John Cameron Graham1

#11222, (1847 - 1929)
FatherJohn Graham1 (1812 - 1869)
MotherCooper Mary Hannah Boocock Woodcroft1 (1818 - 1885)
Relationship2nd great-grandson of James Graham
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart

Children of John Cameron Graham and Annie Pixley

Life Events

BirthJohn Cameron Graham was born on 23 May 1847 in Manchester, Lancashire.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusJohn appeared on the 1851 Census of Rusholme, Lancashire with his parents. He was 3 and born in Manchester.3 
1861 CensusJohn appeared on the 1861 Census of Tottenham, Middlesex, at Bruce Castle. He was at a large school there, noted to be 13 years old and born in Manchester.4 
Land Record In 1869, John Cameron Graham succeeded to Ballewan at age 22 from his uncle Thomas, his father having died a few months before.1 
(with Mother) 1871 CensusJohn Cameron Graham appeared on the 1871 Census of Shalford, Surrey in the household of his mother. He was unmarried, age 23, a Civil Engineer, and was born in Manchester.5 
NoteHe earned a B.Sc. London in 1871, a Student of the Middle Temple 22 June 1876, called to the Bar 7 May 1879, a Member of Convocation, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., J.P. for co. Stirling.6 
1881 CensusHe was a boarder on the 1881 Census of St Martin In Fields, London, Middlesex, at 9 Suffolk Place. He was age 34, unmarried, a practising barrister, and born in Manchester. He was in a lodging house with a surgeon, an MP, a late Captain, and another barrister.2 
(Witness) Marriage John Cameron Graham witnessed the marriage of Edwin Brough to his sister Helen Graham on 11 Jul 1882 in St Andrew Holborn, Middlesex.7,1 
MarriageJohn Cameron Graham married Annie Pixley on 22 Jul 1886 in Christ Church Paddington, Middlesex.
Information from the register: John Cameron Graham, age 39, bachelor, barrister, residence 15 Gloucester Walk, father John Graham, deceased, profession Royal Mint;
Annie Pixley, 24, spinster, 21 Leinster Gardens West, father Stewart Pixley, bullion broker;
They were married in the parish church after banns and the witnesses were Stewart Pixley, Margaret Pixley, and Edward Aikin.8 
1891 CensusJohn C and Annie Graham appeared on the 1891 Census of Kensington, London, at 2 Douro Place. John was 43, a Barrister-at-Law, and was born in Manchester. Annie was 29 and born in London. Their children were Margaret (3) and Helen M (9 months). Their servants included a nurse, a house maid, and a cook.9 
1901 CensusJohn C and Annie appeared on the 1901 Census of Kensington, London, at 20 Eldon Road. John C was 54, a Barrister, born in Manchester, Lancs. Annie was 39 and born in Paddington, London. The children were Margaret (13), Helen M (11), and John (1). Also in the household were a Nurse, a Cook, a Parlour Maid and an Under Nurse.10 
(Admon) ProbateJohn Cameron Graham, county court judge, was granted administration of [his brother-in-law] Frederick Page's estate on 13 Nov 1919.11 
DeathJohn died on 6 Aug 1929.12
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 2 Dec 1929. Entry from the calendar:

Graham John Cameron of Ballewan Blanefield Stirlingshire died 6 August 1929 Confirmation of Annie Pixley or Graham widow. Sealed London 2 December.12
 
Last Edited24 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S508] John Guthrie Smith, The parish of Strathblane and its inhabitants from early times: a chapter in Lennox history (Glasgow: J. Maclehose and sons, 1886). Chapter 5: Ballewan. Digitised copy viewed at Internet Archive.
  2. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), Piece 0330, Folio 66, Page 9.
  3. [S932] 1851 Census for England & Wales, HO107/2219 folio 257 page 2. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  4. [S875] 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/94 folio 104 page 18. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  5. [S723] 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/826 ed13 f55 p26. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  6. [S2463] Joseph Jackson Howard, Visitation of England and Wales, Volume 7 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Pixley, page 32.
  7. [S1975] Marriages of the parish of St Andrew Holborn. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Edwin Brough & Helen Graham, 1882, #5.
  8. [S2462] Marriages of Christ Church Paddington. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. John Cameron Graham & Annie Pixley, 1886, #58.
  9. [S572] 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/18 folio 100. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  10. [S744] 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/19 folio 108. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  11. [S2280] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Frederick Page, 1919.
  12. [S2280] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. John Cameron Graham, 1929.