Published Biographical References

• Roach, Hannah Benner (1907-1976). Bibliographical card file, ca. 1718-1795. ca. 9000 cards. (American Philosophical Society Manuscript Collection)
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• Scharf, John Thomas & Thompson Westcott. History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884. Philadelphia: L. H. Everts & Co., 1884., v. 3, p. 1886
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• Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of the Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April 1775 to December 1783. Washington, DC: 1914., p. 424
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• Minutes of The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. (Manuscripts in the Library of the American Philosophical Society)
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• Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of the Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April 1775 to December 1783. Washington, DC: 1914., p. 424
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Biographical Drawings, Photos, Papers, etc.

• William Palmer's Indenture to Joseph Govett, Athenaeum of Philadelphia - William Palmer Collection
  Call Number: 90.21.39
  Quantity: 1 sheet
  Dates: 1787
   
• Clarissa Jackways Indenture to William and Ann Palmer, Athenaeum of Philadelphia - William Palmer Collection
  Call Number: 90.21.40
  Quantity: 1 sheet
  Dates: 1795
   
• Thomas Worn's Indenture to William Palmer, Athenaeum of Philadelphia - William Palmer Collection
  Call Number: 90.21.38
  Quantity: 1 sheet
  Dates: 1802
   
• Transfer of Property from Elizabeth Roberts to William Palmer and William McMullin, Athenaeum of Philadelphia - William Palmer Collection
  Call Number: 90.21.41
  Quantity: 1 sheet
  Dates: 1802
   
• Palmer Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
   

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