Who was Moses Palmer?

Moses Palmer (1640–1701) was born in Charlestown, Mass and died in Stonington. 24 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Moses Palmer 1640–1701

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 24 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Apr 1640 · Charlestown, Mass

Died 6 Jul 1701 · Stonington

Father Walter Palmer

Mother Ann Elizabeth Brewster Palmer

Siblings Benjamin Palmer, Elihu Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, Gershom Palmer, Grace Palmer, Hannah Palmer, John Palmer, Jonas Palmer, Nehemiah Palmer, Rebecca Palmer, William Palmer

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Connecticut, U.S., Compiled Census and … Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, … Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … 3903113.FTW Addenda to items of ancestry The diary of Manasseh Minor

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Palmer

Ann Elizabeth Brewster Palmer

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, Moses Palmer entered the world in Charlestown, Mass, born to walter palmer and ann elizabeth brewster palmer. Moses Palmer passed away in 1701 in Stonington.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Census Connecticut, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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Death Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Record 3903113.FTW
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Record Addenda to items of ancestry
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Record The diary of Manasseh Minor

Life Timeline

1640

Birth of Moses Palmer in Charlestown, Mass

Birth

1701

Death of Moses Palmer in Stonington

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1585) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1640) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Moses Palmer (1640–1701) was born in Charlestown, Mass and died in Stonington. 24 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, 24 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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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