Husband Harry Lee Graham 1 2 3 4
Born: 5 Aug 1870 - Concord Twp, Butler Co, PA 1 2 3 4
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Father: Thomas Graham (1840-1912) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Mother: Nancy Borland ( -1914) 1 3 4 6
Marriage: 10 Oct 1900 2 4 7
Wife Julia Stephenson Creigh 2 4 7
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Father: William Thomas Creigh (1848- ) 8
Mother: Martha Wishart ( -Bef 1915) 7
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1 M Harry Lee Graham, Jr. 2 4 7
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2 M William C. Graham 4
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General Notes: Husband - Harry Lee Graham
He attended the public schools and then enjoyed academic training both at North Washington and West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, graduating at the latter institution in June, 1889, when he entered the University at Wooster, Ohio, where he completed his collegiate course in June, 1893, two years later receiving his degree of A. M. Upon his return from the University, in 1893, he began the study of law, with Attorney S. P. Bowser, and was admitted to the bar on December 11, 1895. He was also admitted to practice in the Supreme and Superior Courts of the State of Pennsylvania and the United States District Courts of West-ern Pennsylvania. In 1890 he served as Deputy Prothonotary and for six years was a member of the Board of Auditors of Butler. He was identified with the Republican party, in 1900 serving as secretary of the Republican County Committee.
He was born on the Graham homestead in Concord township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools, finishing his preparatory education at North Washington and West Sunbury (Pennsylvania) academies, being graduated from the latter institution of learning with the class of 1889. He then entered the University of Wooster (Ohio), whence he was graduated A. B., class of 1893, and two years later with the degree of A. M. He then entered the law office of S. F. Bowser, Esq., of Butler, continuing his studies there until December, 1895, when he was admitted a member of the Butler County bar.
He at once began the practice of law in Butler, and with the exception of a brief period was actively engaged in his profession for some years. He was admitted to practice in all State and Federal courts of the district and held an honorable position at the bar. He was a member of the State and County Bar associations, was a learned lawyer, a safe counsellor and a skillful, loyal advocate of his client's cause. He gave much time to the public service of his county, served as deputy prothonotary in 1890, and for six years was a member of the city board of auditors. A Republican in politics, he gave his party active and valuable support. In 1900 he served on the county committee as secretary. He was a member of the Board of Education beginning in 1907, and was secretary of that board for a time. He was a vestryman of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, active in parish and church work. He was a prominent member of the Illustrious Order Knights of Malta and of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania; was also a member of Temple Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Clement Encampment of the same order; Knights of the Maccabees; Keystone Camp, No. 8, Woodmen of the World; and other fraternal and beneficial orders. His club was the University of Wooster Club of Butler, of which he was a charter member. He was also a prime mover and was a charter member of the University Club of Butler, Pennsylvania, being one of its board of directors, or governors. [GPHWP, 96]
General Notes: Wife - Julia Stephenson Creigh
from Washington, Washington Co, PA