George D. Palmer was born in Wayne County, Mich. March 9, 1855. He grew up on his family farm. He came to North Dakota in 1884. He was engaged in farming in Barnes County for three years. His knowledge of the business and his business ability attracted the attention of the Carrington and Casey Company and they engaged him to manage their bonanza farm near Bordulac. He remained as superintendent of this operation for eighteen years or until 1902. He went into partnership with L.B. Hanna in 1906. This partnership continued until 1919 when they divided the land.

He was married to Susie Armitage in Chicago in 1887. He died in 1927.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 32