Lucian H. Palmer
Lucian H. Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 6th district | |
| In office January 1, 1907 – January 1, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas F. Ramsey |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1855 Huntsville, Alabama, US |
| Died | February 17, 1923 (aged 67) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
| Resting place | Arlington Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Central Tennessee College |
| Occupation | politician, businessman |
Lucian H. Palmer (March 12, 1855 – February 17, 1923) was an American politician and businessman. He was the first African American elected to the Wisconsin Legislature. A Republican, he served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly (from 1907 to 1909) representing Milwaukee County's 6th assembly district—downtown Milwaukee. His first name is sometimes spelled Lucien in historical documents.