Notes:

Was elected over Henry Clay by a popular vote of 1,338,464 to 1,300,097 and an
electoral vote of 170 to 105. George M. Dallas served as his vice-president.
Occasionally called "Little Hickory". During his presidency the USA grew by
800,000 square miles, including California, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas;
the boundaries between Canada and the USA were set where they are today. Polk
did not seek a second term and, worn out from his hard work, died three months
after leaving office.

James married Sarah Childress on 1 Jan 1824 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA. Sarah (daughter of Joel Childress and Elizabeth Whitsett) was born on 4 Sep 1803 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA; died on 14 Aug 1891 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]