|Polk}}
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1783-1998''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8638 Arkansas Wills and Probate Records 1783-1998] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
* '''1817-1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records, 1817-1979}}(*) at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
* '''1876-1957''' {{FSC|471346|item|disp=Probate Court Records, 1876-1957}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


{{AR Tax Intro}}


==== Vital Records ====
=== School Records ===
{{AR Schools Intro|Polk}}
===Social Security Records===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


{{AR Vital Intro}}  
=== Tax Records ===
See also [http://www.genealogyinc.com/arkansas/ar-vital-records/ How to order Arkansas Vital Records]
{{AR Tax Intro|Polk}}


===== Birth  =====
=== Vital Records ===
{{AR Vital Intro|Polk}}


===== Marriage  =====
==== Birth ====
{{AR Birth Intro|Polk}}


*'''1881-1952''' - Polk County Marriage Books A-W Index 1881-1952 in {{RecordSearch|1417439|Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="hc">FamilySearch Wiki contributors, "[[Arkansas_County_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|Arkansas County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]," in ''FamilySearch Wiki,'' accessed 18 April 2013.</ref>
==== Marriage ====
*'''1881-1923''' - Polk County Marriage Books A-N Index 1881-1923 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/d/d7/Arkansasnz.pdf.</ref>
{{AR Marriage Intro|Polk}}
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3434 Polk county Marriages, 1901-05] at Ancestry.com ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3439 Polk county Marriages, 1906-10] at Ancestry.com ($)


===== Death =====
*'''1779-1966''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=ar%2carkansas Arkansas, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index $
*'''1800-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20638/arkansas-marriages?s=275764761 Arkansas Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1860-1976''' {{RecordSearch|2546158|Arkansas Church Marriages, 1860-1976}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Arkansas Church Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1881-1923'''  Polk County Marriage Books A-N Index 1881-1923 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch.<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Arkansasnz.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/d/d7/Arkansasnz.pdf]].</ref>
*'''1881-1952''' Polk County Marriage Books A-W Index 1881-1952 in {{RecordSearch|1417439|Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Arkansas County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1901-1905''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3434 Polk county Marriages, 1901-05] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1906-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3439 Polk county Marriages, 1906-10] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1917-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61775/ Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry.com] - index & images ($)


===== Vital Record Substitutes  =====
==== Death ====
{{AR Death Intro|Polk}}
*'''1812-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20537/arkansas-deaths?s=275764761 Arkansas Deaths] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1914-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61777/ Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry.com] - index & images ($)
*'''1935-1961''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10923/arkansas-death-index-1935-1961 Arkansas, Death Index, 1935-1961] at [https://www.myheritage.com/research MyHeritage] - index & images ($)


== Genealogy Societies and Libraries  ==
==== Divorce ====
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/arkansas/ar-society-archive/ List of Arkansas Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies]
{{AR Divorce Intro|Polk}}
*'''1923-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61776/ Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry.com] - index ($)


==== Family History Centers  ====
=== Voting Records ===
*'''1700-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20353/arkansas-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Arkansas Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1868-1910''' {{RecordSearch|3499874|Arkansas, County Voter Registration Records, 1868-1910}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Arkansas, County Voter Registration Records - FamilySearch Historical Record|How to Use this Collection]]


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
== Research Facilities ==
*[[Mena Arkansas Family History Center]] 2590 Hwy 88 E. Mena AR 71953-4509
{{AR Research Facilities Intro|Polk}}


United States
=== Archives ===
{{AR Archives Intro|Polk}}


==== Websites  ====
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


{{WA Websites Intro}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ar/mena/2590-highway-88-east Mena Arkansas FamilySearch Center]


{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
=== Libraries ===
|-
{{AR Libraries Intro|Polk}}
| width="100%" bgcolor="#ADFF85" colspan="3" | <center>'''Sites with online indexes or images of records''' </center>
|-
| width="30%" | [http://argenweb.net/polk/ ARGenWeb]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/polk/polk.htm USGenWeb Archives]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
|}


{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
=== Museums ===
|-
{{AR Museums Intro|Polk}}
| width="100%" bgcolor="#94FFFF" colspan="3" | <center>'''Sites that search for links pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
== Societies ==
|-
{{AR Societies Intro|Polk}}
| width="30%" | [http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/AR/Polk/ RootsWeb resources]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AR/Polk/ Linkpendium]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ar/counties/polk/ CyndisList]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.genealogyinc.com/arkansas/polk-county/ StateofUS]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | family history resources and government records
|}


{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
'''Polk County, Arkansas History and Genealogy'''<br>P.O. Box 1525<br>Mena, AR 71953<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/604567923819555 Facebook]<br><br>
|-
== Websites ==
| width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" colspan="2" | <center>'''Major catalogs for ''hard copy'' collections of {{PAGENAME}}''' <br>Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records</center>
{{AR Websites Intro|Polk}}
|-
| width="30%" | [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=194622&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Arkansas%2C%20Polk%22 FamilySearch catalog]
| width="70%" | Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=polk+county%2C+arkansas&qt=results_page WorldCat]
| width="70%" | To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
|-
| width="30%" | [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=polk+county%2C+arkansas&image.x=0&image.y=0 Allen County Public Library]
| width="70%" | located in Indiana They are heavily involved in digitizing.
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.ark-ives.com/documenting/county_records.aspx Arkansas History Commission]  
| width="70%" | AR state agency involved in organizing and maintaining state and local history of AR
|-
| width="100%" colspan="2" | <center>'''See also''' [[{{PAGENAME}}#Genealogy_Societies_and_Libraries|local libraries]] and [[Arkansas Archives and Libraries]]</center>
|}
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|-
| width="100%" bgcolor="#FAEBD7" colspan="3" | <center>'''Social networking sites pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
|-
|width="30%"|[http://geneabloggers.com/genealogy-blogs/ GeneaBloggers]
|width=""70%"| enter "arkansas" in the search box to see a list and links to Arkansas Blogs
|-
| width="30%" | [https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!search/arkansas$20genealogy$20|sort:relevance|spell:false Google+]
| width="70%" |list of groups from "arkansas genealogy" search
|-
| width="30" | [https://www.facebook.com/search/str/arkansas%2520genealogy/groups-named Facebook]
| width="70%" | list of groups from "Arkansas Genealogy" search
|-
|width="30%" | [http://genforum.genealogy.com/ar/polk/ genealogy.com]
|width="70%" | Polk County, AR Genealogy Forum
|-
|width="30%" | [http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.polk/mb.ashx ancestry.com]
|width="70%" | Polk County Message Board
|}


== References  ==
* [http://argenweb.net/polk/ ARGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/polk/polk.htm USGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.linkpendium.com/polk-ar-genealogy/ Linkpendium]
* [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ar/counties/polk/ Cyndi's List]
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2342|Arkansas|Polk}}- The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records


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== Research Guides ==
{{AR Research Guides Intro|Polk}}


{{Arkansas|Arkansas}}
== References ==
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Revision as of 10:38, 27 May 2025


 

Guide to Polk County, Arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Mena
Organized: November 30, 1844
Parent County(s): Sevier[1]
Neighboring Counties
Howard • LeFlore (OK) • McCurtain (OK) • Montgomery • Scott • Sevier
See County Maps
Courthouse
ArkansasPolkCourthouse.jpg
Location Map
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County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Polk County was created 30 November 1844[2] and was named for President James K. Polk.[3] Its county seat is Mena.[4] It is located in the west-central area of the state.[5]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Polk County Courthouse
507 Church Avenue
Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 501-394-8123
Polk County Website

County Clerk has marriage records from 1885, probate records from 1900 and cemetery records.
Clerk Circuit Court has divorce, land and court records from 1885 and military records.[6]

Polk County, Arkansas[edit | edit source]

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[7]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1914 1885 1914 1885 1885 1900 1830
*State birth and death records began in 1914. Limited compliance until the 1920s

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

1883 A courthouse fire destroyed all records prior to 1883, except one probate record dating from September 1876, one county court record dating from July 1876, and one circuit court record dating from February 1877.

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[9]

Cities
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Townships
  • Acorn (smallpart of Mena)
  • Big Fork
  • Cedar
  • Center (most of Mena)
  • Cove (Hatfield)
  • Eagle
  • Faulkner
  • Freedom
  • Fulton
  • Gap Springs
  • Mill Creek
  • Mountain


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were taken from the Polk County page on the website, The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. [10]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Polk, Arkansas online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Arkansas Cemeteries for more information

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 1,263 —
1860 4,262 237.5%
1870 3,376 −20.8%
1880 5,857 73.5%
1890 9,283 58.5%
1900 18,352 97.7%
1910 17,216 −6.2%
1920 16,412 −4.7%
1930 14,857 −9.5%
1940 15,832 6.6%
1950 14,182 −10.4%
1960 11,981 −15.5%
1970 13,297 11.0%
1980 17,007 27.9%
1990 17,347 2.0%
2000 20,229 16.6%
2010 20,662 2.1%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records[edit | edit source]


List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

Online Land Indexes and Records


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Polk County. They may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more about local histories, see Arkansas Local Histories.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Scott CountyMontgomery CountySevier CountyHoward CountyPike CountyLe Flore CountyMcCurtain CountyAR POLK.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Regiments. Men in Polk County served in various regiments and companies. Those listed below were specifically formed in this county:

- 19th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Dawson's) (Confederate)
- 33rd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Confederate)
- 3rd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Union) [11] Company E

Online Records

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Finding More Arkansas Newspapers Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Polk newspapers in online catalogs like:


Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Online Probate Indexes and Records


School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Birth[edit | edit source]

Birth Records reveal
Yes or Maybe ⇒
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Parent's Ages Green check.png
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In 1877, a few county and city clerks[12] started keeping birth and death records.

In 1914, the state law required all county clerks to record births and forward them to the state.

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See also: • Arkansas Online Genealogy Records, • How to Find Arkansas Birth Records and • Arkansas Vital Records—Birth.

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Polk County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Arkansas Archives and Libraries.

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Polk County. For state-wide library facilities, see Arkansas Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Polk County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Arkansas Societies.

Polk County, Arkansas History and Genealogy
P.O. Box 1525
Mena, AR 71953
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).
  2. ↑ Individual County Chronologies, https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AR_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm
  3. ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Polk County, Arkansas Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ark/polk/
  4. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Polk County, Arkansas," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polk_County,_Arkansas&oldid=1166319368 (accessed September 14, 2023).
  6. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).
  7. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Polk County, Arkansas. Page 70 At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 67.
  8. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).
  9. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Polk County, Arkansas," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_County,_Arkansas, accessed 13 September 2018.
  10. ↑ Roy Vail, The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture, (http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=800&type=Category&item=Counties&parent=Counties%2c+Cities%2c+and+Towns&grandparent=+%3a+accessed+January+6%2c+2016)%2c : accessed January 15, 2016), “Polk County.”
  11. ↑ Desmond Walls Allen, Third Arkansas Union Cavalry, (Conway, Arkansas: Arkansas Research, c1987), p. 33-92. FS Catalog book 976.7 M28dc
  12. ↑ such as Sebastian County (Fort Smith) and Pulaski County (Little Rock) (No entry in FamilySearch Catalog found for Pulaski County nor for Little Rock, Aug 2014)
  13. ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/d/d7/Arkansasnz.pdf.
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