Best viewed full screen Dedication of Marker to honor John Henderson POLK 1845-1934 Who served in the Army of the Confederate States, 18th Georgia Battalion of Infantry, Company "B", commanded by Capt. George W. Stiles This dedication took place January 10, 2004 in Mayo, Lafayette County, Florida at the Wayfare Cemetery Sponsors: A Livingston Camp #746, Madison, Florida & Wiregrass Greys Camp #1683, Adel, Georgia On a extremely bitter-cold, bone chilling, windy day on a hill in the Wayfare Cemetery, two miles west of Mayo, in Lafayette County, Florida, some dedicated individuals showed up to honor a Confederate Soldier. There was a Welcome by the Commander of the Wiregrass Greys of Adel,Georgia. The Invocation was given by Valera Clements of Adel, Georgia. The pledge to the United States of America Flag was led by Ellen Resta of Adel, Georgia The salute to the Confederate Flag was led by Melvyn Rowan, Adjutant Wiregrass Greys of Adel, Georgia History of the Soldier was presented by Donald Davis, the Great-Grandson from Valdosta, Georgia Dedication of the Marker was presented by Gail Hughes of Adel, Georgia Unveiling of the Marker was performed by Harry Davis, Grandson, of Ocala, Florida Placing of the Floral Tribute by Anna Lee Polk Comfort, Granddaughter, from Bokeelia, Florida Military Salute was given by the SCV Members (3 Round Volley) Taps was played by Jon Taylor of Mayo, Florida Final Salute by the SCV Members ("Present Arms" at the graveside) Benediction by Sharon Rowan of Adel, Georgia John Henderson Polk, born Lowndes County, Georgia on July 30, 1845, son of Zachariah Polk (Zachariah the son of Daniel Polk) & Matilda Frier (dau of Rev. Ryan Frier & Sarah Peacock) John Henderson Polk married Mary Frances Lewis (b. Sep 8, 1852, Hamilton Co, FL - died July 3, 1928) On September 28, 1866, (dau of Daniel Mills Lewis & Celia Dees) Their eleven children were: Anna Ella - b. Feb 19, 1868 d. Nov 13, 1949 m. Decatur Revels James Daniel - b. Aug 29, 1870 d. 1924 m. Rosa _____? Laura L. - b. Oct 17, 1872 d. Apr 7, 1881 Emily Judson - b. Nov 12, 1874 d. Mar 10, 1959 m. (1st) Wiley Willis (2nd) Brack Hatch John H., Jr. - b. Mar 17, 1877 d. Mar 17, 1951 m. Effie C. Hodges Ryan M. - b. Jan 27, 1880 d. Sep 27, 1966 m. (1st) Mertie Limeberger (2nd) Annie L.______? Lura L. - b. Sep 13, 1881 d. Sep 18, 1884 George Michael T. - b. Sep 29, 1885 d. Apr 21, 1942 m. (1st) Ila Ada Brown (2nd) Emma Thompkins Bryan Leon Doss - b. Oct 11, 1887 d. Aug 27, 1963 m. Willie Lee Harrell Pearl A. - b. May 17, 1890 - d. 1960 m. John L. Hatcher Ruth Edenia - b. Feb 15, 1895 d. Apr 2, 1926 m. William Samuel Davis