James George Palmer

James George Palmer (November 27, 1875[citation needed] – January 29, 1952) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician.

James George Palmer[citation needed] was born in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana,[1] to Mary Frances (née Monk) and W. H.

In Leesville, he was a member and served as superintendent of education of Vernon Parish School Board.

He resigned as mayor to accept an interim appointment from Governor Huey P. Long to the Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal.

[2][citation needed] Palmer died on January 29, 1952, aged 76, at his home at 416 Egan Street in Shreveport.