In March 1851, Thomas Palmer, an annuitant aged 77, lived in James Poole’s household.

Thomas was born at Ilchester in about 1774, the son of Thomas and Rachel Palmer.

He married Betty Yard at Martock on 2 October 1796. She died in 1825 or 1836.

In June 1841, Thomas was an ‘independent’ living at Bower Hinton. A Mary Palmer, aged 40 (possibly his daughter), was in the same household.

Thomas died in November or December 1851, aged 78, and was buried at Hardington. His connection with the parish is unknown.