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THOMAS PALMER, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in North Carolina, March 8, 1812. His parents, Thomas and Sarah Palmer, were natives of North Carolina. Subject was reared on a farm, receiving a limited common school education. Came to Missouri in fall of 1858, located in Webster county, near Marshfield, and engaged in farming until breaking out of war. In summer of 1861 subject enlisted in Colonel Snavel’s Regiment Missouri Volunteers, and served six months. Discharged at Springfield, Mo., in spring of 1862; he returned home, but soon after moved to Arkansas. Remained several years, then returned to Missouri, locating in Osage county, and engaged in farming. While in Arkansas subject was captured, with several others, after being shot three times by Federal scouts. The latter, after having captured their man, attempted to place him on horseback. The animal, seeing the blood flowing from his wounds, turned quickly and kicked him, breaking his leg. Was exchanged, and returned home. Came to Jasper county in fall of 1874, locating on Center Creek, near Sarcoxie. Came to present location in spring of 1879. Was married Oct. 28, 1837, to Miss Agnes, daughter of Michael and Peggie Struther. From this union there have been twelve children: Adam, born Nov. 20, 1841; Edward, born Oct. 11, 1843; John, born Oct. 18, 1845; George, born July 31, 1847; Thomas, born July 23, 1850; Mary Ann, born April 23, 1852; Michael, born Feb. 23, 1854; David, born Dec. 4, 1855; Margaret J., born in September, 1857; Daniel, born March 7, 1859; Agnes, born July 20, 1861; Martha E., born Dec. 12, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the M. E. Church (South). They are comfortably located on a fine farm of nearly 200 acres, besides timber lands; have a good home, and are well situated to enjoy their remaining years.