Polly Sikes
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Title
Polly Sikes
Description
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page: "Polly Sikes who died at the age of 96". Although the image states her age as 96 at the time of death, she was actually 74 (1799-1873 Stockham Cemetery). Polly (Mary Keyes) Sikes was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1799. Her family moved to Scioto County, Ohio in the early 1800's. Polly instantly became involved in many social groups. In 1819, Polly married Levi Sikes, and the couple moved to Portsmouth shortly after.
Creator
Henry A. Lorberg
Date
1800s
Format
Scanned scrapbook page
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Portsmouth Public Library
Collection
Citation
Henry A. Lorberg , “Polly Sikes,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed April 18, 2024, https://www.yourppl.org/history/items/show/21106.