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Richard John, (Dick) Palmer 1847 – 1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1847

Birth Location: Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand,

Death Date: 26 Jun 1922

Death Location: Pigeon Valley, Nelson, New Zealand

Father: William Palmer

Mother: Elizabeth BELLAMY

Spouse(s): Mary Hill

Children(s): Thomas Palmer

Early life: Richard John (Dick) Palmer arrived in Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand, in 1847, born to William Palmer and Elizabeth BELLAMY. Over time, Richard John (Dick) Palmer formed a family with Mary Ann Hill, which included Thomas Palmer. Richard John (Dick) Palmer concluded life in Pigeon Valley, Nelson, New Zealand in 1922.

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Parents

William Palmer
1806 – 1850
Birth Location: Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire, England
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Elizabeth BELLAMY
1805 – 1882
Birth Location: Brigstock, Northamptonshire, , England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Hill
1845 – 1883
Birth Location: Wai iti, Nelson, New Zealand
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Children(s)

Thomas Palmer
1869 – 1940
Birth Location: Nelson, New Zealand
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 17 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand,

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 26 Jun 1922
    Event Place: Pigeon Valley, Nelson, New Zealand

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