John R. Palmer (June 27, 1809May 1, 1877) was a Michigan politician.
Palmer was born on June 27, 1809, in New York. In 1844, Palmer moved to Michigan.
Palmer was a farmer. On November 2, 1852, Palmer was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Calhoun County 1st district from January 5, 1853, to December 31, 1854.
Palmer died on May 1, 1877.