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| Birthplace: | Stonington, New London Co., CT |
| Death: | Died in Groton Heights, New London Co., CT |
| Cause of death: | Killed at Fort Griswold |
| Managed by: | Steven Kelley |
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Died in defense of Fort Griswold, September 9, 1781.
David was in the Revolutionary War and was killed at the massacre of Fort Griswold.
In the Old Palmer Ground near the head of Palmer's Cove at Noank, is the following inscription: In Memory of Mr David Palmer who was flain in Fort Griswould fep 6th 1781 in y 38 year of his Age
| 1742 |
June 4, 1742
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Stonington, New London Co., CT
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| 1773 |
November 15, 1773
Age 31
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Stonington, New London, CT, USA
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| 1781 |
September 6, 1781
Age 39
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Groton Heights, New London Co., CT
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| 1782 |
May 9, 1782
Age 39
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Groton, New London Co., CT
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