“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


WILLIAM G. PALMER, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Hebron; born in Tioga 
Co., N. Y., June 10, 1838; he came to Jefferson Co., Wis., with his 
parents in 1847; he has since lived in the county, and was educated in 
Milton College.  He enlisted in 1862, in the 28th W. V. I.; was in the 
battle of Helena, Ark., and was present at the surrender of Little Rock, 
Ark., Spanish Fort and Mobile, Ala.  At the close of the war, Mr. Palmer 
returned to Hebron, holding a commission as Lieutenant.  He now owns 
the old homestead of 190 acres.  Married Miss S. Jane Edwards, of 
Sullivan, Nov. 28, 1865; they have two children - Lizzie J. and Herbert 
L.  Mr. Palmer is a stanch Republican; has been Chairman of the Town 
Board, Town Treasurer, and is now Town Clerk on the third term, is also 
Justice of the Peace.  He is a member, with his wife, of the Hebron M. E. 
Church, and has been Steward and Trustee many years.  Is one of the 
successful farmers, and is a member of Hebron Grange, No. 428.



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