John Graham and Catherine Bredin

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Husband John Graham ¹

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           Born: Aug 1821 - Butler, Butler Co, PA 1
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           Died: 22 Sep 1860 1
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       Marriage: 1845 1

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Wife Catherine Bredin ¹

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           Born: 
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           Died: Aft 1883
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         Father: James Bredin (      -      ) 2
         Mother: 

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Children

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General Notes: Husband - John Graham

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He was born in Connoquenessing township, Butler County, PA. [HBC 1895, 155]
He was left an orphan at an early age, having nothing but his own industry to rely on for a living. He possessed more than ordinary intelligence. In 1838, he apprenticed himself to S. C. Stewart, Esq., who was then carrying on cabinet-making in Butler. After his apprenticeship was completed, he acted for a time as Deputy Sheriff of Butler County, and then, in company with a friend, he made a trip to the Southwest with a view to a new location. But not finding things particularly encouraging, he returned to Butler, and for a time attended the academy there, under the care of Rev. William White. In 1842, he commenced the study of the law with Samuel Gilmore, Esq., afterward Judge Gilmore. He was admitted to practice law in 1844. He turned all his energies to the vigilant pursuit of his profession, and soon rose to the front rank among a class of associates that had made a reputation for themselves and for the bar to which they belonged. He never sought business in the criminal side of the court, but in the Common Pleas he was quite at home. His forensic talent was not of the highest order. He was a fair public speaker. But his clear judgment and strict integrity in his profession commanded the confidence of the court and the respect of his fellows. He was a constant and consistent member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, a leader in its Sabbath school and a laborer in every good work. In politics, Mr. Graham was a Democrat, but he was no slave to party. In the internal convulsions that disturbed that party during the latter part of Buchanan's administration, he took an active part with the Douglas wing of the party, stoutly denouncing the usurpations and corruptions of that administration. He died too soon to witness its final overthrow, but his influence and example had a powerful effect on the action of the party long after he had passed away. He was taken ill with fever, and, after two weeks' sickness, passed away. In 1883 his widow and three children still survived\emdash two daughters and a son\emdash the latter a clergyman in the Episcopal Church. [HBC 1883, 60]

1 —, History of Butler County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1883), Pg 60.

2 —, History of Butler County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1883), Pg 59.