Who was Henry Palmer?

Henry Palmer (1709–1723) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Palmer 1709–1723

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1709 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Died 27 Apr 1723 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Father John Palmer Dna

Mother Elizabeth Richmond

Siblings Aaron Palmer, Anna Palmer, Edward Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, Esther Palmer, Isaac Palmer, Job Palmer, John Palmer Dna, Sarah Palmer, William Palmer

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John Palmer Dna

Elizabeth Richmond

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Biography

Henry Palmer was born in 1709 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, the child of john palmer dna and elizabeth richmond. Henry Palmer passed away in 1723 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

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Birth of Henry Palmer in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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Death of Henry Palmer in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1665) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1709) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Palmer (1709–1723) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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.
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