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Elisha T. and Emily (Rodgers) Graham, 1 South 45 West


GRAHAM FAMILY

In 1850 Moultrie County, Illinois, Jonathan Graham is 38, Lurana Graham 38, Elsha Graham 20, Wm. Graham 18, John Graham 16, Eliza Graham 13, Mary Graham 11, James Graham 8, (The J.R. Graham of Griswold, Iowa), Nancy Graham 6, Charles S. Graham 4, and Judeth Graham 1.

In 1860 Moultrie County, Jonathan E. Graham is 48, Lurana Graham 48, Wm. F. Graham 28, James R. Graham 18, Nancy M. Graham 16, Charles S. Graham 13, Juliet A. Graham 11, Joseph E. Graham 7, Jonathan H. Graham 5, and John Burwell 20.

Jonathan Eage Graham BIRTH 15 Sep 1812 Indiana, DEATH 2 Aug 1863 Moultrie County, Illinois, BURIAL Campground Cemetery Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 59775593 .

Charles S. Graham BIRTH 29 Oct 1846 DEATH 1 Dec 1919 BURIAL Griswold Cemetery Waveland Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 86476827.


In 1900 Wray, Joseph E. Graham, born January 1852 in Illinois, is farming, married 28 years to Nancy J. January 1857 Tennessee. They have Joseph H. born March 1889 in Colorado.

On the same page is Elmer O. Graham Feb Feb 1877 Iowa, with Lilly E. Nov 1874 Indiana, married two years, with Violet G. Dec 1898 Coloroado.


Miranda E. Dickey marrried Elisha T. Graham on 21 Mar 1849 in Coles County.

In 1860 Moultrie County, Illinois, Elisha T. Graham is 30, Maranda E, Graham 28, Wm. R. Graham 10, and Elvira Graham 8. She married James Rightsell, and is buried in Wray.

Miss Emily Jane Rodgers married Elisha T. Graham in 1861 in Coles County, Illinois.

In 1870 Coles County, Elisha Graham is 40, Emily Graham 28, Alzira Graham 18, Henry Graham 6, James Graham 4, Walter Graham 2, Abe Rylston 28, and Allen Yocum 21.

In 1880 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Elisha T. Graham is 50, Emily J. Graham 42 Wife, Henry Graham 17 Son, James Graham 15 Son, Walter Graham 13 Son, Minnie Graham 9 Daughter, Charles Graham 7 Son, who later moved to Yuma County, Cora Graham 5 Daughter, and Thomas Graham 4 Son.


Elisha T. Graham had proved up a quarter in 11, 1S 45W in 1899.

In 1900 Pottawattamie Countyk, Iowa, H. S. Graham is 37, Jennett Graham 28 Wife, Albert A. Graham 17 Son, George C. Graham 15 Son, Iva C. Graham 13 Daughter, Emma C. Graham 10 Daughter, Elisha J. Graham 8 Son, Nina H. Graham 5 Daughter, Elisha J. Graham 69 Father, and Emily J. Graham 62 Mother.

June 1901 " On Wednesday evening the 12th of June, there will be an ice-cream social at Elisha Graham, for the benefit of the Methodist preacher. A short literary program will be given. Everybody is invited."

December 1901 "Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Graham, living south west of town, celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1901. The usual feast of good things was indulged in at noon time and the day was enjoyed by all present.
The guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rightsell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Graham, and Henry Graham of Avoca, Iowa."

"Mrs. Harden of Hildreth, Neb., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Graham, is expected to arrive Tuesday to speud the holidays with her pareuts."

October 1902

January 1913 " Word was received here this week of the death of Elisha T. Graham, which occurred last Thursday, January 16, 1913, at his home in Hancock, Iowa. The deceased was a brother of J. E. Graham and a brother-in-law of J. T. Rightsel, both of this place. Elisha Graham was a resident of this county for five or six years, returning to Iowa about ten years ago. He owned the farm now owned by Myron Fisk and built the principal part of the present improvements now on the place. He was well and favorably known here and will be remembered by many of the old settlers, who will regret to learn of his death."
Elisha T. Graham BIRTH 1830 DEATH 1913 BURIAL Oak Hill Cemetery Hancock, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA PLOT Section C, Row 18 MEMORIAL ID 233241530.

November 1, 1917

MINNIE

Minnie Josephine Graham Harden BIRTH 12 Aug 1870 Iowa, USA DEATH 28 Jun 1930 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA BURIAL Angeles Abbey Memorial Park Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA MEMORIAL ID 225574519.

"Among those who came from out of town to attend the funeral of the late J. E. Graham held Sunday afternoon were N. R. Graham of Griswold, Iowa, a nephew; Mrs. Ed. Johnson of Wellfleet, Neb., a niece; Jack Halsey and wife and Harry Gartrell and wife, of Wellfleet, grandchildren; and Alfred Bower and family of Kirk and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Morehead of Idalia."

HENRY

Jenetie Sifford, 20, born in Potawattamie County, daughter of John Sifford, married Henry S. Graham on July 5, 1882 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa.

December 1901 Wray "Henry Graham returned to Iowa last night after a two weeks' visit."

In 1910 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Henry S. Graham is 49, Jennett Graham 48 Wife, Arthur A. Graham 26 Son, Elisha T. Graham 14 Son, N. Hazel Graham 14 Daughter, and Henritta H. Graham 4 Daughter.

In 1920 Cass County, Jeannette Graham 57, is widowed, with Hope Graham 13 Daughter.

Jeannett Siefford Graham BIRTH 26 Mar 1862 Cass County, Iowa, USA DEATH 7 Oct 1935 Griswold, Cass County, Iowa, USA BURIAL Oakwood Cemetery Lewis, Cass County, Iowa, USA MEMORIAL ID 209847716

Arthur Albert Graham registered for WWII in Rialto, California, born May 30, 1883 in Griswold, Iowa.
Mrs. Margaret Graham of 1236 E. Park in Bellflower was is reference.

Arthur's last residence was Griswold, Iowa, dying in February 1966.

In 1920 Council Bluffs, Iowa, Rude Bates is 26, Hazel Bates 24 Wife, born in Colorado, and Edward Bates 6 Son.

Hazel Bates Age: 28 Marriage Date: 20 Feb 1924 Marriage Place: Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA Spouse: John W. Casson.
John's wife Georgeia had died in 1923.

In 1930 Mitchell, South Dakota, John Cosson is 34, Hazel Cosson 34 Wife, Edward Cosson 16 Son, and Robert Cosson 9 Son.

Hazel Nina Casson BIRTH 1895 DEATH 13 Mar 1983 Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USA BURIAL Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USA PLOT Garden of Prayer MEMORIAL ID 37099208.

Edward L. Bates BIRTH 1913 DEATH 1976 BURIAL Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USA MEMORIAL ID 34060788
Hope Graham Age: 22 Birth Place: Hancock Iowa to Henry Graham and Jenett Seifford, Residence Place: Griswold, Iowa, married Wilbur Graham on 6 Mar 1927 in Atlantic, Cass, Iowa.
Wilbur's parents were William Graham of Wisconsin and Fanny Conklin of Iowa.

Elisha Thompson Graham BIRTH 26 Apr 1892 Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA DEATH 28 Jun 1961 Griswold, Cass County, Iowa, USA BURIAL Pleasant Township Cemetery Griswold, Iowa, USA MEMORIAL ID 161577384.

WALTER

Walter S. Graham, 23, born in Illinois to E. T. Graham and Enecky Rogers, married Ida M. Putnam on 8 Jan 1891 in Minden, Nebraska.

In 1900 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Walter S. Graham is 33, Ida M. Graham 26 Wife, Neva E. Graham 8 Daughter, Edna M. Graham 6 Daughter, Bertha J. Graham 4 Daughter, Earl E. Graham 1 Son, Elisha T. Graham 68 Father, Evila J. Graham 63 Mother, and Robert Gates 26 Servant.

In 1910 Pottawattamie County, Walter S. Graham is 43, Ida M. Graham 37 Wife, Edna M. Graham 16 Daughter, Bertha J. Graham 14 Daughter, Earl E. Graham 11 Son, Ralph E. Graham 9 Son, Evelyn I. Graham 6 Daughter, Harry P. Graham 4 Son, and Earenst Franson 30 Servant.

In 1920 Kearney County, Nebraska, Walter Graham is 51, Ida Graham 45 Wife, Earl Graham 21 Son, Ralph Graham 18 Son, Evelyn Graham 16 Daughter, Harry Graham 13 Son, and Russell Graham 9 Son.

In 1930 Franklin County, Nebraska, W. S. Graham is 59, Ida Graham 57 Wife, Russel Graham 18 Son, and Velma Graham 13 Granddaughter.
alter Graham BIRTH 18 May 1868 Tazewell County, Illinois, USA DEATH 9 Mar 1953 Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Hildreth Cemetery Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 11819016

Ida Mae Putnam Graham BIRTH 30 Nov 1874 DEATH 10 Jan 1935 BURIAL Hildreth Cemetery Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 11819010.

CORA

Ed Johnson Age: 21, married Cora Graham on 7 Feb 1894 in Yuma, Colorado.

October 1898 "Ed Johnson is Dept. P. M, at Vernon."

July 1899 "Ed Johnson is not figuring on the price of wheat, but on a name for a new arrival. It is a boy this time. On account of his strength they have a notion to call him Sampson, Schley because he looks sly, and Dewey. Well, call him "Dew" for short. Ed. has already ordered pants, 36 x 28."

In 1900 Glendale precinct, Edward Johnson is farming, born Sept 1872 in Wisconsin to Danish parents, married six years to Cora M. Johnson 24 Wife, Ruby Johnson 5 Daughter, Pearl Johnson 2 Daughter, and Edward E. Johnson 10/12 Son.

September 1900 Wray "Ed Johnson has bought lots east of Mr. McKee's residence and will begin building next week."

February 1901 "Thomas Graham has moved to the Ed Johnson place one mile east of Vernon."

August 1902 Wray "The Board of Education are doing the proper thing by the school building. It will receivt two coats of paint inside and out, and the best ingrain paper on its walls. Ed Johnson has the papering and inside painting. Chas. Graham and Glen Bulander has the outside paintwork."

November 1903 "For SALE: Bed room suite, book case, sofa, chairs and kitchen furnftnre. Also a five room bouse for rent. All good as new.
Ed Johnson

In 1910 Custer County, Nebraska, Edward Johnson is 38, Cora Johnson 33 Wife, Ruby Johnson 15 Daughter, Pearl Johnson 12 Daughter, and Earl Johnson 10 Son.

Edward Joseph Johnson BIRTH 5 Sep 1872 DEATH Jan 1949 BURIAL Wellfleet Cemetery Wellfleet, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA PLOT 1-44 MEMORIAL ID 34394183.
"Edward J. Johnson, 76, died Sunday night at his home 3 miles northwest of Wellfleet. He had been a resident of that community for 38 years. Funeral serviees are being hsld at the Wellfleet Methodist church today, with burial to be made in the Wellfleet cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 5, 1872 at Racine, Wis."

Cora May Johnson BIRTH 1 Oct 1875 DEATH Jan 1962 BURIAL Wellfleet Cemetery Wellfleet, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA PLOT 1-44 MEMORIAL ID 34392858.

February 13, 1968 " Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Wellfleet Methodist Church for Miss Ruby Johnson, 73, who died of smoke inhalation suffered Friday when a fire destroyed her farm home three miles north of Wellfleet. She died in a North Platte hospital Saturday. Miss Johnson was a native of Wray, Colo., but had lived in the Wellfleet community since 1910. She is survived by one brother, Edward E. Johnson of North Platte."

Pearl Flora Johnson Bollish BIRTH 2 Dec 1897 Colorado, USA DEATH 4 Jun 1961 BURIAL Wellfleet Cemetery Wellfleet, Nebraska, USA PLOT 8-44 MEMORIAL ID 34145324.

Edward "Earl" Johnson BIRTH 3 Jul 1899 DEATH 30 May 1983 BURIAL Wellfleet Cemetery Wellfleet, Nebraska, USA PLOT 1-44 MEMORIAL ID 34394143.

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