The Palmers and Witherells
- Benjamin F.H. Witherell (1797–1867), Justice of the Peace in Michigan, Recorder of Detroit, Michigan; delegate to the Michigan Constitutional Convention 1850; Probate Court Judge in Michigan 1834-1835; Prosecuting Attorney of Wayne County, Michigan 1835-1839; Michigan State Senator 1840-1841; candidate for Mayor of Detroit, Michigan 1842; Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court; District Court Judge of Michigan; Circuit Court Judge in Michigan 1858-1866; Recorder's Court Judge in Michigan 1862-1864. Uncle of Thomas W. Palmer.
- Thomas W. Palmer (1830–1913), Michigan State Senator 1879-1880, U.S. Senator from Michigan 1883-1889, U.S. Minister to Spain 1889-1890. Nephew of Benjamin F.H. Witherell.
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