Henry Palmer (surgeon)
Henry Palmer (July 30, 1827 – June 15, 1895) was an American physician and educator. He served as a Union Army surgeon in the American Civil War, and later became Surgeon General of the state of Wisconsin. He was also the 12th mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin, and was professor of surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago.
Henry Palmer | |
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| Surgeon General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 14, 1880 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Governor | William E. Smith Jeremiah McLain Rusk William D. Hoard |
| Preceded by | Erastus B. Wolcott |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Senn |
| 12th Mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1866 – April 1868 | |
| Preceded by | John Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Alfred A. Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1827 New Hartford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 1895 (aged 67) Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Spouse | Edna Almira Hoyt (died 1910) |
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| Alma mater | Albany Medical College |
| Occupation | Physician, surgeon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Surgeon Brevet Lt. Colonel, USV |
| Unit | 7th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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