Thomas Graham1

#5011, (1817 - 1894)
FatherJohn Graham1 (1778 - 1865)
MotherElizabeth Bannerman1 (1778 - 1857)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of James Graham
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart

Children of Thomas Graham and Christina Mary Janet Graham

  • John Graham+15 (1855 - )
  • Christina Laurie Graham15 (1856 - 1934)
  • Robert Balfour Graham15 (1858 - )
  • Thomas Graham15 (1861 - )
  • William Andrew James Graham15 (1863 - )

Life Events

BirthThomas Graham was born on 7 Jun 1817 in Fintry, Stirlingshire.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusHe appeared on the 1841 Census of Killearn, Stirlingshire in the household of his parents. Thomas was a Farmer, age 20, and born in the county.3 
(Trustee & Executor) WillHe was named a trustee and executor in the will of his uncle William Graham dated 19 Oct 1848. He was recorded as Thomas Graham younger of Balfunning son of the said Reverend Doctor John Graham.4 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusThos Graham appeared on the 1851 Census of Killearn, Stirlingshire with his parents. He was 33, unmarried, born in Fintry, and a landed proprieter and JP.5 
MarriageThomas Graham married Christina Mary Janet Graham, daughter of Robert Balfour Graham and Christina Wilson Laurie, on 17 Oct 1854 in North Berwick, East Lothian.6,7
 
Newspaper Published 26 Oct 1854 in the Stirling Observer.

Marriages

At the Manse of North Berwick, on the 17th instant, by the father of the bride, Thomas Graham, Esq. of Balfunning, Stirlingshire, to Christina Mary Janet, daughter of the Rev Robert Balfour Graham, D.D., of North Berwick.8
 
Research Note It is not yet known if or how Thomas and Christina Mary Janet's Graham families are related. 
(Inventory) ProbateThomas Graham gave up the inventory of the estate of William Graham on 21 Apr 1856. He was noted as Thomas Graham Younger of Balfunning.4 
(Heir) WillThomas Graham was named an heir in the will of John Graham dated 14 Jan 1858 in Stirling. Only son Thomas was bequeathed the residue of the estate in trust for his liferent, including all rents, interest, or other money. The fee of the residue was to be held in trust for son Thomas’ children and, after his decease, the residue was for those then entitled to the fee thereof.9 
1861 CensusThomas and Mary J Graham appeared on the 1861 Census of Drymen, Stirlingshire, at Balfunning House. Thomas was 40, a Proprietor, and was born in Fintry. Mary J was 29 and born in North Berwick, East Lothian. With them were their children John (5), Christina L (4), and Robert B (2) as well as two domestic servants.10 
1871 CensusThomas and Christina M J Graham appeared on the 1871 Census of Drymen, Stirlingshire, at Balfunning House. Thomas was 52 and born in Fintry Stirlingshire. His occupation was Proprietor J P Captain & Adjutant Dumbartonshire Rifle Volun. Christina was 41 and born in North Berwick, East Lothian. At home they had one daughter, Christina L (14) as well as one general domestic servant.11 
1881 CensusThomas and Mary Janet appeared on the 1881 Census of Barony, Lanarkshire, at 18 Lansdowne Crescent. Thomas was a 'Capt on Trd List Army', age 63, and born in Fintry. His wife was 52 and born in North Berwick. Their children were John (25, general produce merchant), Thomas (19, lawyers apprentice), William (17, clerk to a general produce merchant). They had one domestic servant.2 
1891 CensusThomas and Mary J Graham appeared on the 1891 Census of Edinburgh, Midlothian, at 19 Barnton Terrace. Thomas was an annuitant, 73 years old, and born in Fintry. Mary was 62 and born in North Berwick, East Lothian. With them were their son John (35, merchant), daughter Charlotte L G [sic] Gibbs (34), grandson Thomas W Graham (7, born Chryston, Lanark), and one domestic servant.12 
DeathThomas died on 23 Apr 1894 in Edinburgh.1,13
 
Newspaper Published 25 Apr 1894 in the Dundee Courier.

GRAHAM.-- At 19 Barnton Terrace, Craigleith, Edinburgh, suddenly, on the 23d inst., Major Thomas Graham, in his 77th year, only son of the late Rev John Graham, D.D., minister of Killearn, Stirlingshire.14
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 9 Jun 1894. The will and testament index shows records for Thomas Graham, 19 Barnton Terrace, Edinburgh, testate.13 
Note.Major Highland Borderers Militia.6 
Note.Referred to as Capt Thomas Graham of Balfunning.1 
Last Edited23 Sep 2014

Citations

  1. [S351] Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiae scoticanae: the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the reformation (Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd, 1915), FHL microfiche #6026402, John Graham, 1778-1865.
  2. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), vol 644-9, ed 60, p 6.
  3. [S1032] Online index to the 1841 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Killearn (482), ED 3."
  4. [S1533] Trust Disposition & Deed of Settlement & Inventory of William Graham, Alloa Sheriff Court, 21 April 1856 (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/, SC64/42/10).
  5. [S647] Website FreeCEN: UK Census Online (http://freecen.rootsweb.com/). A volunteer project to transcribe the UK census, Scotland 1851/482, Stirlingshire, Killearn, ED 6, Page 6.
  6. [S351] Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiae scoticanae: the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the reformation (Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd, 1915), FHL microfiche #6026402, Robert Balfour Graham, 1788-1855.
  7. [S304] Index of Scottish Old Parish Registers CD.
  8. [S2829] Stirling Observer, Marriage of Thomas Graham and Christina Mary Janet Graham, 26 October 1854, page 3. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  9. [S512] Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement of Reverend Doctor John Graham of Killearn, 14 January 1858, proved in the Stirling Sheriff Court, 18 November 1865, (FHL film #0463065, vol. 50, pp 499-519).
  10. [S1186] Online index to the 1861 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Drymen (477), ED 2, household 26."
  11. [S2922] 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription, read at FindMyPast. Drymen (477), ED 2, household 20.
  12. [S1216] Online index to the 1891 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Edinburgh St Cuthberts (685A/1), ED 6, Page 10."
  13. [S710] Website Scotlands People Wills & Testaments Index (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk), Index of Scottish Wills, Thomas Graham, 1894, SC70/1/331 and SC70/4/276.
  14. [S2728] Dundee Courier, 25 April 1894, Page 6. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  15. [S1320] Website International Genealogical Index, civil registration index (www.familysearch.org).