Who was Bridget Palmer?

Bridget Palmer (1743–1823) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bridget Palmer 1743–1823

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 05 APR 1743 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 22 Aug 1823 · Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father Thomas Palmer

Mother Priscilla Chesebrough

Siblings Desire Palmer, Jabez Palmer, Lucy Palmer, Samuel Palmer, Thomas Palmer

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Palmer

Priscilla Chesebrough

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Children

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Biography

In 1743, Bridget Palmer entered the world in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to thomas palmer and priscilla chesebrough. Bridget Palmer passed away in 1823 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Bridget Palmer in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA

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Death of Bridget Palmer in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bridget Palmer

This ancestor line traces from France (1000) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut (1743) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bridget Palmer (1743–1823) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bridget in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
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