John H. Graham

John H. Graham
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Thomas F. Magner
Succeeded by	Charles G. Bennett
Personal details
Born	(1835-04-01)April 1, 1835 Belfast, [Ireland
Died	July 11, 1895(1895-07-11) (aged 60) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

John Hugh Graham (April 1, 1835 – July 11, 1895) was an American educator, businessman, Civil War veteran, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1893 to 1895.

Early life and education

Born in Belfast, Graham emigrated in 1836 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the public schools of Brooklyn.

Civil War

During the Civil War he was recruited into Company A, 5th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, and served three years as its captain.

For gallant and meritorious services at Harper's Ferry and in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, he was commissioned major and brevetted lieutenant colonel.

Post-war career

After the war he engaged in the hardware business in Brooklyn, New York.

Congress

Graham was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1894.

Death

He died in Brooklyn, New York, on July 11, 1895.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

• United States Congress. "John H. Graham (id: G000358)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.