He served in Ireland through the 1690s and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel .
Palmes began a lengthy military career shortly after the Revolution , being granted a captain 's commission in the regiment of the eldest son of the Earl of Devonshire in 1688 .
Palmes served in Ireland through the 1690s and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel .
Palmes began a lengthy military career shortly after the Revolution , being granted a captain 's commission in the regiment of the eldest son of the Earl of Devonshire in 1688 .