Anthony Palmer (1664-1749)

Anthony Palmer (1664-1749) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelph, Philadelphia County, dedicated 2015.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2015 · at Palmer Cemetery, just inside main gate on Palmer St., between Belgrade & Memphis Sts., Philadelph

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Arriving in Philadelphia in 1705, Palmer established himself as a merchant. He served on provincial council and held several judicial posts. He became acting governor in 1748-1749 and used his diplomatic acumen to negotiate with the French, Spanish, and Native Americans. He worked with Benjamin Franklin to acquire the support and revenue to fortify and defend Pa. against raiding privateers. He founded the community of Kensington in the 1730s.

2.3 miles from where William Pickney Maulsby (Maltby) lived in the 1680s

what this marker records spans 1705 to 1749, overlapping William Pickney Maulsby (Maltby)'s years here

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Anthony Palmer (1664-1749)

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