Graham, Thomas J.

GRAHAM

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 7/5/2021 at 13:47:32

History of Warren County, Iowa; Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns & Etc., by Union Historical Company, 1879, p.615

GRAHAM, THOMAS J., farmer, Squaw Township, Sec. 12; P. O. Cool; was born January 25, 1833, in Monroe county, Indiana; parents moved to this county in 1849, in Otter township; married June 11, 1858, Adaline, daughter of Mark Williams, of this county; has eight children: Carrie M., Cora F., James L., Emma J., Burt R., Albert A., Hattie A., John G.; Carrie M., died in infancy; in the spring of 1858, he settled at his present home, where he owns 120 acres of land, and has made a nice home; he also keeps a farmer's store on his farm; was one of the first settlers, and endured all the hardships of a pioneer's life.