Details for Reuben Jonathan Palmer
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5339007894
Data
| Marker Number | 7894 |
| Atlas Number | 5339007894 |
| Marker Title | Reuben Jonathan Palmer |
| Index Entry | Palmer, Reuben Jonathan |
| Address | Pond St. |
| City | Montgomery |
| County | Montgomery |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 240818 |
| UTM Northing | 3365012 |
| Subject Codes | pioneers; lawyers; state legislators |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Old Methodist Churchyard, NE corner Pond Street and Eva Street (SH 105) |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (January 18, 1829 - March 20, 1868) Born in Appomattox County, Va., son of Reuben DeJarnette and Martha P. (Christian) Palmer; he was educated at Randolph-Macon College. Moved to Texas in 1856. A Montgomery lawyer; served in 9th Legislature, State of Texas, and in Secession Convention, 1861. Married Frances Winifred, the daughter of Robert G. and Agnes (Wood) Branch. Had three children: Robert Guerrant, Cora Christian (later Blanding), and Edward Gray. Recorded - 1972 |