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suffer; for we kept a good fire in one end of the house, and left an opening in the roof for the smoke to escape. There were no mills in reach of us, except Mr. Robin- son's little mill, which answered a very good purpose for grinding corn; but even that, because of the severe cold weather, froze up, and we were obliged to make hominy, and pound corn to make meal for bread. We had brought two barrels of flour with us; but that we did not wish to use up immediately. We were blessed with health and good appetites, and we lived happy and contended. Neighbors were very scarce, there being no more than ten or eleven families on Deer Creek, from the Wabash up to where Mr. John Odell lived, a distance of seven or eight miles, and but as many more a few miles north of us, on Rock Creek. The Indians were, for a year or two, more frequent visitors at our cabin than were the whites, but they were always peaceable.
" After a long and tedious Winter, Spring came at last, and brought with it all the comforts and delights that a wild country was capable of affording. My hus- band cleared five acres for corn, and he soon made our cabin more comfortable. He laid a floor, having hauled logs through the deep snow (for it fell over two feet deep), to Mr. Robinson's saw-mill, who was kind enough to erect a small grist and saw mill, for the accommoda- tion of himself and those who might chance to follow him. We also got a chimney up, and added several comforts that we stood in need of. I believe that I then felt as happy as a queen. Spring brought with it its troubles as well as its beauties; for the rattlesnakes were so numerous, that we were in danger wherever we went. I was continually afraid that our little son, in strolling around, would be bitten by one, or that one might crawl into the house, as they frequently did among the neighbors; but we got along very well in that line. We killed a great many snakes of every
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description. When I would be out attending to my domestic affairs, working in the garden, and milking, I had no one to take care of my infant, except my eldest child, and he did it well; for he would sit and watch over his little brother, and rock him in a sugar-trough, which was a very good substitute for a cradle. Al- though many years have passed since those events, yet I can never think of them without a shudder; to think how easily the Indians might have slipped into the house, in my absence, and carried off my little treas- ures. But they were protected and spared, I hope for better purposes; for our eldest son is now in the far West (Kansas) at a missionary establishment, teaching the young Indians.
"Our family was small when we first came here, having but one child. Our children now number eleven. We came here in high hopes, and our hopes have been in a great measure realized. We have labored and toiled, and been greatly blessed with health and strength, and with all the comforts of life. We have seen the great change from a mere wilderness to a well inhabited country of finely cultivated farms; com- fortable buildings, towns, and villages have dotted all over the beautiful land. What astonishing improve- ments in the roads and travel ! For years after we came here, if a man on horseback could ride from here to Lebanon, Ohio, in five or six days, it was considered a very speedy trip. And only think of the lazy ox, trudging along for weeks, completely worrying down his driver, who, with uplifted gad, with slow and weary steps, is continually trying to urge him on, but to no purpose. Not so with the fierce and warlike iron horse; he goes thundering along at most fearful speed, and carries you over the same distance in one day. What a contrast! It is perfectly astonishing, and yet it is even so. DANIEL AND MAGDALENA M'CAIN."
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" Since the above was written, I have been called to drink deeply of the bitter cup of affliction, which God in his providence saw fit to send to me; and the reason why I now send this to you, is because my husband was anxious that we, with the rest of the early settlers, should give a short account, simple though it might be, of our emigration and hardships, if such they could be called ; for I can scarcely realize that I had any hard- ships, when I remember that I experienced them with a kind and beloved husband.
" MAGDALENA M'CAIN."
Her husband died on the 5th day of September, 1855.
Judge INGRAM, being called on, said :
"It is gratifying to meet so many old friends; I feel peculiarly endeared to the early pioneers.
"I came to the Wabash when I was young. Then we had but few of the comforts of life. The most kindly feelings were felt for all, and by all. Then there was true friendship ! The cares are much greater now than they were then. Perhaps the reason is, that when we are younger, we have fewer cares.
" The 'old settlers' knew each other well. In the settlement of a new country, our mutual wants make us dependent on each other.
"I came to Indiana in 1824-saw the Wabash in 1826. I attended the 'house-raisings,' 'log-rollings,' greetings, etc. I experienced much pleasure. Every person was kind and generous ; it arose from the good- ness of their nature. People were kind, benevolent, and frank.
" Attended the first court in Delphi, in the Spring of 1828; it was held at Mr. Baum's house. Next Fall attended court again ; I was then living at Indianapo- lis. On my way to court, seven or eight miles below Delphi, I got lost; night overtook me; there was no
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track; nothing but an Indian trail ; felt for the path ; got into the woods ; heard a dog, and at length reached Mr. M'Cord's house, about midnight, where I was re- ceived with characteristic hospitality. And yet, these were not hardships; for if the rattlesnakes and wolves kept at a distance, I was satisfied.
" On my first trip to Indiana, I came with my knap- sack on my back,-sorry that I did not retain it as a 'relic.' Then, if we were able to be the owners of a horse, we were getting along finely. It is no credit to a man to see him ashamed of work; it is also a bad sign not to know how to work; and it is an excellent idea for young ladies to know how to make coats and pants.
" I was only four years old when my mother died, and eight at the death of my father. I have worked by the month. Work gives us vigor of body, as well as of mind. Idleness leads to bad habits. Let a boy be brought up idle, and he is always idle.
" I remember, on one occasion, to have slept out in the woods, six miles above Logansport; no town there then ; was traveling with James Rariden, who was a member of Congress afterward. Rariden had a tin-cup and some venison. Struck a fire, and got some spice- wood. The only fear was of rattlesnakes; but we fell asleep, and slept till morning. I have slept out of doors often.
" Industry was a peculiar characteristic of the first settlers. Much extravagance has been introduced by persons who get their money by stealing. I remember how the early settlers talked of the importance of good morals. Their hopes have been realized. People are now prosperous, and are reaping the fruits of industry."
ENOCH STANSEL, Esq., being called upon, said : He had nothing at all interesting. He came to this county
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the first time in 1825 or '26. Aaron Gregg was with him. It was a new country then.
" Left Crawfordsville, and came to Lafayette; they could not take us in, and we lay in the hazel-brush. Then we came up in this section, and camped at night ; we had nothing left except hard crackers. My father, Mr. Gregg, and his father, were with us. My father had been a prisoner with, the Indians five years. We laid out on a bluff, near Rock Creek. We then re- turned to Crawfordsville, and entered our land.
"In the Fall of 1831, I removed to this county. One time, when we came to the Wabash, we had our horses stolen, and were compelled to walk home.
" I attended canal land-sales, at Logansport. I took the Indian trail; but when night came on, my horse left the trail, and, after wandering about a long time, I found myself at old man Harness's, on the Michigan road. I was so lost that, next morning, I took the wrong end of the road.
"In the Fall of 1831, started to remove to this county ; was twenty-one days on the road. We had to cut brush to make our beds on, as it rained all the time."
Mr. AARON GREGG said : "Mr. Stansel and myself were together. Ile has given a correct account. On the last day of December, 1826, I was married. In Oc- tober, 1828, myself, my wife, and brother left Warren County, Ohio, and came to this county. We camped out every night; had good roads, as the Fall was dry. Built a shanty and cleared off an acre of ground, be- tween Christmas and New-Years ; started back to Ohio, and arrived at home January 17th, spending half a month in the journey. In October, 1830, I removed here again."
JOHN WESLEY GILLAM said : " I was in my twentieth year when I removed to this county. The last of March
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we crossed on the ice. Four of us started in advance, and arrived four days before the family. When we ar- rived on the land which my father, Judge Gillam, had purchased, our company camped out. Then, but one family resided in the direction of Delphi. I never en- joyed myself better in my life. We went to clearing land, and had a sufficient quantity of acres under cul- tivation to support the family. It was some time after our arrival at our new home before we saw a 'settler.' "
HENRY M. GRAHAM said : "I came to this county in January, 1829. We had considerable trouble. We had eight boys in the family, and I was next to the oldest. When we arrived at General Milroy's, we removed into a stable, and remained in that till we got a cabin up, with a hole in the roof to permit the smoke to escape. The first night after we were in the cabin, it snowed, and the snow continued six weeks; all were bare-footed, except father and myself. My feet were frozen that Winter. We rented some cleared ground of Mr. Odell. Our mill was erected in the house, in the shape of a hominy-mortar."
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CHAPTER V.
OLD SETTLERS' FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH, AND SEVENTH MEETINGS.
J UNE 13, 1857, being the day fixed for the annual meeting of the old settlers of Carroll County, the following members met in the grove above Delphi : Abner Robinson and family, William M'Cord, James Odell and family, Thomas Stirlin, Adam Porter, Aaron Gregg, Isaac Robbins, Henry M. Graham, John Barr, Isaac Jackson, Andrew Burntrager, Enoch Stansel, Isaac Wilson, Hamilton Thompson, William M. Young, Mrs. Martha Milroy, and James H. Stewart.
After partaking of a bountiful repast, the meeting was called to order by the president; the roll was called, and the Minutes of last meeting read.
Judge ROBERT H. MILROY (then a resident of Rensselaer), being called upon, addressed the meeting, and gave a great many interesting incidents connected with the early settlement of Carroll County. Judge M., at the time of the removal of his father, General Milroy, to this county, was only about ten years old. He spoke of the large number of rattlesnakes; said that more than once he had stepped upon them with his naked feet, but had escaped being bitten. The raccoons were also very plenty ; and one year they actually destroyed the entire corn-crop of Joseph M'Cain ! Judge M. referred to several persons present. William Hughes, he said, was the great deer and " coon" hunter, and if the ghosts of all the deer and " coons" killed by him could be gathered in one place,
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and be visible to the naked eye, the sight would be a horrible one? The judge described the great interest taken in house-raisings, and how important it was to have good corner-men, and that John Ballard, James Odell, and Thomas Stirlin were celebrated in that way.
The judge said he had been taught in the first school ever opened in Carroll County. It was kept on the old farm of Henry Robinson, at the house in which Mr. R. first resided, on the ground now covered by the barn. The school was kept by Miss Sarah Robinson.
He concluded his interesting address by exhorting the early pioneers to prepare for that " old settlers' meet- ing" beyond the grave, to which we are all hastening.
After the conclusion of the address, the president re- quested all " old settlers," who had not heretofore en- rolled their names as members of this Society, to come forward and do so. The following persons gave in their names :
Names.
Where Born.
Age.
Date of Settlement.
William Hance.
Kentucky
62
October 25, 1828.
George Merkle.
Pennsylvania ...
52
February, 1832.
Joseph H. Newman
North Carolina
60
October 6, 1831.
Robert H. Milroy
Indiana.
41
October, 1826.
John R. Ballard.
New York
52
May 5, 1825.
Charles Angell
Indiana
35
February, 1825.
Franklin G. Armstrong
Indiana
34
October 20, 1829.
William A. Barns.
Ohio.
46
April, 1831.
Joel H. Dewey
Indiana
32
March 5, 1827.
Daniel H. Lenon
Ohio
44
October 21, 1829.
John Lenon.
Ohio.
36
October 21, 1829.
Martha G. Frazer.
Delphi
26.
On motion of Mr. Isaac Jackson, it was
Resolved, That the next meeting of the Society be held on some farm to be selected by the Executive Committee.
Abner Robinson was again unanimously re-elected president of the Society.
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OLD SETTLERS' FIFTH MEETING.
August 14, 1858.
IN accordance with previous notice, a large number of " old settlers" and others met on the bluff of Deer Creck, above the house of Samuel L. Milroy. After dinner, Abner Robinson, Esq., the president, called the meeting to order, when the following members answered to their names: Abner Robinson, William M'Cord, James Odell, Thomas Stirlin, Adam Porter, Isaac Robbins, John B. Milroy, James H. Stewart, James M'Dowell, John D. Wilson, Isaac Wilson, Ham- ilton Thompson, William M. Young, Fanny Stirlin, George Merkle, John R. Ballard, and Joel H. Dewey.
The president requested all persons who arrived in Carroll County prior to the 1st day of January, 1835, and who desired to become members of this Society, to come forward and enroll their names, whereupon the following individuals complied with the request, and became members:
Names.
Where Born.
Age.
Date of Settlement.
Sarah Robinson
Ohio
60
January 5, 1825.
William C. Carson
Tennessee
31
November 6, 1834.
James Brown ..
Tennessee
61 May 1, 1833.
Wm. H. Buford.
Kentucky
52
Sept. 30, 1832.
Aston L. Brown.
Tennessee
28
May 1, 1833.
Milton R. Graham
Indiana
31
January, 1829.
Sarah Graham
Carroll County
33
Ambrose Phelps.
New York
58
March, 1834.
Charlotte D. Phelps
New York
46
1827.
Austin Williamson
Ohio
33
October 1, 1830.
John Curtner.
Tennessee.
37
January 15, 1831.
Lemuel Patterson.
Alabama.
32 October, 1832.
John Greenup.
Kentucky
41
Sept. 30, 1832.
Samuel G. Greenup
Kentucky
39
Sept. 30, 1832.
Samuel Lenon
Ohio
29
October, 1829.
Jane Griffith.
Kentucky
63 April 1837.
Israel Rohrbaugh
Virginia
31
October 4, 1828.
Henry H. Greenup.
Kentucky
40
Sept. 30, 1832.
Mary Dunkle
Carroll County
30
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Names,
Where Born.
Age.
Date of Settlement.
Samuel M'Cain
Carroll County
24
Mirinda Dugan
Ohio
...
Editha C. Holt
New York
33
August, 1834.
Sarah Odell
Ohio
49
August 1836.
Mary Dale.
Parke County ..
...
1832.
Nancy Ramey
Washington Co
...
September, 1826.
Louisa Greenup .
Kentucky
...
Sept. 30, 1832.
Matilda Stauffer
Indiana
35
February, 1826.
James W. Milroy.
Carroll County
30
Emeline Burns
Kentucky
...
1834.
Cassandra Brown
Virginia.
53
May 1, 1833.
Sarah E. Robinson
Carroll County
...
Malinda Patterson
Virginia
32
1832.
George Kuns.
Ohio
36
Sept. 18, 1827.
Colonel JOHN B. MILROY spoke of some of the characteristics of many of the " old settlers." He re- marked particularly of Judge Isaac Griffith ; thought he had done more than any other man for the early settlers ; he was against vice in all its forms, and he had many virtues. He built the first saw-mill, and opened the first store. He "pushed business." The colonel also spoke of the many manly virtues of Jonah T. Hop- kinson ; he was a "first-rate" old man. The colonel remarked, that no citizen born in Carroll County had ever been hanged or sent to the state prison. The speaker also alluded to Hugh Graham, and paid a flatter- ing compliment to his many manly virtues; also of Jacob Baum, one of the first county commissioners ; of his willingness to help his neighbors at log-rollings. Col- onel M. also named the Greenups, Captain Buford, Daniel M'Cain, George Merkle, Joseph M'Cain; also John Ballard, who made the first shingles in the county. He also referred to Jeremiah Ballard, who married one of Mr. Baum's daughters; it being the second marriage in the county. The first marriage was George I. Baum and Miss Manary. The colonel also referred to Jacob Mitchell.
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He described the operation of pounding hominy in those early days; the coarse was used for hominy and the fine for bread.
He alluded to James M'Dowell in complimentary terms, Solomon Burket, John Bozarth, Sr., and John Robbins, who opened the second or third store ever opened in the county ; his dry jokes were very amusing ; they were very much like those told by old Joseph Jackson.
Major WM. H. BUFORD said : He was happy to meet so many of his old friends. The major said he arrived in Delphi in 1832, and painted the first house in Delphi; mustered the first company ; also, that he was the second cabinet-maker. The first twelve months, he shook with the " ague" all the time.
AUSTIN WILLIAMSON next addressed the meeting, and gave an interesting account of the settlement of his father, David Williamson, and his grand-father, Samuel Williamson, on Rock Creek, in this county. He also spoke of the great number of rattlesnakes killed in that locality. Mr. W. said his grandmother still resided on the old place, and, although over eighty years of age, could still mount her horse, and ride several miles to church.
It having been stated that Dr. John M. Ewing, a member of the Executive Committee, was absent from the county most of the time, on motion, Colonel John B. Milroy was elected to fill the vacancy.
Colonel MILROY remarked : That his father, Gen- eral Milroy, succeeded in getting through the Legisla- ture the first act against gambling ; had organized the first temperance society ; and that, by his influence, Delphi was located here.
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Abner Robinson, Esq., was re-elected president of the Society.
The Rev. N. L. Brakeman, Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being present, opened the meeting with prayer, and closed the same with the benediction.
OLD SETTLERS' SIXTH MEETING.
August 20, 1859.
A CONSIDERABEE number of the "old settlers" of Carroll County met on the farm of Mr. Samuel L. Milroy.
On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names : Sarah Robinson, Milton R. Graham, Austin J. Williamson, Lemuel Patterson, Jane Griffith, Mrs. Mirinda Dugan, Mrs. E. C. Holt, Mrs. Sarah Odell, Mrs. Nancy Ramey Coble, Mrs. Martha Beck, George Kuns, Abner Robinson, Wm. M'Cord, James Odell, Thomas Stirlin, Adam Porter, Aaron Gregg, William M'Cain, Isaac Robbins, John B. Milroy, Joseph Cox, Isaac Jackson, James H. Stewart, Andrew Burntrager, Enoch Stansel, James M'Dowell, John D. Wilson, Isaac Wilson, Enoch Cox, Daniel Baum, Jr., Hamilton Thomp- son, Archibald Slane, John Lenon, Martha G. Frazier Whittaker.
The president of the Society called the meeting to order, and the secretary made a short address, in which he stated what he understood to be the object of the Society : To spend at least one day in the year in re- newing old acquaintance among the early pioneers, to throw off labor and care, and thus cultivate social feelings.
The following persons then enrolled their names as members of the Society :
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Names.
Where Born.
Age.
Date of Settlement.
Joseph M'Cain
Ohio
62
December 8, 1826.
David Williamson
Pennsylvania ...
57
October 1, 1830.
Rhoda Phelps.
Connecticut ..
59 August, 1834.
Anna Williamson
Pennsylvania.
56 October 1, 1830
Magdalena M'Cain
Ohio
53
Dec. 28, 1826.
Susanna Ballard
Ohio
51
April 30, 1825.
George Maleom
Virginia
69
Dec. 20, 1831.
George Zook.
Ohio
37
October, 1828.
Rob't Davidson
Pennsylvania.
64
October 28, 1835.
Margaret Davidson
Pennsylvania.
62 October 28, 1835.
Thomas Thompson.
Kentucky
47
October 15, 1831.
Hugh R. M'Cully
Tennessee
38
February, 1833.
Anna M'Cally
Ohio
33
October 28, 1835.
George S. Fouts.
Ohio
54
October 10, 1831.
Elizabeth Gregg.
Pennsylvania
55
October, 1830.
Elmira Stansel
Ohio
50
1832.
Elizabeth Berkshire.
Ohio
Mary Burntrager
New Jersey ...
50
September, 1829.
John F. Evans.
Ohio
30
September, 1834.
Ann Caroline Robinson
Carroll County.
23
Lydia I. Robinson ..
Carroll County.
20
Mr. GEORGE MALCOM said : That in early times he was compelled, on several occasions, to swim his horse across the Wabash River, in order to get to Henry Robinson's mill, above Delphi.
Hon. THOMAS THOMPSON compared the present with the olden times; and made a very interesting speech.
AUSTIN J. WILLIAMSON made a happy address, and presented to the Society a part of the cloth which com- posed the bolt in the flouring-mill of his grandfather, Samuel Williamson, on Rock Creek.
On motion of Colonel Milroy, a committee of five, consisting of Samuel L. Milroy, Samuel M'Cain, John Odell, John D. Wilson, and Enoch Stansel, were ap- pointed to prepare tables, and procure music for the next meeting of the Society.
On motion, ABNER ROBINSON, Esq., was elected pres- ident of the Society FOR LIFE.
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OLD SETTLERS' SEVENTH MEETING.
August 25, 1860.
AGAIN the "old settlers" of Carroll County met on the farm of Samuel L. Milroy. After Heaven's bless- ing was invoked by Mr. William M'Cord, and a bountiful repast, the meeting was called to order by the president.
The following members answered the roll-call : Abner Robinson, Wm. M'Cord, James Odell, Adam Porter, William M'Cain, Isaac Robbins, John B. Milroy, James H. Stewart, Andrew Burntrager, Enoch Cox, Hamilton Thompson, William M. Young, John R. Bal- lard, Franklin G. Armstrong, Martha G. Whittaker, Sarah Robinson, William H. Buford, Milton R. Graham, Charlotte D. Phelps, Samuel M'Cain, Sarah Odell, Sarah E. Robinson, Magdalena M'Cain, Susanna Bal- lard, George S. Fouts, Ann Caroline Robinson, Lydia I. Robinson. The following persons were admitted as members of the Society :
Names.
Where Born.
Age.
Date of Settlement.
Samuel Grimes
Maryland
54
June, 1835.
Elizabeth Smith.
Pennsylvania ..
...
1836.
Nancy Hubbard
Vermont
69
1833
James Griffith
Carroll County Carroll County
26
Geo. Vandeventer
Elizabeth Bragunier
Pennsylvania ..
65 April, 1836.
Lucretia Sherfey.
Vermont
...
April, 1836.
James Kirkpatrick.
Indiana
..
July, 1836.
Amanda Kirpatrick.
Indiana
...
Abigail Lyon
New York,
45
1833.
James H. Barns.
24
Matilda A. Milroy.
33
November, 1830.
Mary Ann M'Donald
Carroll County
24
Mary E. Martin
Carroll County Pennsylvania .. Ohio
53
December 10, 1828.
Ann Lyon.
February 17, 1829.
Mary J. Armstrong
Ohio
34 29
John W. Wharton
Pennsylvania ..
48
June, 1837.
Ann Wharton
Pennsylvania ..
40
June, 1837.
Harvey Wilson
Carroll County
25
Edward M. Barns.
Carroll County
22
...
Abigail M'Cain.
Carroll County Ohio
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CARROLL COUNTY, INDIANA.
It was ordered that all "old settlers" who came to this county prior to the 1st day of January, 1836, be accepted as members of this Society.
It was ordered that the permanent time for the meeting of this Society be on the FOURTH SATURDAY OF AUGUST IN EACH YEAR, and the farm of Samuel L. Milroy be the permanent place of meeting.
Colonel MILROY addressed the meeting. He spoke of John Ballard, and said that in 1825 Mr. B. did nothing for six weeks but wait upon the sick.
Remarks were also made by J. H. Stewart, Abner Robinson, Esq., William M'Cord, John W. Penn, James Odell, and Dr. F. G. Armstrong.
At this stage of the proceedings, a young man rode up dressed in Indian costume, and rehearsed an excel- lent Indian speech, portraying the wrongs and outrages inflicted by the white man on the red man.
The meeting then adjourned till the fourth Satur- day (24th) of August, 1861. 6
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CHAPTER VI.
OLD SETTLERS' EIGHTH AND NINTH MEETINGS.
A PRELIMINARY meeting of the Executive Com- mittee was held at Dr. James H. Stewart's office, July 27, 1861, and prepared the necessary programme for the coming general gathering. A little scrap of valuable history came in, which we insert here.
Hugh Graham was born on the 12th of March, 1787, in Greenbrier County, Virginia, and moved to Clarke County, . Indiana, in September, 1816, and again to Washington County, in 1818. He arrived in Carroll County, January 6, 1829. In 1836, he was elected one of the Carroll County commissioners.
Having lost his wife, July 14, 1838, he returned in May, 1839, to Washington County, where he died on the 18th day of April, 1844. Mr. Graham was married twice, and left two children by his second wife and several by his first, as mourning kindred.
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