Samuel Palmer (surgeon) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samuel Palmer FRS (1670–1738) was an early 18th century wealthy British surgeon. He was born on 5 January 1670 the son of John Palmer and his wife Alice. He worked in St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London and served as its treasurer.[1] On 5 December 1728 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London.[2] He died in London on 20 April 1738 aged 68. His grave monument in Wandsworth Parish Church is by Peter Scheemakers.[3] Family He was married to Sarah Still. They had two daughters, Frances and Elizabeth. His daughter Frances Palmer (1689-1766) married his colleague at Bartholomew's Hospital, Sir Peter Sainthill FRS of Wandsworth.[4] References ↑ "Parishes: Wandsworth | British History Online". ↑ Proceedings of the Royal Society 1728 ↑ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis ↑ "Thomas (Of Sittenham) Gower d. Yes, date unknown: Douglas Family History". Related Articles~TimelinesTop QsFact Checks