Reuben Jonathan Palmer
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N 30° 23.330 W 095° 41.864
15R E 240783 N 3364960
Marker for a prominent Montgomery citizen located in the old Methodist Graveyard.
Waymark Code: WMAM42
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2011
Views: 9
Texas State Historical Survey Committee marker
From the Atlas:
Index Entry: Palmer, Reuben Jonathan
Address:
City: Montgomery
County: Montgomery
Subject Codes: pioneers
Year Marker Erected: 1972
Marker Location: corner of Pond St. and SH 105
Marker Size: Grave Marker
Marker Number: 7894
Marker Text:
(January 18, 1829 - March 20, 1868) Born in Appomattox County, Va., son of Reuben DeJarnette and Martha P. (Christian) Palmer; he was educated at Randolph-Macon College. Moved to Texas in 1856. A Montgomery lawyer; served in 9th Legislature, State of Texas, and in Secession Convention, 1861. Married Frances Winifred, the daughter of Robert G. and Agnes (Wood) Branch. Had three children: Robert Guerrant, Cora Christian (later Blanding), and Edward Gray. Recorded - 1972
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