Joseph Graham (North Carolina soldier)
Revolutionary soldier and political leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Graham (October 15, 1759 ā November 12, 1836) was a Revolutionary War militia officer, politician, and wealthy ironmonger from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.[1][2]
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Born | (1759-10-13)October 13, 1759 Berks County, Pennsylvania |
Died | November 12, 1836(1836-11-12) (aged 77) Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | North Carolina militia |
Years of service | 1781-1783, 1812 |
Rank | Major (American Revolution), Brigadier General (War of 1812) |
Unit | North Carolina State Legion, Lincoln County Regiment |
Commands held | North and South Carolina Militia |
Battles/wars | Raft Swamp, Moore's Plantation, Brick House, Seven Creeks, Evacuation of Wilmington |
Spouse(s) | Isabella Davidson Graham (1762-1808) |
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