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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—IndianaWilliam GRAHAM
(1782-1858)
GRAHAM, William, a
Representative from Indiana; born at sea March 16, 1782; settled
with his parents in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Ky.; attended the
public schools; moved to Vallonia, Ind., in 1811; engaged in
agricultural pursuits; member of the Territorial house of
representatives in 1812; delegate to the State constitutional
convention in 1816; member of the State house of representatives
1816-1821 and served as speaker; served in the State senate
1821-1833; elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth Congress (March 4,
1837-March 3, 1839); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1838
to the Twenty-sixth Congress; resumed agricultural pursuits; died
near Vallonia, Ind., August 17, 1858; interment in the White Church
Cemetery, Vallonia, Ind.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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