Albert Palmer (American politician)

Palmer was born in Candia, New Hampshire, he was the seventh of eleven children born to farmers Joseph and Abigail Palmer received his high school diploma from Phillips Exeter Academy, in 1858. Palmer taught at Boston Latin School, and in the schools of West Cambridge, Massachusetts. == Family ==

Palmer married Martha Ann Newell, they had two children: Joseph Newell Palmer (born January 1, 1865) == Business career ==

After he left teaching Palmer was engaged in the ice business Palmer served as the treasure and later president of the Jamaica Pond Ice Company. == Early political career ==

In 1872 Palmer was elected to the Massachusetts State House of Representatives, serving until 1874. He acted as the chairman on the Joint Committee on Railroads. He later served in the Massachusetts State Senate from 1875 to 1879 and was the chairman on the Committee for Federal Relations. He exited the Republican Party in 1879 and became a supporter of Major General Benjamin Butler. == Mayoralty==

In the 1881 mayoral election Palmer was defeated by Dr. Samuel A. Green. His efforts as mayor led to the foundation of Franklin Park. == Family ==

Palmer married Martha Ann Newell, they had two children Joseph Newell Palmer, born January 1, 1865 and Wilson Newell Palmer, born July 7, 1867. == Death ==

Palmer died on May 21, 1887, at the age of 56. ==See also==