William Jackson Palmer (1836-1909)

General William J. Palmer, Railroad Magnate & Founder of Colorado Springs

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Family
Notes / Biography Associated Houses References

Parents

John Palmer

John Palmer, Farmer, of Germantown, Pennsylvania

1806-1863

Matilda Jackson

Mrs Matilda (Jackson) Palmer

1804-1898

Spouse

Mary (Mellen) Palmer

"Queen Palmer" Mary Lincoln (Mellen) Palmer of Glen Eyrie, Colorado Springs

1850-1894

Children

Elsie Palmer

Mrs Elsie (Palmer) Myers

1872-1955

Dorothy Palmer

Dorothy Palmer, died unmarried

1880-1961

Marjory Palmer

Mrs Marjory (Palmer) Watt

1881-1925

Associated Houses

Glen Eyrie Castle

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Loseley Park

Guildford

Ightham Mote

Sevenoaks

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