James H. Graham


James Harper Graham was an American politician from New York.

Life

Born in Bovina, New York, Graham attended the public schools and then engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was Town Supervisor of Delhi and Chairman of the Delaware County Board of Supervisors.
Graham was elected as a Republican to the 36th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1859, to March 3, 1861.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1871; and of the New York State Senate in 1872 and 1873.
Afterwards, he engaged in agricultural and mercantile pursuits. He died in Delhi on June 23, 1881, and was buried at the Woodland Cemetery.