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Family HistoryFamily History - John O. Palmer


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features John O. Palmer and 11 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. John O. Palmer,1 born ____ (parents not determined). John married Margaret Tressler (born ____, parents not determined).

+2i. Arthur H. Palmer, born 29 May 1872; died 17 January 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Married Matilda M. ‘Tillie’ Mohler.

Second Generation
2. Arthur H. Palmer2 (John1), born 29 May 1872;1 died 17 January 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.1 Arthur married, 10 January 1901 in Lucas County, Ohio, Matilda M. ‘Tillie’ Mohler2 (born 14 May 1876 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel Washington Mohler and Mercy Jane Tefft;2, 3 Tillie died 31 March 1961 in Henry County, Ohio2). Arthur and Tillie are buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.1, 2

 3i. Helen Irene Palmer, born 1902;4 died 18 April 1986 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.4 Helen is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.4
 4ii. John S. Palmer, born 15 February 1905 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio;5 died 16 March 1933 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.5 John is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.5
+5iii. Mary Palmer, born 14 February 1908 in Ohio; died 25 April 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Married Robert E. Gregg, Sr..
+6iv. Arthur Henry Palmer, Jr., born 19 September 1915 in Ohio; died 23 January 1965 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas. Married (1) Jean Alice Edwards Married (2) Sylvia M. _____.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, Arthur H. Palmer, born: 29 May 1872 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; died: 17 January 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note naming his parents, and detailing his marriage; and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse and children).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, Matilda M. “Tillie” Mohler Palmer, born: 14 May 1876 in Henry County, Ohio; 31 March 1961 in Henry County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note about her spouse and marriage; a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and children).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Henry County, Washington Township, E.D. 110, Page No. 20D, Samuel Mohler, 28, Ohio, farmer; wife Mercy J. Mohler, 25, Ohio; daughter Olive E. Mohler, 5, Ohio; daughter Matilda M. Mohler, 4, Ohio; son Washington I. Mohler, 2, Ohio.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Helen Irene Palmer, born; 1902; died: 18 April 1986 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, John S. Palmer, born: 15 February 1905 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; died: 16 March 1933 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; and provides the names and links for his parents and siblings).
Third Generation
5. Mary Palmer3 (Arthur,2 John1), born 14 February 1908 in Ohio;1 died 25 April 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.1 Mary married Robert E. Gregg, Sr. (born 8 May 1907 in Ohio, the son of Egdar McMillan Gregg and Minnie Lauerman;2 Robert died 11 May 2001 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana2). Mary and Robert are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.1, 2

 7i. Dr. Robert Gregg, Jr., born 20 August 1932 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio;3 died 30 November 2012 in Indiana.3 Robert is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.3

6. Arthur Henry Palmer, Jr.3 (Arthur,2 John1), born 19 September 1915 in Ohio;4, 5 died 23 January 1965 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas.4 Arthur married, first, 12 July 1937 in DeKalb County, Indiana, Jean Alice Edwards4, 6 (born 29 April 1917 in Missouri, the daughter of Ray Edwards and Winifred Knight5, 6). Arthur married, second, Sylvia M. _____ (born 9 September 1918, parents not determined;7 Sylvia died 1 September 20077). Arthur is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.4 Sylvia is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.7

+8i. Arthur Henry Palmer III, born 15 February 1938 in Ohio. Married Bernice Anne ‘Bea’ Wiegele.
 9ii. Barbara Nichols Palmer, born 2 January 1941 in Harris County, Texas.8
 10iii. Lawrence David Palmer, born 22 October 1949 in Harris County, Texas.9

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Mary Palmer Gregg, born: 14 February 1908 in Ohio; died: 25 April 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse and child).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Robert E. Gregg, Sr., born: 8 May 1907 in Ohio; died: 11 May 2001 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note naming his parents; and provides the names and links for his spouse and child).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Dr. Robert Gregg, Jr., born: 20 Aug 1932 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; died: 30 Nov 2012 in Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Arthur Henry Palmer, Jr., born: 19 September 1915 in Ohio; died: 23 Jan 1965 Odessa, Ector County, Texas (from record, which includes notes identifying his parents and his first wife and marriage; and the names and links for his parents and (second) spouse).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Texas, Bee County, Beeville, E.D. 13-2, Sheet No. 62A, Arthur H. Palmer, Jr., 24, Ohio, seismograph operator, oil exploration, residence in 1935: Napoleon, Ohio; wife Jean E. Palmer, 22, Missouri, residence in 1935: Oxford, Ohio; son Arthur H. Palmer III, 2, Ohio.
  6. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Arthur Palmer, born: 19 September 1915 in Ohio; father: Arthur Palmer; mother: Tillie Mohler; Jean Edwards, born: 29 April 1917 in Missouri; father: Ray L. Edwards; mother: Winifred Knight; married on 12 July 1937 in DeKalb County, Indiana.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Sylvia M. Palmer, born: 9 September 1918; died: 1 September 2007 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  8. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Palmer, Barbara Nichols, born: 2 January 1941 in Harris, Texas; father: Arthur Henry Palmer, Jr.; mother: Jean Alice Edwards.
  9. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Palmer, Lawrence David, born: 22 October 1949 in Harris, Texas; father: Arthur Henry Palmer, Jr.; mother: Jean Alice Edwards.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
8. Arthur Henry Palmer III4 (Arthur,3 Arthur,2 John1), born 15 February 1938 in Ohio.1, 2, 3 Arthur married, 4 February 1961 in Kootenai, Bonner County, Idaho, Bernice Anne ‘Bea’ Wiegele4 (born 4 February 1943, parents not determined2, 3).

 11i. Gregg Alan Palmer, born 1 June 1962 in Nueces County, Texas.5
 12ii. Arthur Henry Palmer, born 11 November 1964 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.6

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Texas, Bee County, Beeville, E.D. 13-2, Sheet No. 62A, Arthur H. Palmer, Jr., 24, Ohio, seismograph operator, oil exploration, residence in 1935: Napoleon, Ohio; wife Jean E. Palmer, 22, Missouri, residence in 1935: Oxford, Ohio; son Arthur H. Palmer III, 2, Ohio.
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  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Idaho Marriage Index, 1947-1961, Arthur H. Palmer and Bernice Anne Wiegele, married on 4 February 1961 in Kootenai, Idaho.
  5. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Palmer, Gregg Alan, born: 1 June 1962 in Nueces, Texas; father: Arthur Henry Palmer; mother: Bernice Anne Wiegele.
  6. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Arthur H. Palmer, born: 11 November 1964 in San Diego, California; mother: Wiegele.