Palmer, E. T.

PALMER, PARVIN

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Date: 1/23/2013 at 07:57:24

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

PALMER, E.T.—Grinnell Twp—pg 916-17. Manufacturer of carriages, wagons and general repairing. Was born near Kingston, Canada. He was there partially raised, educated, and commenced the trade he now pursues. Came to Muscatine, Iowa, from Canada, where he completed his trade and resided fourteen years. In 1864 he came to Poweshiek county, locating in Grinnell, where he has since resided. Mr. Palmer was married, October 1, 1860, to Miss Hannah Jane Parvin, of Muscatine. The family consists of three children living: Amanda Matilda, Charles Walter and Ethelbert Tillman. In 1861 he tendered his services to this country, enlisting in company D, Fourth Iowa cavalry, participating in many of the leading engagements, among which were Siege of Vicksburg, Columbia and others. Was honorably discharged in 1865. Mr. Palmer is a member of the A.O.U.W. and is identified among the leading manufacturers of the town.