Ralph Charlton Palmer Explained

Ralph Charlton Palmer (2 October 1839^{[1] [2]} – 8 September 1923) was an English barrister and civil servant who was Clerk of the Crown in Chancery from 1880 to 1885.^[3]

Palmer was born at Chesham Place, Belgravia,^[2] the son of Lt. Col. George Palmer and Elizabeth Charlotte Surtees.^[4] His grandfather was the politician George Palmer, M.P. for South Essex. He was educated at Winchester College and Balliol College, Oxford.^{[5] [6]} His cousin was the Lord Chancellor Earl Selborne.^[7]

Palmer died aged 83 at his home, Hubbards, in Nazeing, Essex.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Westminster, London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813–1919
2. News: Births . 20 May 2023 . Chelmsford Chronicle . 11 October 1839 . 3 . subscription.
3. Web site: Palmer, Ralph Charlton, (1839–8 Sept. 1923) . WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO . 2007 . 20 May 2023 . en . 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U201327. 978-0-19-954089-1 .
4. London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938
5. 1861 England Census
6. Book: Hilliard . Edward . The Balliol College Register, 1832–1914 . 1914 . Oxford : Printed for private circulation by H. Hart at the University Press . 260 . 20 May 2023.
7. Book: Polden . Patrick . Guide to the Records of the Lord Chancellor's Department . 1988 . H.M. Stationery Office . 978-0-11-380015-5 . 326 . en.
8. News: Deaths . . 11 September 1923 . 1.