Biography of John M. Graham
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 880
JOHN M. GRAHAM, farmer, P. O. London, was born in Pleasant Township July 19, 1836, and is a son of John and Lydia (Alkire) Graham, the former a native of Kentucky, of Irish descent, and the latter a native Virginia, of German descent. Our subject attended school at London, and remained on the farm until seventeen years of age when his father moved to London and opened a store, and John became a clerk, in which capacity he continued five years. He was married in 1859, to Gertrude, a daughter of John Smith and by her he had seven children -- John K., Anna S., A. L., Lydia J., Gertrude, Milton and James S. Mr. and
Mrs. Graham are members of the Christian Church.. He is a Republican and owns a well improved and highly cultivated farm.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
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http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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