Joseph Benjamin Palmer | |
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 Joseph Benjamin Palmer | |
| Born | November 1, 1825 Rutherford County, Tennessee |
| Died | November 4, 1890 (aged 65) Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Joseph Benjamin Palmer (November 1, 1825 – November 4, 1890) was an American lawyer, legislator, and soldier. He served as a Confederate general in the American Civil War, during which he was wounded four times. After the conflict he resumed his law practice in Tennessee.