Dictionary of Sydney

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Palmer, John

Purser of the Sirius who arrived in the first fleet, and later settled in Sydney with his family. Known as 'Little Jack' Palmer, he became an eminent and successful citizen, with extensive farms.

Milestone
Born
England
1760
Arrived Sydney
Sirius
26 Jan 1788
Departed Sydney
1796
Arrived Sydney
1800
Departed Sydney
1810
Arrived Sydney
May 1814
Died
Parramatta
27 Sep 1833
Buried
29 Sep 1833
Occupation
Position
1803 - 1824
Property
Owner of
Owner of
1793 - 1814
Owner of
1793 - 1822
Relationship
Parent of