James H. Graham

James Harper Graham
James H. Graham, Congressman from New York
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	Oliver A. Morse
Succeeded by	Richard Franchot
Member of the New York House of Representatives from the 2nd district
In office 1871–1871
Preceded by	Orson M. Allaben
Succeeded by	Matthew Griffin
Member of the New York Senate from the 23rd district
In office 1872–1873
Preceded by	John F. Hubbard Jr.
Succeeded by	James G. Thompson
Personal details
Born	(1812-09-18)September 18, 1812 Bovina, New York
Died	June 23, 1881(1881-06-23) (aged 68) Delhi, New York
Political party	Republican

James Harper Graham (September 18, 1812 – June 23, 1881) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Born in Bovina, New York, Graham attended the public schools and then engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was Town Supervisor of Delhi and Chairman of the Delaware County Board of Supervisors.

Graham was elected as a Republican to the 36th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1859, to March 3, 1861.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Delaware Co., 2nd D.) in 1871; and of the New York State Senate (23rd D.) in 1872 and 1873.

Afterwards, he engaged in agricultural and mercantile pursuits. He died in Delhi on June 23, 1881, and was buried at the Woodland Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "James H. Graham (id: G000356)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.