The following information was researched by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
Obituary in the Carrol Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 26, 1898.
--James Graham, born 1815 in County Antrim, Ireland, was married in 1841 to Jane Clark, came to this country in 1847 in a sailing vessel which was wrecked and lost; the passengers on the wrecked vessel were taken off in life boats and all safely landed. His second daughter died on the ocean and made the sea her grave. After coming to this country he located with his family in Fox Township. He united with Scroggsfield congregation. Eight years ago he moved with his wife and daughter Jennie to Carrollton. His wife preceded him to her final rest 3 months and 3 days, having lived together for over 56 years. He belonged to a family of nine children, only two of whom survive him. He was a man with a vigorous constitution, but on January 13th he was stricken with paralysis and in ten days breathed his last. He died in a ripe old age, in his 83 year.
--They were the parents of 7 children. Two daughters are dead and two, Miss Jennie and Mrs. J. H. Wright reside in this community. There are three boys. John and Robert live near Scroggsfield, their birthplace. Rev. William J. is pastor of a large and prosperous congregation at Midway, Pennsylvania. Services were conducted at the home by his pastor, Rev. J. G. Dunn, of Beaver, Pennsylvania and Rev. R. R. Gailey. Interred at Scroggsfield Cemetery Tuesday, January 25.
Another obituary in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 19, 1898.
--Mr. James Graham, that aged citizen of the north side of town, was on last Thursday found in his buggy house helpless and speechless, stricken with paralysis, from which he has only partially, and doubtless will never, fully recover. His age is about 83 years. All his children, including the Rev. J. W. Graham and family, of Midway, Washington County, Pennsylvania, were quickly called to his bedside, where they remain at the present. His life partner preceded him to the tomb only a few months ago. The aged pair were among the most respected citizens of the town and county, and many years since emigrated from Ireland, from whence he has been obtaining a comfortable annuity.
The Golden Wedding of James and Jane Graham was recorded in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, September 23, 1891.
--The wise king has said there is a time for everything under the sun; and so thought the children and grandchildren of Mr. James Graham and wife of this place, that the anniversary of their golden wedding would be a time for a family reunion to celebrate the occasion. Accordingly last Thursday, September 17, marking the half centennial of their married life, find their children and families directing their way towards the home of the aged couple who had been previously notified and expected them. By 10 o'clock all had arrived and were all able to be present with but one exception, a mother and infant granddaughter.
--The old couple, their six children, three boys and three girls, (or was, as most of them seem to think they are boys and girls no more) 16 grandchildren, in all, some twenty-nine or thirty, together with Rev. Dunn and wife of Scroggsfield, who, as their pastor for quite a while before moving to this place, is almost looked upon as one of the family. The number was not large, but was sufficiently so, as was afterwards demonstrated when gathered around the dinner table to get away with considerable chicken, roast beef and the like.
--Having all gathered into the parlor (with bride and groom the central figure, of course) their youngest son, Rev. W. J. of Midway, Pennsylvania, in a few appropriate remarks stating the object of their meeting together, called on Rev. Dunn to invoke the Divine blessing, which he did in that toueing and pathetic manner peculiar to himself. After which Miss Maud Wright, in behalf of the grandchildren, after a short speech, presented grandfather an easy rocking chair, hoping that in his declining life he would sit down and rest. And to grandmother a pair of soft shoes, supposing that in trotting around those fifty years attending grandfather, her feet must be quite tender. Then the Rev. W. J. on behalf of the children, after stating that he did not intend to make a long speech in fact he did not believe in long speech, in fact he did not intend to make a long speeches when dinner was waiting, but but would merely speak of a few observations, some of which had been misunderstood and other mistaken ones but closed with the observation and he thought he was not mistaken in this one: "that time had wrought its changes with us all, that father and mother was not the sprightly lad and lass that were joined together in wedlock fifty years ago; their steps had become quite tottery, their brows wrinkled and eyes dim, which had suggested the appropriateness of presenting father with a pair of gold glasses, more especially as he had but recently lost a like pair. He also observed that mother spent (as she always did when he was a boy), a goodly portion of her time in working among the dishes, he would invite her to take father along, and the rest would follow out to the dining room, and behold the large table was piled full with a full set of decorated china ware, 125 pieces, which he presented to her with the assurance that when he and family came to visit her she should fill them with good things to eat, that he would try and do his part in helping her to empty them, it was rather amusing to witness the surprise of the old couple, and white it may not have been spoken in words, it was spoken by their pleased countenance that there might be many worse things come to them in their old age than a set of china ware.
--After presenting these gifts by children and grandchildren, a bountiful dinner was served in the new dishes, and, as already intimated, we were equal to the occasion in getting ourselves outside the good things to eat. Arrangements had been made to have a group of all taken at the residence, but owing to the extremely hot and clear sun, the artist, Mr. Schenck, concluded they would have to go to his gallery, in which all acquiesced. The accommodating artist gave us a reception that night not be dimmed enthusiastic, but all agreed it was decidedly a hot one. After returning we were again provided with refreshments, which consisted of a bountiful supply of ice cream, furnished by the well known restaurateur, Mr. Patterson. But as was stated in the beginning of this article, there was a time for everything, and the evening shades admonished it was time to adjourn. And when the children were ready to return to their respective homes, they learned from each other, that their father in going around among them had quietly slipped to each a gold coin. And thus it might be said the promise was immediately fulfilled, "That they that give shall receive." Thus ended a very enjoyable and we trust profitable meeting. Later, We have been informed that the couple were serenaded during the evening by quite a number of young gentlemen. They were unknown to the old people of course, but in speaking of them, that is what they called them. Am glad to hear it of you, boys, and hope your conduct may always be such, that the aged may be able to speak of you as young gentleman.
Obituary in the Carrol Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 26, 1898.
--James Graham, born 1815 in County Antrim, Ireland, was married in 1841 to Jane Clark, came to this country in 1847 in a sailing vessel which was wrecked and lost; the passengers on the wrecked vessel were taken off in life boats and all safely landed. His second daughter died on the ocean and made the sea her grave. After coming to this country he located with his family in Fox Township. He united with Scroggsfield congregation. Eight years ago he moved with his wife and daughter Jennie to Carrollton. His wife preceded him to her final rest 3 months and 3 days, having lived together for over 56 years. He belonged to a family of nine children, only two of whom survive him. He was a man with a vigorous constitution, but on January 13th he was stricken with paralysis and in ten days breathed his last. He died in a ripe old age, in his 83 year.
--They were the parents of 7 children. Two daughters are dead and two, Miss Jennie and Mrs. J. H. Wright reside in this community. There are three boys. John and Robert live near Scroggsfield, their birthplace. Rev. William J. is pastor of a large and prosperous congregation at Midway, Pennsylvania. Services were conducted at the home by his pastor, Rev. J. G. Dunn, of Beaver, Pennsylvania and Rev. R. R. Gailey. Interred at Scroggsfield Cemetery Tuesday, January 25.
Another obituary in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 19, 1898.
--Mr. James Graham, that aged citizen of the north side of town, was on last Thursday found in his buggy house helpless and speechless, stricken with paralysis, from which he has only partially, and doubtless will never, fully recover. His age is about 83 years. All his children, including the Rev. J. W. Graham and family, of Midway, Washington County, Pennsylvania, were quickly called to his bedside, where they remain at the present. His life partner preceded him to the tomb only a few months ago. The aged pair were among the most respected citizens of the town and county, and many years since emigrated from Ireland, from whence he has been obtaining a comfortable annuity.
The Golden Wedding of James and Jane Graham was recorded in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, September 23, 1891.
--The wise king has said there is a time for everything under the sun; and so thought the children and grandchildren of Mr. James Graham and wife of this place, that the anniversary of their golden wedding would be a time for a family reunion to celebrate the occasion. Accordingly last Thursday, September 17, marking the half centennial of their married life, find their children and families directing their way towards the home of the aged couple who had been previously notified and expected them. By 10 o'clock all had arrived and were all able to be present with but one exception, a mother and infant granddaughter.
--The old couple, their six children, three boys and three girls, (or was, as most of them seem to think they are boys and girls no more) 16 grandchildren, in all, some twenty-nine or thirty, together with Rev. Dunn and wife of Scroggsfield, who, as their pastor for quite a while before moving to this place, is almost looked upon as one of the family. The number was not large, but was sufficiently so, as was afterwards demonstrated when gathered around the dinner table to get away with considerable chicken, roast beef and the like.
--Having all gathered into the parlor (with bride and groom the central figure, of course) their youngest son, Rev. W. J. of Midway, Pennsylvania, in a few appropriate remarks stating the object of their meeting together, called on Rev. Dunn to invoke the Divine blessing, which he did in that toueing and pathetic manner peculiar to himself. After which Miss Maud Wright, in behalf of the grandchildren, after a short speech, presented grandfather an easy rocking chair, hoping that in his declining life he would sit down and rest. And to grandmother a pair of soft shoes, supposing that in trotting around those fifty years attending grandfather, her feet must be quite tender. Then the Rev. W. J. on behalf of the children, after stating that he did not intend to make a long speech in fact he did not believe in long speech, in fact he did not intend to make a long speeches when dinner was waiting, but but would merely speak of a few observations, some of which had been misunderstood and other mistaken ones but closed with the observation and he thought he was not mistaken in this one: "that time had wrought its changes with us all, that father and mother was not the sprightly lad and lass that were joined together in wedlock fifty years ago; their steps had become quite tottery, their brows wrinkled and eyes dim, which had suggested the appropriateness of presenting father with a pair of gold glasses, more especially as he had but recently lost a like pair. He also observed that mother spent (as she always did when he was a boy), a goodly portion of her time in working among the dishes, he would invite her to take father along, and the rest would follow out to the dining room, and behold the large table was piled full with a full set of decorated china ware, 125 pieces, which he presented to her with the assurance that when he and family came to visit her she should fill them with good things to eat, that he would try and do his part in helping her to empty them, it was rather amusing to witness the surprise of the old couple, and white it may not have been spoken in words, it was spoken by their pleased countenance that there might be many worse things come to them in their old age than a set of china ware.
--After presenting these gifts by children and grandchildren, a bountiful dinner was served in the new dishes, and, as already intimated, we were equal to the occasion in getting ourselves outside the good things to eat. Arrangements had been made to have a group of all taken at the residence, but owing to the extremely hot and clear sun, the artist, Mr. Schenck, concluded they would have to go to his gallery, in which all acquiesced. The accommodating artist gave us a reception that night not be dimmed enthusiastic, but all agreed it was decidedly a hot one. After returning we were again provided with refreshments, which consisted of a bountiful supply of ice cream, furnished by the well known restaurateur, Mr. Patterson. But as was stated in the beginning of this article, there was a time for everything, and the evening shades admonished it was time to adjourn. And when the children were ready to return to their respective homes, they learned from each other, that their father in going around among them had quietly slipped to each a gold coin. And thus it might be said the promise was immediately fulfilled, "That they that give shall receive." Thus ended a very enjoyable and we trust profitable meeting. Later, We have been informed that the couple were serenaded during the evening by quite a number of young gentlemen. They were unknown to the old people of course, but in speaking of them, that is what they called them. Am glad to hear it of you, boys, and hope your conduct may always be such, that the aged may be able to speak of you as young gentleman.
The following information was researched by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
Obituary in the Carrol Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 26, 1898.
--James Graham, born 1815 in County Antrim, Ireland, was married in 1841 to Jane Clark, came to this country in 1847 in a sailing vessel which was wrecked and lost; the passengers on the wrecked vessel were taken off in life boats and all safely landed. His second daughter died on the ocean and made the sea her grave. After coming to this country he located with his family in Fox Township. He united with Scroggsfield congregation. Eight years ago he moved with his wife and daughter Jennie to Carrollton. His wife preceded him to her final rest 3 months and 3 days, having lived together for over 56 years. He belonged to a family of nine children, only two of whom survive him. He was a man with a vigorous constitution, but on January 13th he was stricken with paralysis and in ten days breathed his last. He died in a ripe old age, in his 83 year.
--They were the parents of 7 children. Two daughters are dead and two, Miss Jennie and Mrs. J. H. Wright reside in this community. There are three boys. John and Robert live near Scroggsfield, their birthplace. Rev. William J. is pastor of a large and prosperous congregation at Midway, Pennsylvania. Services were conducted at the home by his pastor, Rev. J. G. Dunn, of Beaver, Pennsylvania and Rev. R. R. Gailey. Interred at Scroggsfield Cemetery Tuesday, January 25.
Another obituary in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 19, 1898.
--Mr. James Graham, that aged citizen of the north side of town, was on last Thursday found in his buggy house helpless and speechless, stricken with paralysis, from which he has only partially, and doubtless will never, fully recover. His age is about 83 years. All his children, including the Rev. J. W. Graham and family, of Midway, Washington County, Pennsylvania, were quickly called to his bedside, where they remain at the present. His life partner preceded him to the tomb only a few months ago. The aged pair were among the most respected citizens of the town and county, and many years since emigrated from Ireland, from whence he has been obtaining a comfortable annuity.
The Golden Wedding of James and Jane Graham was recorded in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, September 23, 1891.
--The wise king has said there is a time for everything under the sun; and so thought the children and grandchildren of Mr. James Graham and wife of this place, that the anniversary of their golden wedding would be a time for a family reunion to celebrate the occasion. Accordingly last Thursday, September 17, marking the half centennial of their married life, find their children and families directing their way towards the home of the aged couple who had been previously notified and expected them. By 10 o'clock all had arrived and were all able to be present with but one exception, a mother and infant granddaughter.
--The old couple, their six children, three boys and three girls, (or was, as most of them seem to think they are boys and girls no more) 16 grandchildren, in all, some twenty-nine or thirty, together with Rev. Dunn and wife of Scroggsfield, who, as their pastor for quite a while before moving to this place, is almost looked upon as one of the family. The number was not large, but was sufficiently so, as was afterwards demonstrated when gathered around the dinner table to get away with considerable chicken, roast beef and the like.
--Having all gathered into the parlor (with bride and groom the central figure, of course) their youngest son, Rev. W. J. of Midway, Pennsylvania, in a few appropriate remarks stating the object of their meeting together, called on Rev. Dunn to invoke the Divine blessing, which he did in that toueing and pathetic manner peculiar to himself. After which Miss Maud Wright, in behalf of the grandchildren, after a short speech, presented grandfather an easy rocking chair, hoping that in his declining life he would sit down and rest. And to grandmother a pair of soft shoes, supposing that in trotting around those fifty years attending grandfather, her feet must be quite tender. Then the Rev. W. J. on behalf of the children, after stating that he did not intend to make a long speech in fact he did not believe in long speech, in fact he did not intend to make a long speeches when dinner was waiting, but but would merely speak of a few observations, some of which had been misunderstood and other mistaken ones but closed with the observation and he thought he was not mistaken in this one: "that time had wrought its changes with us all, that father and mother was not the sprightly lad and lass that were joined together in wedlock fifty years ago; their steps had become quite tottery, their brows wrinkled and eyes dim, which had suggested the appropriateness of presenting father with a pair of gold glasses, more especially as he had but recently lost a like pair. He also observed that mother spent (as she always did when he was a boy), a goodly portion of her time in working among the dishes, he would invite her to take father along, and the rest would follow out to the dining room, and behold the large table was piled full with a full set of decorated china ware, 125 pieces, which he presented to her with the assurance that when he and family came to visit her she should fill them with good things to eat, that he would try and do his part in helping her to empty them, it was rather amusing to witness the surprise of the old couple, and white it may not have been spoken in words, it was spoken by their pleased countenance that there might be many worse things come to them in their old age than a set of china ware.
--After presenting these gifts by children and grandchildren, a bountiful dinner was served in the new dishes, and, as already intimated, we were equal to the occasion in getting ourselves outside the good things to eat. Arrangements had been made to have a group of all taken at the residence, but owing to the extremely hot and clear sun, the artist, Mr. Schenck, concluded they would have to go to his gallery, in which all acquiesced. The accommodating artist gave us a reception that night not be dimmed enthusiastic, but all agreed it was decidedly a hot one. After returning we were again provided with refreshments, which consisted of a bountiful supply of ice cream, furnished by the well known restaurateur, Mr. Patterson. But as was stated in the beginning of this article, there was a time for everything, and the evening shades admonished it was time to adjourn. And when the children were ready to return to their respective homes, they learned from each other, that their father in going around among them had quietly slipped to each a gold coin. And thus it might be said the promise was immediately fulfilled, "That they that give shall receive." Thus ended a very enjoyable and we trust profitable meeting. Later, We have been informed that the couple were serenaded during the evening by quite a number of young gentlemen. They were unknown to the old people of course, but in speaking of them, that is what they called them. Am glad to hear it of you, boys, and hope your conduct may always be such, that the aged may be able to speak of you as young gentleman.
Obituary in the Carrol Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 26, 1898.
--James Graham, born 1815 in County Antrim, Ireland, was married in 1841 to Jane Clark, came to this country in 1847 in a sailing vessel which was wrecked and lost; the passengers on the wrecked vessel were taken off in life boats and all safely landed. His second daughter died on the ocean and made the sea her grave. After coming to this country he located with his family in Fox Township. He united with Scroggsfield congregation. Eight years ago he moved with his wife and daughter Jennie to Carrollton. His wife preceded him to her final rest 3 months and 3 days, having lived together for over 56 years. He belonged to a family of nine children, only two of whom survive him. He was a man with a vigorous constitution, but on January 13th he was stricken with paralysis and in ten days breathed his last. He died in a ripe old age, in his 83 year.
--They were the parents of 7 children. Two daughters are dead and two, Miss Jennie and Mrs. J. H. Wright reside in this community. There are three boys. John and Robert live near Scroggsfield, their birthplace. Rev. William J. is pastor of a large and prosperous congregation at Midway, Pennsylvania. Services were conducted at the home by his pastor, Rev. J. G. Dunn, of Beaver, Pennsylvania and Rev. R. R. Gailey. Interred at Scroggsfield Cemetery Tuesday, January 25.
Another obituary in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, January 19, 1898.
--Mr. James Graham, that aged citizen of the north side of town, was on last Thursday found in his buggy house helpless and speechless, stricken with paralysis, from which he has only partially, and doubtless will never, fully recover. His age is about 83 years. All his children, including the Rev. J. W. Graham and family, of Midway, Washington County, Pennsylvania, were quickly called to his bedside, where they remain at the present. His life partner preceded him to the tomb only a few months ago. The aged pair were among the most respected citizens of the town and county, and many years since emigrated from Ireland, from whence he has been obtaining a comfortable annuity.
The Golden Wedding of James and Jane Graham was recorded in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, September 23, 1891.
--The wise king has said there is a time for everything under the sun; and so thought the children and grandchildren of Mr. James Graham and wife of this place, that the anniversary of their golden wedding would be a time for a family reunion to celebrate the occasion. Accordingly last Thursday, September 17, marking the half centennial of their married life, find their children and families directing their way towards the home of the aged couple who had been previously notified and expected them. By 10 o'clock all had arrived and were all able to be present with but one exception, a mother and infant granddaughter.
--The old couple, their six children, three boys and three girls, (or was, as most of them seem to think they are boys and girls no more) 16 grandchildren, in all, some twenty-nine or thirty, together with Rev. Dunn and wife of Scroggsfield, who, as their pastor for quite a while before moving to this place, is almost looked upon as one of the family. The number was not large, but was sufficiently so, as was afterwards demonstrated when gathered around the dinner table to get away with considerable chicken, roast beef and the like.
--Having all gathered into the parlor (with bride and groom the central figure, of course) their youngest son, Rev. W. J. of Midway, Pennsylvania, in a few appropriate remarks stating the object of their meeting together, called on Rev. Dunn to invoke the Divine blessing, which he did in that toueing and pathetic manner peculiar to himself. After which Miss Maud Wright, in behalf of the grandchildren, after a short speech, presented grandfather an easy rocking chair, hoping that in his declining life he would sit down and rest. And to grandmother a pair of soft shoes, supposing that in trotting around those fifty years attending grandfather, her feet must be quite tender. Then the Rev. W. J. on behalf of the children, after stating that he did not intend to make a long speech in fact he did not believe in long speech, in fact he did not intend to make a long speeches when dinner was waiting, but but would merely speak of a few observations, some of which had been misunderstood and other mistaken ones but closed with the observation and he thought he was not mistaken in this one: "that time had wrought its changes with us all, that father and mother was not the sprightly lad and lass that were joined together in wedlock fifty years ago; their steps had become quite tottery, their brows wrinkled and eyes dim, which had suggested the appropriateness of presenting father with a pair of gold glasses, more especially as he had but recently lost a like pair. He also observed that mother spent (as she always did when he was a boy), a goodly portion of her time in working among the dishes, he would invite her to take father along, and the rest would follow out to the dining room, and behold the large table was piled full with a full set of decorated china ware, 125 pieces, which he presented to her with the assurance that when he and family came to visit her she should fill them with good things to eat, that he would try and do his part in helping her to empty them, it was rather amusing to witness the surprise of the old couple, and white it may not have been spoken in words, it was spoken by their pleased countenance that there might be many worse things come to them in their old age than a set of china ware.
--After presenting these gifts by children and grandchildren, a bountiful dinner was served in the new dishes, and, as already intimated, we were equal to the occasion in getting ourselves outside the good things to eat. Arrangements had been made to have a group of all taken at the residence, but owing to the extremely hot and clear sun, the artist, Mr. Schenck, concluded they would have to go to his gallery, in which all acquiesced. The accommodating artist gave us a reception that night not be dimmed enthusiastic, but all agreed it was decidedly a hot one. After returning we were again provided with refreshments, which consisted of a bountiful supply of ice cream, furnished by the well known restaurateur, Mr. Patterson. But as was stated in the beginning of this article, there was a time for everything, and the evening shades admonished it was time to adjourn. And when the children were ready to return to their respective homes, they learned from each other, that their father in going around among them had quietly slipped to each a gold coin. And thus it might be said the promise was immediately fulfilled, "That they that give shall receive." Thus ended a very enjoyable and we trust profitable meeting. Later, We have been informed that the couple were serenaded during the evening by quite a number of young gentlemen. They were unknown to the old people of course, but in speaking of them, that is what they called them. Am glad to hear it of you, boys, and hope your conduct may always be such, that the aged may be able to speak of you as young gentleman.
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Grave information obtained from: Tombstone Inscriptions and Family Records of Carroll County, Ohio; published by Ester Weygandt Powell, Akron, Ohio, 1973. Page 63. Accessed at Ancestry.com on May 11, 2013.
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