Robert PALMER of Rickinghall married Margaret RICHES 8 Feb 1780, Gislingham, St Mary
so that William could have been no more than 6 when he was received into the church.
Robert Palmer (70/labourer) buried 11 Jan 1827 Rickinghall Superior
Margaret Palmer (82) buried 11 Feb 1830 Ditto
Harriet Palmer (62) buried 18 May 1858 Rickinghall Superior
possible for spouse - William PALMER of Hartismere Union House (no age quoted) buried 2 Oct 1869 (FREEBMD - SepQ 1869 William Palmer age 74) Ref: 4a/332. So it looks like he may have been born c1795.
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