Ella Sarah Houston and Robert Rogers Palmer
ROBERT ROGERS PALMER was born July 1, 1852 in New York,6300 and died December 28, 1899 in Creston, Union, Iowa.456, 6326 He is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union, Iowa.456
He married ELLA SARAH HOUSTON on December 20, 1882 in Des Moines County, Iowa,1853 daughter of SARAH LOUISE BELL and JOSEPH F. HOUSTON. She was born July 25, 1863 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa,6300 and died November 26, 1938 in Los Angeles County, California.456, 1323 She is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union, Iowa.456
Children of ELLA SARAH HOUSTON and ROBERT ROGERS PALMER:
- GILBERT CLAIRE PALMER, b. January 6, 1884, Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa;706 m. ZOA IRENE HOOD on September 21, 1910 in Creston, Union, Iowa3434; d. August 24, 1945, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.456, 706
- RUTH ELEANOR PALMER, b. December 31, 1889, Creston, Union, Iowa;6300 m. HIRAHM ORLAND HARTLEY on November 9, 1918 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts8788; d. October 6, 1957, Orange County, California.250
- DOROTHY PALMER, b. March 19, 1894, Iowa;6331 m. WALTER KANAWYER on September 17, 1924 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California3541; d. March 24, 1956, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.6331
- ROBERT R. PALMER, b. September 23, 1895, Iowa;6325 d. August 25, 1910, Creston, Union, Iowa.6325
- SELWYN JOSEPH PALMER, b. September 23, 1895, Creston, Union, Iowa;6300 m. VERA BLANCHE WHEELER on March 6, 1930 in Crisp, Ellis, Texas7351; d. December 14, 1963, Dallas, Dallas, Texas.843
Obituaries
Ottumwa Semi-Weekly Courier, January 4, 18996327
Palmer Commits Suicide.
Creston, Jan. 4.—Robert R. Palmer, a well known grain and coal dealer, committed suicide in his office by putting a bullet through his right temple. It is believed that he grew despondent over business reverses. He leaves a widow and five children. His life was well insured. Of late he had talked much about religious matters, something that did not often engross his attention.
Daily Iowa Capital, December 30, 18996326
Suicide at Creston.
Special to the Capital.
Creston, Dec. 30.—Further particulars have come to light regarding the death of Robert R. Palmer, the well known grain and coal dealer who was found dead in his office Thursday evening. Mr. Palmer failed to go to his supper, and did not send word that he was detained as was his usual custom
The body was found at 9:30 by Everitt Willis and a boy who had occasion to call at the office. Mr. Palmer was sitting in his chair in the north end of the room, his head fallen slightly to the right, and a bullet hole in his right temple from which blood was oozing. The authorities were immediately notified and Sheriff Nichols took charge of the premises. The revolver with which he ended his life was found at his side. He was one of Creston's oldest business men, having conducted a grain and coal office here for years. He was respected and esteemed by all. Despondency is the only reason assigned for the rash act. The deceased leaves a wife and five children—three girls and two boys.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| August 19, 18701708 | Washington, Lee, Iowa |
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| June 17, 18803419 | Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa | |
| June 4, 19003431 | Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa |
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| April 21, 19103439 | Creston, Union, Iowa |
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| January 13, 19203376 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois |
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| April 15, 1930337 | Inglewood, Los Angeles, California |
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