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Oscar B. Polk, an extensive planter of Hardeman County, is a native of the county where he resides, born March 1, 1849. He came of the old Polk family of State and national fame, and was a near relative of James K. Polk. For sketch of parents see biography of Thomas Polk. Oscar B. received good educational advantages in youth afterward attending the St. Louis University and the Oxford College of Mississippi. After completing his education he engaged in agricultural pursuits on his father’s farm until 1871 when his father died. He then took charge of the farm which was a large cotton plantation and fine success attended his efforts. November 25, 1879, Mr. Polk was united in marriage to Mrs. Ada C. Lowe, whose maiden name was Boyle, an accomplished lady, a native of Hardeman County, born in 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Polk are parents of two children: Oscar B. and Ada C. Mr. Polk has been an active business man all his life and is perhaps the most extensive planter in the county. He also owns a third interest in the firm of Polk, May & Scott at Hickory Valley, and owns over 5,000 acres of land in Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas. He is not a member of any church but a believer in the Bible and a man of good moral character. Mrs. Polk is a member of the Roman Catholic Church.