Life Events
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| Baptism | James Graham was baptized on 15 Aug 1825 in Strathblane, Stirlingshire.2 |
| (with Parents) 1841 Census | James appeared on the 1841 Census of Strathblane, Stirlingshire in the household of his parents. He was 15 and born in Stirlingshire.3 |
| (Heir) Will | He was named an heir in the will of William Graham dated 19 Oct 1848.
To son James one share liferent of the residue. Several siblings also received a legacy of £120 but not James since about £200 had already been invested in price and repairs on purchasing a property in the High Street of Paisley in James’ name.1 |
| 1851 Census | James Graham appeared on the 1851 Census of Glasgow St John, Lanarkshire, at 32 Market Street, enumerated 30 Mar 1851. James was 25, a Provision Merchant and was born in Strathblane, Stirlingshire. His siblings William and Agnes were living with him, also recorded as Provision Merchants.4 |
| (Mentioned) Codicil | James Graham was mentioned in the codicil to William Graham's will dated 7 Jan 1853. In it he revoked the residuary provisions to children and grandchildren and directed that after the death of the longest liver of him or his spouse, the residue to be divided among children Catherine, Agnes, James, Mary, and John equally, along with the rent from a property described in or near Glasgow.1 |