Palmer Family History & Genealogy
Palmer Last Name History & Origin
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This Palmer research page contains the accumulated history of the Palmer surname made up of user-uploaded content from other AncientFaces users. Palmer family history has a rich and complex origin of which the particulars can be pieced together by Palmer family researchers. The last name Palmer is an old family line that has spread all across the world for many generations, and as the name Palmer has spread, it has evolved making it's history tricky to piece together. The names of Amanda Palmer (American singer/songwriter) and Doris M. Palmer (Illustrator) have been added by a family member as famous members of the Palmer family.
History
The information I am about to share may or may not be correct. I been told that the meaning of Palmer may mean Palm Tree Keeper. Also, keeper of the peace. Lastly may have a strong history in England.
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Edith Mary MAYHORN was b. 25 Aug 1911 in Pasadena, CA to parents Albert Wilbert MAYHORN (1873-1956) and Edith May GARRISON (1883-1969) who were married 9 Nov 1910 in Riverside, CA. Edith was one of 7 children born to this couple including Lorin Baker; Edith Mary; Mabel Emma; Harry Justus; Jack Hoover; Robert Eugene; and Grace Jean MAYHORN, all born between 1908 and 1924. Her father was married previously and had another child, a son Albert William MAYHORN Jr. (1892-1971).
Edith married Clarence A. PALMER (1909-2001) on 14 Oct 1933 in Alameda, CA and they had two sons, John or Jon Douglas PALMER (b. 1938) and Richard Lee PALMER (1944-2022). Edith died 15 Oct 1993 in Concord, CA.
I am hoping to get this photograph to Edith’s family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley


(Cincinnati, Ohio) on Tuesday, July 24, 1973.




People in photo include: Francisco Palmer and Mary (Parker) Palmer


People in photo include: Fred A. Palmer

People in photo include: Mildred Stuart Palmer


His children from left to right: Crawford Alexander Partelo (my great grandfather), Isaac Clark Partelo, Phoebe Esther Partelo Palmer, Franklin Ellsworth Partelo, George Frederick Partelo and Sarah Edwards Partelo Chappell.
People in photo include: Isaac Franklin Partelo, Crawford Alexander Partelo, Isaac Clark Partelo, Phoebe Esther (Partelo) Palmer, Franklin Ellsworth Partelo, George Frederick Partelo, and Sarah Edwards (Partelo) Chappell.
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Palmer Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Palmer family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 56,281 people with the last name Palmer that have a birth and death date listed.
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