Biography of Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet 1702-1765

Paternal Family Tree: Palmer of Carlton

In 1702 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet was born to Robert Palmer of Medbourne in Leicestershire. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University.

In 1713 [his grandfather] Lewis Palmer 2nd Baronet  1630-1713 (age 83) died. His son [his uncle] Geoffrey Palmer 3rd Baronet (age 57) succeeded 3rd Baronet Palmer of Carlton in Northampton.

On 29 Dec 1732 [his uncle] Geoffrey Palmer 3rd Baronet (age 77) died without issue. His nephew Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 30) succeeded 4th Baronet Palmer of Carlton in Northampton.

In 1735 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 33) and Jemima Harpur were married.

On or before 20 Feb 1735 [his son] John Palmer 5th Baronet was born to Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 33) and [his wife] Jemima Harpur. He was baptised 20 Feb 1735. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University from 1752.

In 1740 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 38) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.

In 1754 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Leicestershire which seat he held until 1765.

On 22 Jun 1763 [his wife] Jemima Harpur died.

On 14 Jun 1765 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 63) died. His son [his son] John Palmer 5th Baronet (age 30) succeeded 5th Baronet Palmer of Carlton in Northampton.

Ancestors of Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet 1702-1765

Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet