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Rev. Nehemiah Palmer 1738–1830

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rev. Palmer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 5 FEB 1738 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 2 MAY 1830 · Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA
Father Nehemiah Palmer
Mother Submit Palmer (1718–1793)
Spouse Mary Palmer Chesebrough
Children Mary Polly Palmer, Sabra Palmer

Researchers connected through Rev. Palmer 1738–1830

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Biography

In 1738, Rev. Nehemiah Palmer entered the world in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to nehemiah palmer and submit palmer. Rev. Nehemiah Palmer married mary palmer chesebrough, and had children including mary polly palmer, sabra palmer. Rev. Nehemiah Palmer passed away in 1830 in Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Rev. Nehemiah Palmer in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1830
Death of Rev. Nehemiah Palmer in Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev. Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Dunbar, East Lothian, , Scotland (1013) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA (1738) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. Palmer (1738–1830) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Brookfield, Madison, New York, 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.
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Rev. Palmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rev. Nehemiah Palmer PTP
1738–1830
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Submit Palmer PTP
1718–1793
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Moses Palmer PTP
1673–1744
Stonington, Connecticut
Unknown

Rev. Palmer's Descendants

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RP
Rev. Nehemiah Palmer PTP 1738–1830