James Duncan Graham

Brief Life History of James Duncan

When James Duncan Graham was born on 9 May 1841, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, his father, Capt James Duncan Graham, was 42 and his mother, Charlotte Hustler Meade, was 37. He married Virginia Lee on 4 January 1862, in District of Columbia, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. He registered for military service in 1897. He died on 6 July 1900, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, at the age of 59, and was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

James Duncan Graham
1841–1900
Virginia Lee
1844–1881
Marriage: 4 January 1862
Jennie Piercy Graham
1863–1941
William Montrose Graham
1868–
Lawrence P Graham
1872–
Meeta Campbell Graham
1877–1966
James Duncan Graham
1878–1937

Sources (22)

  • James Allen in household of Cornelius Rosevelt, "United States Census, 1860"
  • James N. Graham, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
  • James Duncan Graham, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1848 · Fire Causes $1.5 Million in Damages

"""A fire in September of 1848 caused an estimated $1.5 million in damages to the city of Brooklyn. The fire consumed """"three churches, the post office, two newspaper offices, and other property."""""""

1857 · 7.9 Earthquake In Fort Tejon

The Fort Tejon earthquake, on January 9, 1857, registered at 7.9, making it one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the United States. Only two people were killed, largely due to the sparse population in the area where the earthquake occurred. As a result of the large scale shaking, the Kern River was turned upstream and fish were stranded miles from Tulare Lake as the waters were rocked so far from its banks.

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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