Elias Polk's guest appearances

Elias Polk

Polk's America

History's Hook

James K. Polk

David Drake

Andrew Johnson

Mary Rogers

Bill McEwen

Bill Andrews

Robert Stewart

William Hickman

Zacharie Kinslow

John James Audubon

Rachel Jackson

Holly Kirby

Lyman Johnson

Matthew Fontaine Maury

Anthony Philip

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Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee.  The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President.  His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee.  Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.

Out of Slavery: The Life of Elias Polk

Mr. Kinslow's research focuses on the life of Elias Polk, who was enslaved by the Polk family. While enslaved, Elias' labor furthered James Polk's political and professional careers. After emancipation Elias entered politics as a Southern Democrat, the party of his enslaver. Featuring Scott Warren, site Director at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site in North Carolina.

<p>Mr. Kinslow's research focuses on the life of Elias Polk, who was enslaved by the Polk family. While enslaved, Elias' labor furthered James Polk's political and professional careers. After emancipation Elias entered politics as a Southern Democrat, the party of his enslaver. Featuring Scott Warren, site Director at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site in North Carolina.</p>

Zacharie Kinslow | The Complex Life of Elias Polk