Graham - George T.
Source: Atlas of Montgomery County (Chicago: Beers, 1878)
George T. Graham, Crawfordsville, was born August 16, 1812, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, near the natural bridge. His father, Thomas G. Graham, was born about 1778, and died about 1830. He lived in Rockbridge County until he removed to Lexington, to learn the trade of a cabinet-maker with Mr. Plunkit. He then worked at his trade, and built a number of boats on North river, and at these he was engaged until he moved to Ohio, near Eaton, where he followed farming until his death. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a democrat. He married Kaziah Gill in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and became the father of seven children, three of whom are living: George T., Elizabeth White, living near Greensburg, and Sarah Bailey, now residing in Huntington County, Indiana.
After the death of Mr. Graham Mrs. Graham married Abraham Myres, and at the time of her death, June 26, 1871, was living with William H. Bailey, in Huntington County. She was a member of the Dunkard Church. When George T. was but eighteen years of age his father died, and the providing for the family fell upon him, which was cheerfully done until his mother's second marriage. Mr. Graham continued to work at various trades at Morning Sun until his emigration to Union County, Indiana, where he was engaged several years in various enterprises. His next removal brought him to Davis County. He then moved his family to Butler County, Ohio, and was engaged twelve or thirteen years as a clerk and stock buyer in Summerville. He was then employed one year in Illinois, and in 1859 settled near Crawfordsville, Indiana, where he was engaged in farming until 1865, which time marks the date of his removal to the city, where he has been engaged in various undertakings.
In October, 1836, he married Mary C. L. Bennett, of Union County, Indiana, who was born January 24, 1817. Her mother, Susanah Bennett, was born April 16,1784, and died July 25, 1871. Her father, George W. Bennett, was born December 19, 1784, and died December 22, 1852. They were both members of the Presbyterian Church. Charlotte M. Kingen, a niece of Mr. Graham, is now making her home at his house. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as is also his wife. He is a republican, casting his first presidential vote for Jackson. He now has in his possession a badge worn in the campaign of 1840, with a picture of Gen. Harrison upon it. August 12, 1848, he united with the Odd-Fellows, in Butler County, Ohio, and has occupied many offices in the order. He is now the left supporter of the vice grand, and a past grand. typed by kbz