John R. PalmerJohn R. Palmer was a Michigan politician.Early lifePalmer was born on June 27, 1809, in New York. In 1844, Palmer moved to Michigan.CareerPalmer was a farmer. On November 2, 1852, Palmer was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Calhoun County 1st district from January 5, 1853, to December 31, 1854.DeathPalmer died on May 1, 1877.