William Moroni Palmer

Brief Life History of William Moroni

When William Moroni Palmer was born on 10 December 1846, in Lee, Iowa, United States, his father, Abraham Palmer, was 39 and his mother, Patience Delila Pierce, was 37. He married Mary Ann Mellor on 13 December 1868, in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Canada in 1911 and Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada for about 10 years. He died on 25 January 1929, in Raymond, County of Warner No. 5, Alberta, Canada, at the age of 82, and was buried in Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, County of Warner No. 5, Alberta, Canada.

Photos and Memories (98)

Do you know William Moroni? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

William Moroni Palmer
1846–1929
Christina Helen Larson
1862–1953
Marriage: 15 December 1881
Helen Christina Palmer
1883–1911
John Melvin Palmer
1884–1904
Willard Taylor Palmer
1886–1888
Asael Exile Palmer
1888–1984
Ada Ann Palmer
1891–1978
Artie May Palmer
1893–1894
Fern Palmer
1894–1895
Leslie Larson Palmer
1897–1969
Glen Cecil Palmer
1899–1915
Arlo Verlin Palmer
1901–1955
Margaret Lucille Palmer
1908–1908

Sources (50)

  • Willliam M Palmer, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
  • William M. Palmer, "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937" Christina H Larsen 29 Mar 1890
  • William Moroni Palmer, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1847

Historical Boundaries: 1847: Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1868 · Impeach the President!

Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.

Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English palmer(e) ‘palmer, pilgrim to the Holy Land’ (Anglo-Norman French palmer, Old French pa(l)mer, paum(i)er), so called from the palm branch carried by such pilgrims. The term was also used to denote an itinerant monk who traveled from shrine to shrine under a vow of poverty. This surname is also common in Ireland, where it has been recorded from the 13th century onward.

Irish: when not of English origin (see 1 above), a surname adopted for Gaelic Ó Maolfhoghmhair (see Milford ), the name of an ecclesiastical family.

Swedish (mainly Palmér): ornamental name formed with palm ‘palm tree’ + the suffix -ér (a derivative of Latin -erius) or -er (from German).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

A Brief History of The Life of William Moroni Palmer (1846 - 1929)

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM MORONI PALMER (1846-1929) Written by his son and daughter, Asael E. Palmer and Ada A. Palmer (Orgill) When the Pilgrims from England settled at Plymouth, Massac …

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.