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Thomas H. and Emma (Tippin) Graham, Wray




In 1880 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Elisha T. Grahamis 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..

Thomas H. Graham Age: 23, and Emma Tippen married in Wray on 8 Nov 1899.

October 1898

November 11, 1899 "A quiet wedding took place in Wray at 6:30 p. m. on Welnesday. The contracting parties were two well known and respected young people: Thomas H. Graham and Emma I. Tippin. Rev. Ellis, pastor of the Methodist church, solemnized the rites. Miss Odessa Schnuf and Richard Hadlock acted well the part of bridesmaid and groomsman. Mrs. Esta Scliaaf, sister of the bride, was present. May theirs be a long and happy voyage together."

May 1906 "Uncle John Tippin from Condon Corners, was a social visitor at the Gazette office Tuesday forenoon, and while here advanced his subscription and that of Tom Graham of Hancock, Iowa, each another year."

September 1906 "Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham of Hancock, Iowa, are in the county visiting numweoua friends and relatives. They expect to remain about two weeks."

In 1910 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Thomas H. Graham is a barber, 33, Emma I. Graham 33 Wife, Ronald Graham 6 Son, and Gladys Graham 4 Daughter.

October 1919 Wray "Elmer Graham and wife, accompanied by Tom Graham and wife, left Tuesday morning for Wellfleet, Neb., the home of the last named couple, making the trip by auto. They went by way of Holyoke to see the country over north. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graham will return to Wray the latter part of this week."

May 1928 "The Rattler recently received a check for advance subscription from the Tom Graham family in California, and along with the check was a very interesting letter. Tom Graham and family are located at Eellflower, Calif., which is only a short distance from Los Angeles. Mr. Graham and son Ronald conduct a firstclass barber shop, and Miss Gladys Graham runs a beauty shop in connection with the barber shop. Ronald is a member of a popurar orchestra in Bellflower. The Rattler is pleased to know that the Grahams are prosperous and happy in their California home. We know a number of Wray people who are liable to drop in at the Graham shop some day for a shave or a marcel, and when they do the work and service will be second to none."

July 1930 "Announcements were received by relatives and friends of Miss Gladys Marie Graham, former Wray girl, this week telling of her marriage at Bellflower, Calif., on July 10 to Mr. Myrle C. Padelford of that city. The newlyweds will make their home at Bellflower. Miss Graham is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham, formerly of Wray, but now located at Bellflower. She attended the high school at Wray and had a host of friends among the young people of this community. Her friends in Wray will extend congratulations. "

April 1941 "Word of the sudden death of Mrs. Tom Graham, 63, of Bellflower, Calif., was received here Sunday by relatives. The Graham family and their two grown children, Ronald and Gladys, will be well remembered by many of Wray, as they at one time made their home here. Besides her husband and two children, Mrs. Graham is survived by her sister, Mrs. Ella Emerson, Mrs. Esty Schaaf and a brother Wilbur Tippon all of Wray. Mrs. Della Haines of Nampa, Idaho, and Mrs. Edna Gillett of Castleford, Idaho."
Emma Isabel Tippin Graham BIRTH 17 Apr 1877 Iowa, DEATH 6 Apr 1941 California, BURIAL Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Sunny Slope Lawn, Gate 17, Section 3, Lot 1339, Grave 1 MEMORIAL ID 144487914.

Thomas Hinton Graham BIRTH 24 May 1876 DEATH 23 Jun 1954 (aged 78) BURIAL Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Sunny Slope Lawn, Gate 17 Section 3 Lot 1338 Grave 3 MEMORIAL ID 144489489 .

October 1945 "Mr. Ronald Graham arrived in Wray Sunday evening from Bellflower, Calif., for his first visit in his old home in 18 years. Ron, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham, and his sister Gladys, lived in Wray for many years. He attended grade and high school in Wray. He is spending this week visfting with relatives and renewing old acquaintances here and will go on to Red Oak, lowa, for a visit before returning to California. Mr. Graham owns and operates a beauty shop in Bellflower."

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