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Number : UK1629 Title : John Palliser, Explorer & Geographer Description : A portrait of John Palliser (January 29, 1817 -August 18, 1887) photographed at an unknown studio. Palliser was an Irish-born geographer and explorer. Born in Comeragh, County Waterford, Ireland to Colonel Wray Palliser. From 1839 to 1863, John Palliser served in the military and became a Captain in the Waterford artillery. He was also Sheriff of Waterford. His first hunting expedition was in 1847 in the American West. Photographer : Unknown Image Date : Circa 1870 Museum Contact : Murphy, Sean Donor : Name Kept Private Archive Url : http://www.waterfordcountyimages.org/exhibit/web Copyright : Co. Waterford Image Archive [ Image & Text | Image Only | Text Only ] Go Directly To Waterford County Image Archive. |