Brief Life History of James
When James Graham was born about 1795, in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, William Graham Jr, was 33 and his mother, Margaret Loudon, was 26. He married Mary "Polly" Rayle about 1814, in Ohio Township, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States in 1850 and Ohio Township, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States in 1860. He died on 26 February 1859, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 65, and was buried in Fairview, Ohioville, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.
Photos and Memories (2)
Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (4)
- James Graham, "United States Census, 1860"
- Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People Volume 2 dated 1919
- James Graham, "United States Census, 1850"
Spouse and Children
1795–1859 Male
1787–1865 Female
Children (6)
1814–1814 Female
1816–1817 Male
1820–1865 Female
1822–1902 Female
1827–1830 Male
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
1763–1834 Male
1771–1803 Female
Siblings (4)
1794–1879 Female
1795–1859 Male
1800–1881 Male
1803–1862 Female
World Events (7)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 5
1800
Age 5
1812
Age 17
Name Meaning
Scottish: habitational name from Grantham in Lincolnshire, recorded in Domesday Book as Graham (as well as Grantham, Grandham, and Granham). See also Grantham .
Irish (especially Ulster): in Ireland Graham is generally the Scottish name, but it has additionally been adopted as an Anglicized form of both Ó Creacháin (see Crehan ) and Ó Gormghaile (see Gormley ).
History: The surname Graham was taken to Scotland at the beginning of the 12th century by the Norman baron William de Graham, holder of the manor of Grantham in Lincolnshire, from whom many if not all modern bearers are probably descended. The chief of Clan Graham is the Duke of Montrose.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
