BIO: Charles Flack PALMER, M.D., Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA

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Medical Men of Franklin County, 1750-1925 by Ambrose Watts Thrush, M.D.;
Chambersburg, Pa.; Medical Society of Franklin County, Page 131
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CHARLES FLACK PALMER, M. D.

  Dr. Palmer was born October 3, 1847, on the homestead in Hamilton Township, 
Franklin County, Pa., a son of Jonas and Catherine (Flack) Palmer.  He grew to 
manhood on the home farm, attending the rural schools and the Chambersburg 
Academy.  He spent three years teaching in the rural schools of Hamilton 
Township before beginning the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Samuel G. 
Lane in Chambersburg.  He was graduated M. D., 1878, from the University of 
Pennsylvania and then spent a year or more in hospital work after his 
graduation.

  Dr. Palmer began the practice of medicine in Chambersburg as the partner of S. 
G. Lane his preceptor and so continued until Dr. Lane's death, and since that 
time has occupied the same offices continuously to the present.

  He was admitted into the Medical Society in 1882, was its President in 1890 
and the Secretary, 1884 to 1888 inclusive.  For a number of years he was surgeon 
for the Cumberland Valley Railroad.  He was physician to the County Home, 1882 
to 1885.

  Dr. Palmer was most active in the organization of the Chambersburg Hospital 
and was the head of the Surgical Department of the same from the time of 
organization until very recently.  Dr. Palmer is the dean of the Medical 
profession in Chambersburg and his experience and knowledge was frequently 
sought in consultation by the profession in all parts of the county.

  Dr. Palmer is a Republican, but no politician and never sought office.  He is 
a member of the Zion Reformed Church.

  Dr. Palmer never married.