HomeMy WebLinkAboutPalmerUNVEILING AND DEDICATIONof a MARKERforISOM PALMERbyTHE BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSIONMay 3, 2008Bryan City Cemetery1111 N. Texas AvenueBryan, Texasisom palmer(1811 - 1874)Isom Palmer, whose name has various spell-ings, was born to Martin and Sarah (Hard-wick) Parmer. In 1825, the Palmer (Parmer) family moved to Texas, settling near Nacog-doches the next year, and participated in the 1826 Fredonian Rebellion. Palmer fought un-der Capt. John M. Bradley during the Siege of Bexar in late 1835. He then served as ser-geant-at-arms at the signing of the Texas Dec-laration of Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos. He later wed Laura E. Dougherty and moved to Brazos County in the early 1870s.
Pledge to the United States FlagI pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Pledge to the texas flagHonor the Texas fl ag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.Welcome.....................................Nancy R. Tiner Member, BCHCPledge to the U. S. Flag.....Charlie P. Briggs III Past President General Sons of the Republic of Texas Past Commander, Knights of San JacintoPledge to the Texas Flag......Bobbie MiddletonMember, Daughters of the Republic of TexasIntroduction of Guests.....................Mrs. TinerIsom Palmer, Patriot.........................John BlairMember, BCHCUnveiling of the Marker...Palmer DescendantsDedication of the Marker...................Mr. BlairClosing Remarks..............................Mrs. Tiner