Brief Life History of John T.
John T. Graham was born in 1811, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. He married Malinda Scott about 1835, in Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Sangamon, Illinois, United States for about 20 years and Sheridan Township, Crawford, Kansas, United States in 1870.
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- John T Graham, "United States Census, 1870"
- John T. Graham in entry for James Albert Graham, "Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999"
- John Graham, "United States Census, 1840"
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World Events (8)
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
1814 · British Burn the Capital
During the War of 1812, on August 24, 1814, the British troops invade Washington D.C., they set fire to the Capitol, the President's Mansion, and other landmarks. The most famous story that comes from this event is that Abigail Adams saved the portrait of George Washington from the flames in the President's House.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
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.
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