John Palmer (1842–1905)

John Palmer (March 22, 1842 – April 15, 1905 in Albany, New York) was an American politician who served as Secretary of State of New York from 1894 to 1898.

John Palmer
John Palmer (1897)
Secretary of State of New York
In office
January 1, 1894  December 31, 1898
GovernorRoswell P. Flower
Levi P. Morton
Frank S. Black
Preceded byFrank Rice
Succeeded byJohn T. McDonough
Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic
In office
1891–1892
Preceded byWheelock G. Veazey
Succeeded byAugustus G. Weissert
Personal details
Born(1842-03-22)March 22, 1842
Staten Island, New York
DiedApril 15, 1905(1905-04-15) (aged 63)
Albany, New York
Resting placeAlbany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMargaret Moore (m. 1867-1905, his death)
Children4
OccupationHouse painter and decorator
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