Sacramento County
Biographies
CHARLES WILLIAM PALMER
CHARLES WILLIAM PALMER--A prominent, influential contractor of Sacramento County, who has earned the right to leadership, is Charles William Palmer, who was born January 23, 1884, at Walnut Grove, Cal., the son of Charles E. and Julia E. (Lewis) Palmer. His parents came from the state of Maine in 1875 to San Francisco, where they remained for two years, and then come to Walnut Grove. His father, who was a carpenter for the last twelve years of his life, passed away in 1919; and his mother died two years later.
Charles William Palmer was educated in the schools of Sacramento, attending Sacramento high school, from which he graduated in 1902. He learned his fathers trade, and in 1913 was engaged as foreman for Barton & Hite, with whom he remained for six years. In January, 1923, he went into business for himself as contractor and builder. He draws the plans for the residences he erects, and is a member of the Builders' Exchange.
Mr. Palmer married Miss Rose E. King, a native daughter of Ryde, Cal. In his political views, he is a non-partisan, voting for the man rather than the party. Fraternally, he is a Modern Woodman and a Native Son of the Golden West. He is very fond of hunting and fishing, and is a good booster and stalwart supporter of many movements for the betterment of the county.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page 710. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.