Legislator Details


Judge Lewis G. Palmer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/17/1852
City:
County: Herkimer County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/4/1911
City: Big Rapids, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/6/1911
City: Big Rapids, MI
County: Mecosta County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland View Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Una D. W. Rice, 11/12/1874, in Ravenna, MI; children: 4, Emily, Una (Lynch), Mollie and Frank Rice

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: teacher, lawyer, judge
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
public schools of Detroit, MI; attended the Michigan Agricultural College in Lansing

Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Michigan with his parents, Mayer [or Morgan] L. and Mary (Philler) Palmer, in 1857. At 13, he enlisted as a drummer boy and served nearly 3 years, receiving his dis- charge at Jackson, MI, in 1865. He moved, with his family, to Big Rapids in 1869. He was elected county superintendent of schools for Mecosta county, holding the position until the law providing for such officials was repealed. He studied law with Judge Fuller of Big Rapids, and was admitted to the bar in 1877. He was elected to the office of Prosecuting Attorney in 1878, serving 3 terms. For several years, he was county agent of the State Board of Corrections and Charities and member of the Board of Education of Big Rapids.

Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy.. Michiganology indexes his death record as Lewis S. rather than Lewsi G.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fifth Legislature, 1889-1890
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House of Correction at Marquette, Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Soldiers' Home , Judiciary
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Big Rapids
County of Residence Mecosta
District: 23
District Description: Counties of Mecosta and Montcalm

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for the Criminal Insane, Cities and Villages , Federal Relations , Judiciary , Michigan Soldiers' Home, State House of Correction
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Big Rapids
County of Residence Mecosta
District: 23
District Description: Counties of Mecosta and Montcalm

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1889 p.629; Michiganology; USCen 1870, 1880, 1910; Find-a-Grave.com. includes portrait; MIMarRec 1867-1952
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