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Gershom Palmer 1644–1718 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1644

Birth Location: Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 17 Sep 1718

Death Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: Walter @@

Mother: Ann Dennison

Spouse(s): Ann Denison

Children(s): Ichabod I, MERCY Palmer, Gershom Palmer, William Palmer, Mary Mercy

In 1644, Gershom Palmer entered the world in Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States, born to Walter Palmer And Ann Elizabeth Dennison. In 1670, Gershom Palmer resided in New London County, CT. Gershom Palmer married Ann Borodell Denison, and had children including Gershom Palmer, Ichabod Palmer I, Mary Mercy, Mercy Palmer, William Palmer. Gershom Palmer passed away in 1718 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1644, Gershom Palmer entered the world in Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States, born to Walter Palmer And Ann Elizabeth Dennison.
  • In 1670, Gershom Palmer resided in New London County, CT.
  • Gershom Palmer married Ann Borodell Denison, and had children including Gershom Palmer, Ichabod Palmer I, Mary Mercy, Mercy Palmer, William Palmer.
  • Gershom Palmer passed away in 1718 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter @@
1590–1661
Birth Location: Dorset, England
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Ann Dennison
1585–1629
Birth Location: London, Middlesex, England
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Spouses(s)

Ann Denison
1649–1694
Birth Location: Roxbury First Church, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
AD

Children(s)

Ichabod I
1677–1752
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
II
MERCY Palmer
1669–1750
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
MP
Gershom Palmer
1672–1733
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
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William Palmer
1678–1728
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
WP
Mary Mercy
1670–1752
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
MM

Gershom Palmer's Ancestors

Self
Gershom Palmer
1644–1718
Birth Place: Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Walter Palmer @@
1590–1661
Dorset, England
Ann (Elizabeth) Dennison
1585–1629
London, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
Sir (John william) Palmer
1544–1661
Parham, Somerset, England
Lady (Elizabeth Henry) Verney
1558–1592
Stoke Courcy, Somerset, England
Sir (Eustace) Brewster
1554–1589
Glemsford, Norwich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Amy (Anne Griffith Brewster) Burley
1567–1608
Barrow, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Palmer
1508–1585
Catherine Stradling
1512–1585
Sir Verney
1530–1562
Henry Verney
1533–1558
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Palmer
1480–1582
Bridget Wesse
1494–1533
Sir Stradling
1474–1535
Elizabeth Arundel
1484–1513
John Verney
1504–1530

Gershom Palmer's Descendants

1.
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Gershom Palmer (16 Jun 1644–17 Sep 1718) m. Ann (Borodell) Denison (20 May 1649–17 Nov 1694)
  1. 1. Ichabod (Palmer) I 1677–1752 m. Hannah Palmer 1674–1751
    1. 1. Ichabod (Palmer) II 1702–1749
      1. 1. Ichabod (Palmer) III 1730–1819 m. Mary (Grant) Palmer 1737–1792
        1. 1. Oliver Palmer 1773–1809 m. Nancy (Crandall Utter) Palmer 1774–1854
        2. 2. Prudence Palmer 1769–1851
        3. 3. Eunice Palmer 1780–1852
    2. 2. Daniel Palmer 1709–
    3. 3. Elias Palmer 1715–1738
    4. 4. Lucy Palmer 1699–1735
    5. 5. Prudence Palmer 1706–1716
    6. 6. Nathaniel (Stanton) Palmer 1709–1790 m. Mary Chesebrough 1710–1768
      1. 1. Nathaniel (Palmer) Jr 1740–1819 m. Grace Moyes 1746–1818
        1. 1. Luke Palmer 1775–1822
        2. 2. Nathaniel Palmer 1768–1819 m. Mercy Brown 1777–1827
        3. 3. Paul Palmer 1766–1766
        4. 4. Grace Palmer 1772–
        5. 5. Mary Palmer 1777–
        6. 6. Polly Palmer 1780–
        7. 7. Betsey (D) Palmer 1785–1849
        8. 8. Warren (O) Palmer 1788–1823
      2. 2. Lucretia Palmer 1734–1800
      3. 3. Anna Palmer 1731–1792
      4. 4. David Palmer 1742–1781
      5. 5. Lucy Palmer 1737–1776
      6. 6. Mary Palmer 1745–1839
  2. 2. MERCY Palmer 1669–1750
  3. 3. Gershom Palmer 1672–1733 m. Hannah Spencer 1673–1715 m. Sarah Fenner 1675–1700
    1. 1. Gershom Palmer 1701–1771
    2. 2. Ann Palmer 1705–1734
    3. 3. John Palmer 1705–1771
    4. 4. Amee palmer 1706–1744
    5. 5. Mehitable Palmer 1771–1826
  4. 4. William Palmer 1678–1728 m. Grace Miner 1683–1711
    1. 1. William (Palmer) Jr 1705–1781
    2. 2. Grace Palmer 1703–1728
    3. 3. Elihu Palmer 1706–
    4. 4. Wait Palmer 1711–1798
  5. 5. Mary Mercy 1670–1752

Gershom Palmer's Timeline

3 Records

1644
16 Jun 1644
Birth of Gershom Palmer in Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States
Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States
1670
1670
Age 26
Gershom Palmer resided here in New London County, CT
New London County, CT
1718
17 Sep 1718
Age 74
Death of Gershom Palmer in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1644
    Event Place: Newman Church, Rehobeth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 927.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MHI.
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1755.113; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 394.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MLR.
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 299.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWK.
    [10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 377.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HDH.
    [11] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23947.003; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 7; Submitter Code: .
    [12] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 368.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWK.
    [13] Connecticut, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: New London County, CT
    Record Source: Connecticut Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: The diary of Manasseh Minor

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Palmer families in America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1718
    Event Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] Connecticut, Find a Grave Index
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