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Josiah Palmer 1812–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1812

Birth Location: Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: aft 1880

Death Location: Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Elizabeth Sanders

Mother: John Palmer

Spouse(s): Frances Dyke

Children(s): James Palmer, Margaret Palmer, Pheobe Palmer, Susan Palmer, Sarah Palmer, Ann Palmer, George Palmer, Albert Palmer, John Palmer, Albert Palmer, Teba Palmer, Mahlon Palmer

In 1812, Josiah Palmer entered the world in Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States, born to Elizabeth Sanders And John P Palmer. In 1850, Josiah Palmer resided in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Josiah Palmer resided in District 7, Frederick, Virginia, USA. Josiah Palmer married Frances Fannie Dyke, and had children including Albert F Palmer, Albert L Palmer, Ann E Palmer, George W Palmer, James J Palmer, John R Palmer, Mahlon H Palmer, Margaret Irene Palmer, Pheobe Jane Palmer, Sarah F Palmer, Susan M Palmer, Teba J Palmer. Josiah Palmer passed away in 1880 in Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Josiah Palmer entered the world in Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States, born to Elizabeth Sanders And John P Palmer.
  • In 1850, Josiah Palmer resided in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Josiah Palmer resided in District 7, Frederick, Virginia, USA.
  • Josiah Palmer married Frances Fannie Dyke, and had children including Albert F Palmer, Albert L Palmer, Ann E Palmer, George W Palmer, James J Palmer, John R Palmer, Mahlon H Palmer, Margaret Irene Palmer, Pheobe Jane Palmer, Sarah F Palmer, Susan M Palmer, Teba J Palmer.
  • Josiah Palmer passed away in 1880 in Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Palmer's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Palmer
1812–1880
Birth Place: Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Parents
Elizabeth Sanders
1772–1847
Frederick, Virginia, United States
John (P) Palmer
1790–
Gainesboro, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Palmer
1770–1840
Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Mildred ((Milley) THOMPSON) Palmer
1775–1867
Fauquier County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Captain
1747–1838
Ann McCauley
1745–1843
Jesse Thompson
1748–1805
Elizabeth Hurst
1752–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles McCauley
1718–1793
Ann Critcher
1722–1757
Rosannah Jones
1733–1793

Josiah Palmer's Descendants

1.
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Josiah Palmer (abt 1812–aft 1880) m. Frances ("Fannie") Dyke (Aug 1817–after 1901)
  1. 1. James (J.) Palmer 1843–1910 m. Eva (Elizabeth) Clem 1852–1920
    1. 1. Johnson (Franklin) Palmer 1878–1957 m. Viola (O) Beeler 1887–1958
      1. 1. Henry (Jerome Palmer) Sr 1866–1938 m. Alice (M) Middleton 1909–1982
      2. 2. Della (Mae) Palmer 1904–1997
      3. 3. Stanley (Beeler "Pops") Palmer 1913–2006
      4. 4. Catherine (V) Palmer 1917–
    2. 2. Sarah (F.) Palmer 1874–
    3. 3. William Palmer 1876–
    4. 4. Ella Palmer 1885–
    5. 5. Annie (Belle) Palmer 1886–1923
    6. 6. James Palmer 1892–
    7. 7. Albert Palmer 1894–
    8. 8. Clara (May) Palmer 1895–1967
  2. 2. Margaret (Irene) Palmer 1850–1941
  3. 3. Pheobe (Jane) Palmer 1846–1918
  4. 4. Susan (M) Palmer 1840–
  5. 5. Sarah (F) Palmer 1842–1894
  6. 6. Ann (E) Palmer 1846–
  7. 7. George (W) Palmer 1851–
  8. 8. Albert (F) Palmer 1853–1921
  9. 9. John (R) Palmer 1859–1931
  10. 10. Albert (L) Palmer 1870–
  11. 11. Teba (J) Palmer 1848–
  12. 12. Mahlon (H) Palmer 1868–

Josiah Palmer's Timeline

6 Records

1812
abt 1812
Birth of Josiah Palmer in Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 38
Josiah Palmer resided here in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Josiah Palmer resided here in District 7, Frederick, Virginia, USA
District 7, Frederick, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Josiah Palmer resided here in Gainsborough Subdivision 180, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Gainsborough Subdivision 180, Frederick, Virginia, USA
1880
Jun 1880
Age 68
Josiah Palmer resided here in Bacon, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Bacon, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
1880
aft 1880
Age 68
Death of Josiah Palmer in Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1812
    Event Place: Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gainsborough Subdivision 180, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1880
    Event Place: Bacon, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1880
    Event Place: Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA

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