Bio courtesy Debra Hart Blackgrave Tyre 04.15.2014; please retain original credits if copied; thank you.
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Vern Isaiah Palmer was the 3rd of 8 children born to Isaiah and Elizabeth "Libby" (Strayer) Palmer.
Vern's siblings:
1-Volney Adam Palmer (1876–1948) m. Nettie Stotts
2-Bertha Elizabeth Palmer (1878–1953) m. 1st John Arend; m. 2nd Joseph D. Rankey; m. 3rd Warren Carl Warner
3-Margaret (Maggie) Palmer (1881–1882) d. young
4-Maud A. Palmer (1883-1924) m. Warren Carl Warner
5-Ada M. Palmer (1885–1967) m. 1st William L. Eckhart; m. 2nd Dr. Wilson J. Canfield; m. 3rd Clifton G. Casner
6-Lovina (Vina) Palmer (1888–1944) m. Enoch H. Field
7-Irene K. Palmer (1900– ); m. Daniel R. Smiley
On 12 Dec 1904 Vern married Zelma Hopkins, daughter of Lewis and Kate (Gowdy) Hopkins. Together they had five children:
1-Lawton A Palmer (1908 – 1935) m. Isabelle E. ---
2-Infant Palmer (1910 – 1910)
3-Cleo Isaih Palmer (1911 – 1994) m. Francis C. ---
4-Catherine E Palmer (1914 – ) still researching
5-Lewis Lyle Palmer (1916 – 1997) m. Elsie Wickerham
After Zelma's death at the age of 45 in Mason, Ingham, MI, Vern married three more times: Carrie McLaughlin, Carolyn ---, and Lepha M. Bunker, Walton
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1879 13 Dec, Meridian Twp., Okemos, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 US Censuses 2) US WWI Draft Registration Cards 3) Web: MI FindAGrave 1805-2012 (b. 13 Dec 1879, Meridian, Ingham, MI
Residence: 1880 1 Jun, Meridian, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. Isaih Polmer {TRANSCRIPTION ERROR: Should be PALMER}, 33 (b. 1847 OH); Elisabeth 22 (b. 1858 MI); Volney 3 (b. 1877 OH); Burtha 2 (b. 1878 MI); (Vern) Isaih 6m (b. 1879 MI). Occupation: Farmer
Residence: 1900 1 Jun, Age: 20, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1900 US Census. Uriah Palmer 53 (b. Oct 1846 OH); Elizabeth 42 (b. Jun 1847 MI); Bertha 22 (b. Jan 1878); Vernie 13-should be 19 (b. Dec 1886; should be Nov 1876 OH); Maud 17 (b. Apr 1883 MI); Adah 14 (b. Jan 1885 MI); Lavina 11 (b. Nov 1888 MI).
Marriage: to Zelma Hopkins, 1904 12 Dec, Age: 24, Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925 (URL:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N36H-DXK)
Residence: 1910 15 Apr, Age: 30, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1910 US Census. Vern Palmer age 30, b. abt 1880, MI. Father b. OH; Mother b. MI. Wife: Zelma Palmer, 34, b. MI; Lawton A Palmer 1 [1 7/12], b. MI.
Residence: 1918 12 Sep, Age: 38, RFD #7, Mason, Ingham, Michigan USA. SOURCE: WWI US Draft Registration, 1917-1918.
Residence: 1920 5 Jan, Age: 40, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1920 US Census. Vern I Palmer 40; Zelma Palmer 44; Lawton A Palmer 11; Cleza [CLEO] I Palmer 8; Catherine E Palmer 5 [5 6/12]; Lewis L Palmer 3 [3 2/12] .
Death of first wife, Zelma Hopkins: 1920 19 Sep Age: 40, Mason, Ingham, MI USA.
Residence: 1930 1 Apr, Age: 50, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1930 US Census. Verne I Palmer 50; Cleo I Palmer 19; Catherine E Palmer 16; Louis L Palmer 14; Isabell E Palmer 28 (dau-in-law)
Marriage to Carrie McLaughlin: c. 1935? Age: 56. Guessing date of 1935 (after 1st wife's death)...based on information from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010
Residence: 1935, Age: 56, Rural (Bunker Hill), Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1940 US Census.
Marriage to Carolyn ---: about 1938, Age: 59, Michigan USA. Guessing based on Carolyn appearing with Lyle in 1940 US Census.
Residence: 1940 1 Apr, Age: 60, Bunker Hill, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1940 US Census, Age: 60; Married; Head of household. WIFE: Carolyn Palmer, b. abt 1878 NY.
World War II Draft Registration: 1942, Age: 63, Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. WW II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Residence: Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI, mailing add: R.R. #1, Mason, MI. Age 62, Place of birth: Meridian Twp., Ingham Co., Dec. 13 1879. Contact (son) Lyle Palmer, R.#1, Mason. Self-Employed.
Marriage to Lepha M Bunker, Walton: 1955 15 Jan, Age: 75, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) personal family info 2) 1955 Marriage Certificate from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010.
Death: 1960 11 Apr, Age: 80, Aurelius Twp., Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Death Certificate
Burial: 1960 15 Apr, Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA.
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Vern Isaiah Palmer was the 3rd of 8 children born to Isaiah and Elizabeth "Libby" (Strayer) Palmer.
Vern's siblings:
1-Volney Adam Palmer (1876–1948) m. Nettie Stotts
2-Bertha Elizabeth Palmer (1878–1953) m. 1st John Arend; m. 2nd Joseph D. Rankey; m. 3rd Warren Carl Warner
3-Margaret (Maggie) Palmer (1881–1882) d. young
4-Maud A. Palmer (1883-1924) m. Warren Carl Warner
5-Ada M. Palmer (1885–1967) m. 1st William L. Eckhart; m. 2nd Dr. Wilson J. Canfield; m. 3rd Clifton G. Casner
6-Lovina (Vina) Palmer (1888–1944) m. Enoch H. Field
7-Irene K. Palmer (1900– ); m. Daniel R. Smiley
On 12 Dec 1904 Vern married Zelma Hopkins, daughter of Lewis and Kate (Gowdy) Hopkins. Together they had five children:
1-Lawton A Palmer (1908 – 1935) m. Isabelle E. ---
2-Infant Palmer (1910 – 1910)
3-Cleo Isaih Palmer (1911 – 1994) m. Francis C. ---
4-Catherine E Palmer (1914 – ) still researching
5-Lewis Lyle Palmer (1916 – 1997) m. Elsie Wickerham
After Zelma's death at the age of 45 in Mason, Ingham, MI, Vern married three more times: Carrie McLaughlin, Carolyn ---, and Lepha M. Bunker, Walton
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1879 13 Dec, Meridian Twp., Okemos, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 US Censuses 2) US WWI Draft Registration Cards 3) Web: MI FindAGrave 1805-2012 (b. 13 Dec 1879, Meridian, Ingham, MI
Residence: 1880 1 Jun, Meridian, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. Isaih Polmer {TRANSCRIPTION ERROR: Should be PALMER}, 33 (b. 1847 OH); Elisabeth 22 (b. 1858 MI); Volney 3 (b. 1877 OH); Burtha 2 (b. 1878 MI); (Vern) Isaih 6m (b. 1879 MI). Occupation: Farmer
Residence: 1900 1 Jun, Age: 20, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1900 US Census. Uriah Palmer 53 (b. Oct 1846 OH); Elizabeth 42 (b. Jun 1847 MI); Bertha 22 (b. Jan 1878); Vernie 13-should be 19 (b. Dec 1886; should be Nov 1876 OH); Maud 17 (b. Apr 1883 MI); Adah 14 (b. Jan 1885 MI); Lavina 11 (b. Nov 1888 MI).
Marriage: to Zelma Hopkins, 1904 12 Dec, Age: 24, Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925 (URL:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N36H-DXK)
Residence: 1910 15 Apr, Age: 30, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1910 US Census. Vern Palmer age 30, b. abt 1880, MI. Father b. OH; Mother b. MI. Wife: Zelma Palmer, 34, b. MI; Lawton A Palmer 1 [1 7/12], b. MI.
Residence: 1918 12 Sep, Age: 38, RFD #7, Mason, Ingham, Michigan USA. SOURCE: WWI US Draft Registration, 1917-1918.
Residence: 1920 5 Jan, Age: 40, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1920 US Census. Vern I Palmer 40; Zelma Palmer 44; Lawton A Palmer 11; Cleza [CLEO] I Palmer 8; Catherine E Palmer 5 [5 6/12]; Lewis L Palmer 3 [3 2/12] .
Death of first wife, Zelma Hopkins: 1920 19 Sep Age: 40, Mason, Ingham, MI USA.
Residence: 1930 1 Apr, Age: 50, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1930 US Census. Verne I Palmer 50; Cleo I Palmer 19; Catherine E Palmer 16; Louis L Palmer 14; Isabell E Palmer 28 (dau-in-law)
Marriage to Carrie McLaughlin: c. 1935? Age: 56. Guessing date of 1935 (after 1st wife's death)...based on information from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010
Residence: 1935, Age: 56, Rural (Bunker Hill), Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1940 US Census.
Marriage to Carolyn ---: about 1938, Age: 59, Michigan USA. Guessing based on Carolyn appearing with Lyle in 1940 US Census.
Residence: 1940 1 Apr, Age: 60, Bunker Hill, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1940 US Census, Age: 60; Married; Head of household. WIFE: Carolyn Palmer, b. abt 1878 NY.
World War II Draft Registration: 1942, Age: 63, Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. WW II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Residence: Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI, mailing add: R.R. #1, Mason, MI. Age 62, Place of birth: Meridian Twp., Ingham Co., Dec. 13 1879. Contact (son) Lyle Palmer, R.#1, Mason. Self-Employed.
Marriage to Lepha M Bunker, Walton: 1955 15 Jan, Age: 75, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) personal family info 2) 1955 Marriage Certificate from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010.
Death: 1960 11 Apr, Age: 80, Aurelius Twp., Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Death Certificate
Burial: 1960 15 Apr, Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA.
Bio courtesy Debra Hart Blackgrave Tyre 04.15.2014; please retain original credits if copied; thank you.
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Vern Isaiah Palmer was the 3rd of 8 children born to Isaiah and Elizabeth "Libby" (Strayer) Palmer.
Vern's siblings:
1-Volney Adam Palmer (1876–1948) m. Nettie Stotts
2-Bertha Elizabeth Palmer (1878–1953) m. 1st John Arend; m. 2nd Joseph D. Rankey; m. 3rd Warren Carl Warner
3-Margaret (Maggie) Palmer (1881–1882) d. young
4-Maud A. Palmer (1883-1924) m. Warren Carl Warner
5-Ada M. Palmer (1885–1967) m. 1st William L. Eckhart; m. 2nd Dr. Wilson J. Canfield; m. 3rd Clifton G. Casner
6-Lovina (Vina) Palmer (1888–1944) m. Enoch H. Field
7-Irene K. Palmer (1900– ); m. Daniel R. Smiley
On 12 Dec 1904 Vern married Zelma Hopkins, daughter of Lewis and Kate (Gowdy) Hopkins. Together they had five children:
1-Lawton A Palmer (1908 – 1935) m. Isabelle E. ---
2-Infant Palmer (1910 – 1910)
3-Cleo Isaih Palmer (1911 – 1994) m. Francis C. ---
4-Catherine E Palmer (1914 – ) still researching
5-Lewis Lyle Palmer (1916 – 1997) m. Elsie Wickerham
After Zelma's death at the age of 45 in Mason, Ingham, MI, Vern married three more times: Carrie McLaughlin, Carolyn ---, and Lepha M. Bunker, Walton
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1879 13 Dec, Meridian Twp., Okemos, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 US Censuses 2) US WWI Draft Registration Cards 3) Web: MI FindAGrave 1805-2012 (b. 13 Dec 1879, Meridian, Ingham, MI
Residence: 1880 1 Jun, Meridian, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. Isaih Polmer {TRANSCRIPTION ERROR: Should be PALMER}, 33 (b. 1847 OH); Elisabeth 22 (b. 1858 MI); Volney 3 (b. 1877 OH); Burtha 2 (b. 1878 MI); (Vern) Isaih 6m (b. 1879 MI). Occupation: Farmer
Residence: 1900 1 Jun, Age: 20, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1900 US Census. Uriah Palmer 53 (b. Oct 1846 OH); Elizabeth 42 (b. Jun 1847 MI); Bertha 22 (b. Jan 1878); Vernie 13-should be 19 (b. Dec 1886; should be Nov 1876 OH); Maud 17 (b. Apr 1883 MI); Adah 14 (b. Jan 1885 MI); Lavina 11 (b. Nov 1888 MI).
Marriage: to Zelma Hopkins, 1904 12 Dec, Age: 24, Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925 (URL:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N36H-DXK)
Residence: 1910 15 Apr, Age: 30, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1910 US Census. Vern Palmer age 30, b. abt 1880, MI. Father b. OH; Mother b. MI. Wife: Zelma Palmer, 34, b. MI; Lawton A Palmer 1 [1 7/12], b. MI.
Residence: 1918 12 Sep, Age: 38, RFD #7, Mason, Ingham, Michigan USA. SOURCE: WWI US Draft Registration, 1917-1918.
Residence: 1920 5 Jan, Age: 40, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1920 US Census. Vern I Palmer 40; Zelma Palmer 44; Lawton A Palmer 11; Cleza [CLEO] I Palmer 8; Catherine E Palmer 5 [5 6/12]; Lewis L Palmer 3 [3 2/12] .
Death of first wife, Zelma Hopkins: 1920 19 Sep Age: 40, Mason, Ingham, MI USA.
Residence: 1930 1 Apr, Age: 50, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1930 US Census. Verne I Palmer 50; Cleo I Palmer 19; Catherine E Palmer 16; Louis L Palmer 14; Isabell E Palmer 28 (dau-in-law)
Marriage to Carrie McLaughlin: c. 1935? Age: 56. Guessing date of 1935 (after 1st wife's death)...based on information from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010
Residence: 1935, Age: 56, Rural (Bunker Hill), Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1940 US Census.
Marriage to Carolyn ---: about 1938, Age: 59, Michigan USA. Guessing based on Carolyn appearing with Lyle in 1940 US Census.
Residence: 1940 1 Apr, Age: 60, Bunker Hill, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1940 US Census, Age: 60; Married; Head of household. WIFE: Carolyn Palmer, b. abt 1878 NY.
World War II Draft Registration: 1942, Age: 63, Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. WW II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Residence: Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI, mailing add: R.R. #1, Mason, MI. Age 62, Place of birth: Meridian Twp., Ingham Co., Dec. 13 1879. Contact (son) Lyle Palmer, R.#1, Mason. Self-Employed.
Marriage to Lepha M Bunker, Walton: 1955 15 Jan, Age: 75, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) personal family info 2) 1955 Marriage Certificate from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010.
Death: 1960 11 Apr, Age: 80, Aurelius Twp., Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Death Certificate
Burial: 1960 15 Apr, Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA.
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Vern Isaiah Palmer was the 3rd of 8 children born to Isaiah and Elizabeth "Libby" (Strayer) Palmer.
Vern's siblings:
1-Volney Adam Palmer (1876–1948) m. Nettie Stotts
2-Bertha Elizabeth Palmer (1878–1953) m. 1st John Arend; m. 2nd Joseph D. Rankey; m. 3rd Warren Carl Warner
3-Margaret (Maggie) Palmer (1881–1882) d. young
4-Maud A. Palmer (1883-1924) m. Warren Carl Warner
5-Ada M. Palmer (1885–1967) m. 1st William L. Eckhart; m. 2nd Dr. Wilson J. Canfield; m. 3rd Clifton G. Casner
6-Lovina (Vina) Palmer (1888–1944) m. Enoch H. Field
7-Irene K. Palmer (1900– ); m. Daniel R. Smiley
On 12 Dec 1904 Vern married Zelma Hopkins, daughter of Lewis and Kate (Gowdy) Hopkins. Together they had five children:
1-Lawton A Palmer (1908 – 1935) m. Isabelle E. ---
2-Infant Palmer (1910 – 1910)
3-Cleo Isaih Palmer (1911 – 1994) m. Francis C. ---
4-Catherine E Palmer (1914 – ) still researching
5-Lewis Lyle Palmer (1916 – 1997) m. Elsie Wickerham
After Zelma's death at the age of 45 in Mason, Ingham, MI, Vern married three more times: Carrie McLaughlin, Carolyn ---, and Lepha M. Bunker, Walton
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1879 13 Dec, Meridian Twp., Okemos, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 US Censuses 2) US WWI Draft Registration Cards 3) Web: MI FindAGrave 1805-2012 (b. 13 Dec 1879, Meridian, Ingham, MI
Residence: 1880 1 Jun, Meridian, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. Isaih Polmer {TRANSCRIPTION ERROR: Should be PALMER}, 33 (b. 1847 OH); Elisabeth 22 (b. 1858 MI); Volney 3 (b. 1877 OH); Burtha 2 (b. 1878 MI); (Vern) Isaih 6m (b. 1879 MI). Occupation: Farmer
Residence: 1900 1 Jun, Age: 20, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1900 US Census. Uriah Palmer 53 (b. Oct 1846 OH); Elizabeth 42 (b. Jun 1847 MI); Bertha 22 (b. Jan 1878); Vernie 13-should be 19 (b. Dec 1886; should be Nov 1876 OH); Maud 17 (b. Apr 1883 MI); Adah 14 (b. Jan 1885 MI); Lavina 11 (b. Nov 1888 MI).
Marriage: to Zelma Hopkins, 1904 12 Dec, Age: 24, Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925 (URL:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N36H-DXK)
Residence: 1910 15 Apr, Age: 30, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1910 US Census. Vern Palmer age 30, b. abt 1880, MI. Father b. OH; Mother b. MI. Wife: Zelma Palmer, 34, b. MI; Lawton A Palmer 1 [1 7/12], b. MI.
Residence: 1918 12 Sep, Age: 38, RFD #7, Mason, Ingham, Michigan USA. SOURCE: WWI US Draft Registration, 1917-1918.
Residence: 1920 5 Jan, Age: 40, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1920 US Census. Vern I Palmer 40; Zelma Palmer 44; Lawton A Palmer 11; Cleza [CLEO] I Palmer 8; Catherine E Palmer 5 [5 6/12]; Lewis L Palmer 3 [3 2/12] .
Death of first wife, Zelma Hopkins: 1920 19 Sep Age: 40, Mason, Ingham, MI USA.
Residence: 1930 1 Apr, Age: 50, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1930 US Census. Verne I Palmer 50; Cleo I Palmer 19; Catherine E Palmer 16; Louis L Palmer 14; Isabell E Palmer 28 (dau-in-law)
Marriage to Carrie McLaughlin: c. 1935? Age: 56. Guessing date of 1935 (after 1st wife's death)...based on information from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010
Residence: 1935, Age: 56, Rural (Bunker Hill), Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: 1940 US Census.
Marriage to Carolyn ---: about 1938, Age: 59, Michigan USA. Guessing based on Carolyn appearing with Lyle in 1940 US Census.
Residence: 1940 1 Apr, Age: 60, Bunker Hill, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1940 US Census, Age: 60; Married; Head of household. WIFE: Carolyn Palmer, b. abt 1878 NY.
World War II Draft Registration: 1942, Age: 63, Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. WW II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Residence: Edgar Rd., Aurelius, Ingham, MI, mailing add: R.R. #1, Mason, MI. Age 62, Place of birth: Meridian Twp., Ingham Co., Dec. 13 1879. Contact (son) Lyle Palmer, R.#1, Mason. Self-Employed.
Marriage to Lepha M Bunker, Walton: 1955 15 Jan, Age: 75, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) personal family info 2) 1955 Marriage Certificate from Teresa (Howe) Makin, 2010.
Death: 1960 11 Apr, Age: 80, Aurelius Twp., Mason, Ingham, MI USA. SOURCE: Michigan Death Certificate
Burial: 1960 15 Apr, Greenwood Cemetery, Aurelius, Ingham, MI USA.
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