Who was Hannah Palmer?

Hannah Palmer (1634–1681) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hannah Palmer 1634–1681

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1634 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 25 Aug 1681 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Walter Palmer

Mother Rebecca Short

Siblings Benjamin Palmer, Elihu Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, Gershom Palmer, John Palmer, Moses Palmer, Nehemiah Palmer, Rebecca Palmer

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records New England, the Great Migration …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Palmer

Rebecca Short

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1634, Hannah Palmer entered the world in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to walter palmer and rebecca short. Hannah Palmer passed away in 1681 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1634

Birth of Hannah Palmer in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1681

Death of Hannah Palmer in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Parham, Somerset, England (1544) to London, Middlesex, England (1585) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hannah Palmer (1634–1681) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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