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Henry Palmer
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| Surgeon General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 14, 1880 – January 5, 1891 |
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| Governor | William E. Smith Jeremiah McLain Rusk William D. Hoard |
| Preceded by | Erastus B. Wolcott |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Senn |
| 12th Mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1866 – April 1868 |
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| Preceded by | John Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Alfred A. Jackson |
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| Born | July 30, 1827 New Hartford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 1895 (aged 67) Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Spouse | Edna Almira Hoyt (died 1910) |
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| Alma mater | Albany Medical College |
| Occupation | Physician, surgeon |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Surgeon Brevet Lt. Colonel, USV |
| Unit | 7th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Palmer (born July 30, 1827 – died June 15, 1895) was an important American doctor and teacher. He worked as a surgeon for the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he became the top doctor, or Surgeon General, for the state of Wisconsin. He also served as the 12th mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin. Later, he taught surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago.
Early Life and Education
Henry Palmer was born in New Hartford, New York, in 1827. He studied medicine and graduated from Albany Medical College in 1854. Soon after finishing his studies, Palmer went on a trip to Europe. While there, he chose to volunteer as a surgeon during the Crimean War. This experience helped him gain valuable medical skills. In 1856, Palmer moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, where he would build his career.
Military Service in the Civil War
In 1861, when the American Civil War began, Henry Palmer joined the 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The next year, he was given the important role of Brigadier Surgeon for the U.S. Volunteers. He held this position throughout the entire Civil War. He also served as the chief surgeon at the York U.S. Army Hospital in Pennsylvania. His work during the war was crucial for treating injured soldiers.
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, Dr. Palmer continued his medical career. He became a faculty member at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he taught future doctors. From 1880 to 1890, he served as the Surgeon General of Wisconsin. This meant he was the chief medical officer for the state. Henry Palmer was also elected Mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin, two different times. He passed away in 1895.
