John Palmer (1785–1840)

John Palmer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 13th district
In office
March 4, 1837  March 3, 1839
Preceded byDudley Farlin
Succeeded byAugustus C. Hand
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 12th district
In office
March 4, 1817  March 3, 1819
Serving with John Savage
Preceded byAsa Adgate
John Savage
Succeeded byEzra C. Gross
Nathaniel Pitcher
Personal details
Born(1785-01-29)January 29, 1785
Hoosick, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 1840(1840-12-08) (aged 55)
French West Indies
Resting placeSaint Bartholomews Cemetery
Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
RelativesGeorge William Palmer (nephew)
Alma materWilliams College
OccupationPolitician, lawyer

John Palmer (January 29, 1785 – December 8, 1840) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1817 to 1819.