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Thomas Palmer 1725–1804

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Palmer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1725 · North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Died 2 Jul 1804 · Union, South Carolina, United States
Father Robert Palmer
Mother Martha Freeman (1698–1743)
Siblings Freeman Truman Palmer, George Palmer, Infant Palmer, Parmenas Palmer, Prudence Palmer, Reuben Palmer, William Palmer
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1725, Thomas Palmer entered the world in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States, born to robert palmer and martha freeman. Thomas Palmer passed away in 1804 in Union, South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Thomas Palmer in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Birth
1804
Death of Thomas Palmer in Union, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Palmer

This ancestor line traces from Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States (1662) to North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States (1725) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Palmer (1725–1804) was born in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States and died in Union, South Carolina, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Robert Palmer
Father
Martha Freeman
1698–1743 · Mother
Palmer US Census Records
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Thomas Palmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Palmer PTP
1725–1804
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha Freeman PTP
1698–1743
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Palmer's Descendants

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Thomas Palmer PTP 1725–1804