John R. Palmer

John R. Palmer (June 27, 1809 – May 1, 1877) was a Michigan politician.

John R. Palmer
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Calhoun County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1853 – December 31, 1854
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byDaniel Dunakin
Personal details
Born(1809-06-27)June 27, 1809
New York
DiedMay 1, 1877(1877-05-01) (aged 67)
Political partyDemocratic

Early life

Palmer was born on June 27, 1809, in New York. In 1844, Palmer moved to Michigan.[1]

Career

Palmer was a farmer.[1] On November 2, 1852, Palmer was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Calhoun County 1st district from January 5, 1853, to December 31, 1854.[2]

Death

Palmer died on May 1, 1877.[1]

References
  1. Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
  2. "Legislator Details - John R. Palmer". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 4, 2020.


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