Ketchum Graham

Robert James Ketchum Graham (December 19, 1831 – March 9, 1889)^[1] was a political figure from Ontario. He represented Hastings West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.

Ketchum Graham
Ontario MPP
In office 1867–1874
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	Thomas Wills
Constituency	Hastings West
Personal details
Born	(1831-12-19)December 19, 1831 Sidney Township, Upper Canada
Died	March 9, 1889(1889-03-09) (aged 57) Sidney Township, Ontario
Political party	Conservative
Occupation	Farmer

He was the son of a Scottish immigrant, James Graham. He served as reeve of Sidney Township from 1865 to 1867.^[2]

Electoral history

v t e 1867 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Conservative	Ketchum Graham	940	72.92
	Liberal	J.J. Farley	349	27.08
Total valid votes			1,289	54.50
Eligible voters			2,365
	Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

v t e 1871 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Conservative	Ketchum Graham	Acclaimed
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

v t e 1875 Ontario general election: Hastings West
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Conservative	Thomas Wills	720	36.87
	Independent	Ketchum Graham	618	31.64
	Liberal	J. Lewis	615	31.49
Turnout			1,953	65.94
Eligible voters			2,962
	Conservative hold		Swing
Source: Elections Ontario[5]