Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,180, William Graham, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Penn.
Graham William
TP 4180
CONTENTS

No
William Graham,
Ohio.
Jan. 2. 1832,
Miller & Brown,
Psent.

State of Ohio } Warren County }
On this the 19 th day of December AD 1855 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Warren & State aforesaid William Graham aged ninety eight years of the County & State aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he believes he is the identical William Graham (mentioned in certificate Marked (A) and hereto annexed No 93) who was a private, in the Company commanded by Capt Patton (or Patten) in the 6 th Regiment of Pennsylvania Militia, in the year of the Revolution against Great Britain, in the year 1777. That he was drafted, at Lancaster, in Lancaster County, State of Pennsylvania, to guard the prisoners taken at Burgoyne's defeat, stationed at Lancaster Pa. or other prisoners, stationed there, by order the Continental army. The precise date of his draft, he does not now recollect, or of his discharge. And served for three months & was honorably discharged, by whom he does not now recollect.
And further, he also declares, that he was subsequently drafted in Capt Stotlers (or Stotzlers) Company of Pennsylvania Militia (the Regiment he does not now recollect but thinks the same), the date of his draft, the length of his service, time of discharge, and officers (except Captain under whom he served, he does not now re- collect with the exception of his Captain) and that he had an honorable discharge in both, but did not preserve them, as at the time, he deemed that they would be of no use to him.
He makes this declaration for the

purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of June 7 th 1832 & for the purpose of obtaining the residue of his pay for said services, as per Certificate (Marked (A) and hereto referred to) and his declaration aforesaid. He never having received his full compensation for the same; for services rendered, in the year of the Revolution, - and even at this time after a lapse of near three quarters of a century, he has no precise recollection of receiving any remuneration for the services rendered, as heretofore set forth. William Graham
We Henry Kirby and James H. Bell residents of Warren County and State of Ohio upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed, and acknowledged by William Graham in our presence and that we from our personal knowledge for near fifty years believe from the appearance and statement of the applicant he is the identical person he represents himself to be and during all that time he has sustained a reputation for strict moral honesty and integrity which has never been questioned
Henry Kirby James H. Bell
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to, and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiant to be a creditable person that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be and that I have no interest in this claim
Benj. A. Stokes J. P. Scott

State of Ohio } B. Warren County }
On this 20 th day of Decem- ber A.D. 1855. personally appeared before the un- designated a Justice of the Peace within and for said County & State aforesaid David Wills Esq. of said County & State, of lawfull age who being first duly affirmed according to law, deposes and saith, that he is well acquainted & personally knows William Graham, the applicant for pay for services he rendered in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. That he has known him intimately for the full period of forty years, having lived on lands adjoining & Hugh said Graham the entire time. And from his first acquaintance to the present time has at dif- ferent periods of time heard him say, that he was drafted in the Revolutionary war about the year 1777, for the purpose of guarding the prisoners taken at Burgoyne's defeat, at the Battle of Saratoga, or other troops taken of the enemy. And that during all the time of my acquaintance with said Graham he has sustained an unquestionable Moral Character for truth & veracity, even without a taint of suspicion by his enemies. And from the long an intimate acquaintance with said W m Graham, for truth & veracity and his frequent repetition of his services time & time again, without material variancy leaves not a doubt in his mind that he

he performed said services in his declaration as hereunto set forth. And further deponent saith that he has heard said Graham say that he served the full time for which he was drafted, and had an honorable discharge from the service - which he did not think worth preserving as he did not know whether it would be of any benefit to him hereafter.
David Mills
affirmed to and subscribed before me this day and date above written J. D. Blackham J.P.

State of Ohio Warren County
On this 19th day of December A.D. 1855 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace within for said County & State having Graham Esq. of said & State & County of lawful age who being first duly sworn according to law , deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Mr. Graham for the last fifty years having resided within one mile of him during the whole of that period, (the applicant for pay for his services he rendered during the war of Revolution with Great Britain). The first of my acquaintance with him after arriving a man's age, I went to the house of said Mr. Graham to borrow a Gun, having a few days previous volunteered in the service of the U.S. He stated at that time that I was welcomed "to it, take it, and use it in defence of your Country ." "For I was a Soldier of the Revolution and fought the liberties of my country when a minor." And since that period at different times, and divers occasions since, have heard him say that he was drafted in the year 1777 to guard troops taken at the defeat of Genl. Burgoyne, or other prisoners taken by the Continental Army during the war of the revolution of same year. the ages I do not at this time do not now recollect. And during the said period of fifty years he has sustained a character for truth and veracity above reproach, and whose moral honesty and integrity has never been questioned.
And deponent further says that

from his own declaration here made, and from his repeated & reiterated conversations, leaves no doubt in my mind that he performed the services. At this time the deponent further says he does not know the Officers under whom he served though he repeatedly mentioned them during the conversations alluded to, in the various instances and that at this time he is affected  in the case of by kinmaness of his family & should be unmoved for his services.
Dan. Grant
Affirmed to and subscribed before me this 19th day of December A.D. 1855.
Benj. A. Walker, J.P.
See end

State of Ohio } ss Warren County } ss
On this the 20 th day of Dec r A D 1855 personally appeared before the under signed a Justice of the peace within & for said County & State Granville M. Stokes of said County & State aforesaid of lawful age; and after first being duly affirmed by me according to law, deposes & says that he visited Harrisburgh the Capital of the State of Pennsylvania between the 8 th of Dec r & 10 th of same month in the year above mentioned; and did examine the rolls, aided by the Clerk in the Auditor Genl s Office, of the Officers, and Soldiers, of the Revolutionary war, of the Pennsylvania Militia; as well of the regular army; and he did not, with the aid and assistance aforesaid, find the name of but one William Graham upon the Books of said Auditor Genl s after as he believes a thorough & diligent search. And from that name, the Certificate Marked A, as here appended was obtained and he is satisfied from said examination, & truly believes, that there is no other, upon the rolls in said Auditor Genl s Office - Further say not.
G. M. Stokes
affirmed to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of December A D 1855
Benj. A. Stokes (P.)

State of Ohio } Warren County } B-11
Warren County 3 I James J Follen clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby Certify that Benjamin a Stokes & James J Blackhurst Esq were at that time and now are acting Justices of the peace within & for said County before whom the within and foregoing declaration and affidavit were taken Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly elected Commissioners & qualified & that full faith and Credit are and should be given to all their Official acts as such
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lebanon this 24 th day of Decr. A.D. 1835
J. D. Dotten Clerk Warren County Ohio.

No 93] Certificate for £ 59. 3. 1 Specie. 9
We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to William Graham Soldier of the sixth Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of fifty nine pounds three shillings one penny Specie, with lawful interest from the tenth Day of April 1781 being the amount of the residue of the Depreciation of his Pay.
Pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia the 18th of December 1780, and the 10th of April 1781.
Lebanon
11th May 1781 4. 278. 3. 1 / 14. 18. 5 71. 1. 6
John Thome Robt. Clark
Auditor General's office Harrisburg Pa Dec r 10th 1855
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original certificate remaining on file in this office.
Witness my hand & seal of office the day & year above written E. Banks
Auditor Genl per A. A. Banks

I have been long acquainted with William Graham now a very old man who I have not seen for 10 or 15 years - but when I knew him he was a good citizen and reputed to be an honest man - I am personally acquainted with David Mills, G. W. Stokes and James M. Smith whose names are attached to the within papers, and they are known to me personally to be men of good character as well as men of truth and veracity. A. Hailan
I have long been personally ac- quainted with G. W. Stokes Esq One of the deponents within and know him as a gentleman of high character in whom the utmost confidence may be placed - he was formerly a Senator in the State Legislature in Washington Wm Black 23 rd Nov 1886

I have been personally acquainted with G. W. Stokes Esq. of Warren County Ohio for many years and know him to be a gentleman in whose veracity the fullest confidence may be placed.
Washington June 23 1856 Lewis D. Campbell

To William Graham, Ohio. June 2. 1832,
Certificate (A)
for William Graham for depreciation pay for services in the Revolutionary war
Miller & Brown, Print.

January 8, 1934
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BA-J/EEL William Graham-R.4180
Mrs. Paul Friend #9 E. Longview Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Graham, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who served from Pennsylvania.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.4180, based upon the military service of William Graham in that war.
William Graham was born in May, 1758, in Ireland. The names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim nor is the date of his immigration to America given.
After the Revolutionary War, he moved from Pennsylvania to the state of Kentucky and thence to Warren County, Ohio.
On December 19, 1855, while residing in said Warren County, Ohio, where, he stated, he had resided since before 1800, he applied for pension that might be due on account of his services in the Revolutionary War and stated that while a resident of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in 1777, served three months as a private in Captain Patton's Pennsylvania Company and was stationed at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he guarded prisoners taken at Burgoyne's defeat; that he again enlisted, sometime in 1778, at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and served three months in Captain Stotler's or Stotzler's Pennsylvania Company.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Found sol. in Pa Archives VOL 7 page 593 - under Capt Patton Could not identify second Captain

No
William Graham
Ohio
St. Mille & Brn. Feb 1/56
H186
June 7. 1832

Pension Office July 1. 1856.
Gentlemen:
The application of William Goshorn of Warren County, Ohio. (filed by you for the benefit of the estate of James 1832, is not supported by any evidence of service rendered, - for the copy of the certificate from the office of the Auditor General of Pennsylvania showing that a part of her claim secured £58 03 1d., as the widow of the deceased of her pay refers to a soldier of the Continental Line of Pennsylvania, who served since your where your client was claimed to have sent of  only two terms of three months each in grading the prisoners captured at Saratoga Pa, in the company of Captains Potts and Stoller. It is believed that evidence of the grand service performed ex- ists at Harrisburg, and it should be

July 13 th
Miller & Brown
for pigeon at an earlier day.

examined for the purpose of ascertaining whether the Bills contain William Graham's name. If the same cannot be ascertained by Record proof, the testimony of persons who had per- sonal knowledge of it should be admitted. Some satisfactory reason should also be offered for the failure of the claimant to offer his pension at an earlier day.
July 13th Miller & Brown
Messrs Miller & Brown Present.

Pension Claim of William Graham of Ohio
Under Act of 1832
Miller & Brown

Pension Office June 24 th 1850 Hon. J. McIntosh
Com. of Pensions, Sir Sir - We herewith enclose to your office the papers in the case of one William Graham a Soldier of the Revolution, and would ask an examination of them under the act of 1832.
We returned the papers to the claimant sometime ago to have the declaration executed before the a Record of Record. This will ascertain for all the affidavits relation to the identity living in the former papers. The affiants are all men of high respectability at home, as will be shown by certificates of Hon. D. Harlan of Ohio, Hon. G. D. Campbell of Ohio, and Hon. J. B. Walker of Cal. former a member of Con- gress from Ohio. The traditional evidence being the only kind we can pro- duce, seems to, be good, and worthy of

Credit. We are acquainted with G. W. Stokes, and know him to be a gentleman and a man of high character, he served sometimes in of State Senate, and was Clerk of Warren County common pleas for some years, and to we know he has no interest in the result of this claim more than that of the a personal friend of David Graham.
We recommend Miller & Brown

State of Ohio Warren County } ss
On this 12 th day of June A.D. 1856 personally appeared in Open Court, before the Court of Probate now sitting William Graham a resident of Warren County & State of Ohio, aged Ninety Eight years (98) in May last, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, & served as herein stated.
That he was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Patton (or Patten) in the 6 th Regiment of Pennsylvania Militia in the War of the Revolution. That he was drafted at Lancaster in Lancaster County Pa, sometime during the year A.D. 1777, he does not remember the precise date, to guard prisoners taken at Burgoyne's defeat. And that your claimant was stationed at Lancaster in said State.
He further states that he served in this capacity for the period of three months, and was honorably discharged at Lancaster, but does not now remember the precise date.

Your affiant further declares, that he was subsequently drafted at or near Brownsville in the State of Pennsylvania and served in Captain Stoller (or Stotzler) company of Pa. Militia; the A. of Regiment he does not now recollect nor neither can he call to mind, any of his officers names except that of his Captain. That he was drafted at Brownsville Pa, in the A.D. 1778 to the best of his recollection, the day of the month he has no precise recollection, and was honorably discharged, sometime during said year. That he was in the service for the term of six months, as well as at this time his memory serves him,
Questions By the Com.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in Ireland - I was born in May of the Year 1788, and was 98 Years old in May last, 1886
2. Quest. Have you any record of your age; if so where is it?
Answer. I am not certain that I have, but think I have in my old family Bible, at my house in this County.
3. Where were you living when called into Service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?
Answer. When I was first called into the service I was living in Lancaster County Pennsylvania - From Pennsylvania I removed to the State of Kentucky

and from there to this County, (Warren) where I have lived ever since, I came to Ohio before the year 1800-
4. How were you called into service - were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, & if a substitute for whom?
Answer. I was drafted -
5. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served - such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service?
Answer. I only recollect the names of my two captains viz; Captain Patten & Capt Stoughton The other points I can not recollect, my memory being very bad.
7 it 2.
Answer. I do not think I ever received a written discharge, but I served my time out and was replaced by other troops -
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer I name Judge Daniel Crane and David Wills & Benjamin Hathaway as such persons
Sworn to & subscribed before me this day & year aforesaid in open court I McManus Probate Judge.
Instituted by the War Department that the above applicant

and from there to this County, (Warren) where I have lived ever since, I came to Ohio before the year 1800 -
4. How were you called into service - were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, & if a substitute for whom?
Answer. I was drafted -
5. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served - such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service?
Answer. I only recollect the names of my two captains viz; Captain Patten & Captain Stotzler the other units I can not recollect nor am I sure of their names.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom it was given, and what has become of it?
Answer. I do not think I ever received a written discharge, but I served my time out and was replaced by other troops -
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer. I name Judge Daniel Crane and David Wills & Benjamin Hathaway as such persons.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this day of Year aforesaid in Open Court J. McManus Probate Judge.
Prescribed by the War Department that the above applicant

We hereby relinquish any Claim to a pension or annuity of the present, & declares that his name is not on any of the pension rolls of any agency of any State.
Signed in the presence of Jacob Hoagland J. G. Rockhill William Graham The foregoing declaration sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence in open court J. McSmith Probate Judge
We Adam Bittner a Clergyman residing in the County and State of said, and J. G. Rockhill & Jacob Hoagland residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Graham, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Ninety Eight (98) years of age, that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood to have been a soldier of the Rebel army and that we know in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed on the 2nd day of March A.D. 1884 Jacob Hoagland J. G. Rockhill Adam Bittner J. McSmith Probate Judge War Co. Pa.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above applicant,

was a Soldier Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Adam Seeler who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman re- sident in the County & State of foresaid. And that J. G. Park- hurst & Jacob Hooge who has signed the same are credita- ble persons as residents of the County & State of foresaid and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I James M. Smith Judge of the Court of Probate within and for Warren County and State of Ohio do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of William Graham for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 12 th day of June A.D. 1856.
J. M. Smith Probate Judge Warren Co. O.
I am personally acquainted with J. M. Smith, probate Judge of Warren County Ohio and know him to be a gentleman of excellent character in whose veracity the fullest confidence may be reposed. Nashville June 23, 1856. Lewis D. Campbell

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
4180
P. O. William Graham
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1934 - Jan 8 - Visit to Mrs Paul Friend. 8th 1934 - Mar 17 - Ad - Mrs Paul Friend - no further info. than was fur. on Jan 8, 1934 in mthful

March 17, 1934
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Mrs. Paul Friend 49 E. Longview Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Am BA-J/NNHF/eel William Graham-R.4180
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of February 5, 1934, to the Comptroller General, this city, which has been referred to this office for reply in regard to the record of William Graham.
The record of William Graham described in your letter was furnished you by this office on January 8, 1934. His claim for pension was not allowed, therefore, the Comptroller General would have no record of any payment of pension.
This office has no further information in regard to the soldier named than was incorporated in the report of January 8.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON
RECORDS DIVISION IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
R-27090-RMB-WGH
March 10, 1934.
Veterans Administration, Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
The attached communication from Mrs. Paul Friend, #9 E. Longview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, dated February 5, 1934, requesting information concerning William Graham who served in the Revolutionary War, is forwarded for your consideration and direct reply. The writer has been advised of this reference.
Respectfully,
Inclosure. 6-1
W. L. Richardson Chief, Records Division.

Comptroller General, Records Division, Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:
RECORDS DIVISION Misc. Quee # ----- Claim # ----- No. Claim 1278 1934 FEB - 8 - AM 13 34 DEBT RECORD: RECEIVED MAIL ROOM
9 E. Longview Ave. Columbus, Ohio February 5, 1934
I am writing to you for information concerning my great great grandfather, William Graham , who served in the Revolutionary War . I am looking this up in the hope of being able to join the D. A. R.
The following information may help you:
"William Graham was born in Ireland in 1758, and was brought to America as a child by his parents. When 18 years of age, he enlisted for service (1776 or 1777) in the Revolution, at his home in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Penn. He served 3 months as a private in Capt. Patton's Penn. Company , and was stationed at Lancaster, Penn. , where he guarded prisoners taken at Burgoyne's defeat . He again enlisted sometime in 1778 in Capt. Stotler's (or Stotzler's) Penn. Company at Brownsville, Penn. , and served three months. In 1787 he married Nancy Venard ; after the death of his first wife, Nancy, he married in 1799 his second wife, Phebe Frazier . In 1858, at the age of 100 years, he died, and is buried in the Kirby graveyard in Warren County, Ohio ."
Would you be so kind as to let me know whether or not your records have any data concerning this William Graham? If you need more information, perhaps I could give you more. The above is taken from family history, but has never been verified by government records.
Thanking you, I am
Yours truly, Mrs. Paul Friend

9 E. Longview Ave., Columbus, Ohio December 19, 1933
Veterans' Administration, Washington D. C.
Sir:
Am writing for information concerning my great great grandfather, William Graham , who served in the Revolutionary war. I am looking this up in the hope of being able to join the D. A. R.
Our family has made a little inquiry into the records of above William Graham, only to find that four soldiers by that same name enlisted from Pennsylvania.
Therefore, I am sending a detailed history of William Graham's life, which may help find record of the soldier who was my relative.
If you can help me in this matter, you will greatly oblige me.
Yours truly, Mrs. Paul Friend
ed 6:15 pm

H I S T O R Y of the F A M I L Y
William Graham was born in County Down, Ireland, May 1st, 1758, and in 1760, when two years of age, was brought to America by his parents, William and Sarah Graham. The vessel in which they made the voyage was caught in a storm and encountered ill-winds and the supply of drinking water was exhausted. The father upon landing drank so much water that he died the second day after landing. The mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Mclean, was born in Ireland, Oct. 31, 1721. She, with her infant son, first settled in Delaware, Penn., but in a short time they removed to Lancaster, Penn., where young William worked at the tailoring trade. In 1776, at the age of 18 years, he was drafted into the Continental army to guard prisoners taken by General Gates at Saratoga. He was again drafted to defend his country from the depredations of the frontier Indians, and was a member of the Kaskaskia expedition under Gen. Clark. In 1787 he was married to Nancy Venard. Three children was the result of this union, of whom two died in infancy, and one son, Francis, an account of whom will be given later on, grew to manhood. In 1788 Mr. Graham and wife and widowed mother removed to Kentucky near Lexington. Here he continued to work at the tailoring trade and made an entire suit of buckskin for Daniel Boone, the famous Kentucky hunter. In 1795 his wife died and in 1798, not liking the institution of slavery, he, with his mother and little son, Francis, removed to Deerfield, Warren county, O. In 1799, Mr. Graham married for his second wife Phebe Frazie, who was born Jan. 13, 1780. His wedding suit consisted of buckskin pants, to which the stockings were buckled at the knee, a scarlet vest and brown cloth coat cut quaker style. This union was blessed with eight sons and four daughters. Fifty years elapsed before the death angel
visited this family. The twelve children were raised to man and womanhood and the bill for medical services in the family only amounted to 10 dollars. This is of course exclusive of professional services at childbirth, which in those days was usually rendered by a midwife, with very little compensation.
He made a cradle out of the clapboards in which all the children were rocked, and which is still an heirloom in the family. In 1800 he located in Clearcreek township near Utica. Here he began to open out a farm as there was not a stick amiss. He purchased the land of John Cleves Symmes and, owing to some irregularity in the survey of the grant from the government to Symmes, he was forced to pay for his land the second time. Produce was very low in price. New Orleans the nearest market and the only means of transportation was by raft down the rivers. He still worked at his trade, and, as he often expressed it, cleared his farm with his needle. Here his mother died January 14, 1823, aged 101 years. A marble slab marks her last resting place in the Baptist graveyard at Ridgeville. In early years Mr. Graham joined the Methodist church, but in his maturer years he renounced orthodoxy and espoused the more liberal and reasonable faith in the universal salvation of the whole human family. In politics he was a Democrat, his first vote was for Washington and his last for Buchanan. He was a man who paid particular attention to fruit-raising (which in those early days was free from pests or blight) and he planted the first orchard in Clearcreek township. As a consequence the family diet consisted largely of delicious fruits, together with temperate habits and fine physique may be attributed the remarkable health in his family. He appreciated the benefits of educational advantages and generously donated the site on his farm where was built what was familiarly known as the Buttermilk schoolhouse, which was one of the first in the township. Here his children received their primary education. The double log cabin with puncheon floor afforded shelter for this large family until the year 1828, when a frame house was built, but which burned down while being finished. The following spring Mr. Graham burned the brick and built the substantial dwelling which still remains. His wife, who shared the toils and pleasures with him for 56 yrs, died May 18, 1855, aged 75 yrs. He died Aug. 3, 1858, aged 100 yrs. They were buried in the Kirby graveyard.
Francis Graham, mentioned above, was a son of William and Nancy Graham.

Ans d 1/8/34
96 Longview Ave., Columbus, Ohio December 28, 1933
Director of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Am writing for information concerning my great great grandfather, William Graham, who served in the Revolutionary War. I am looking this up in the hope of being able to join the D.A.R.
I have written to the Adjutant General at Washington D. C. concerning this, and he gave me this information: "William Graham, Lieutenant, 1 st Battalion, enlisted at Lancaster, Penn. Served in Captain Christopher Crawford's company in above named regiment, in 1776, exact period not shown. No other record of him has been found."
As the Adjutant General suggested that I might possibly obtain additional data from you, I am making this inquiry of you.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours truly
Mrs. Paul Friend