Charles Palmer (1811 - 1876)

Born 16 Sep 1811 in Concord Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Deborah Rebecca (Pitman) Palmer — married 12 Mar 1833 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Anna (Stoll) Palmer — married 4 Jun 1873 in Concord MM, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 12 Apr 1876 at age 64 in Concord Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

CHARLES PALMER (John, John, Moses, John, John), b. 9 mo. 16, 1811; d. 4 mo. 12, 1876; m. DEBORAH PITMAN, 3 mo. 12, 1833 by Mayor John Swift, of Philadelphia, dan. of Benjamin Pitman and Mary Fox, b. 9 mo. 9, 1807; d. 11 mo. i, 1870; both buried at Concord Mtg. Her parents were originally of Monmouth Co., N. J., but removed in her younger life to Brandywine Hundred, Del.

Charles commenced life as a clerk in a store, first in Wilminoton, Del. and then in Chester, Pa. ; after his m. he kept a store at Chandler's Hollow (now Beaver Valley) Del., but becoming dissatisfied with the custom then in general vogue of selling intoxicating liquors, he quit the business and went to farming, which he followed until 4 mo. i, 1842, when they received the appointment of steward and matron at the Delaware Co., Pa., almshouse, which position they filled with eminent ability until 4 mo. i, 1854, being twelve years. He then purchased and removed to the original Hall farm in Concord Twp. and remained there to the close of his life.

He m. second, ANNA STOLL 6 mo. 4, 1873, dau. of John and Anna Maria Stoll, b. 5 mo., 181 1; d. 11 mo. 22, 1889. Her parents emigrated from Switzerland in the early years of the 19th century. Charles Palmer was pre-eminently a useful citizen. He was elected supervisor of roads for several years; was often engaged in the settlement of estates and as a guardian of minors. He was a director of the First National Bank of Media, Pa., and one of the organizers of the Delaware County Mutual Insurance Company, which published the following account of him at his death :

"A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

"At a meeting of the Directors of the Delaware County Mutual Insurance Company held this day at their office the following resolution was offered and unanimously adopted, viz:

"Whereas, By the dispensation of Providence, Charles Palmer, a Director of this company since August 11th, 1853, being one of the first elected, has been removed by death, therefore. Resolved, that in the death of Charles Palmer the company has lost one of its most faithful and efficient officers and society a useful member. Active and energetic in the discharge of his duties, moderate and conscientious in his counsel, prompt and constant in his attendance at our meetings and pleasant in his Intercourse with his fellow members, his absence will bo noted and his loss felt. His helping hand was ever ready for those who were needy and his death will be mourned by many to whom his unostentatious kindness had been extended when struggling in the toils of adversity.

To the widow and children we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and direct that these resolutions be placed upon the minutes and a copy thereof be transmitted to the family.

Attest:— EDWARD A PRICE. Secretary. "

Sources

• Lewis Palmer; A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of John and Mary Palmer, of Concord, Chester (Now Delaware) Co., PA.; Especially through their son, John Palmer, Jr. and sons-in-law, William and James Trimble; Philadelphia; J.B. Lipincott & Co.; 1875. Page 90.[1].