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Reuben Jonathan Palmer

Montgomery, Montgomery County

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

Marker Details

Address Pond St.
Location Description Old Methodist Churchyard, NE corner Pond Street and Eva Street (SH 105)
Marker # 7894
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type grave marker
Code pioneers; lawyers; state legislators
Latitude, Longitude 30.3893, -95.697383

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