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William Jackson Palmer

American civil engineer
William Jackson Palmer was an American civil engineer and veteran of the American Civil War. During the Civil War, he was promoted to brevet brigadier general and received a Medal of Honor for his actions. Wikipedia
Born: September 18, 1836, Leipsic, DE
Died: March 13, 1909 (age 72 years), Colorado Springs, CO
Children: Elsie Palmer
Grandchild: EQ Nicholson
Battles/wars: American Civil War

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