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Edward John Palmer^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Richard Palmer2,4 b. bt 1706 - 1710, d. b Sep 1761
Mother	Mary Lnu2,5 b. c 1719, d. a 14 Apr 1763

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Edward, son of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, was born circa 1732 in York Co., Virginia Colony, New England.2,3
ResearchNote	Research Note of 7 May 2019. See Edward Palmer (c1605-b1684).2
Move*	Edward moved his residence from York County to Lunenburg County before 5 October 1761. Edward Palmer, "of Lunenburg Co.", deeded property to his brothers William and John and his sister Grissel Palmer this date.3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Grissel Lnu before 5 October 1761. Palmer writes, "Edward Palmer of Lunenburg Co. deeded to Edward Lewis 300 acres on the north side of the Roanoke River and on an island in the River, and his wife Grissel joined in the deed (Vol. 6, p. 468)" this date.3
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Esther Marron, daughter of Daniel Marrow and Arabella Smith, on 12 June 1762 at Lunenburg Co., Virginia Colony, New England, date estimated based on birthyear of first child. Histories & Palmer both mention Esther only by her first name. Bostick says they had eight children, two boys and six girls. I'm currently showing nine, adding son John as per Trees, though he is very iffy.6,7,8,9,10
Move*	Edward and Esther moved their residence from Lunenburg County to Halifax county in 1774. Palmer confirms the move to Halifax County sometime before 1778.8,11
Move*	Edward moved his residence from Halifax County to Christian County in 1801, "... and settled in the Sinking Fork section between what is now Hwy 68 west and Hwy 90 north".12
LandGrant*	Edward John was issued a grant for 42 acres from a survey dated 21 July 1810 at Sinking Fork Little River, Christian Co., Kentucky, by the Kentucky Land Office.13
Estate-Will*	Edward John Palmer left a will dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky, naming sons-in-law George and Peter Torian executors, as well as his wife Ester who was also an heir. Other named heirs included his children James, Susanna, Drury Lewis, Mary "Polly", Ursula, Arabella and Martha "Patsy". One other named heir was Edward McCarty, son of Elizabeth McCarty. It's alleged (online, without citation) that Edward's daughter Elizabeth married Joseph McCarty in 1784 in Halifax Co., Virginia. If true then Edward would have been their son. Gary cites Will Book C, p. 504.1
Death*	Edward died in February 1823 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.1,9,8
Estate-Probate*	Edward's will was probated at Christian Co., Kentucky, on 1 March 1823.1

Children with Esther Marron:

Elizabeth Palmer14 b. bt 1763 - 1764 James Palmer+1,15 b. c 1766 Susanna Palmer+16,1 b. bt 1770 - 1771, d. bt 1855 - 1856 Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.+1,8,9 b. c 1770, d. a 1823 Ursula Palmer+1,17 b. c 1773, d. bt 1823 - 1831 Mary "Polly" Palmer+1,18 b. c 1777 Arabella Palmer+19,14 b. c 1779 Martha "Patsy" Palmer+1,12 b. c 1781

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John Palmer^1,2

Father	Capt. Richard Palmer1,3 b. bt 1706 - 1710, d. b Sep 1761
Mother	Mary Lnu1,4 b. c 1719, d. a 14 Apr 1763

Last Edited

3 Jul 2022

Birth*

John, son of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, was born between 1722 and 1734 in York Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Bostick & Palmer claim ca. 1734. FSTrees (entry for John Palmer (1722–deceased), KJPF-8WG) claims without citation 1722.1,2

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William Palmer^1,2

Father	Capt. Richard Palmer1,3 b. bt 1706 - 1710, d. b Sep 1761
Mother	Mary Lnu1,4 b. c 1719, d. a 14 Apr 1763

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	William, son of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, was born between 1736 and 1750 in York Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Bostick & Palmer concur with ca. 1736 birthyear. FSTrees (entry for William Palmer (1750-1815), ID no. K1WC-2CH) claims 1750 witout citation.1,2
ResearchNote	Research Note of 7 May 2019. See Edward Palmer (c1605-b1684).1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 26 August 2019 re William's m1. FSTrees (entry for William Palmer (1750-1815), ID no. K1WC-2CH) claims William married Elizabeth Lewis (1751-1776, ID no. KJPF-CYH) on 12 October 1772 in Mecklenburg, VA, and that they had two children: Elizabeth Palmer (1731-1820, ID no. L7L2-Y6C, m1 James Baggett Sr in 1785, m2 John Pleasant Pryor in 1795) and Richard Palmer (1775-deceased, ID no. KHYX-F1D). No source citation is given for the Palmer-Lewis marriage and I've been unable to find one. There are no citations for the Baggett-Palmer marriage. There are five citations for the Pryor-Palmer marriage but none of them provide any hint that the Elizabeth Palmer in those records is Elizabeth dau of William & Elizabeth. Furthermore her birth year is way out of line. No additional information is claimed for son Richard.
ResearchNote	Research Note of 26 August 2019 re William's m2. FSTrees (entry for William Palmer (1750-1815), ID no. K1WC-2CH) claims William m2 Mary Bracey Bressie (1755-1825, ID no. LZJN-B64) on 25 May 1776 in Granville, NC, and that they had seven children. Those children are purported to have been James (1777- ), Richard (1778- ), James (1779-1830), William Jr (1781-1831, m. Elizabeth Jetton), William Henderson (1784-1840, m1 Tryphena Starr, m2 Fnu Martin, m3 Martha Turner Cheek), John Jasper (1790-1850, m. Frances Piety Vick) and Spencer C (1797-1871, m. Rosanna McLean) Palmer. There are at least five records for the marriage of William and Mary, though whether they are for this William is uncertain.

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Grissel Palmer^1,2

Father	Capt. Richard Palmer1,3 b. bt 1706 - 1710, d. b Sep 1761
Mother	Mary Lnu1,4 b. c 1719, d. a 14 Apr 1763

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Grissel, daughter of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, was born circa 1738 in Hanover Co., Virginia Colony, New England. FSTrees (entry for Grissell Palmer (1752– ), 94X5-R51) claims 1752 without citation.1
Marriage*	She married Peter Akins before 14 April 1763. Peter is mentioned as husband of Grissel Palmer in the settlement of the estate of Richard Palmer of this date.1,2

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Mary Palmer¹

Father	Capt. Richard Palmer1,2 b. bt 1706 - 1710, d. b Sep 1761
Mother	Mary Lnu1 b. c 1719, d. a 14 Apr 1763

Last Edited

3 Jul 2022

ResearchNote

Richard's m1. Mary or Grissell Henderson or both or neither? Bostick, who doesn't cite sources but does give enough info to track many of them down, says 'Mary ?'. It's unclear whether the 'space ?' means surname unknown or firstname uncertain. Mary Lnu seems most likely to me.      FSTrees (entry for Grissel Henderson (1719–1764), KJPF-8QC) claims his wife was Grissell Henderson but provides no source references. The name Grissell is plausible since she had a daughter of that name.      Until primary, or at least more reliable, sources emerge I'm going with Mary Grissell Henderson and the dates provided by Trees. One complication is that Bostick says Richard's son Edward m1 Grissel ?, then m2 Esther Marron(w). Odd that the daughter Grissel shows up one generation before the wife. It's possible if there are other Grissels in the family in or before Richard's generation.3

Birth*

Mary, daughter of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, was born in 1742 in Hanover Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Mary is not among Richard & Mary's issue listed in Palmer.      FSTrees shows two Marys, daus of Richard & Grissel. One shows (1732-deceased), ID MY7K-VYJ, the other (1751-deceased), ID KNQ9-FZ9. Perhaps they are key to the question of Richard's wife's name. I'm sticking with Bostick's date of 1742.1

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Grissel Lnu¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Marriage*

She married Edward John Palmer, son of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, before 5 October 1761. Palmer writes, "Edward Palmer of Lunenburg Co. deeded to Edward Lewis 300 acres on the north side of the Roanoke River and on an island in the River, and his wife Grissel joined in the deed (Vol. 6, p. 468)" this date.1

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Esther Marron^1,2,3

Father	Daniel Marrow1
Mother	Arabella Smith1

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Esther, daughter of Daniel Marrow and Arabella Smith, was born circa 1745, date estimated. Esther's surname is seen both as Marron and as Marrow in usually reliable sources. The letters n & w being hard to distinguish in script this is not surprising.1
Marriage*	She married Edward John Palmer, son of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, on 12 June 1762 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia Colony, New England, date estimated based on birthyear of first child. Histories & Palmer both mention Esther only by her first name. Bostick says they had eight children, two boys and six girls. I'm currently showing nine, adding son John as per Trees, though he is very iffy.4,5,6,3,7
Move*	Esther and Edward moved their residence from Lunenburg County to Halifax county in 1774. Palmer confirms the move to Halifax County sometime before 1778.6,8
Estate-Will	Esther was named executrix and an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, her husband, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.2
Death*	Esther died in 1823. Gary confirms only that she died after 14 Feb 1823.2,9

Children with Edward John Palmer:

Elizabeth Palmer10 b. bt 1763 - 1764 James Palmer+9 b. c 1766 Susanna Palmer+11,2 b. bt 1770 - 1771, d. bt 1855 - 1856 Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.+6,2 b. c 1770, d. a 1823 Ursula Palmer+2,12 b. c 1773, d. bt 1823 - 1831 Mary "Polly" Palmer+13,2 b. c 1777 Arabella Palmer+10,14 b. c 1779 Martha "Patsy" Palmer+1,2 b. c 1781

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Peter Akins^1,2

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Marriage*

He married Grissel Palmer, daughter of Capt. Richard Palmer and Mary Lnu, before 14 April 1763. Peter is mentioned as husband of Grissel Palmer in the settlement of the estate of Richard Palmer of this date.1,2

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James Palmer^1,2,3

Father	Edward John Palmer3,1 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron1 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	James, son of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born circa 1766 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Palmer's date is "abt. 1760-1765 in Va". FSTrees claims 1765.1,2
Move	James and Drury moved their residence from Lunenburg County to Halifax County circa 1771. Bostick says he moved to Halifax County with an older brother. James is only older brother we know of.4
Move	James and Drury joined the move of their parents from Lunenburg County to Halifax county in 1774.4,5
Marriage	James a member of the party at Peter Torian and Susanna Palmer's wedding at Halifax Co., Virginia, on 23 March 1789.6,7,3
Marriage*	He married Martha Hester on 9 May 1791 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.8,1,9
Estate-Will	James was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, his father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.3

Child with Martha Hester:

Edward Palmer+1,9 b. 14 Mar 1792, d. c Sep 1828

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Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.^1,2,3,4

Father	Edward John Palmer1,2,5 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron2,1 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

20 Sep 2022

Birth*	Drury, son of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born circa 1770 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia Colony, New England, the second child of Edward and Esther.2,6
Move*	Drury and James moved their residence from Lunenburg County to Halifax County circa 1771. Bostick says he moved to Halifax County with an older brother. James is only older brother we know of.2
Move	James and Drury joined the move of their parents from Lunenburg County to Halifax county in 1774.2,7
Marriage*	He married Mary Faulkner, daughter of Jacob Faulkner and Catherine Howerton, on 26 January 1795 in Halifax Co., Virginia. Bostick's date is 01 Jan 1795, perhaps a bond date.8,6,9
BioNote*	Biography Note: Palmer's first record of Drury is his marriage in Halifax Co. He was on the tax roles there from 1796 to 1805. There are no further records of him in Halifax Co. after 1805. Palmer believes he moved to Christian Co., KY. Bostick states that Drury's farm in Halifax Co, VA was adjacent to his father-in-law's, Jacob Faulkner. "This is thought to be where Drury and Mary started to raise their family. The farm was on Hico Creek..." Drury and Mary moved to Christian County and settled near his parents around 1811.2,6
Move*	Drury and Mary moved their residence from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.10,2
Estate-Will	Drury was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, his father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Death*	Drury died after 1823. Bostick's date of 1819 seems kind of sketchy since Drury apparently was referred to a a living child in his father's will of 1823.1,2

Children with Mary Faulkner:

William Palmer+2 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862 Drury M. Palmer Jr.+2,6 b. 1798, d. b 23 Jul 1863 Esther Wilmuth Palmer+2 b. 18 May 1801, d. 30 Sep 1887 Samuel L. Palmer+2 b. bt 1803 - 1804, d. bt 1866 - 1867 Sarah Catherine Palmer+2 b. 15 Sep 1806, d. 14 Dec 1872 Martha C. Palmer+2,5 b. 1810 Harriet Palmer+2 b. c 1811 Daniel Palmer+2 b. c 1811

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Susanna Palmer^1,2

Father	Edward John Palmer1,2 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron1,2 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Susanna, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born between 1770 and 1771 in Lunenburg (now Halifax) Co., Virginia Colony, New England.3
Marriage*	She married Peter Torian, son of Peter Torian, on 23 March 1789 in Halifax Co., Virginia. Bostick's date is 01 Dec 1789. I'm going with VA Marriages for now. It seems unlikely the March date is the bond with December being the wedding.4,3,2
Move*	Susanna and Peter moved their residence from Halifax County to Christian County circa 1810, 'and settled in the Sinking Fork of Little River with the Palmers, McCartys, Cravens and others from Halifax County'.3
Census1810	Susanna is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Peter Torian, in the 1810 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Estate-Will	Susanna was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, her father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.2
Census1830	Susanna is probably the female age 60 to 69 listed in the household of her husband, Peter Torian, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.6
Census1840	Susanna is probably the female age 70 to 79 listed in the household of her husband, Peter Torian, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.7
Residence*	Susanna and Mary resided in Christian Co., Kentucky, in June 1850. Bostick cites the 1850 Federal census of Christian County.8
Census1850*	Susanna appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 28 September 1850, as 80 yo Susan Torian, Her 73 yo sister Mary Palmer Boyd was living with her.9
ResearchNote	Research Note of 21 May 2019. See Peter Torian (c1764-1845).
Death*	Susanna died between 1855 and 1856 in Christian Co., Kentucky.10

Children with Peter Torian:

Barbara Torian3 b. bt 1791 - 1798 Susan Torian3 b. bt 1793 - 1795, d. a 17 Aug 1850 Fnu Torian11 b. c 1794 Mary "Polly" Torian+3 b. bt 1795 - 1796 Jacob Torian+3 b. 7 Dec 1802, d. 22 Feb 1883 Arabella Torian+3 b. 1808, d. Aug 1858

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Mary "Polly" Palmer^1,2

Father	Edward John Palmer1,3 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron3,1 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

3 Jul 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born circa 1777 in Halifax Co., Virginia. The 1850 census suggests ca 1777. FSTrees (entry for Mary "Polly" Palmer (1774-1856), ID KN1D-3T9) claims 1774 without citation.3
Marriage*	She married Abner Boyd on 26 January 1795 in Halifax Co., Virginia. Issue: Anderson, and Hardy Boyd, plus two unnamed; Bostick cites records at the county courthouse, South Boston, Halifax Co. He says 29 Jan.4,1,3,2
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, her father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Census1840	Mary is probably the female age 60 to 69 listed in the household of her husband, Peter Torian, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Residence*	Mary and Susanna resided in Christian Co., Kentucky, in June 1850. Bostick cites the 1850 Federal census of Christian County.3
Death*	Mary died. FSTrees (entry for Mary "Polly" Palmer (1774-1856), ID KN1D-3T9) claims 9 June 1856 in Christian County, w/o citation.

Children with Abner Boyd:

Anderson Boyd2 b. bt 1795 - 1798 Hardy Boyd+2 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851

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Ursula Palmer^1,2

Father	Edward John Palmer1,2 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron1,2 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Ursula, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born circa 1773, date estimated. Neither Gary nor Bostick specifically says Ursula was the d/o Esther, although it is implied in both cases.2
Marriage*	She married Charles McCarty on 22 July 1793 in Halifax Co., Virginia.3,2,1
Census1810	Ursula is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Charles McCarty, in the 1810 Federal Census of Boone Co., Kentucky.4
Census1820	Ursula is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Charles McCarty, in the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Estate-Will	Ursula was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, her father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Death*	Ursula died between 1823 and 1831, based on fact she is missing in the 1830 census.6

Children with Charles McCarty:

Susan C. McCarty+2 b. 15 Aug 1794, d. 10 Aug 1855 Elizabeth E. McCarty+2 b. 5 Feb 1801, d. 28 Mar 1883 John B. McCarty+2 b. 1808, d. 20 Nov 1872

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Martha "Patsy" Palmer^1,2

Father	Edward John Palmer1,3 b. c 1732, d. Feb 1823
Mother	Esther Marron3,1 b. c 1745, d. 1823

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, was born circa 1781, date estimated.4
Marriage*	She married George Torian, son of Peter Torian, on 24 September 1801 in Halifax Co., Virginia. This was the third marriage for George. He may have had a son Peter, born of Sarah Ragland, one of his first marriages.5,1
Census1820	Martha is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, George Torian, in the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.6
Estate-Will	Martha was named an heir in the will of Edward John Palmer, her father, dated 14 February 1823 at Christian Co., Kentucky.1
Census1830*	Martha "Patsy" appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 01101-0012001 as 40-49 yo Martha Torian (indexed Martha Fomian). A perfect match.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 9 August 2019 re 1840 census. Martha may be the Martha Torian listed as 00101-030010001 in the 1840 census on same page as several known Torian and McCarty families. Martha the mother and Martha the daughter work perfectly, Edward is correct, James is one bracket too young, and the three females 5-9 are unknown.8

Children with George Torian:

Drury Torian+4 b. 1802 William Torian+4 b. 1804, d. b 1866 Esther Torian4 b. 1806, d. b 1831 Arabella Torian+4 b. 1808, d. 7 Dec 1840 Mary Torian+4 b. 1809, d. 12 Dec 1865 Martha Torian+4 b. 1811 Barbara Torian+4 b. 1815, d. a 1880 Ursula Torian4 b. bt 1816 - 1817, d. b 1840 Edward Palmer Torian4 b. 22 Mar 1820, d. 20 Nov 1861 James Torian4 b. 1823, d. b 1838

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Martha Hester^1,2

Last Edited

14 May 2019

Birth*	Martha was born circa 1771, date estimated.1,2
Marriage*	She married James Palmer, son of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, on 9 May 1791 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.3,1,2

Child with James Palmer:

Edward Palmer+1,2 b. 14 Mar 1792, d. c Sep 1828

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Mary Faulkner^1,2,3

Father	Jacob Faulkner4,1 b. c 1750
Mother	Catherine Howerton1

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Jacob Faulkner and Catherine Howerton, was born circa 1789, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married Drury Lewis Palmer Sr., son of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, on 26 January 1795 in Halifax Co., Virginia. Bostick's date is 01 Jan 1795, perhaps a bond date.5,2,6
Move	Mary and Drury moved their residence from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.7,1
PwrAtty*	Mary Faulkner named Drury M. Palmer Jr. her attorney-in-fact by a power of attorney on 30 September 1823 at Halifax Co., Virginia. The document was certified before justices of Christian Co., Kentucky but recorded in Halifax Co., Virginia on 22 Mar 1824. Hamlin cites Halifax Co., Virginia, Deed Book 32, p. 178.4
Census1830*	Mary appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 00101-00011001, as 50-59 yo Mary Palmer.8

Children with Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.:

William Palmer+1 b. 15 Dec 1795, d. 14 Jun 1862 Drury M. Palmer Jr.+1 b. 1798, d. b 23 Jul 1863 Esther Wilmuth Palmer+1 b. 18 May 1801, d. 30 Sep 1887 Samuel L. Palmer+1 b. bt 1803 - 1804, d. bt 1866 - 1867 Sarah Catherine Palmer+1 b. 15 Sep 1806, d. 14 Dec 1872 Martha C. Palmer+1,3 b. 1810 Harriet Palmer+1 b. c 1811 Daniel Palmer+1 b. c 1811

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Peter Torian^1,2

Father

Peter Torian3 b. c 1725, d. 1812

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Peter, son of Peter Torian, was born circa 1764 in Halifax Co., Virginia Colony, New England, date estimated.3
Marriage*	He married Susanna Palmer, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, on 23 March 1789 in Halifax Co., Virginia. Bostick's date is 01 Dec 1789. I'm going with VA Marriages for now. It seems unlikely the March date is the bond with December being the wedding.4,3,2
Move*	Peter and Susanna moved their residence from Halifax County to Christian County circa 1810, 'and settled in the Sinking Fork of Little River with the Palmers, McCartys, Cravens and others from Halifax County'.3
Census1810	Peter appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 11001-1301 as >45 yo Peter Torian.5
Estate-Will	In an unknown person 's will of 14 February 1823, Peter Torian was named co-executor; naming sons-in-law George and Peter Torian executors, as well as his wife Ester who was also an heir. Other named heirs included his children James, Susanna, Drury Lewis, Mary "Polly", Ursula, Arabella and Martha "Patsy". One other named heir was Edward McCarty, son of Elizabeth McCarty. It's alleged (online, without citation) that Edward's daughter Elizabeth married Joseph McCarty in 1784 in Halifax Co., Virginia. If true then Edward would have been their son. Gary cites Will Book C, p. 504.2
Census1830	Peter appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 001000001-000020001 as 60-69 yo Peter Towrian (Torian). Peter, Susannah and Arabella are perfect. The other female 20-29 and male 10-14 are unidentified. Susannah's widowed sister Martha is on the same page near the top.6
Census1840*	Peter appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 0000100001-0000100011 as 70-79 yo Peter Torian. Susannah is the female 70-79. Her sister Mary may be the female 60-69. The male & female 20-29 currently unknown.7
Death*	Peter died in 1845 in Christian Co., Kentucky.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 21 May 2019 re early generations. The Palmer-Torian-Boyd families are challenging. By the 4th and 5th gens after Susannah Palmer & Peter Torian the censuses and FamilySearch databases become helpful. There are notable gaps in the sources which are remarked in the appropriate tags.

Children with Susanna Palmer:

Barbara Torian3 b. bt 1791 - 1798 Susan Torian3 b. bt 1793 - 1795, d. a 17 Aug 1850 Fnu Torian8 b. c 1794 Mary "Polly" Torian+3 b. bt 1795 - 1796 Jacob Torian+3 b. 7 Dec 1802, d. 22 Feb 1883 Arabella Torian+3 b. 1808, d. Aug 1858

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Abner Boyd¹

Last Edited

17 Jun 2022

Birth*	Abner was born circa 1773 in Halifax Co., Virginia Colony, New England.2
Marriage*	He married Mary "Polly" Palmer, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, on 26 January 1795 in Halifax Co., Virginia. Issue: Anderson, and Hardy Boyd, plus two unnamed; Bostick cites records at the county courthouse, South Boston, Halifax Co. He says 29 Jan.3,4,5,2
Death*	Abner died between 1833 and 1844 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Bostick says 1833. FSTrees (ID LTPZ-24D) claims 1844 without citation.1

Children with Mary "Polly" Palmer:

Anderson Boyd2 b. bt 1795 - 1798 Hardy Boyd+2 b. 6 Mar 1798, d. 29 Nov 1851

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Charles McCarty¹

Last Edited

5 Oct 2022

Birth*	Charles was born circa 1765.1
Marriage*	He married Ursula Palmer, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, on 22 July 1793 in Halifax Co., Virginia.2,1,3
Census1810	Charles appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Boone Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 10001-01001.4
Census1820	Charles appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 010101-0011, as over 45 yo male Chas McCarty. There's an unknown male 16 to 25 in the house. Daughter Susan is that age but has her own enumeration w/ husband Dickie Chappell so it's unlikely her with wrong gender.5
Census1830*	Charles appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 100011001-10002 as 60-69 yo Charles McCary. Ursula is missing and presumed dead. Four persons are unexplained - male 30-39, female 20-29, male <5, and female <5. They don't fit with any known Palmers. Perhaps they're from the McCarty side.6
Death*	Charles died in 1836. FSTrees (entry for Edward Charles McCarty (1765–1875), L1ZH-LR2) rather preposterously claims 1875, as usual without source citation.1

Children with Ursula Palmer:

Susan C. McCarty+1 b. 15 Aug 1794, d. 10 Aug 1855 Elizabeth E. McCarty+1 b. 5 Feb 1801, d. 28 Mar 1883 John B. McCarty+1 b. 1808, d. 20 Nov 1872

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George Torian¹

Father

Peter Torian2 b. c 1725, d. 1812

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	George, son of Peter Torian, was born between 1766 and 1767.3
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Martha "Patsy" Palmer, daughter of Edward John Palmer and Esther Marron, on 24 September 1801 at Halifax Co., Virginia. This was the third marriage for George. He may have had a son Peter, born of Sarah Ragland, one of his first marriages.1,4
Census1820*	George appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 110111-3301 as over 45 yo Geo Toreyan. The male 26-44 yo is unknown. Otherwise a near-perfect listing which includes wife Martha and children Drury, William (perhaps one bracket too young), Esther, Arabella, Mary, Martha, Barbara, Ursula, and Edward Torian.5
Estate-Will	In an unknown person 's will of 14 February 1823, George Torian was named co-executor; naming sons-in-law George and Peter Torian executors, as well as his wife Ester who was also an heir. Other named heirs included his children James, Susanna, Drury Lewis, Mary "Polly", Ursula, Arabella and Martha "Patsy". One other named heir was Edward McCarty, son of Elizabeth McCarty. It's alleged (online, without citation) that Edward's daughter Elizabeth married Joseph McCarty in 1784 in Halifax Co., Virginia. If true then Edward would have been their son. Gary cites Will Book C, p. 504.4
Death*	George died before 1831 in Christian Co., Kentucky, based on fact Martha is HOH in the 1830 census.3,6

Children with Martha "Patsy" Palmer:

Drury Torian+2 b. 1802 William Torian+2 b. 1804, d. b 1866 Esther Torian2 b. 1806, d. b 1831 Arabella Torian+2 b. 1808, d. 7 Dec 1840 Mary Torian+2 b. 1809, d. 12 Dec 1865 Martha Torian+2 b. 1811 Barbara Torian+2 b. 1815, d. a 1880 Ursula Torian2 b. bt 1816 - 1817, d. b 1840 Edward Palmer Torian2 b. 22 Mar 1820, d. 20 Nov 1861 James Torian2 b. 1823, d. b 1838

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Robinson Lafayette Avery^1,2,3,4,5

Last Edited

17 Jan 2025

Birth*	Robinson was born on 12 December 1824 in White Co., Tennessee.1,6,7
Move*	Robinson moved his residence from White Co., Tennessee to Henry Co., Missouri in 1831.1
Marriage*	He married Venezuela Palmer, daughter of Drury M. Palmer Jr. and Mary Allen Gray, on 15 December 1857 in Henry Co., Missouri. Marriage date in Miles and Avery Cemetery is 08 Dec, but that is more likely a bond date.8,1,9,5,10,11,3
Census1860	Robinson and Venezuela appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Calhoun, Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 15 August 1860, as 35 yo farmer Robinson L & 21 yo Venezuela Avery. Their daughter Mary Elizabeth was listed as living with them.12
Estate-Probate	Mary Allen Gray and Robinson Lafayette Avery were the administrators of Drury M. Palmer Jr.'s estate on 23 July 1863; Drury died intestate; "Exec. Mary A. Palmer, R. L. Avery appointed 23 July 1863, Sec. I. W. Hughes, A. Vandergrift (sic.)13"
Census1870	Robinson and Venezuela appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clinton, Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 23 July 1870, as 45 yo farmer Robinson L & 31 yo Venezuela Avery. Their children Mary Elizabeth, Rose Emma, Henry Flavius and Serepta Estelle were listed as living with them.14
Census1880*	Robinson and Venezuela appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 55 yo farmer R L & 41 yo wife Venezuela Avery. Their children Mary Elizabeth, Henry Flavius, Serepta Estelle, James William and Robinson Edgar were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Robinson died on 27 February 1889 at his residence in Clinton, Henry Co., Missouri, at age 64. His obit of 02 Mar 1889 said he died the previous Wednesday of pneumonia & heart disease. Avery Cemetery notes no marker.1,15,3,6
Burial*	He was buried at Avery Cemetery in Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri.1,6

Children with Venezuela Palmer:

Mary Elizabeth Avery+16,17,3 b. 5 Oct 1858 Rose Emma Avery18,3 b. c 1862, d. b 2 Mar 1889 Henry Flavius Avery19,20,21,3 b. 18 Jan 1864, d. 30 Apr 1935 Victor Palmer Avery22,3 b. 5 Mar 1866, d. 17 Aug 1868 Serepta Estelle Avery23,24,3 b. 27 Aug 1868, d. 12 Dec 1939 James William Avery25,3 b. Sep 1870 Robinson Edgar Avery26,3 b. 30 Nov 1876, d. 6 May 1940

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Lillie May Knox^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

31 Mar 2023

Birth*	Lillie was born on 4 June 1856 at farm near in Calhoun, Henry Co., Missouri. Her father born West Virginia, mother in Missouri.2,4,3
Marriage*	She married Rev. William Walker Palmer, son of Drury M. Palmer Jr. and Mary Allen Gray, circa 1876. The 1900 census shows married 24 years w/ 10 born and 9 living. In 1910 it's 34 years. A likely son, Herman (or Hersman) Palmer, age 29, lives next door in 1910.5,6,4,2
Census1880*	Lillie and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 33 yo school teacher Walker & 25 yo wife Lillie Palmer. Their children Roy Knox and Mary Annis were listed as living with them.7
Census1900	Lillie and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 25 June 1900, as 52 yo William & 44 yo Lillie M Parmer. Their children Mary Annis, Charles Herman, Margaret May "Maggie", Dolly, William Francis, Leona, Joseph Drury and Aida Elizabeth were listed as living with them. William's occupation is farmer.8
Census1910	Lillie and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 27 April 1910, as 62 yo farmer W W & 53 yo wife Lillie Mae Palmer. Their children Margaret May "Maggie", Dolly, Leona, Joseph Drury and Aida Elizabeth were listed as living with them. Son Herman lives next door below.9
Residence*	Lillie resided in Leeton, Johnson Co., Missouri, in 1919.4
Census1920	Lillie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri, as 63 yo widowed mother L M Palmer in the household of Charles Herman Palmer and Allie Cecil Elbert; as 39 yo C H & 34 yo Ella C Palmer.10
Census1930	Lillie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma, as 73 yo widowed mother Lillie Palmer in the household of Charles Herman Palmer and Allie Cecil Elbert; as 49 yo Charles H & 44 yo Allie C Palmer.11
Census1940	Lillie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 402 E. Jefferson, Clinton, Henry Co., Missouri, as 83 yo mother Lillie Palmer in the household of Mary Annis Palmer; as 61 yo widow Ania Baker.12
Death*	Lillie died on 21 May 1946 in Clinton, Henry Co., Missouri, at age 89.13,2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, Henry Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.13,2,1

Children with Rev. William Walker Palmer:

Roy Knox Palmer+14,15 b. 29 Jul 1876, d. 1951 Mary Annis Palmer+16 b. 23 Oct 1878, d. 9 Feb 1960 Charles Herman Palmer+17 b. 25 Oct 1880, d. 23 Mar 1958 Margaret May "Maggie" Palmer18 b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 19 May 1927 Dolly Palmer+19 b. 5 Nov 1885, d. 4 Jun 1968 William Francis Palmer17 b. 29 Mar 1889, d. Jun 1967 Leona Palmer20 b. Feb 1892, d. 1982 Joseph Drury Palmer+21 b. 25 Oct 1895, d. 14 Sep 1961 Aida Elizabeth Palmer+22 b. 28 Oct 1897, d. 31 Aug 1972

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William Palmer¹

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.1 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner1 b. c 1789

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born on 15 December 1795 in Halifax Co., Virginia. The 1850 census says b. KY.2,3,1
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.4,1
Marriage*	He married Mary Allison "Polly" Means on 4 May 1822 in Christian Co., Kentucky. FSTrees shows one other daughter, Elizabeth (1821- ) but I find no other evidence for her.5,1,6
Census1840*	William appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Monegan, Rives Co., Missouri, with a household listed as 3200001-201101, as 40-49 yo William Palmer. His wife Mary and children Mary Ann, Elvira, Samuel, and Edward were in the household. Five unknown children <5 yo (3 male, 2 female) are also in the household. Brother Drury is in same county, brother Daniel is in adjacent Pettis County.7
Census1850	William and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Buchanan Co., Missouri, enumerated 4 October 1850, as 53 yo William & 43 yo Mary Palmer. Their children Samuel, Edward and James Means were listed as living with them, along with 68 yo farmer John Milfhy.8
Census1860*	William and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Table Bluff Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 20 June 1860, as 64 yo Wm & 54 yo Mary Palmer. Their children James Means and Frances Ida "Fannie" were listed as living with them. Son Samuel and his family live next door below. Daughter Elvira and her 2nd husband and family live next to Sam.9
Death*	William died on 14 June 1862 in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California, at age 66.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Hydesville Cemetery in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Mary Allison "Polly" Means:

Mary Ann Palmer+6 b. c 1825 Elvira Palmer+6 b. 12 Jan 1827, d. 14 Dec 1908 Samuel Palmer+10,6 b. 1 Jul 1830, d. 29 Nov 1897 Edward Palmer6 b. c 1832 James Means Palmer+6 b. 11 Mar 1847, d. 18 Nov 1916 Frances Ida "Fannie" Palmer+6 b. 9 Nov 1852, d. 16 Sep 1927

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Samuel L. Palmer¹

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.1 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner1 b. c 1789

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Samuel, son of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born between 1803 and 1804 in Virginia.2,1,3
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.4,1
Census1830	Samuel is probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his mother, Mary Faulkner, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.5
Marriage*	He married Frances Louisa Means on 5 September 1836 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.6,1,3
Census1840*	Samuel L. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, with a household listed as 000001-10001 as 30-39 yo Samuel Palmer. His wife Frances and daughter Mary were living with him.7
Census1850*	Samuel and Frances appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Jackson Co., Arkansas, enumerated 8 November 1850, as 46 yo farmer Samuel & 33 yo Louisa Palmer. Their children Mary Bell, William, Sarah V. "Sallie", Margaret and George Henry were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Samuel died between 1866 and 1867 in Jackson Co., Arkansas.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Palmer Cemetery in Tuckerman, Jackson Co., Arkansas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Frances Louisa Means:

Mary Bell Palmer+8 b. 13 Dec 1839, d. 8 Jan 1869 William Palmer8 b. c 1841 Sarah V. "Sallie" Palmer+8 b. 6 Dec 1843, d. 20 Sep 1881 Margaret Palmer8 b. c 1846 George Henry Palmer+9 b. 29 Jan 1848, d. 5 Mar 1926 Samuel C. Palmer10 b. 9 Jul 1851, d. 2 May 1887 Fannie S. Palmer+10 b. c 1854, d. 4 Feb 1932 Alice O. Palmer10 b. c 1857 Joseph Palmer10 b. c 1860

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Daniel Palmer¹

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.1 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner1 b. c 1789

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Daniel, son of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born circa 1811 in Kentucky.2,1
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.3,1
Census1830	Daniel is probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his mother, Mary Faulkner, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky. Daniel is one bracket too young.4
Marriage*	He married Margaret A. Lnu before 1839, date based on eldest child's birth year in the 1850 census. Bostick writes, "Daniel married Mary A.?".2,1
Census1840*	Daniel appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Pettis Co., Missouri, with a household listed as 10001-00001 as 20-29 yo Daniel Palmer. His wife Mary and son James were living with him. Brothers William & Drury live in adjacent Rives (later Henry) County.5
Census1850	Daniel and Margaret appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 68, Pettis Co., Missouri, enumerated 30 August 1850, as 39 yo farmer Daniel & 32 yo Margaret A Palmer. Their children James B., William H., John E. and Green T. were listed as living with them.2
Census1860*	Daniel and Margaret appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Tebo Twp., Henry Co., Missouri, enumerated 25 August 1860, as 50 yo farmer Daniel & 44 yo Margaret A. Palmer. Their children James B., William H., Green T., Mary E. and Fayette R. were listed as living with them. Daniel's brother Drury Palmer and his family live in the same township. His nephew Joseph G Palmer, wife Phillipi and family also live in Tebo Twp.6
Census1870	Daniel and Margaret appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Otterville PO, Moniteau Twp., Cooper Co., Missouri, enumerated 6 September 1870, as 59 yo farmer Daniel & 543 yo Margaret Palmer. Their children Green T., Fayette R. and Annie M. were listed as living with them.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 15 July 2019 re weak sources. Bostick is my primary source much of this Palmer family in the 1700s and 1800s. He says only that Daniel was a son of Drury & Mary Faulkner and that he married Mary A?. In the same paragraph he says Daniel's older brother William married Mary Allison Means.      FSTrees (entry for Daniel Morgan Palmer (1807–Deceased), ID no. MM2N-JXJ) claims with no source citations that Daniel's full name was Daniel Morgan Palmer and that he married Mary A Means ca. 1835. I find no such marriage record.      Brother William didn't die until 1862 so the possiblility that Daniel married William's widow doesn't fly. The census record supports my conclusion that Daniel and Margaret are the couple that Bostick calls 'Daniel & Mary A?', and that FSTrees calls 'Daniel & Mary A Means.1'

Children with Margaret A. Lnu:

James B. Palmer2 b. c 1839 William H. Palmer2 b. c 1841 John E. Palmer2 b. c 1844 Green T. Palmer+2 b. 19 Dec 1846, d. 15 Feb 1934 Mary E. Palmer6 b. c 1852 Fayette R. Palmer6 b. c 1854 Annie M. Palmer7 b. c 1860

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Esther Wilmuth Palmer¹

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.1 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner1 b. c 1789

Last Edited

29 Aug 2024

Birth*	Esther, daughter of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born on 18 May 1801 in Virginia. Find A Grave has her first name as Ester, not Esther. FSTrees (entry for Esther Wilmuth Palmer (1801-1887), KG9T-FC9) claims her middle name was Wilmuth without source citation.2,3,4
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.4,1
Marriage*	She married Elijah Clay Cravens on 13 February 1825 in Christian Co., Kentucky.5,6,1
Census1830	Esther is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Elijah Clay Cravens, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.7
Census1840	Esther is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Elijah Clay Cravens, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.8
Census1850	Esther and Elijah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 10 August 1850, as 53 yo Elizah C & 49 yo Ester Cravins. Their children Lycurgus Gilliham, William, James Dryden and Mary Agnes "Mollie" were listed as living with them.9
Census1860*	Esther and Elijah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 22 August 1860, as 63 yo farmer Elijah C & 59 yo Esther Cravens. Their children Richard H., Lycurgus Gilliham, William and James Dryden were listed as living with them. In addition to Elijah & Esther's children we find Richard's wife 32 yo Rebecca, their three children 12 yo Lucien C, 5 yo John M, and 2 yo Mary Cravens. Next we find 24 yo Susan Cravens, née Pool, who is Lycurgus's wife, with their 0.11 yo son Elijah C Jr. It's odd he's a 'Jr' since he's named for his grandfather, not father. Finally unknown 20 yo Thomas Cravens and 21 yo overseer John P. Boyd.10
Census1880	Esther appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bainbridge, Christian Co., Kentucky, as 79 yo widowed mother Esther Cravens in the household of her son William Cravens and Francis Howe; as 49 yo carpenter William & 40 yo wife Francis Cravens.11
Death*	Esther died on 30 September 1887 at age 86.2
Burial*	She was buried at Cravens Cemetery in Gracey, Christian Co., Kentucky. LatLong is for center of Gracyey town. Exact location of cemetery not identified by Find A Grave.2

Children with Elijah Clay Cravens:

Richard H. Cravens+12 b. 9 Mar 1825, d. 17 May 1862 Lycurgus Gilliham Cravens Sr.+13 b. c 1827, d. 28 Nov 1899 William Cravens+14 b. 2 Oct 1830, d. 4 Jan 1917 Mary Agnes "Mollie" Cravens+9 b. 8 Apr 1836, d. 8 Dec 1875 James Dryden Cravens+15,16 b. 8 Jan 1839, d. 28 Jun 1915

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Sarah Catherine Palmer^1,2

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.2 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner2 b. c 1789

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born on 15 September 1806 in Virginia.1,3,2
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.4,2
Marriage*	She married Thomas Dunkerson on 2 November 1824 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Bostick claims 2 October.5,1,2
Census1830	Sarah is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Thomas Dunkerson, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.6
Census1850*	Sarah and Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 27, Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 18 November 1850, as 59 yo farmer Thomas & 53 yo Catherine Dunkinson. Their children George M., Elizabeth, Margaret, John Benton, Sarah and James S. were listed as living with them.7
Census1860*	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Snell's Mill, Union Twp., Harrison Co., Missouri, enumerated 9 July 1860, as 53 yo farmer Catherine Dunkerson. Her children Sarah and James S. were listed as living with her. Nearly unreadable. I'm relying on the Ancestry transcription. John B. Dunkerson, likely her son, is living next door.3
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Harrison Co., Missouri, as 63 yo Catharine Dunkerson in the household of William W & Mary Quillin.8
Death*	Sarah died on 14 December 1872 in Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 66.1
Burial*	She was buried at Allen Cemetery in Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 1 July 2019 re 1860 census. Which of these women in the 1860 census is Sarah Catherine Palmer Dunkerson? Catherine Dunkerson, Union Twp, Harrison, MO, 53 yo b VA, w/ presumed children 20 yo Sarah & 18 yo James Dunkerson, plus 9 yo James Jones. Her son John B & his wife Jane Dunkerson live next door. Catherine's age and birthstate are correct. Sarah Dunkerson, Union, Harrison, MO, 55 yo b KY, in home of John P & Sarah A Palmerton, who have two Palmerton kids. Below Sarah we find 15 yo Robert & 25 yo Edward Dunkerson. Sarah is parenthetically named Sarah Catherine Palmer but by whom? Sarah's age is too high by 2 years and birthstate is wrong. Searching surname Palmerton I find no connection. No clue whether Sarah's surname is maiden or married. Conclusion, I believe Catherine to be Sarah Catherine Palmer Dunkerson, not Sarah.3
ResearchNote	Research Note of 2 July 2019. See her husband Thomas Dunkerson (1790-1856).

Children with Thomas Dunkerson:

Arabelila Torian Dunkerson+1 b. 1825, d. 27 Mar 1884 Emily Lee Dunkerson+1 b. 14 Jun 1829, d. 23 Sep 1908 George M. Dunkerson+7 b. c 1832, d. b 1884 Elizabeth Dunkerson7 b. c 1833 Margaret Dunkerson7 b. c 1835 John Benton Dunkeson+7 b. 19 Dec 1837, d. 14 Apr 1894 Sarah Dunkerson7 b. c 1840 James S. Dunkerson7 b. 17 Feb 1842, d. 17 Aug 1864

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Martha C. Palmer^1,2

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.2,1 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner2,1 b. c 1789

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born in 1810 in Virginia.3,4,1
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.5,2
Census1830	Martha is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her mother, Mary Faulkner, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky. She may be one bracket too old here.6
Marriage*	She married Young J. Means on 17 November 1830 in Christian Co., Kentucky. Histories & Bostick both say October, KY Marriages says November and that's how I read the record so am using that month. Issue: Mary Catherine Means, eldest of an unspecified number of children.7,1,2
Census1840	Martha is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Young J. Means, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.8
Census1850	Martha and Young appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 28 August 1850, as 40 yo Young J & 38 yo Martha Means. Their children Rosabella Endora, Susan, Martha E., Emma W. and Julia Caroline were listed as living with them.9
Census1860*	Martha and Young appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 25 July 1860, as 52 yo school teacher Young J & 50 yo Martha C Means. Their children Susan, Martha E., Emma W., Julia Caroline and Winfield Scott were listed as living with them.10
Census1870	Martha and Young appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cerulean Springs, Trigg Co., Kentucky, enumerated 22 September 1870, as 61 yo farmer Young J & 59 yo Marthy Means. Their children Winfield Scott and Julia Caroline were listed as living with them.11
Census1880	Martha and Young appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 71 yo Young J. & 70 yo Martha Means. Their son Winfield Scott was listed as living with them, as well as Scott's wife Essie and son George, and a second grandson Archie Baker.12

Children with Young J. Means:

Mary Catherine Means13,14 b. 26 Oct 1832, d. 30 Oct 1917 Rosabella Endora Means+9 b. bt 1835 - 1836, d. b 14 Jun 1880 Susan Means15 b. c 1839 Martha E. Means+16 b. 6 Jul 1842, d. 9 Mar 1881 Emma W. Means17 b. c 1846 Julia Caroline Means+18 b. c 1848, d. 6 Aug 1909 Winfield Scott Means+19,20 b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 9 Feb 1890

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Harriet Palmer¹

Father	Drury Lewis Palmer Sr.1 b. c 1770, d. a 1823
Mother	Mary Faulkner1 b. c 1789

Last Edited

23 Jul 2022

Birth*	Harriet, daughter of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, was born circa 1811, date estimated. Middle initial perhaps C.1
Move	William, Drury, Samuel, Daniel, Esther, Sarah, Martha and Harriet joined the move of their parents from Halifax County to Christian Co., Kentucky in 1812.2,1
Census1830	Harriet is probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her mother, Mary Faulkner, in the 1830 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.3
Marriage*	She married Samuel E. Means circa 1832 in Kentucky.4,5
Census1840	Harriet is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel E. Means, in the 1840 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky.6
Census1850*	Harriet and Samuel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 30 August 1850, as 36 yo Saml E & 35 yo Harriett C Means. Their children Mary Wilmuth, Cornelia J., Henry C., Esther A., Frances E., Martha L. "Mattie" and Jesse A. were listed as living with them.7
Census1860	Harriet and Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville PO, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 24 August 1860, as 46 yo farmer/carpenter Saml E & 46 yo Harriet Means. Their children Esther A., Frances E., Martha L. "Mattie", Jesse A., Susan Agnes, Smith, Lucretia and Henry C. were listed as living with them.8
Census1880	Harriet and Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Union Schoolhouse Dist., Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 66 yo farmer S E & 64 yo Harriet Means. Their daughter Martha L. "Mattie" was listed as living with them. Son Jesse lives next door below with Richard & Martha Dade. Son Henry lives two doors below with Sarah Lewis.9

Children with Samuel E. Means:

Mary Wilmuth Means+10 b. c 30 Jun 1833, d. 13 Feb 1855 Cornelia J. Means+10 b. c 1835 Henry C. Means10,8 b. 1838 Esther A. Means10 b. c 1841 Frances E. Means10 b. c 1843 Martha L. "Mattie" Means4,10 b. 13 Nov 1847, d. 9 May 1927 Jesse A. Means10 b. bt 1848 - 1849 Susan Agnes Means11,8 b. 24 Aug 1852, d. 24 Jun 1909 Smith Means8 b. bt 1854 - 1855 Lucretia Means+8 b. bt 1856 - 1857

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Mary Allison "Polly" Means¹

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary was born on 27 December 1805 in Christian Co., Kentucky, d/o John and Margaret Cravens Means. . Her Find A Grave memorial changed her maiden name from Means to Reed sometime between May 2018 and May 2019. Request for citation sent to Find A Grave coordinator on 26 May 2019. Additional information on the Means family available at Williams.2,1,3
Marriage*	She married William Palmer, son of Drury Lewis Palmer Sr. and Mary Faulkner, on 4 May 1822 in Christian Co., Kentucky. FSTrees shows one other daughter, Elizabeth (1821- ) but I find no other evidence for her.4,1,5
Census1840	Mary is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, William Palmer, in the 1840 Federal Census of Monegan, Rives Co., Missouri.6
Census1850	Mary and William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Buchanan Co., Missouri, enumerated 4 October 1850, as 53 yo William & 43 yo Mary Palmer. Their children Samuel, Edward and James Means were listed as living with them, along with 68 yo farmer John Milfhy.7
Census1860*	Mary and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Table Bluff Twp., Humboldt Co., California, enumerated 20 June 1860, as 64 yo Wm & 54 yo Mary Palmer. Their children James Means and Frances Ida "Fannie" were listed as living with them. Son Samuel and his family live next door below. Daughter Elvira and her 2nd husband and family live next to Sam.8
Census1870*	Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bald Hills, Humboldt Co., California, as 64 yo housekeeper Mary Palmer in the household of Robinson & Elizabeth Amoz. Mary's son James, daughter Frances and husband Alexander Lamb live next door.9
Census1880	Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Rohnerville, Humboldt Co., California, as 75 yo mother-in-law Mary Palmer in the household of Alexander Lamb Jr. and Frances Ida "Fannie" Palmer; as 33 yo Alexander Jr & 29 yo Fannie Lanb.10
Death*	Mary died on 27 September 1887 in California at age 81. Bostick claims 17 Dec but the 81y 9m age at death figures to 27 Sep.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Hydesville Cemetery in Hydesville, Humboldt Co., California. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with William Palmer:

Mary Ann Palmer+5 b. c 1825 Elvira Palmer+5 b. 12 Jan 1827, d. 14 Dec 1908 Samuel Palmer+11,5 b. 1 Jul 1830, d. 29 Nov 1897 Edward Palmer5 b. c 1832 James Means Palmer+5 b. 11 Mar 1847, d. 18 Nov 1916 Frances Ida "Fannie" Palmer+5 b. 9 Nov 1852, d. 16 Sep 1927

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