James J Palmer

#4414, b. circa 1846, d. before 1858
Father*Nixon Palmer b. 12 Jan 1817, d. b 1858
Mother*Cina Hammonds b. c 1818, d. a 1880
     James J Palmer was born circa 1846 Missouri.1 He was the son of Nixon Palmer and Cina Hammonds. James J Palmer died before 1858, Mary R Palmer is listed in her grandfather Burton's probate after his death in 1858, as the "daughter of Nixon Palmer" residing in Grayson County, Texas.

The fact that she is the only one listed indicates her brother James J died before 1858.

There are several entries in the probate actions relating to guardians for Mary Palmer, daughter of Nixon, nothing for James.2
Last Edited=23 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S6] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Washington, District of Columbia, US National Archives, Census Place: District 101, Wayne, Missouri; Roll: M432_421; Page: 183A; Image: 367.
  2. [S395] Ancestry.com, online Ancestry.com, Missouri, Wills and Probate Records, 1766-1988, p 175.