George H. & Hannah Anna Elkerton Palms

Greenwood, Clark Co., Wisconsin

      George Henry Palms

(18 May 1849-29 May 1915 )

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Bio: Geroge Henry Palms

Transcriber: Janet

Surnames: Chadborn, Elkerturn, Heard, Palms, Smith, Squire

----Source:  "Historical and Biographical Album of the Chippewa Valley Wisconsin, 1891-2," pages 607-608.

G. H. Palms, lumberman and farmer, P. O. Augusta, Eau Claire county, was born May 18, 1849, in Oneida county, N. Y., and is the second of the family born to Harry R. and Amanda E. (Heard) Palms, natives of New York and Canada, respectively. Of their children the following are still living: Jesse M., G. H., Squire N. and William H. the parents came tot his state in 1854, settling in Columbia county, where they remained five years. During the latter part of their stay their house and barn were destroyed by a cyclone. The family escaped injury by hiding in the cellar. The building was carried some thirty feet in the air. The next year they moved to Adams county, where they lived until they came into this county, where they remained until the father's death, in 1888; the mother is still living.

G. H. Palms is one of the prominent lumbermen of this township, owning and managing the Coon Fork mills, the largest water-power mills in this section. This mill is a historic point in this part of the county, and was the first built. It was established in 1858 by thirteen stockholders, farmers, with only an upright saw, having a capacity of 5,000 feet per day. In 1863 new machinery was added, and its capacity increased to 10,000 feet. The shares were afterward bought by J. C. Smith and C. L. Chadborn; the latter sold out to Smith, who in turn transferred the plant to Mr. Palms in 1885, who introduced a series of improvements, making it one of the best mills in the county. The machinery includes and edger, cut-off saw, shingle-mill, planer, besides machinery for the manufacture of bee hives. He has also added a forty-inch burrow feed run. The water power is an eighteen-foot fall, and the mill has iron wheels, etc. The capacity is 15,000 feet of lumber, and 10,000 shingles, with plenty of mill power. The plant is valued at $5,000. Mr. Palms is one of the prominent contractors in this township, having erected a great many of the largest buildings and residences in it, among which is the German Lutheran church. He is of an enterprising disposition, and is bound to make his mark in the financial circles of the county.

He married, November 24, 1871, Hannah, daughter of John and Marian Elkerturn, of English descent, and they have five children: Nora G., Ina M., Mariam A., William E., and Irma A. Mr. Palms is a republican in politics; was instrumental in having a school district set off in his neighborhood, and a very fine building erected. He assists in enterprises of a public nature that are to benefit his surroundings, and has the county's interest at heart.  

Both George and Hannah Palms are buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery.

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Obit: Palms, George Henry (18 May 1849-29 May 1915 )

Geo. H. Palms died at his home in Tioga, Clark County, Wis. early Saturday morning, May 29, 1915, after suffering several years from a complication of diseases.

He was a man who had materially to do with the early saw mill, stave and heading manufacturing business in this vicinity, and therefore his name will long be connected with our early history.

He was born in Vienna, Oneida Co., N.Y., May 18, 1850, and was sixty-five years old at death. In 1884 he came with his parents to Columbia Co., Wis. and on Sept. 3rd, 1871, was married to Hanna A. Elkerton. In 1885 the family moved to Coon Fork, Wis., where Mr. Palms bought and operated a saw mill and lumber yard for several years. The mill was sold in 1892 and the family moved to Greenwood, Wis.

The following ten years was the period of his life spent here. He first operated a planing mill across the river and later became connected with the Hutchinson Cooperage Co., being in charge of their mill and business in this city during the time the plant was in operation. He also owned a mill at his time at Longwood, Wis., where heading was cut and the product sold in the Hutchinson Co. of this city.

In 1900, in company with Chris Kippenhan, they built and operated the heading mill now owned by the Greenwood Retail Lumber Co. In 1902 Mr. Palms disposed of his interest and moved to Tioga, where, in company with his brother, Jess Palms, they constructed a saw mill. Later he built a home and store, which he stocked and succeeded in doing a good business, which he was forced to dispose of and resign as postmaster in 1912, owing to failure of health.

His health continued to fall until death claimed him.

Deceased was a man who united sound sense with strong convictions, and a candid, outspoken temper, eminently fitted to mould the elements of pioneer society into form and consistency, and aid in raising a high standard of citizenship in our new and growing surroundings.

How much this community owes him and such as he, it is impossible to estimate, though it would be a grateful task to trace his influence through some of the more direct channels, to hold him up in these degnerate days, in his various character of husband and father, of neighbor and friend, to speak of the son and daughters he has reared to perpetuate his name and emulate his virtues.

Deceased leaves a devoted wife, and mother, Amanda E. Palms, and son Wm. E. , all of Tioga. The daughters are Mrs. T.R. Begley of Rib Lake, Mrs. J.N. Riplinger of Oregon, Ill., Mrs. C.D. Shepard of Cashmere, Wash., and Mrs. H.P. Meade of Monroe, Iowa. Three brothers, Jessie M. Palms of Tioga, Squire N. Palms of Hudson and Wm. Palms of Greenwood.

Those from out of town who were here to attend the funeral were: Mrs. F.J. Parker of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hilts, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Chrystler, all of Augusta, Wis., and Mrs. C.D. Shephard of Fairchild, Wis.

The body was brought to Greenwood Tuesday morning and short services were conducted by the Masonic order, of which he was a member, at the grave.

The city band met the train and escorted the cortege to the Greenwood Cemetery. Many beautiful floral tributes were received from numerous relatives and friends.

1900 Federal Census, Eaton Twp., Clark, Wisconsin

George H Palms Male 51 Married White Head Head, May 1849 New York 1872 New York Canada Eng, stone mill foreman
Hannah A Palms Female 50 Married White 5 Wife Wife, 28 Feb 1850 Canada Eng 1872 1866 England Canada Eng
Mariam A Palms Female 22 Single White Daughter Daughter, Apr 1878 Wisconsin New York Canada Eng, office clerk at the stone mill
William E Palms Male 18 Single White Son Son, Apr 1882 Wisconsin New York Canada Eng, stone mill sorter
Irma A Palms Female 16 Single White Daughter Daughter, Feb 1884 Wisconsin New York Canada Eng, at school
William H Bradley Male 55 Single White Boarder, Jul 1845 New York, bookkeeper

            Ina May Palms                         Hannah Ann Palms                   Miriam A. Palms                      Nora G. Palms

George Henry Palms was the son of Harry R. Palms and Amanda E. (Heard) Palms,

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 Amanda Elizabeth Heard Palms

               1824-1919

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Bio: Palms, G. H. (1900)
Transcriber: Laurel Bragstad Schaub

The friends of G.H. Palms will be sorry to learn that he is to leave us at least for a year, he having engaged with the Circle Mfg. Co. to superintend their stave and heading factory at Thorp. He and his wife returned last week from a trip to Thorp to see about locating there. As yet it is not decided whether the family will move there or not. Gleaner 9-7-1900

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Bio: Palms, G. H. (11-Feb-1881)

Transcriber: Laurel Bragstad Schaub

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Obit: Palms, William Everett (1882 - 1919)
Contact: Ann Stevens

Surnames: Palms, Dean, Begley, Ripplinger, Sheppard, Meade, Moats

----Source: Neillsville Times (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/9/1919

Palms, William Everett (2 APR 1882 – 1 Jan 1919)

William Everett Palms died at his home at Tioga on Wednesday, Jan. 1st, 1919, after a brief illness with influenza followed by other complications. He was born at Augusta to Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Palms on April 2, 1882. He moved with his parents to Greenwood in 1892 and lived there for a number of years. He was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Dean on Dec. 21, 1915, and about that time he entered the mercantile business at Tioga. He was very successful in this business and continued it up to the time of his death.

Bill Palms was a whole-souled genial man who was held in high esteem of this community for he combined uprightness and integrity in all his business and social relations. He numbered his friends by the score for he was always pleasant and accommodating and his death is a matter of sincere regret to all. He is survived by his wife and infant son; his mother, Mrs. Hannah Palms; his grandmother, Mrs. A.E. Palms, who is 95 years old; and four sisters—Mrs. Nora Begley of Missoula, Mont.; Mrs. Ina Ripplinger of Neillsville; Mrs. Miriam Sheppard of Hudson and Mrs. Irma Meade of Marshalltown, Iowa. His father died in May, 1915. After a brief service by Rev. J. A. Moats, his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Greenwood.

Postcard from Mayme Palms to William Everett Palms

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BioM: Palms, Mayme (1912)
Contact:  Stan

Surnames: SHEPERD PALMS

----Sources: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 02/08/1912

Palms, Mayme (31 JAN 1912)

Miss Mayme Palms of Tioga (Clark Co., Wis.), and Claude Sheperd of Fairchild were married Wednesday, Jan. 31st, 1912 at Owen, Rev. Cook of that place officiating. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Sheperd took the train for Eau Claire where they expect to visit friends. After visiting there and at Fairchild they will leave for Cashmere, Wash., March 1st, where they will make their future home.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Palms, and is well known here, having lived here most of her life. She is a lady of estimable character and has a large circle of friends in Greenwood and vicinity.

The Gleaner joins the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sheperd in wishing them lifelong happiness.

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Obit: Palms, Harry Booth (1892 - 1964)
Transcriber: Pat Braun

Surnames: Palms, LeGault

----Source: Owen Enterprise (Owen, Clark Co., Wis.) 8/20/1964

      Harry Booth Palms

Palms, Harry Booth (1892 - 17 AUG 1964)

PLAN SERVICES TODAY FOR HARRY B. PALMS, 71

Funeral services for a former Owen resident, Harry B. Palms, will be held this afternoon, Thursday, August 20, at Zion Lutheran Church at Greenwood. Services will be at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. Orval Egert officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mr. Palms, who left Owen some 20 years ago, died unexpectedly at his home in Sterling, Ill., at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Death was due to a heart attack. He was 71 years of age.

Harry Booth Palms was born August 29, 1892, and received his education in the Greenwood schools. His marriage to Margaret LeGault took place December 27, 1915, in St. Paul, Minn.

After their marriage he was employed in the lumber business and served here for many years as manager of the O & N Lumber Company yard. Later he and his wife resided at Loyal, Menomonie and Kansas City, Mo., prior to moving to Sterling, Illinois.

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Parents: William Heard Palms (1864–1951) & Nellie Irene Booth (1864–1929); Married in Wisconsin in 1888.

Nellie Irene Booth was born Sept 1864 in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota and died 30 Jan 1929 in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Brother: Wayne Haselden Palms was born 26 Jan 1896, Wisconsin and died  29 May 1897, Wisconsin.

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Bio: Palms, Harry – Puts Out House Fire (1934)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Palms

---------Source: Evening Star, Washington, D.C. (9 May 1934)

Owen, Wisconsin – As he hauled his garden hose from the cellar, Harry Palms saw flames crackling on the roof of his house. Hastily he called the volunteer fire department, and then put his garden hose into service.

The fire was out when the volunteers arrived with their hose and chemical car.

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Bio: Palms, Harry B.  (3 Apr 1819-23 Dec 1886)

Harry Palms was born  3 April 1819 in Newport, Gaspé-Est, Quebec, Canada and died  23 December 1886 in Augusta, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. 16 Nov 1843, he married Amanda Elizabeth Heard who was born 8 March 1824 in Newport, Gaspé-Est, Quebec, Canada
and died 13 Nov 1919 in Tioga, Clark, Wisconsin.  They were the parents of: Jesse Munroe Palms, 1845–1919; Augusta Merilla Palms, 1847–1855; George Henry Palms, 1849–1915; Squire Nelson Palms, 1855–1924; Aura Amanda Palms, 1859–1863 and William Heard Palms .1864–1951

Henry B. and wife Amanda came to WI. in 1854 settling in Columbia county, and remained there for 5 years. During that time, their house and barn were destroyed by a cyclone. The family survived by hiding in the cellar. The following year they moved to Adams county and then moved to Eau Claire county.

Military grave marker record cards do not have his date of death included. The marker was ordered Oct. 30 1896.
Henry applied for a pension from the military 4-2-1878. His widow applied for her pension 2 29 1888.
 

Veteran Civil War.--Private Enlisted Feb. 26 1862 discharged Jan. 26 1863. Address New Haven WI. at time of service.

Inscription--CO K 18th WI INF

Amanda Palms died at the home of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Henry Palms. Parents of 6 children-Jesse Munroe who died April 28 1910, George Henry who died May 9 1915, Augusta Merilla who died June 23 1855, Squire Nelson who moved to California, Aura Amanda who died Aug. 30 1863, and William H. of California.

The family first came to Fountain Prairie in Columbia county WI. 1854, and moved to Big Springs, Adams co. in 1860. Mr. Palms enlisted and served during the Civil war. Upon his return they in 1864 moved to Thompson Valley. For a time they moved to MN., and then returned to Augusta, Wi. where Mr. Palms died Dec. 23 1886. About 1890 Amanda moved to Clark county.
Source of obit Greenwood, WI. Gleaner 11-27-1919