General Joseph Palmer, an owner of salt, chocolate and spermaceti (waxy substance produced by the sperm whale) factories, fought in the American Revolutionary War and served in the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
| 1775/04/17 | Patriots meet at Mr Taylor's house (lost) in Concord. COMMITTEE OF SAFETY: John Hancock, Col Heath, Col Palmer, Cap White, Mr Devens, Col Gardner, Mr Watson, Col Orne, J Pigeon. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLIES: Col Lee, Mr Gill, Mr Cheever, Mr Gerry, Col Lincoln. | Patriot Committee of Safety | Battles of Lexington and Concord | ||||
| 1775/04/19 | After eight Lexington militia men are killed and dozens more wounded, the colonial militia, outnumbered, are forced to retreat. | American Commander | Lexington Green | Lexington, MA | Battles of Lexington and Concord |
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