[1] He was born on March 14, 1876, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Harriet Jane Holkins and Frederick Eugene Palmer.

He married Marion Louise Aiken and they lived in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Palmer reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. National Championships in 1907 and 1909.

At the Cincinnati Open, Palmer made six finals appearances: three each in singles and doubles.

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