James GRAHAM (b. 1841)

GRAHAM, WILBUR

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Date: 6/12/2005 at 01:15:53

GRAHAM, James, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Hawk Eye; born June 10, 1841, in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y.; in 1857 came to Whitewater, Wis.; in 1859, went to Texas; in 1860, returned to Wisconsin; in 1865, came to his present farm; owns 210 acres, valued at $25 per acre. Married Adaline A. Wilbur July 4, 1866; she was born Feb. 27, 1845, in Madison Co., N. Y.; had four children; three living - Jennie A., William J. and Clara M. Are members of the Methodist Church. Has been Justice of the Peace three years, Town Clerk three years, and Assessor two years; enlisted in the 7th Wis. Battery, Flying Artillery; served about four years to the close of the war; was in battles of New Madrid, Island No. 10, Parker's Cross Roads and others.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Windsor Township
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