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Freeman Palmer 1869 – 1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Dec 1869

Birth Location: Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan

Death Date: 30 Aug 1936

Death Location: Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA

Father: Davis Palmer

Mother: Rhoda Harrington

Spouse(s): Carrabelle Watson

Children(s): Winnie Benton, Frankie Palmer, Flora Palmer, Lewis Palmer, Frances Palmer, Mina Palmer, Pauline Palmer

Freeman Palmer was born in 1869 in Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan, the child of Davis Palmer and Rhoda Harrington. In 1900, Freeman Palmer resided in Oakfield, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Freeman Palmer resided in Pine, Montcalm, Michigan, USA. Freeman Palmer married Carrabelle Watson, and had children including Winnie Bell Benton, Frankie Leeroy "Roy" Palmer, Flora M Palmer, Lewis L Palmer, Frances V Palmer, Mina Lucille Palmer, Pauline P Palmer. Freeman Palmer passed away in 1936 in Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • Freeman Palmer was born in 1869 in Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan, the child of Davis Palmer and Rhoda Harrington.
  • In 1900, Freeman Palmer resided in Oakfield, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Freeman Palmer resided in Pine, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
  • Freeman Palmer married Carrabelle Watson, and had children including Winnie Bell Benton, Frankie Leeroy "Roy" Palmer, Flora M Palmer, Lewis L Palmer, Frances V Palmer, Mina Lucille Palmer, Pauline P Palmer.
  • Freeman Palmer passed away in 1936 in Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Davis Palmer
1817 – 1893
Birth Location: New York
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Rhoda Harrington
1838 – 1880
Birth Location: New York, USA
RH

Spouses(s)

Carrabelle Watson
1876 – 1955
Birth Location: Michigan
CW

Children(s)

Winnie Benton
1894 – 1981
Birth Location: Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
WB
Frankie Palmer
1897 – 1984
Birth Location: Michigan
FP
Flora Palmer
1899 – 1992
Birth Location: Michigan
FP
Lewis Palmer
1904 – 1961
Birth Location: Michigan
LP
Frances Palmer
1910 – 1982
Birth Location: Michigan
FP
Mina Palmer
1912 – 1992
Birth Location: Lakeview, Montcalm, Michigan, United States
MP
Pauline Palmer
1916 –
Birth Location: Michigan
PP

Freeman Palmer's Ancestors

Self
Freeman Palmer
1869 – 1936
Birth Place: Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan
Parents
Davis Palmer
1817 – 1893
New York
Rhoda Harrington
1838 – 1880
New York, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Freeman Palmer's Descendants

1.
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Freeman Palmer (2 Dec 1869 – 30 Aug 1936) m. Carrabelle Watson (abt 1876 – 5 March 1955)
  1. 1. Winnie (Bell) Benton (30 September 1894 – 24 December 1981) m. Vern Peterman (abt 1891 – 10 Jun 1973) m. Reo (Henry) Benton (17 Jul 1889 – 9 June 1968)
    1. 1. Peterman (23 Jan 1914 – 23 Jan 1914)
    2. 2. Pauline Peterman (18 Apr 1915 – 21 Oct 1981) m. William (J) Sova (abt 1920 – )
    3. 3. Otis (Henry) Benton (30 Jul 1922 – 26 Jan 1991) m. Johanna (I) Ruthruff (3-31-1926 – 4 May 1973) m. Susie (May) Tedhams (29 May 1925 – 03 Jun 2014) m. Wanda (D) Keene (9 May 1928 – 1978)
      1. 1. Barbara (Joan) Benton (9-24-1942 – 1-26-1968) m. William (J) Burhans (1943 – 1968)
      2. 2. Bonnie Benton (20 Jan 1951 – 18 May 1952)
    4. 4. Flora (M) Benton (22 Jul 1925 – 25 Jul 1985) m. Robert (H) Hoisington (abt 1924 – 1998)
    5. 5. Evelyn (L) Benton (13 Feb 1929 – 15 Dec 2006) m. Willard (Jay) West (24 Nov 1920 – 7 Oct 1994) m. Thomas Tate (abt 1934 – ) m. Nathan (Alton) Perdue (6 Jun 1926 – 13 Jul 1977)
      1. 1. Geraldeane (May) West (25 Sep 1952 – 20 Nov 1952)
      2. 2. Gerald (D.) Benton (20 Mar 1946 – ) m. Judith (L.) Adams (18 Jan 1947 – 22 Nov 2024)
        1. 1. Gerald (D) Benton (05 Mar 1971 – )
        2. 2. Jodi Benton (8 Apr 1972 – ) m. Gerald (Richard) Boardman (5 May 1969 – )
        3. 3. Jan (Louise) Benton (26 Nov 1983 – ) m. Jonathan Rupp
        4. 4. Kelly (Jo) Benton (17 Aug 1965 – )
      3. 3. Janet (Dare) Perdue (29 May 1961 – 4 Dec 1961)
    6. 6. Violet (Carrie) Benton (abt 1933 – 9 Oct 1999) m. Leland Topper (abt 1928 – 22 Feb 2006)
      1. 1. Diane Topper
      2. 2. Beverly Topper
      3. 3. William Topper
      4. 4. LeLand Topper
    7. 7. Jackie (Oreld) Benton (23 December 1924 – 10 March 2013) m. Laura (Sue) Benton (1 April 1935 – 4 January 2013)
    8. 8. Patricia Benton (19 Nov 1944 – 27 Jun 2000) m. Murray (D) Stall (28 December 1934 – 20 January 2018)
      1. 1. Dennis (Allen) Truax (Oct 21 1964 – 15 September 2013)
    9. 9. Deena (Kay) Januta (14 January 1957 – 10 February 2007)
  2. 2. Frankie (Leeroy "Roy") Palmer (May,9, 1897 – Dec. 31, 1984)
  3. 3. Flora (M) Palmer (11 October 1899 – 09 May 1992) m. Orin (Elmore) Howe (13 May 1900 – 4 Aug 1952)
    1. 1. Julia (Mae) Shoemaker (14 January 1920 – 16 May 2008)
    2. 2. Russell (Avery) Howe (15 March 1927 – 29 April 2007)
  4. 4. Lewis (L) Palmer (6 Jan 1904 – 26 Sep 1961)
  5. 5. Frances (V) Palmer (1 Mar 1910 – Aug. 29, 1982)
  6. 6. Mina (Lucille) Palmer (3 August 1912 – 16 September 1992)
  7. 7. Pauline (P) Palmer (abt 1916 – )

Freeman Palmer's Timeline

6 Records

1869
2 Dec 1869
Birth of Freeman Palmer in Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan
Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 31
Freeman Palmer resided here in Oakfield, Kent, Michigan, USA
Oakfield, Kent, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Freeman Palmer resided here in Pine, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
Pine, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Freeman Palmer resided here in Cato, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
Cato, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Freeman Palmer resided here in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
1936
30 Aug 1936
Age 67
Death of Freeman Palmer in Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1869
    Event Place: Spring Twp Monhcolm County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cato, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T625_787; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 107
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340746
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakfield, Kent, Michigan; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T624_665; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374678
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 49; Film Description: 1893 Gratiot - 1893 Muskegon
    [6] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oakfield, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakfield, Kent, Michigan; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240723

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T624_665; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1374678

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cato, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cato, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T625_787; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340746

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Spencer Tp, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 49; Film Description: 1893 Gratiot - 1893 Muskegon

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1936
    Event Place: Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
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