Ancestor John Palmer was know to be a glassmaker.

Don't have much detail yet, he is the oldest ancestor in our line thus far. Descendants in Ontario, Canada, NSW Australia, and New York State, USA.
Most of the descendants were in the Paint/Paper and Glazier trades, or builders.

Palmer & Son, Glass Manufacturer, Crown Glass Warehouse, 118 St. Martin's Lane, Southwark (Kent's Directory for the Year 1794).