James H. Graham
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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.
- United States Congress. . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byOliver A. Morse | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district 1859–1861 | Succeeded byRichard Franchot |
| New York State Assembly | ||
| Preceded byOrson M. Allaben | New York State Assembly Delaware County, 2nd District 1871 | Succeeded byMatthew Griffin |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded byJohn F. Hubbard Jr. | New York State Senate 23rd District 1872–1873 | Succeeded byJames G. Thompson |