This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Palmer, Rice Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2275/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 783. City of La Crosse EDGAR PALMER, dentist, Main street, over post office, is a native of Woodstock, Vt., born May 7, 1840, son of Walter Palmer. Studied dentistry in his native place with Dr. Rice, and in Fitchburg, Mass., with Dr. Palmer. He afterward attended lectures at the dental school, Philadelphia. Practiced in Newport, Vt., from 1860 to 1866, except when in the army, and has practiced in La Crosse since March, 1866. Dr. Palmer made the first move toward the organization of the "Wisconsin State Dental Society," as he drew up a petition and traveled through the State to obtain the signatures necessary for that purpose. He was the first temporary President, and afterward permanent President of the society, which was organized in September, 1870. He has also been a member of the "American Dental Association" for several years, and, in 1880, was elected an honorary member of the "Iowa State Dental Society." He is also a member of the La Crosse Board of Trade. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.