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Thomas Graham

Birth
Death
8 Sep 1804
West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Carlisle Weekly Herald--14 Sep 1804

"DIED--On Saturday last, THOMAS GRAHAM of West Pennsboro township, who in his life was highly esteemed; and in his death sincerely lamented by all those who had an opportunity of being acquainted with him--on the Sabbath morning his remains was attended to by a very numerous concourse from his late dwelling to the family burying ground at the old Presbyterian Church of Big Spring.

Mr. Thomas Graham being a member of the First Troop of Cumberland County Light Horse commanded by Capt. Samuel Crowel.--The members of said Troop are recommended to wear black Crape (or 'Crepe') on their left arm for the space of six months when in complete uniform, as a testimony of their unfeigned grief for the loss of a member, ever worthy of their highest esteem, and endeared affection.

By the order of the Secretary,
JOHN DAVIDSON

Newville, Sept. 10th"
Carlisle Weekly Herald--14 Sep 1804

"DIED--On Saturday last, THOMAS GRAHAM of West Pennsboro township, who in his life was highly esteemed; and in his death sincerely lamented by all those who had an opportunity of being acquainted with him--on the Sabbath morning his remains was attended to by a very numerous concourse from his late dwelling to the family burying ground at the old Presbyterian Church of Big Spring.

Mr. Thomas Graham being a member of the First Troop of Cumberland County Light Horse commanded by Capt. Samuel Crowel.--The members of said Troop are recommended to wear black Crape (or 'Crepe') on their left arm for the space of six months when in complete uniform, as a testimony of their unfeigned grief for the loss of a member, ever worthy of their highest esteem, and endeared affection.

By the order of the Secretary,
JOHN DAVIDSON

Newville, Sept. 10th"

Gravesite Details

Unknown if grave still exists



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  • Created by: JSS
  • Added: May 16, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189791611/thomas-graham: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Graham (unknown–8 Sep 1804), Find a Grave Memorial ID 189791611, citing Big Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by JSS (contributor 47510531).