Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Henry Co.

POLK DITTO, a live, energetic and enterprising farmer, was born in Henry
County, Ky., June 3, 1844.  He is a son of William and Matilda (Hall)
Ditto.  William was born in Shelby County, Ky., August 30, 1810.  He was a
farmer and trader all his life; was a son of Abraham and Martha (Foree)
Ditto, the former of whom was born in Maryland, near Baltimore.  Mrs.
Matilda Ditto was born in Franklin County, Ky., daughter of Samuel and
Sallie (Zook) Hall, the former of whom was a farmer all his life.  In
1861 Polk Ditto went to Owen County and engaged successfully in
merchandising for two years; then returned to Henry County, and engaged
in merchandising at Harper's Ferry for about two years.  In 1867 he was
appointed deputy sheriff, and served four years, giving universal
satisfaction, and in 1870 was elected sheriff.  He took charge of the
office in 1871, was re-elected at the close of the first term, and was
thus sheriff for two full terms.  Since then he has been engaged in
agricultural pursuits, and owns 146 acres of find land near New Castle.
August 18, 1884, he married Mrs. Mary Ditto (Carr), of Henry County.
Mr. and Mrs. Ditto are both members of the Christian Church.  He is a
Mason in good standing in Simpson Lodge, No. 189.  Mr. Ditto is a
gentleman of pleasing manners and a favorite with all who know him.

Ditto Hall Foree Zook Carr
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Shelby-KY Franklin-KY Owen-KY MD

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