George Douglas Herbert Palmer (1887 - 1946)

Born 10 Sep 1887 in Kingston, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Jeanette Kaumeyer — married 10 Aug 1921 in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Descendants

Died 18 Aug 1946 at age 58 in Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Biography

George Douglas Herbert Palmer was born on 10 September 1887 in Heathfield, Hampton, Kingston Upon Thames, Middx. He was the son of Samuel Ebenezer Palmer and Julia Anne Nottingham.^{[1] [2]}

On 5 April 1891 George (age 3) was living at 1 Buscot Lodge, Hanworth Lane, Hampton, Middx.

On 1 September 1897 George (age 9) was living in Barnados Receiving House, Stepney Causeway, Stepney, East London.

On 3 September 1897 George (age 9) was living in Leopold House, 199 Burdett Road, East London.

Emigration: 31 March 1898 in Left For Canada Aboard The Ss Labrador.

Emigration: 9 April 1898 in Arrived At Halifax, Canada Via The Ss Labrador.

On 14 April 1898 George (age 10) was living in Placed With Foster Parents Mr & Mrs William Crickard At Parkersville.

On 15 February 1899 George (age 11) was living in Returned To Barnados Home, Toronto.

Emigration: 1 July 1907 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

George died at the age of 58 on 18 August 1946 in Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.^[3]

George was buried in August 1946 in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, USA.

Research Notes

On an unknown date George was employed as a Contractor own business / Soldier WWI Private 2044012, Co A, 310th Engineers.

Notes from external profile

In Polar Bear Memorial Section

Arrived on Detroit and Windsor Ferry from Windsor, Canada.

George H. Palmer served in the United States Army in WW1, inducted from April 26, 1918, through August 20, 1919, at which time he received an honorable discharge. He was attached to the 310th Civil Engineers, Co.A, and was stationed on the Russian front. On Nov. 29, 1918, he fell from the block house at Verst 434, and suffered a fracture of his right clavicle. His military records were destroyed in the fire at the archives on July 12, 1973.

Following his father's death, George was placed under the care of his paternal uncle, Joseph William Palmer. On the 1 Sep 1897, George and his younger sister, Edith, were admitted to Barnardo's Receiving Home, on the Stepney Causeway, Stepney, East London. He was placed at Leopold House, East London, from there. George was sent to Canada aboard the S.S. Labrador, arriving at Halifax on the 9 Apr 1898. He was placed with foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Crickard, at Parkersville, from Apr 1898 through Feb 1899. At this time, he was returned to Barnardo's Home, in Toronto, as he was considered of age to be indentured with an employer. He was placed with a Mr. William Noble, of South Woodslee, North Gosfield. In Feb 1899, George stated he had received a letter from his sister in England, and had replied. Although Mr. Noble believed George was too small to assist with farm work, he stated that George was well, and was attending school. In Dec 1901, George wrote to Barnardo's, asking to extend his contract with Mr. Noble, as he wished to continue attending school. Mr. Noble was receptive to that idea. A Barnardo's worker visited with George and Mr. Noble, and obtained an agreement to extend the contract through 1906, providing George received four schoolings, and would receive his wages of $125 at the end of this period. A Barnardo Silver Medal was sent to George, in recognition of his length of service, and his good conduct. In Jan 1907, George wrote to Barnardo's Homes, requesting his money. He decided to attend the Windsor Business School, as farming was not satisfying for him. George sent a donation to Barnardo's Homes, upon receiving his money. On the 1 Jul 1907, George took the Detroit Windsor ferry, and began residence in Detroit. Eventually, his brother, Thomas was able to join him. When George was first placed in Barnardo's care, he was described as healthy, strong, and intelligent.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: Title: #30 Note: Birth Entry, General Record Office, Somerset House, England, copy #B73453. (accessed before 30 November 2011)
2. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 2 October 2022)
   Palmer, George Douglas Herbert (Mother's maiden name: Nottingham).
   GRO Reference: 1887 Oct-Nov-Dec in Kingston On Thames Volume 02A Page 359.
3. ↑ Death: Title: #31 Note: Death Certificate, copy #D373881. (accessed before 30 November 2011)